The Christian Assembly of Cape Town

Serving Cape Town's French-Speaking & Disadvantaged Communities

Our Mission

At the Christian Assembly of Cape Town, we are dedicated to serving the French-speaking expat community and disadvantaged populations in and around Cape Town. Our mission is to provide spiritual guidance, community support, and essential services to those in need, bridging cultural gaps and fostering a sense of belonging for all.

Our Growing Congregation

Our church is currently home to 250 dedicated members, and we are excited to project a growth to 500 parishioners within the next 12 months. This rapid expansion highlights the urgent need for our new community center, which will enable us to better serve our growing congregation and the community. We believe that this center will foster connection, support, and spiritual growth for all. Join us in this journey to enhance our community's experience and outreach!

Our Community Services

Spiritual Support

Regular French to English Services

Join us every Sunday for our church services, where we offer translations from French to English. Experience the warmth of our community as we come together to worship and share in faith. Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there!

We also offer

Prayer groups and retreats
Pastoral counselling

Regular Conferences

The Christian Assembly of Cape Town hosts a minimum of 4 major conferences per year. This is an opportunity for our partner churches to participate and share the Word of God from different cultural and experienced perspectives. We invite our fellow pastors to participate in these events and increase the number of events 8 conferences per year.

Our Social Outreach & Impact

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Food Production & Distribution

Join us in our mission to support underprivileged communities in Cape Town. Through our partnerships with non-profit organizations, we are proud to provide nearly 14,000 meals each month, ensuring that those in need have access to nutritious food. Together, we can make a difference help create a brighter future for all.

Daily Child Care Services with Meals

We serve communities where both parents work for extended hours and we support various NPO partner organisations to provide facilities and food support to take care of children during week days and holidays

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Adult Based Education & Literacy Courses

There is a major need for Adult Based Literacy and Skills Education such as use of computers, maths, accounting, clerical and basic use of computers. Our newly planned Community Center aims to create facilities where this is achievable on much improved scale and number of students that can achieve this level of certification that will make them more employable.

New Basic Need Clinic

Our new Community Center will include a basic needs clinic facility. This facility is supported by local doctors and is open at non-standard hours to accommodate community members during after hours consultations. It is supported by local community Doctors

BECOME A PATRON MEMBER
&
RECEIVE LIFETIME ANNUITY PAYMENTS

We are inviting you to become a Patron Member of the

Christian Assembly of Cape Town and help establish our path towards

Financial Self-Reliance

The Community Center Development Project

We are offering 75 Lifetime Patron Memberships with a view to raise a total of US$637,500 to develop our new Community Center in Cape Town that will serve as the hub for growing our operations and services to the under privilege communities in and around Cape Town financially sustainable manner.

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Investment Details (Exclusive to Patron Members)

Key Revenue Generating Features

Micro Health Clinic supported by regional doctors
Solar Power Sales to the Cape Town grid
7 2-Bedroom lettable apartments
Micro Commercial Units (coffee shop, laundry services, fruit & veg, take-away ....)
Child Care
Adult Based Education
Innovative hydroponic growth unit (two 40-foot containers)
Expanding into streaming international online conferences with international speakers

Investment Details

Placing 75 Real Estate Equity Notes to raise: US$637,500
Sold to date 14 Notes (19%) and Raised to Date: $119,000
Received Commitment for 4 Notes for: $34,000
Available remainder of 61 Notes to raise: $518,500
Minimum Investment per Note: $8,500
Annual return: 10% fixed dividend per year
Liquidity option: Equity notes can be traded online at Exchange Trust on a peer-to-peer basis, providing investors with a means of liquidity
Options for annual dividend payments include:
- Receive cash dividends
- Reinvest dividends into church projects

Project Management & Security

To ensure professional oversight and investor security, we have appointed Exchange Trust Settlement Services as our Trust Service Agent, Project Manager and External Reporting Entity. Their expertise will provide:

Transparent financial management
Regular project updates
Adherence to timelines and budgets
Investor protection

For more information about Exchange Trust Settlement Services, please visit www.exchangetrust.co.za

Building Bridges Across Continents

Meet with Pastor Gaius during his visit to churches across the United States from 7 October 2024 to 30 October 2024. This tour presents an opportunity for your church to forge meaningful connections with our growing community in Cape Town.

Why become a Patron Member?

Only Patron Members can Own an Equity Note that provides Lifetime Payments

A Value Partnership

Social Impact: Extend your church's mission beyond borders, directly impacting lives in Cape Town.
Cultural Exchange: Foster cross-cultural understanding and shared spiritual growth.
Innovative Ministry: Learn about and support our unique approach to community service, including our hydroponic food production.
Investment in Faith: Be part of a transformative project that combines spiritual outreach with tangible community development.
Partnership Opportunities: Explore ways to create lasting ties between our communities, from prayer partnerships to outreach mission.
Investment in Our Community Center: Consider a church-led investment in our project, offering your congregation a chance to make a global impact while receiving returns.
Skills Exchange: Share your church's strengths and learn from our unique experiences in serving diverse communities.

Own a Share in our Real Estate

Investing in an Equity Note of the Christian Assembly of Cape Town Community Center offers a combination of lasting financial returns and social impact. We have limited availability and here's why you should consider this investment opportunity:

Protected Capital: Your investment is backed by valuable real estate assets. The church already owns the land and buildings outright, providing a solid foundation for your investment.
Attractive Returns: Equity Notes share in 10% our annual revenue stream.
Limited Availability: Only 60 Equity Notes are still available.
Liquidity Options: Unlike many community investment projects / grants or donations, your Equity Notes can be traded online at Exchange Trust on a Peer-to-Peer basis. This feature provides you with a means of liquidity, allowing flexibility in your investment participation.
Tangible Social Impact: Your investment directly contributes to:
- Supporting our partner feeding program of more than 14,000 meals to underprivileged individuals monthly
- Providing healthcare through our community clinic
- Offering education and childcare services to those in need
- Supporting a rapidly growing congregation, set to double in size within a year
Innovative Sustainability: We aim to make the Christian Assembly of Cape Town Financially Self Sustaining - your participation contributes to that ability
Professional Oversight: We contracted the expertise of Exchange Trust Settlement Services, to ensure transparent management and regular updates on your investment.
Flexible Returns: Choose to reinvest your dividends for greater community impact or receive them as cash, aligning with your financial goals.
Community Growth: Support the expansion of our services to meet the needs of our growing congregation, projected to reach 500 members in just 12 months.
Tax Benefits: Potential tax advantages may be available for investing in community development projects (consult your tax advisor for details).
Legacy Creation: Leave a lasting positive impact on Cape Town's communities, creating a legacy of compassion and growth.

Regulatory

The Christian Assembly of Cape Town, is an incorporated Non-Profit Ogranisation with a valid license to operate as a Community Organisation with License No 08-354-NPO

Government of South Africa NPO Register

Database Record Number: 084-354
Name: Christian Assembly of Cape Town
Address: 20 Pleasent Place Windsor Road Rondebosch Cape Town 7780 Western Cape South Africa
Registration Date: 2010/11/03
Contact Person: G Poba
Category: Religion
Section: Religious Congregations and Associations Congregations Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, shrines, monasteries, seminaries and similar organizations promoting religious beliefs and administering religious services and rituals

Constitution

This offer for Equity Notes is in accordance with the Constitution of the Christian Assembly of Cape Town. In particular the following sections:

Article 9: Application and Sponsoring of New Members

Article 13: Resources: Raising capital through Memberships, Donations, Gifting from other Non-Profit Organisations, Fund Raising and Loans

Article 14: Funds will not be removed from the bank account without two Directors signing authority thereto

PATRON MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Vote on Annual Budget & Businessplan
Vote on Board Members and Governance
Vote on Capital Expenditure not-included in the Annual Budget
Vote on Operational Expenditure not-included in the Annual Budget or deviating by more than 10%
Attend all conferences and webinars at no cost
Receive a 10% Annual Profit Share to NPO of the Member's Choice subject to regulatory requirements
Members may sell their Equity Notes by offering to other Members first before selling to a New Member

Application Process

Please note: This offer is not a securities offer, and as such it is not registered nor will it be registered with any regulatory body anywhere in the world. This is a Voluntary Patron Membership offer with certain benefits associated with the membership as contained in the Constitution of the Christian Assembly of Cape Town and enforceable under the following Acts:

Nonprofit Organisations Act 71 of 1997 (GoN 1627, G. 18487, [Proc. R86, G. 19199])
Nonprofit Organisations Amendment Act 17 of 2000 (GoN 596, G. 21271, c.i.o. 9 June 2000),
General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act 22 of 2022 (GoN 1535, G. 47815, c.i.o. 31 December 2022 and 1 April 2023 [Proc. 109, G. 47805]).

STEPS TO FOLLOW:

Click here to complete the application form
Attend our December 2024 Online Conference
- 2025 Business Plan
- Welcoming our New Members
- Vote on Constitution Changes
- Vote on Project Development

Not a Donation

This is not a call for donation, gift or grant but an invitation to make a high impact investment that aligns financial acumen with social responsibility and growing the Kingdom of God.

We look forward to welcome you as a Patron Member

Work Together
Grow Together

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