How to support us

SmartStart is a national social franchise founded in Johannesburg, South Africa. They implement high-quality, standardised early learning programmes to children, aged three to five, recognising the huge gaps in early learning provision and providing an affordable solution to expand access to quality early learning in communities across South Africa.

Theirworld is a global children’s charity dedicated to ending the global education crisis and unleashing the potential of future generations.

Your contribution will enable Theirworld to develop, implement and deliver impactful programmes and initiatives which provide children and youth with the best start in life, a safe place to learn, and skills for the future.


You can support Theirworld at any level and immediately make a meaningful difference to children’s lives.

When supporting a charity, it is important to believe in the mission, leadership and strategy. That is why I support Theirworld’s work which continues to make an impact in the lives of children around the world.

Kate James – heads Kairos Philanthropy, her family foundation, chairs the Board of Vital Voices, and serves on the boards of Unreasonable, the US Board of the King’s Trust and World Reader.

Investing in Theirworld has high returns for young people throughout the world. By championing the Big Give, I have been able to leverage my contribution 4:1 – making a greater impact towards ending the global education crisis.

Stuart Roden – non-Executive Chair of Hetz Ventures, Tresidor Investment Management and Chair of Lewis Advisors. Stuart is also Chair and Founder of Unlocking Potential and Chair of The Design Museum.

As a Theirworld Trustee and donor, I believe in the impact the organisation makes for young children throughout the world. From the projects I have seen firsthand, Theirworld is unlocking big change.

Lucy Doughty – Trustee of Theirworld and Chair of the Doughty Family Foundation, an organisation working in the areas of health, financial hardship, and education.

Join our Giving Circle

Join a community of high-impact donors dedicated to ending the global education crisis.

You can support Theirworld at any level and immediately make a meaningful difference to children’s lives. Individuals making a financial commitment of £10,000 per annum (or £833 monthly) will be invited to join our Giving Circle.

Find out more

If you wish to donate shares, stocks or funds, via a CAF account or any other means, please do contact us directly and we will work with you to facilitate the donation. Please note, eligible UK taxpayers may also be able to add Gift Aid, increasing their donation by 25% at no additional cost.

You can also contribute through our 501(c)(3) in the U.S.

To learn more, contact us at fundraising@theirworld.org