INTRODUCTION
This newsletter focuses on Steenbok Nature Reserve’s finances, and answers the questions:
● Where do our funds come from?
● How are the finances used in the management of the Reserve?
THE 2024/25 TAX YEAR IS NEARING ITS END…
You will see below that we rely heavily on contributions from the Friends of Steenbok Nature Reserve for the upkeep and maintenance of the Reserve.
Are you a contributing Friend of Steenbok Nature Reserve? And/or would you like to be?
● If so, have you deposited the 2025 contribution yet? (R600 per year, or R50 monthly, or whatever figure you choose). Please see our banking details below.
● Do you need a 2024/25 Section 18A Tax Certificate?
If so, do we have your relevant information which SARS requires? (contact number, residential address, ID number). If we do not yet have these, please send your relevant information to Ingrid Meter ingridmeter13@gmail.com so she can get your Tax Certificate to you before the end of February.
Steenbok Nature Reserve is a Public Benefit Organization in terms of Section 18A of the Income Tax Act 1962. As such, all contributions are tax deductible.
Apply online to become a Friend of Steenbok Nature Reserve or make a direct payment of R50 p/m or R600 p/a to:
The Friends of Steenbok Nature Reserve Trust
Standard Bank – Knysna Branch 050-314
Account No 082579342
Quote your name and surname as your reference.
Thank you to all our Friends who have already made a contribution in SNR’s 2024/25 financial year.
WHERE OUR FUNDS COME FROM:
As can be seen, the main source of our funds (32%) comes from Membership – people who are Friends of Steenbok Nature Reserve. Their ongoing support is critical in enabling us to keep the Reserve in a pristine condition. A big thank you to them. We are also grateful for the support from Leisure Isle Residents Association (27%) and Knysna Municipality (19%).
HOW THE FUNDS ARE USED:
Our two top cost items are Garden Maintenance (41%), which covers the costs of garden services, alien clearing, and irridgation. Litter Management (16%) covers the servicing of the 30 bins in the Reserve, each of which is emptied twice a week. We provide sixty thousand doggy litter bags each year!
Our main projects (18%) for 2025 are:
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Repairs to the seawall
Repairs to the water pump in the aquifer area
Repairs to the uneven paved pathway
Clearing invasive vegetation at
Kingfisher Creek and Land’s End – link to extent of work in this area
FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR 2025
Our fundraisers provide us with much-needed income. We try to make our events appropriate to the Reserve. This is the first for 2025 – more events will be announced. Please join us and bring friends and family!
PROFESSOR RICHARD BARNES TALK 4 FEB 2025
2025 starts with a bang! Everyone is invited to the brilliant Professor Richard Barnes’ talk “SLARTIBARTFAST’S STEENBOK SHORE SAFARI” which describes the wonders of Steenbok’s shores. The Prof’s talk promises to be an informative evening full of interesting facts and tales of his fascinating scientific discoveries. Join him to hear about his research on the ‘Small Six’ invertebrates living along our shores!
When:
4th FEB at 18:30
Cost:
R100 per person
Where:
The Leisure Isle Bowling Club, 131A Links Drive, Leisure Isle.
Booking is essential to assist us with catering. Please book your spot by emailing us at: news@steenboknaturereserve.org.za
VOLUNTEERS IN STEENBOK
Come join us for our Hack day in the Indigenous Gardens on the last Saturday of each month.
Let’s get our hearts, minds and hands back in nature and enjoy some amazing company while we remove invasive vegetation and learn about the plants in the Reserve.
When:
9am to 11am
Where:
During the hot summer months we meet in the Indigenous Gardens (Follow the paved pathway until you reach the Indigenous Gardens sign towards the harbor end of Steenbok, or park at the second entrance where Links Drive becomes Thornely Rd and head towards the paved pathway).
What to bring:
Drinking water and gardening gloves, dress for the weather. We will supply the tools.
