John Wesley Community Centre Enterprise Development Project Profile
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT STATEMENT

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In terms of the B-BBEE codes of good practice Code Series 600, paragraph 3.2.5.12, payments made by the Measured Entity to third parties to perform enterprise development on the Measured Entity’s behalf will be recognised as Qualifying Enterprise Development Contributions.

The John Wesley Community Centre (JWCC) Enterprise Development Project will identify, support and contribute on your behalf to Qualifying Enterprise Development beneficiaries, who are more than 50% black owned or 25% black owned and a level 1-6 contributor.

As such any contributions can therefore be claimed on the enterprise development section of the scorecard.

The target for QSE’s (Qualifying Small Enterprises). – Enterprises with an annual turnover of between R5 Million and R35 Million Rand, is to spend 2% of net profit after tax on enterprise development projects in order to claim the maximum of 25 points on the score card.
The target for Generic Companies – Enterprises with an annual turnover of greater than R35 Million is to spend 3% of net profit after tax on enterprise development projects in order to claim
the maximum of 15 points on the scorecard.

PROJECT OVERVIEW
The John Wesley Community Centre is a Non-Profit Organisation which is dramatically impacting and improving the lives of unemployed previously disadvantaged South Africans. We strive to provide a holistic entrepreneurial development programme. This programme includes:
· Training in Business skills, Life skills and Technical skills,
· Financial support
· Admin and Accounting support
· Ongoing business coaching and mentoring.

Through a funnelled approach the JWCC Enterprise Development Project works to place, develop and support entrepreneurs in their own businesses. Those who do not become entrepreneurs, will have through the training received been equipped to seek employment, and are assisted with placements in the formal sector. A mentoring and support structure is in place through all phases of the programme, and this continues afterwards to ensure continued financial sustainability of the
entrepreneurs.

SUCCESS STORIES - SUPPORTED BENEFICIARY ENTITIES
The following are a few our main ED beneficiaries. They range from individuals setting up and establishing their businesses, to Sole Proprietors to those who have registered Close Corporations.

Tukka Printmakers and Design CC:

Members Lesego Makua & Thobile Mahlangu have described their principal business “to develop youth with skills and to be vigilated and creating jobs for our people”. They are among nine enterprises selected by the Youth Development Network (YDN) as part of the Youth
Entrepreneurship Development Project, which is part funded by the National Development Agency (NDA). Through the YDN they have been sponsored with silk screening equipment, glass bead making equipment and a computer and printer. They also make unique ethnic style bags from old LP records, conference bags, purses, cell phone holders and graphic art services. They are an extremely talented team with determination, perseverance and great potential.

JWCC Enterprise Development Assistance: The ED project provides Tukka with operational space, funding for rent, IT infrastructure, working capital financial assistance, marketing assistance, accounting training and business coaching and mentoring. We encourage our project
beneficiaries to give back to the community and in return Lesego provides art classes to the aftercare students at the Centre.

Future ED Needs: Ongoing rental funding support, additional business skills and marketing training, additional equipment, accounting and bookkeeping services, internet access funding, marketing assistance, working capital funding and product exposure.

Kutlani Brick Making CC: Lukas Mahlangu labours in the sun every day, manually making concrete bricks with a hand operated machine. And he can’t keep up with demand. Lucas plays his role in employment creation and employs men from the community when he needs some assistance. A testament to his determination and stamina is his age – Lucas is 87 years old. Lucas recently registered a CC and brought his son on board – part of his succession planning to ensure the family business
continues.

JWCC Enterprise Development Assistance: The ED project provides Lucas with facilities for the brick making operation, funding for rent, business mentoring and coaching. Additional business training and skills development will be provided to his son. There are plans to move the operation to a better location in the Centre grounds and ED funding will assist with this. Lucas gives back by helping the community members in the vegetable garden project.

Future ED Needs: Ongoing rental funding support, additional business skills and marketing training, additional equipment, accounting and bookkeeping services, marketing assistance and working capital injection funding.

CONCLUSION
Thanks to the generous support of contributing enterprises, the Northfield Business Initiative, the John Wesley Community Centre AIDS Orphans & Vulnerable Children Project and other investors, The JWCC Enterprise Development Project is developing into a significant Enterprise Development Programme.

The funding requested will ensure the future sustainability and growth of The JWCC Enterprise Development Project allowing for more entrepreneurs to be equipped, empowered and financially
productive. Together, making a difference to the lives of individuals, communities and our beautiful country.

Thank you for your continued support!

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