Dear Friends & Supporters of the Zimbabwe Pensioner Support Fund,
Our second trip for the year has been completed. This trip was done by Boet (William) & Ann Holmes who assisted on the bakkie with the Bulawayo and surrounds part of the trip. I would like to take this opportunity to say a HUGE thank you to both of them from all of us. Many years ago Boet used to be one of our volunteer drivers on the trucks so it was an absolute privilege to have them on this trip. Unfortunately our usual truck drivers were all unable to assist with the April trip so Steve Mannion from FEDEX Harare in Zimbabwe stepped in and completely saved the day with doing all the round trip deliveries and I mean all at no charge. So although it was almost total chaos, with everyone’s help we managed to successfully complete the trip early April 2023 and all our Golden Oldies received their desperately needed food aid.
I have been in contact with a few of our Golden Oldies and things have taken a dark turn for the worst. One of them tells me that over 300 Pension Funds have collapsed and that the private one her and a few friends are on has also collapsed, leaving them currently unable to pay their rent, medical aids, medicine and even basic food stuff. On Tuesday in Harare the unofficial exchange rate of the Zim Bond to USD was 2020 ZWL for $1 USD. How is one to survive like this, the truth is most of the population cant and a lot of our Golden Oldies are totally at the bottom of the food chain and left reliant on the kindness of others. That is where we come in, a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who assists us in whatever way, this would not be possible without you. I have also been informed that most of the homes that receive local goods in kind (Fresh produce, meat & Milk) have had their donations reduced dramatically. This is also placing a huge stress on the administrators and staff in these facilities.
I have also once again had a flood of requests from Golden Oldies not on our lists for needing assistance and those on our lists requiring more help. Hence I am currently looking into Bulking up the boxes even more, however a large apple box can only take so much. At this stage we are currently waiting on a few orders to come in and have queries out on stock availability for our next trip. However with the rate that food prices are going up this is just getting more and more scary, so please if anyone has a contact or an in with a company etc. who can supply us in bulk (3000 plus per order) of non-perishable goods if you can let me know. Even donations of about to expire products as these still have a shelf life after that date and the way we move stock they will be distributed ASAP to our Golden Oldies and used. Please any and all assistance is greatly appreciated.
A message from Michelle who is running the Winter knitted project:
We truly have amazing people supporting our very important cause. The Winter Warmer has seen scarves, beanies, blankets, bed socks, teddies for Alzheimer’s patients in Zimbabwe and bed socks coming in. Still have a way to go before
end of May and still appealing to all my fellow knitters/crocheters and seamstresses. Help me to help keep these beautiful Pensioners warm this winter please. For details, please contact me via WhatsApp on 0674077836 or email michelle.admin@zpsf.co.za a photo and the names of each individual who has helped will be put together on a poster, and posted on fb as recognition for being absolutely awesome. ??
I am also posting the link to our FB group where I have shared a post from the well known Cathy Buckle telling her story of a day in Zimbabwe. A true reflection of the current situation. https://www.facebook.com/groups/pensupzim/permalink/6410578552326383/
Our Various Banking Details:
Our new 2023 donate link to make things easier for donors around the world: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GQ389FW6QNT46
SA Account
ZIMBABWE PENSIONER SUPPORTER FUND
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
MALELANE BRANCH
BRANCH CODE 270952
ACCOUNT NUMBER 62239042906
SWIFT CODE FIRNZAJJ
Please if you make a Donation to this account is you can send a mail to myself linda@zpsf.co.za so that I can send you an acknowledgement of Donation.
UK Account:
Please Note that Beti-Ann has manged to set up WISE accounts going through the UK account for the following Countries –
Britain
Canada
USA – Not linked to Caron or USA Tax rebates
Euro
New Zealand
Australia
ZIMBABWE PENSIONER SUPPORT FUND
Barclays Bank, West Swindon
Sort code:20-68-15
Account No: 23398579
Swift Code is:BUKGB22
IBAN is: GB49 BUKB 20681523398579
Please if you make a Donation to this account is you can send a mail to Betiann at betiann1@sky.com so that she may send you an acknowledgement of Donation
USA ACCOUNT
ZIMBABWE PENSIONERS SUPPORT FUND – USA
A Registered 501(c)3 organization. TAX-deductible receipts available for USA donors.
Donations via Paypal, use the following link: www.zpsf.co.za and go to the USA donation link
USA address to post cheques
PO Box 257,
Summerland
CA 93067
The USA now has Venmo for easier payments.
To request additional information, or receipts, from 1 April 2022 please email Caron at caron.b@cox.net
Australia Account – Rhodesian Association of Western Australia
Rhodesian Association of WA
P & N Bank
BSB 806 015
Account No. 01811882
Please include name and ZPSF in the reference. Acknowledgement will be given in our quarterly newsletter. If a receipt is required, please let Doug know at admin@rhodesianassociation.com
We are an officially registered Non-Profit Organization and Section 21A in South Africa and are registered with SARS as a Public Benefit Organization in terms of section 18A the Income Tax Act (Which means all South African donations are issued with a Tax Certificate and can be claimed back). PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE A TAX CERTIFICATE STATING ALL YOU DONATIONS. The following branches are registered sub branches of the ZPSF-SA, ZPSF-UK supporters can be issued with a Gift Aid Certificate via Betti-Ann McLean and the USA account is a Registered 501(c)3 organization and as such Tax-deductible receipts available for USA-ZPSF donors via Caron Berryhill.
There have been a few recent changes in the details required by the SARS, please find the updated details required below. I am currently issuing the Tax Certificates for year end February 2023.
Please Note for a Tax Certificate I require the following:
NAME OF DONOR
TAX NUMBER
TRADING NAME
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
EMAIL ADDRESS
CONTACT NUMBER
NATURE OF PERSON
ID NUMBER
BUSINESS REG NUMBER
Thank you so much for helping us support our “Golden Oldies” during these crazy times. Your support is invaluable and we at the ZPSF would never be able to sustain our regular supply of relief parcels if it were not for donations and support such as yours. All of this happens because of people like you, our Donors ensure our wheels keep turning, you are all truly amazing. THANK YOU and God Bless.
We hope everyone is keeping safe and healthy. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us, ask your questions, check the references that we give you and then PLEASE support our old Rhodesian pensioners who have nowhere to go.
Thank you for your support towards our Golden Oldies, you make the Magic and we deliver it !!!.
Doing what we say we do, real people helping real people.
Kind Regards
Linda Schultz Managing Director – Fund Raising & Awareness for the Zimbabwe Pensioner Support Fund
Phone 013 7900934
Cell 079 608 2676
Email linda@zpsf.co.za
Web www.zpsf.co.za
Section 21 Co Reg. 2007/034036/08; NPO Number 096733; Section 18A PBO No 930031642
The 3 most important pillars of our cause:
UNIQUENESS – being one of a kind and knowing that the ZPSF is driven by good will and very passionate members.
TRANSPARENCY – enforcing the rule that all members must be fully informed before taking part in this noble venture.
ACCOUNTABILITY – Having a traceable paper trail for every cent handled, and regular revues conducted.