LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT

AND NATIONAL IMPERATIVES

LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL IMPERATIVES

MEDIA AND PUBLICATION EXPOSURE 2022

5

Entrepreneur podcast, Small Biz Bytes, monthly topical discussion sessions on SME advice

9

SMME advice segments in Accountancy SA magazine

29

Press event releases, feature articles and impact stories published by the media

11

TV, virtual and face-to-face networking events for brand and initiative exposure

3

SAICA-associated SMPs profiled and given exposure

MEDIA AND PUBLICATION EXPOSURE 2022

5

Entrepreneur podcast, Small Biz Bytes, monthly topical discussion sessions on SME advice

9

SMME advice segments in Accountancy SA magazine

29

Press event releases, feature articles and impact stories published by the media

11

TV, virtual and face-to-face networking events for brand and initiative exposure

3

SAICA-associated SMPs profiled and given exposure

SAICA ED and THE HOPE FACTORY CONTRIBUTION TO THE UN's SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

The Hope Factory and SAICA Enterprise Development contribute towards Goals 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 17 of the UN SDGs. The table below shows how The Hope Factory and SAICA Enterprise Development contribute to these goals

SAICA ED and THE HOPE FACTORY CONTRIBUTION TO THE UN's SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

The Hope Factory and SAICA Enterprise Development contribute towards Goals 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 17 of the UN SDGs. The table below shows how The Hope Factory and SAICA Enterprise Development contribute to these goals

SDG

1-sdg

Initiatives

THE HOPE FACTORY

  • Socio-economic Development (SED) flagship programme

Impact/difference made

  • Over 2 411 beneficiaries empowered since inception (2004)
  • 98 beneficiaries equipped in 2022

SDG

4-sdg

Initiatives

THE HOPE FACTORY ACCREDITED NVC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

  • New venture creation (NVC): short skills accredited programmes that equip and educate individuals through the transfer of knowledge and skills

Impact/difference made

  • Five accredited skills development programmes offered, empowering 47 individuals in 2022

SDG

1-sdg

Initiatives

THE HOPE FACTORY

  • Socio-economic Development (SED) flagship programme

Impact/difference made

  • Over 2 411 beneficiaries empowered since inception (2004)
  • 98 beneficiaries equipped in 2022

SDG

4-sdg

Initiatives

THE HOPE FACTORY ACCREDITED NVC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

  • New venture creation (NVC): short skills accredited programmes that equip and educate individuals through the transfer of knowledge and skills

Impact/difference made

  • Five accredited skills development programmes offered, empowering 47 individuals in 2022

SDG

5-sdg

Initiatives

THE HOPE FACTORY AND SAICA ED INITIATIVES WITH FOCUS ON WOMEN AND YOUTH
  • SED and ED flagship programmes
  • SAICA ED partnership collaboration with Womhub
  • AECI skills development partnership with The Hope Factory

Impact/difference made

  • Equipped 141 entrepreneurs of which 55% are female on SED programmes and 45% SMMEs are female-owned on ED programmes
  • Womhub project supported 15 females
  • AECI skills development project supported 10 female artisans

SDG

7-sdg

Initiatives

SAICA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT: AVON AND DEDISA PROJECT (2018–2024)

  • Developing Black entrepreneurs within the energy sector through enterprise development

WIND FARM SMME DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

  • Partnership projects with Cennergi Services and Aurora Wind Farm in enterprise development

Impact/difference made

  • Six projects completed thus far; project 7 starting in 2023
  • Projects 4−6 combined (over 2020−2022) created 50 new jobs through SMMEs
  • 12 SMMEs empowered and 23 new jobs created through wind farm projects

SDG

5-sdg

Initiatives

THE HOPE FACTORY AND SAICA ED INITIATIVES WITH FOCUS ON WOMEN AND YOUTH
  • SED and ED flagship programmes
  • SAICA ED partnership collaboration with Womhub
  • AECI skills development partnership with The Hope Factory

Impact/difference made

  • Equipped 141 entrepreneurs of which 55% are female on SED programmes and 45% SMMEs are female-owned on ED programmes
  • Womhub project supported 15 females
  • AECI skills development project supported 10 female artisans

SDG

7-sdg

Initiatives

SAICA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT: AVON AND DEDISA PROJECT (2018–2024)

  • Developing Black entrepreneurs within the energy sector through enterprise development

WIND FARM SMME DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

  • Partnership projects with Cennergi Services and Aurora Wind Farm in enterprise development

Impact/difference made

  • Six projects completed thus far; project 7 starting in 2023
  • Projects 4−6 combined (over 2020−2022) created 50 new jobs through SMMEs
  • 12 SMMEs empowered and 23 new jobs created through wind farm projects

SDG

8-sdg

Initiatives

THE HOPE FACTORY AND SAICA ED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
  • The majority of our programmes and projects play a sustainable role in economic transformation and job creation

Impact/difference made

  • 19 key projects through 2022, equipping 386 small businesses and/or individuals.
  • 127 new jobs created in 2022

SDG

10

Initiatives

SAICA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT YOUTH INITIATIVE

  • YES programme placed unemployed youth graduates in 2022

Impact/difference made

  • 19 youth graduates impacted in 2022

SDG

17

Initiatives

THE HOPE FACTORY AND SAICA ED PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS, CLIENTS, SETAS

  • Some major key partnerships in 2022 included KPMG, FTI, Exxaro, Anglo American Zimele, Aurora Wind Power, Solar Capital, Avon and Dedisa, Black Umbrellas, Womhub, River North, CHIETA, Cennergi Services, NDE Stainless Steel and more

Impact/difference made

  • 175 strategic partnerships with SAICA SMPs, volunteer coaches and industry experts who contributed to project and programme successes

SDG

8-sdg

Initiatives

THE HOPE FACTORY AND SAICA ED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
  • The majority of our programmes and projects play a sustainable role in economic transformation and job creation

Impact/difference made

  • 19 key projects through 2022, equipping 386 small businesses and/or individuals.
  • 127 new jobs created in 2022

SDG

10

Initiatives

SAICA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT YOUTH INITIATIVE

  • YES programme placed unemployed youth graduates in 2022

Impact/difference made

  • 19 youth graduates impacted in 2022

SDG

17

Initiatives

THE HOPE FACTORY AND SAICA ED PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS, CLIENTS, SETAS

  • Some major key partnerships in 2022 included KPMG, FTI, Exxaro, Anglo American Zimele, Aurora Wind Power, Solar Capital, Avon and Dedisa, Black Umbrellas, Womhub, River North, CHIETA, Cennergi Services, NDE Stainless Steel and more

Impact/difference made

  • 175 strategic partnerships with SAICA SMPs, volunteer coaches and industry experts who contributed to project and programme successes