Connecting kindness with communities in Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa • Est. 2017

Uniting hearts.
Changing lives.

Discover the real stories of kindness in Cape Town. We connect generous hearts with trusted local partners so your support — time, money, food or goods — reaches seniors, youth, nurses and families who need it most.

Meet Nicole
Trusted by 20+ community partners
Vetted local partners
Direct impact you can see
Personal relationships & trust
Every gift matters
OUR MISSION

A trusted bridge between people who want to give and organisations that need support.

Many people want to help communities in need — especially those hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic — but don’t always know where or how to give in a way that truly makes a difference.

That’s where Carers Unite NPO comes in. We provide impartial guidance, partner with vetted non-profit organisations, and ensure that your donation — whether money, time, food, or goods — reaches the people who need it most.

See how you can help

What makes us different

  • We personally know the people and projects we support
  • Small acts of kindness — one meal, one visit, one gift at a time
  • We make giving simple, meaningful and effective
  • Relationships first. Paperwork second.
FOUNDER'S STORY

Hi, I’m Nicole.
I believe action changes everything.

Carers Unite began as a deeply personal journey. I’ve always believed that making the world a better place requires more than good intentions — it requires action.

Like many people, I wanted to help but quickly discovered how difficult it can be. Organisations didn’t respond, volunteer roles were unavailable, and I felt discouraged. Through prayer and persistence, I kept going and began building relationships in the non-profit space in Cape Town.

I started where I was needed most — home-based caring, a senior support club in Mitchells Plain, tutoring children in foster care, supporting a safe house, and organising events for disadvantaged youth. One connection led to another, and before long, I realised there was a gap that needed filling.

In 2017, Carers Unite was born — a space where like-minded people could unite to do good, and where giving could happen in many forms.

Nicole Roberts
Founder, Carers Unite NPO
Nicole Roberts, Founder of Carers Unite NPO
“Alone we can do a lot.
Together, we can do so much more.”
— Nicole
HOW WE SERVE

What We Do

Carers Unite is an advisory and support bureau that helps make giving simple, meaningful, and effective.

Collect & Deliver Donations

We collect money, food, goods and time donations and personally deliver them to specified non-profit organisations and communities in need.

Connect Donors to Real Needs

We match people who want to give with organisations currently needing specific support — no more guessing or dead ends.

Partner on Fundraising

We partner with individuals with fundraising ideas and with NPOs to create awareness and run successful campaigns together.

Host Interaction Sessions

We create meaningful moments — spending time with seniors, hosting events for disadvantaged youth, and spreading joy in hospitals and homes.

MOMENTS FROM OUR COMMUNITY

Featured Stories

Real moments of impact made possible by generous people just like you.

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REAL PEOPLE. REAL IMPACT.

Stories from the community

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500
Seniors in our 2023 Christmas appeal
100
Activity books and 100 water bottles for a 2023 youth event
20+
Local feeding schemes & partners connected directly
50+
Inspiration packs for Victoria Hospital in November 2023

Nicole is a very cheerful, active and full of love women. She has a great passion for the elderly

Fatima — Senior Club member
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It was certainly a new dawn when St Michael's Cycc had Carers unite involvement in our fundraising events. When it comes to managing a nonprofit organization, one thing tends to be on the forefront of everyone’s mind: moving the mission forward. How can you best accomplish your…

Rosemary Tsaurai — Managing Director of St Michael’s Home
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I just want to say a huge thank you to nicole and carersunite for adding value to our nurses day event. On short notice we have asked you for assistance and you came back to us with positive results. Your friendliness and compassion has shown that you are passionate in…

Sameerah safar — Victoria Hospital
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Carers Unite started supporting the residents at Douglas Murray Home for the Aged at the beginning of COVID lockdown. Not only does Nicole impact the lives of our residents and contribute towards sustaining our Programme but she pays specific attention to the mental health and…

Megan Schilder — Douglas Murray Home for the Aged
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Carers Unite is an organization very close to my heart. Nicole has taught me through the work she does that helping and showing kindness comes in many forms and is not only limited to what we see as 'the poor'! Anyone that has any need, no matter the size of your need, status,…

Nadine — Donor
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Carers Unite NPO has been a instrumental partner for many organizations in Cape Town, including Restoring Hope. Their support and dedication have significantly enhanced our efforts and reached countless individuals and communities in need. Nicole's passion for positive change is…

Dale Hendricks — Restoring Hope
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THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GIVE — ALL OF THEM MATTER

How you can help

CONNECT

Collaborate or Volunteer

Have a fundraising idea? Want to volunteer directly with a feeding scheme? We guide you to the right place and often work alongside you.

We also help organisations with PR, awareness and connections.

Browse community partners (chat via WhatsApp)
AMPLIFY

Promote & Spread the Word

Many incredible organisations do vital work with almost no visibility. We use our platforms and skills to shine a light on them so more people can help.

Follow & share on Instagram
Directly Support Local Partners
Community feeding schemes and organisations — confirm current needs directly on WhatsApp
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Eureka Feeding Scheme
Eureka • Shahida Nasson
Chat & Support
The Girls Feeding Scheme (GFS)
Lotus River • Nabeelah
Chat & Support
Bountiful Grace NPC
N1 City • Jolene Truter
Chat & Support
Restoring Hope
Cape Town • Dale Hendricks
Connect via IG
Kim Feeding Scheme
Ottery • Kim
Chat & Support
Uncedo lwethu Foundation
Freedom Park, Ottery • Sibongile
Chat & Support
Malcolm Cloete’s Feeding Scheme
Vredehoek • Malcolm
Chat & Support
Community Feeding Scheme
Rylands / Manenberg • Aslam
Chat & Support

Browse all 20 contacts in our community directory. Email nicole@carersunite.org to update a listing.

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Tell us how you’d like to help or ask a question. We’ll get back to you quickly.

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“I can’t do this alone — and I don’t have to.”

— Nicole Roberts, Founder

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