Our Work
Three pillars. One purpose.
Everything we do is anchored in three focus areas that together build stronger communities and brighter futures.
Education & Training
Skills development, youth opportunity, and employability programmes.
Sports Development
Health, wellness, discipline, and youth pathways through sport, including inclusion-focused programming.
Community Outreach
Food security, upliftment, and support for women and youth in the communities the Foundation serves.
Education & Training
We creates opportunities through bursaries, skills development and practical training for learners, students, communities and subcontractors.
Bursaries
Since its establishment, the Beyond Bricks Foundation has awarded 30 bursaries to university students and scholars, investing in their academic achievement, personal development and long-term success across various construction and corporate fields.
Our bursary programmes are open to communities surrounding Balwin Developments, Balwin staff and partners of Balwin Properties limited, creating opportunities for deserving students to pursue their educational goals. Our bursary graduates and alumni form an important part of our growing community.
They are encouraged to give back by tutoring, mentoring and guiding upcoming Beyond Bricks Foundation bursary students, sharing their knowledge and experience within their respective academic fields.
Training Centre
Established in September 2025, our Training Centre, in partnership with UXI Artisan Development, provides accredited vocational training to Pretoria communities and Balwin Properties Limited subcontractors. The Centre offers five- to eight-week programmes, with an intake capacity of 24 students per course, focused on practical, industry-relevant skills. To date, we have trained over 253 community members and Balwin Properties Limited subcontractors through artisan and workplace skills programmes. These programmes support employability, entrepreneurship, workplace readiness and long-term economic participation.
253 Community Members Upskilled & Certified
The Training Centre has successfully upskilled and certified 253 students from surrounding Pretoria communities, including Mamelodi, Mooikloof, Plastic View and Cemetery View, through accredited artisan training programmes in:
- Plumbing
- Bricklaying
- Plastering
88 Balwin Subcontractors Upskilled
In addition, 88 Balwin Properties Limited subcontractors have been trained and certified in critical workplace skills designed to enhance workplace safety, compliance and productivity, including:
- Basic First Aid (NQF Level 2)
- Working at Heights
- Scaffolding
- Firefighting Level 1
Sports Development
Through sport, we empower children and youth to realize their potential on and off the field.
Running
Running is more than a race, it is a platform for growth, discipline and community.
- Sending runners from Strand Athletics Club, Dolphin Coast Striders and Jeppe Athletics Club to run Comrades and Two Oceans
- Shembe KZN Youth Run
- Ballito Rock Up & Run
Swimming
In a country where water is abundant, but swimming skills are scarce, Beyond Bricks believe that swimming should not be a privilege, but a life skill that everyone deserves.
- Jeppe Learn2Swim (JHB)
- Alex LearnSwim (JHB)
- Polar Bear Swim
- Midmar Mile Sponsorship
Soccer
Soccer helps the youth in our surrounding communities come together, learn teamwork and sportsmanship and get an opportunity to play a sport that unites them.
- Alfred Zwelebanzi
Cycling
The Beyond Bricks Foundation in partnership with Pedal4Good and Jeppe School for Boys is helping young riders discover the freedom of cycling through structured mentorship and skills building.
- JHB
- CPT
The Goal is to grow into KZN
Community Outreach
Supporting communities with practical care, dignity, meals, outreach campaigns and volunteer-driven impact.
Ongoing Meal and Food Support
We support soup kitchens across the regions where we operate, helping provide nutritious meals and essential food support to individuals and families in need.
Global Awareness Initiatives
We support meaningful global initiatives that inspire action and create awareness, including Mandela Day, where we have helped pack over 150,000 meals, as well as World Mental Health Day and International Literacy Day.
NPO/NGO Collaborations
We partner with organisations across South Africa to strengthen their impact, working together towards a shared goal of putting communities first and creating lasting change.
Volunteering
Our Balwin Properties team believes in giving more than just resources, we give our time. From repainting children's homes to supporting local old-age homes, our teams volunteer throughout the year, getting hands-on and helping build stronger communities together.
How our work maps to global goals
| Pillar | ESG / Impact Theme | Priority SDGs |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | Skills development, youth opportunity, employability | SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 10 |
| Sports Development | Health, wellness, discipline, youth pathways, inclusion | SDG 3, SDG 5, SDG 10, SDG 17 |
| Community Outreach | Food security, dignity, women and youth support, community care | SDG 1, SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 5, SDG 11 |
| Partnerships | CSI, CSR, SED, impact investing, collaborative delivery | SDG 17 |
Where your support goes to work
Explore our flagship programmes. Filter by pillar to find the projects closest to your organisation's goals.
Education & TrainingActiveBalwin Artisan Training Centre
A dedicated skills and training facility offering practical, work-ready development programmes for young people and job seekers.
Mooikloof, Gauteng
Sports DevelopmentActiveLearn2Swim
Teaching water safety and swimming skills to children in under-resourced communities — over 1,000 swimmers taught and 20+ lifeguards trained.
Multiple provinces
Sports DevelopmentActiveCycling Development
We believe cycling is a pathway to opportunity, growth and empowerment. We aim to make cycling accessible to young people from all backgrounds, breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for them to thrive. Cycling builds physical fitness, confidence, discipline and resilience, while teaching valuable life skills such as teamwork, perseverance and goal-setting. By providing access to sport, mentorship and skills development, we empower young cyclists to reach their full potential, both on and off the bike, while building stronger, healthier and more connected communities.
Western Cape
Education & TrainingActiveTertiary Bursaries
The Beyond Bricks Foundation has awarded 30 bursaries to university students and scholars, investing in their academic achievement, personal development and long-term success across various construction and corporate fields. Our bursary programmes are open to communities surrounding Balwin Developments, Balwin staff and partners of Balwin Properties limited, creating opportunities for deserving students to pursue their educational goals. Our bursary graduates and alumni form an important part of our growing community.
National · Active
Sports DevelopmentActiveRunning Development
At the Beyond Bricks Foundation, we believe that running is for everyone. Through our Running Development Programme, we aim to break down barriers, promote inclusivity and create opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to access sport. Running is more than just physical activity - it builds confidence, improves physical and mental well-being, fosters friendships and creates a sense of belonging. By making running accessible to all, we empower individuals, inspire healthier lifestyles and bring communities together, one step at a time.
National · Active
Community OutreachActiveNew Jerusalem Children's Home Revamp - Mandela Day
Mobilising hundreds of corporate volunteers each July for high-impact community outreach in honour of Madiba's legacy.
National · Annual — July
Community OutreachActiveMandela Day
Coming together to make a difference. Through our Mandela Day campaign, we supported communities through food, donations and revamping of community centres, creating meaningful moments of care and connection.
Gauteng · Annual event
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