At Summit Financial Partners, we’ve spent over 20 years helping South Africans take control of their financial wellbeing. But we don’t stop at debt management or financial planning — we focus on holistic wellbeing, equipping individuals, families, and communities with the knowledge, skills, and tools to thrive.
Through Summit Agriculture, our division dedicated to sustainable farming, we bring practical skills, financial literacy, and hands-on training directly to schools and communities. From teaching learners how to grow fresh, healthy food at home to empowering rural residents with income-generating farming skills, we create opportunities that build financial resilience, food security, and long-term prosperity.
Our initiatives, born from real challenges faced during the COVID-19 crisis, show that true financial wellbeing comes from practical support, education, and empowerment. Every programme, from community farms to youth training, is designed to help South Africans live better, more independent lives — and pass those skills on to the next generation.
Summit is more than financial advice — we’re a partner in building a stronger, empowered, and self-reliant South Africa.
Our Vision
Creating brighter futures for South African communities through sustainable upliftment and outreach.
We are committed to developing the next generation of entrepreneurs and financially resilient
citizens by providing:
- Financial literacy training.
- Fully funded debt relief and financially focused legal aid.
- Agricultural and self-sustainability skills
Our Mission
To empower over 100,000 South Africans across all provinces through outreach, education, and
practical skills development. We aim to foster financial independence and entrepreneurial growth by focusing on four key impact areas:
- Immediate Relief
Provide fully funded debt relief and financial protection solutions, while also distributing
essential food and toiletry hampers to training attendees. - Financial Capability
Build community financial knowledge and confidence through large-scale financial literacy
awareness sessions. - Job Creation
Combat unemployment by delivering practical, income-generating skills training, particularly in micro-farming and agribusiness. - Sustainability
Support communities in establishing commercially viable farms that promote food security
and economic opportunity by utilising shared resources and equipment.
Our Impact
Key achievements to date:
- R1,568,173 spent on debt relief and financial assessments
- 7,700 community members upskilled
- R334,642 legal aid & audit savings
- 5,350 food hampers distributed
- 3,007 students trained in entrepreneurship and financial literacy
- 2,350 stationery hampers provided to support youth education
- 1,830kg of spinach produced
- 990kg of beetroot produced
- 1,180kg of carrots produced
- 79,000 meals provided to community schools
Watch our Journey
In just three months, we’ve empowered 4,400 individuals, distributed essential food parcels, and delivered fresh produce to schools.
Youth-Focused: Empowering the Next Generation
We’ve trained 1,500 Grade 10 learners in entrepreneurial skills such as:
- Growing food to support their families
- Selling surplus produce for income
- Budgeting and managing small business earnings
Summit believes young people must be equipped with the skills to thrive in the real world. Through our programmes, we deliver entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and life skills training that are both practical and inspiring. By combining financial education with practical livelihood skills, Summit helps create the next generation of financially savvy, self-reliant South Africans, while promoting sustainable community development.
60% of our community event attendees have been women
65% of our community event attendees have been youth.
Empowering Women in Mabeskraal
This special event brought together over 300 incredible women for a day dedicated to empowerment, education, and community. Together, we explored the importance of financial freedom and women’s rights, while creating a safe space to share, learn, and uplift one another.
Beyond powerful discussions, each woman received a care package filled with essential toiletries — a small token to support their wellbeing and remind them of their strength and worth. This day was more than just an event — it was a celebration of resilience, unity, and the potential of women to transform not only their own lives but also their families and communities.
Summit Agriculture’s Proven Track Record
Summit Agriculture has already made a significant impact through community-based farming projects, including the development of a 2.5-hectare farm in Mabeskraal Village, Northwest, where we implemented successful crop cultivation, job creation, and food security initiatives.
45,410kg of crop produced distributed to local schools
Over 7,700 community members trained in practical farming skills
Cultivated high-nutrition crops such as carrots, spinach, and beets, with local markets providing economic opportunities for farmers
Established partnerships with local farmers to share knowledge and build a sustainable agricultural framework
If you’d like to learn more about our farming initiatives or are interested in setting up a community or workplace farm, get in touch with us.
Anette Hattingh
Phone: 010 018 9031
Email: anette@summitagri.org
