Author Archives: L1nd@2021

The Doris Crossley Foundation team have been working towards a more inclusive model of funding and have in the past few years added Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) and The School of Explorative Architecture to the Higher Education organizations that it supports. The latest to join this program is The School of Animation in [read more]

The 2025 Investec Philanthropy Breakfast, in partnership with the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa (IPASA), was held on the 21st February; and was aimed at fostering world-class partnerships and leave lasting impressions. The Harry Crossley Foundation team had an inspiring morning listening to Lwando Xaso, from the Moleskin Foundation, who presented on the Creativity [read more]

On the 5th of February 2025, Linda Whitfield-Fredman and Thuli Mashabane attended the recent road show for Pretoria University which was held at the Waterfront in Cape Town. The incoming Vice Chancellor, Professor Francis Petersen, greeted the group and provided a comprehensive overview of the plans and achievements of the University of Pretoria. The Harry [read more]

On December 10th, Linda Whitfield-Fredman and Thuli Mashabane had the pleasure of attending Gradex, the annual exhibition hosted by the graduating class of the Stellenbosch Visual Arts Department. This inspiring event provides a platform for final-year students to showcase their creative work, and it was a privilege to witness the incredible talent on display. The [read more]

The Harry Crossley Foundation is a proud supporter of the IPASA Annual Review of Philanthropy. This November, the HCF team and trustees attended the launch of the 6th edition of the review, where they were treated to an insightful presentation by Doris Viljoen, Director of the Institute for Futures Research at Stellenbosch Business School. Viljoen’s talk [read more]

The Harry Crossley Foundation Trustees, Linda Whitfield-Fredman, Bernard Osrin and Dr. Andy Sherwood, recently attended the 2024 Reception of Harry Crossley Foundation and Doris Crossley Foundation students at University of Cape Town. Currently, HCF provides bursaries and merit scholarships to 90 postgraduate students, while DCF has awarded bursaries to 6 undergraduate students. This gathering offered [read more]

The Independent Philanthropy Association South Africa (IPASA) recently hosted its 10th Annual Symposium in Johannesburg, under the theme “Reimagining Philanthropy for a Better Future.” Funded by the Harry Crossley Foundation (and other organisations), the event brought together over 150 representatives from independent philanthropic foundations across South Africa, aiming to inspire fresh perspectives and innovative practices [read more]

The HCF team recently visited the SA Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind at their Johannesburg campus. The association is dedicated to improving the lives of visually impaired individuals and children with autism, providing services such as training assistance dogs, advocating for the rights of people with disabilities to access public spaces with their assistance dogs, [read more]

Autism Western Cape (AWC) is committed to educating and empowering individuals with autism while offering vital support to their families and raising awareness within communities. The organization delivers autism-focused initiatives, including psychosocial education in public hospitals and clinics, counselling services for individuals and their families, and specialized training for schools and ECD teachers. Additionally, AWC [read more]

As part of our new undergraduate program with the Doris Crossley Foundation, we meet with our undergraduates twice a year for a day of connection, relaxation and fun. Over the past four years we have seen an increase in mental health concerns amongst university students and we feel that in order to support our students [read more]