Lodestone – Lodestone

Collaborating with

South Africa's public schools are the foundation of our future. We partner with schools ready to lead — and together we raise the standard for every learner.

South African.

Public schools.

Fight for

We refuse to accept a system that gives up on its learners. Every child deserves more — and we work every day to deliver it.

Right

Causes

Stand up for

Quality public education is the essential catalyst for social transformation, economic growth, and meaningful employment for all South Africans.

the

Deprived

Who We Are

A registered non-profit partnering with public schools to unlock resources, expertise, and opportunity for every learner.

Our Mission

We mobilise financial, technical, and operational resources in service of public education. Our goal is to build the human capital that drives social transformation and economic growth. We work alongside schools that are ready to lead — helping them raise the bar for every learner.

Our Programmes

Through Legacy, Levelling-Up, and Green Shoots, we raise and deploy private sector and philanthropic donations towards innovative, future-ready education. Each programme targets a core constraint in achieving educational excellence. Your contribution makes a real difference in the lives of South Africa’s children.

Our Partnership Model

No two schools are the same. We tailor our approach to each school’s unique context, culture, and challenges. Working closely with school leadership, we identify priority needs and provide targeted support that empowers schools to take ownership of their growth.

Fundraising Community

Every rand raised goes directly to a verified school project — transparently managed, fully accounted for, and paid directly to the service provider. Whether you’re an individual, a business, or a foundation, your contribution creates real, measurable change in the lives of South Africa’s public school learners.