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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.

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.

CURRENT WORK & STORIES

Featured Projects

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

Youth event support with Restoring Hope
Youth Support

Restoring Hope Youth Event

Delivered 100 activity books and 100 bottles of water for a youth event, bringing joy, hope and a sense of being seen to young people in Cape Town.

“We believe in teamwork and uplifting others.”
Nurses and patients at Victoria Hospital
Hospital & Caregivers

Victoria Hospital Nurses Day

After multiple COVID waves, brought journals and kind notes to exhausted nurses and staff: “You are special. What you’re doing is special.” Also supported patients at Tygerberg Hospice with visits and prayer.

Seniors receiving support and Christmas packs
Seniors Programme

Christmas Packs for Seniors

Raising support to bless 500 seniors across Mitchells Plain, Douglas Murray Home and other clubs with Christmas packs, visits and moments of love and recognition.

Current drive
Support one of these projects
REAL PEOPLE. REAL IMPACT.

Stories from the community

See how you can be part of it →
500+
Seniors targeted with Christmas packs in recent drives
100+
Activity books & water bottles for Restoring Hope youth events
20+
Local feeding schemes & partners connected directly
Hundreds
Nurses, patients & residents blessed with journals, visits & supplies

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

Fatima — Senior Club member

"There is power in pairs. Carers Unite’s involvement in our fundraising events brought in different individuals, experiences and backgrounds — the perfect mix for new ideas and bigger strides in the community."

Rosemary Tsaurai — Managing Director, St Michael’s Home

"On short notice we asked for assistance and you came back with positive results. Your friendliness and compassion has shown that you are passionate in delivering excellent service and going the extra mile."

Sameerah Safar — Assistant Nurse Manager, Victoria Hospital

"Carers Unite started supporting the residents at Douglas Murray Home for the Aged at the beginning of COVID lockdown... She pays specific attention to the mental health and wellbeing of our carers. We value the impact that Carers Unite makes in our home."

Megan Schilder — Douglas Murray Home for the Aged

"Investing in this NPO is investing in our country! Carers Unite is the change we want to see. The great thing is you can become involved in any capacity — time, money or simply reposting a flyer."

Nadine — Donor

"Carers Unite NPO has been an instrumental partner for many organisations in Cape Town, including Restoring Hope. Nicole’s passion for positive change is inspiring and her leadership has fostered a strong sense of community and collaboration."

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

How you can help

GIVE

Donate

Money, unwanted goods, or your time. We facilitate collection and delivery to the projects that need it most right now.

Or WhatsApp +27 79 886 1313

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.

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.

Directly Support Local Partners
Trusted feeding schemes & community organisations — chat and help right now via WhatsApp (expanded for easy action)
See full list →
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

Full list of 18+ partners available. Email nicole@carersunite.org to be added.

Send Nicole a message

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

Your message is securely submitted to Carers Unite. We use your details to respond to your inquiry. You can also WhatsApp directly.

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

— Nicole Roberts, Founder

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