May 2021 It wasn’t a very pleasant Christmas for Sidney Lubabalo a Mechanic and Coach at Songezo Cycling Academy. Whilst out training he received a phone call that his house was on fire during the mass fire in Masiphumelele. He lost everything. The buffalo foundation immediately reached out to support and launched an emergency appeal to make sure he had a roof over his head. Today we can confirm with everyone’s kind contributions Luba is in a brick building and happier than before but thankful too for all the support from everyone. Your donations have allowed us to pay Luba a fair wage increase to ensure he can remain in a brick home which will hopefully empower him to continue to strive in his work and personal life.
March 2021 We would like to congratulate the matriculants at Kwano Cycling Academy on passing their Matric exams. After an unpredictable year with many uncertainties the student managed to succeed triumphantly. Kwano has confirmed a 100% pass rate and because of this they are now getting a huge amount of learners wanting to join the program. .
June 2020 The Buffalo Foundation held numerous fundraisers as a result of the direct impact Covid-19 was having on the families of the academy students. The main emergency appeal was for funds to assist with providing food parcels to every family. This made sure families were able to have a meal every day for 1 month. Covid-19 has had a massive impact on the nation and still so. This results in many deaths, businesses not operating, and many people unable to work. The global pandemic has seen many people rush to shops to stockpile food and toiletries. Only a few people are able to do this but what about those who can’t stockpile, have any water access, and
March 2020 It was a great week with Greame Freestone King, a professional mechanic from London, who hosted our mechanical course in Masiphumelele for our students to learn new key skills in how to fix and maintain bicycles.
October 2018 Participants in the Rainmaker Rollercoaster visited Kwano Cycling Academy on the final stage of the 7-day race, the world’s first gravel cycling race. Rainmaker Solutions staff, as part of the relationship with the Foundation, participated in a training session and ride with members of the Academy.
September 2018 The Foundation provided support for Shameeg Salie’s tertiary education in South Africa. A rising star in semi-professional cycling, Shameeg’s ambition to continue his education alongside his passion for cycling is an embodiment of what the Foundation aims to achieve.
July 2018 The Foundation hosted the launch of the Buffalo Club at 67 Pall Mall, one of our event partners. The evening introduced new donors to Kwano Cycling Academy and encouraged people to register to join the Club. The night raised over £23,000 in support of Kwano.
April 2018 The Buffalo Foundation receives official accreditation as a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177994
April 2017
November 2016 Fundraising for 2 coaches and young gymnasts from Abingdon Gymnastics club to train with the coach of the US 2016 Olympic Team.
April 2016 Fundraising event in support of Songo.info who provide sport and education opportunities to children living in the impoverished community of Kayamandi, South Africa.
March 2016 Fundraising event in support of a Royal Marines charity that picks up the pieces for the brave servicemen and women and their families when they are injured or killed in the line of duty.
March 2013 The Buffalo Foundation is set up to give back to segments of society that need support, in line with what Rainmakers are passionate about.
Fires hitting close to Songezo Cycling Academy
A 100% Matric rate for Kwano Cycling Academy
Food Distribution
Mechanic Workshop for young students
Rollercoaster visits Kwano
Supporting Shameeg’s education
Buffalo Club launch dinner
Registration as a charity
Day of Giving for KWANO
Fundraising Event for Abingdon Gymnastics Club
Fundraising Event for Songo.info
Fundraising event for Royal Marines Charity
Buffalo Foundation created
In our short history we have supported a range of causes and made a difference both in the UK and overseas. The timeline highlights just some of the impact we have made.