At GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, we not only believe in gaming responsibly, but being a responsible corporate citizen too. As a world-class casino and entertainment centre and the only one in the Western Cape, we are committed to uplifting and developing our surrounding communities. Social transformation is at the core of our grand Corporate Social Responsibility program, and we do our best to achieve our goals in an open, fair environment.

The communities that surround GrandWest are important stakeholders in our business, and we recognise the importance of uplifting them and improving their lives where we can. Every year, GrandWest gives back R6 million to these stakeholders every year

To empower people by engaging with charity organisations and NGOs that are committed to tackling the growing needs and problems that communities face.

To set an example by being a responsible corporate citizen.

To contribute to economic and social development in South Africa.

To promote employee interest and involvement in community upliftment.

Key Focus Areas

Educare
The Educare centre is registered as a place of safety within the Dept of Social Services.
Education Enhancement
These are programmes that provide tools and services to enhance the current curriculum in our schools and to assist teachers in educating pupils.
Adult Education
These are programmes that provide literacy, further education and training to adults.
Specialised Education
These are projects that provide tools and services to special-needs children who are taught on the mainstream education curriculum. 

Informal sports
Sports programmes within schools, communities and organisations that are not affiliated to any sports bodies but the sport activity has a wide impact on the development of the community.

Clubs affiliated to sports bodies.

Sports clubs affiliated to recognised sports bodies that may require support on achievers/national level.

Substance abuse
(drug and alcohol addictions)
Job creation and skills training
(promote entrepreneurship)
Youth development
(life skills and other programmes)
Women’s empowerment
(capacity building)
Emergency services
(fire fighters; animal care etc)
Compliance & Criteria
(Qualification and allocation is depending on the project meeting)
Sun International & GrandWest CSI Policy.

Must be a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) and or
a Section 21 (not for gain) Company and or
a Registered Charitable Trust

Must have a cheque account in the organisation’s name with more than one signatory
Must have audited financial statements
Must have at least one annual report

No seed (start-up) capital
No funding to individuals
No funding to religious bodies
No funding to political parties & activities
No funding for overseas trips