Transforming Corporate Social Investment into Sustainable Community Change.
At Lasem Group, we believe that business growth and social upliftment are inseparable. Our CSI division invites corporate partners to move beyond “checkbook philanthropy” and invest in high-impact, professionally managed projects that create measurable change for the unemployed and the NGO sector in South Africa.
🤝 The Power of Partnership
We encourage businesses to allocate their CSI budgets toward specialized upliftment projects where Lasem Group acts as the lead Project Manager. We provide the expertise, the boots on the ground, and the financial oversight to ensure every Rand spent translates into a life changed.
Our Core Impact Pillars
- Skills Development for the Unemployed: Utilizing our HR expertise to provide job-readiness training, artisan workshops (plumbing, electrical, tiling), and digital literacy programs.
- NGO Infrastructure Support: Leveraging our Renovations & Tech divisions to refurbish community centers, install solar power for orphanages, and provide hardware to under-funded schools.
- Enterprise Development: Mentoring micro-entrepreneurs and assisting them with the same Business Compliancetools we provide our corporate clients.
🏗️ Total Project & Fund Management
The biggest barrier to effective CSI is often a lack of oversight. Lasem Group solves this by providing Total Site & Fund Control:
- Transparent Financial Reporting: Full audits of how funds are allocated, ensuring zero leakage and maximum impact.
- End-to-End Project Management: From initial site assessment and NGO vetting to final delivery and impact reporting.
- Compliance Oversight: We ensure that all projects align with B-BBEE codes and social development standards.
📈 The Business Value: Tax & B-BBEE Benefits
Investing in society isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s a smart business decision. When channeled through the correct legal frameworks, your CSI spend provides:
- Section 18A Tax Deductions: We partner with registered PBOs (Public Benefit Organisations) so your contributions can be written off against your taxable income.
- B-BBEE Scorecard Optimization: Earn maximum points under the Socio-Economic Development (SED)category, improving your procurement standing and tender-readiness.
- Brand Reputation: Position your company as a purpose-driven leader in the South African market.
Let’s Build a Legacy Together
Don’t let your CSI budget sit idle or go to unverified causes. Partner with a group that has the technical skill to build, the HR skill to train, and the compliance skill to manage your investment.