How Are We Funded?

Marvellous Mandara is funded by a variety of sources, including:

  • Membership fees: These fees are used to cover the cost of running the neighbourhood watch and other costs, such as rent, utilities, and staff salaries.
  • Corporate sponsorships: We also raise money through corporate sponsorships. We partner with businesses to provide products or services to the association in exchange for advertising or promotion.
  • Fundraising events: We raise money through fundraising events, such as bake sales, car washes, and concerts.
  • Individual donations: We also receive individual donations from people who support our work. These donations can be used for any purpose that the association deems necessary.

The amount of funding that Marvellous Mandara receives will vary depending on a number of factors, including the number of members, and the level of activity in the neighbourhood.

Here are some of the benefits of Marvellous Mandara:

  • We help to improve the quality of life in our neighbourhood. We organise events, improve infrastructure, and provide social services that can all make our neighbourhood a better place to live.
  • We help to build community spirit. We aim to bring people together and help them to get to know their neighbours. This will lead to a stronger sense of community and a more cohesive neighbourhood.
  • We help to reduce crime. We work with private security firms and the ZRP to help to deter crime and make our neighbourhood safer.
  • We help to improve the environment. We aim to organise clean-ups and other events that can help to improve the environment in our neighbourhood.

If you are interested in getting involved in a Marvellous Mandara, there are a few things you can do:

  • Attend a meeting. The best way to learn about Marvellous Mandara and how you can get involved is to attend a meeting.
  • Volunteer your time. There are many ways to volunteer such as helping to organise events, planning activities, or fundraising.
  • Donate money. If you cannot volunteer your time, you can still support Marvellous Mandara by donating money.