Frequently Asked Questions
About The Warehouse
A non-profit, faith-based organisation based in Cape Town that supports churches to live out the peace and justice of God in their communities.
In 2003, as a response to the call for churches to be active agents of transformation.
No, we are not a church. We work with churches across denominations.
It symbolises a place of storage, redistribution, and access — rooted in Acts 4:34–35 where early Christians shared resources.
Cape Town, South Africa
To see the Church live out the peace and justice of God for individual and social transformation.
We focus on justice through theological reflection, rooted in local context and church partnerships.
Yes, we collaborate with people of goodwill across faiths and sectors while holding a Christian identity.
Our team size varies, but we are a collective of practitioners, theologians, and community leaders.
Our base is local, but we collaborate nationally and internationally.
No, we are not a church body but support churches in their ministries.
We are led by a leadership team rooted in collective discernment and shared governance.
Yes, we are a registered non-profit and public benefit organisation in South Africa.
It reflects interconnectedness, community, and the layered work of justice.
Justice work shaped by our belief in a God who liberates, restores, and heals.
No. We are an independent non-profit, although we may collaborate with public institutions when aligned.
Yes, in times of disaster or need, often in partnership with churches through Respond.
We use tools like Contextual Bible Study (CBS) to read the Bible in community with those affected by injustice.
Yes, by appointment. We welcome visitors who want to learn more or explore partnerships.
Funding and Donations
Through donations from individuals, churches, grants, and partners.
Yes, we can issue Section 18A certificates for tax deduction in South Africa.
Yes, on our website using our secure donation platform.
They support programmes, staff, resources, and capacity-building efforts with churches.
Yes, you can earmark your donation for CBS, Sinoxolo, Pilgrimages, etc.
Use the recurring option on our donation form or contact us directly.
Yes, via PayFast or EFT. Details are on our Donate page.
Absolutely, many churches contribute financially or in-kind.
We undergo audits and share financial reports upon request.
Yes — please just indicate this when donating.
Yes — we’re happy to honour gifts in memory or celebration.
You may sponsor specific needs like transport, equipment, or printing.
Yes — your time and expertise are valuable gifts.
Yes. We welcome businesses committed to ethical impact.
Email us at info@warehouse.org.za or use the contact form on our site.
Our Work & Programmes
Leadership formation, theological training, disaster response, and community mobilisation.
Contextual Bible Study: a communal, justice-focused way of reading Scripture.
A five-week trauma-informed process rooted in faith, healing, and community.
Yes — especially post-COVID, many of our offerings are hybrid.
A reflective journey to engage historical and theological meaning in place.
A training that equips churches for disaster and emergency response.
Yes, we prioritise inclusivity across urban and rural contexts.
Primarily English, isiXhosa, and Afrikaans — with interpreters when needed.
No. Our trainings are designed for ordinary people and leaders alike.
Yes! Contact us to plan contextual training in your area.
Some are free; others have costs. We aim to keep things accessible.
For some trainings, yes — especially CBS and Sinoxolo.
Yes — we often provide slides, notes, and follow-up tools.
Not formally, but we walk closely with many leaders in ongoing ways.
Use our Request Training form or email us directly.
We partner with organisations that do. Let’s explore fit together.
We love co-creating. Share your needs — we’ll discern together.
In Sinoxolo and our facilitation practices, we prioritise safety and dignity.
It includes walking, storytelling, prayer, history, lament, and action.
Yes. Ecumenical space is vital to our work.
Ranges from 2-hour sessions to 5-week series.
Yes — they are deeply experienced in theology, community work, and justice.
Yes. We often offer check-ins, resources, and community spaces.
Yes — but always grounded in lived experience and local wisdom.
It is central — a biblical and communal response to injustice and pain.
Yes — especially around special themes like Advent, Justice Month, etc.
Yes — we co-create pathways for systemic and practical response.
Yes, if aligned with safety and support structures.
We are growing this network. Contact us to explore what’s possible.
If aligned, yes. We nurture facilitators through peer learning.
Partnership & Networking
Through finances, volunteering, sharing space, running events, or joint projects.
Yes — especially for ongoing accompaniment and learning.
Yes. We welcome values-aligned corporate support.
Yes. We host gatherings and hubs for churches, leaders, and activists.
Yes — we’ll support you with logos, stories, and more.
Yes — invite us to speak, preach, or train.
Absolutely. We’d love to visit or share videos/liturgies.
Yes — marketing, design, tech, legal, etc. are all needed.
Yes — especially around land justice, trauma, and theology.
Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on social media.
Yes — we are part of global networks and movements.
Yes, contact us to arrange.
Yes, for organisations with shared vision.
Yes — we welcome donors and sponsors by location or theme.
Yes — dialogues, vigils, forums, and more.
Yes — we deeply value prayer and intercession.
Yes — locally and sometimes remotely.
Yes — we are building our media presence and love creatives.
Yes. Invite us!
Yes — we love collaborative theology and grassroots writing.
Volunteering
Yes! Any individual passionate about justice and service is welcome to apply.
Use the volunteer sign-up form on our Get Involved section of our website.