Westrand United Academy Fundraising Policy | Effective Date: 17 October 2026
These terms and conditions govern financial donations made towards the Westrand United Academy Land Acquisition and Infrastructure Development Campaign. By donating, supporters acknowledge the campaign's stated objectives and the terms applicable to their contributions.
The primary objective of this campaign is to raise R6,000,000 towards acquiring suitable land within the West Rand region of Gauteng, South Africa, and supporting the development of a permanent football academy.
Donations may be used for the following purposes:
Reasonable, properly documented expenses directly associated with administering the fundraising campaign may also be paid from unrestricted campaign funds, including payment processing charges and approved professional fees.
Westrand United Academy reserves the right to evaluate and select suitable properties within the West Rand region.
Property selection will take into account legal ownership, title deed verification, accessibility, infrastructure availability, development potential, environmental conditions and financial affordability.
The academy will not be obligated to purchase a particular property solely because it has been featured on the fundraising website.
Donations made to the general Land Acquisition and Infrastructure Development Campaign will be treated as unrestricted within the campaign's stated purposes, unless a specific restriction has been accepted in writing.
If the academy acquires land at a lower cost than anticipated, receives donated land, or cannot proceed with a particular property acquisition, remaining unrestricted funds may be allocated to other qualifying academy infrastructure projects.
Such expenditure must remain consistent with the academy's governing documents, charitable objectives and applicable legal obligations.
Donations specifically restricted to land acquisition or another defined purpose will not be redirected outside that purpose without the donor's consent or other lawful authority.
The initial fundraising target is R6,000,000. This amount represents a preliminary estimate and may be reviewed as property prices, acquisition costs and development requirements become clearer.
If the fundraising target is exceeded, additional unrestricted contributions may be allocated towards the academy's approved infrastructure development projects.
Any revision to the fundraising target will be communicated through the academy's official website.
Donations are generally intended as voluntary contributions towards the campaign's stated objectives.
Refund requests will be considered in accordance with applicable law, the payment provider's rules, the donor's agreement and the circumstances of the donation.
A refund may be appropriate where a payment was made in error, a duplicate transaction occurred, or the academy cannot lawfully apply a restricted donation to its agreed purpose.
Donors may submit refund enquiries through the academy's official contact channels.
Refunds are not automatically guaranteed merely because the academy selects a different property or changes the allocation of unrestricted funds within the disclosed campaign objectives.
Westrand United Academy commits to responsible financial management and appropriate recordkeeping. The academy intends to:
Donor contributions will be managed through the academy's authorised financial arrangements.
Companies and institutions contributing substantial financial or material support may enter into separate written sponsorship agreements with Westrand United Academy.
Such agreements may address sponsorship recognition, branding opportunities, naming rights, reporting obligations and the intended use of funds.
No donor automatically receives ownership of academy property, decision-making authority or naming rights by making a donation.
Land acquisition and infrastructure development depend on successful fundraising, property availability, legal verification, regulatory approvals and construction feasibility.
The academy cannot guarantee a specific completion date. Progress updates will be provided as significant milestones are achieved.
Personal information collected through the fundraising platform will be processed in accordance with applicable South African data protection legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Donor information will be used for legitimate purposes such as processing donations, issuing acknowledgements, maintaining financial records and communicating about the campaign where permitted.
The academy will not publish individual donor names or donation amounts without appropriate permission. Payment information will be processed through authorised payment service providers.
The academy's authorised governing body will oversee campaign decisions and expenditure in accordance with the organisation's governing documents and applicable law.
Material transactions, including property acquisitions, must receive the necessary internal approvals.
Westrand United Academy may update these terms where reasonably necessary. Any material amendments will be published on the official website.
Changes will not retrospectively override restrictions already accepted from donors or remove rights protected by law.
For fundraising enquiries, donation confirmations, corporate sponsorships or questions about these terms, please contact:
Westrand United Academy
Email: [email protected]
Website: supportwua.co.za
Location: West Rand, Gauteng, South Africa
At Westrand United Academy, we understand that every donation represents an act of generosity and trust. We recognise the responsibility that comes with receiving financial support from individuals, families, businesses and organisations.
Our commitment is to manage donations responsibly, maintain appropriate financial records and communicate openly about the progress of our development initiatives. We will work towards ensuring that funds raised are directed towards projects that create meaningful and lasting opportunities for young people.
Our ultimate goal is not simply to own land or construct buildings. It is to establish an institution that can continue developing young footballers for generations to come. We invite you to become part of that journey.