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COMMUNITY GROWTH FUNDS

With 25 years experience, our track record speaks for itself.

We are able to generate consistent investment returns, while at the same time responding to the values our investors stand for.

ABOUT US

Established in 1992, and wholly-owned by Unity Incorporation, Community Growth Management Company Ltd (COMANCO) became the first dedicated socially responsible investment (SRI) fund manager in South Africa. Supported by six labour unions, our mandate is clear: to offer their members long-term, sustainable investments that offer market-related returns, while seeking to positively impact society and the environment.
So, at a time when SRI was unheard of in South Africa, COMANCO pioneered in the field, and started to engage with the management teams of investee and prospective companies to encourage best-practice in their labour, environmental and governance policies. Today, 25 years later, not only is SRI imprinted on our DNA, we are also a responsible investor and actively screen for environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in our investment processes.

OUR STRUCTURE

Fast Facts

FAST FACTS

OUR MISSION

To make a positive socio-economic impact by providing investors with long-term, sustainable, socially responsible investment solutions.

OUR VISION

To be the investment manager of choice for South African’s seeking socially responsible investment solutions.

OUR VALUES

  • Transparency
  • Good corporate governance
  • Respect for people and the environment
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Accountability and trust
  • Commitment to excellence
  • Development and growth of people

OUR PRINCIPLES

  • Provide superior products and services that fulfil the financial, environmental, social and governance objectives of our investors.
  • Develop and assist initiatives that support responsible investing within the investment industry.
  • Create a work environment that encourages personal development and growth, in which ownership, responsibilities and rewards are broadly shared.
  • Support initiatives that strive for a fair society and a better world for everyone, and for generations to come.
Meet the Team

MEET THE TEAM

Our team is comprised of experienced investment professionals from Unity Incorporated, COMANCO and Old Mutual Investment Group, ensuring that our clients’ investments are managed strictly in line with our fund mandates.

VICTOR SINGO

Managing Director
Community Growth Funds
Victor joined COMANCO in September 2016 as Head of Marketing and Distribution of the business.
Became the MD in July 2019.
Over 15 years of financial services industry.
B. Com (Hons) Financial Planning (UJ), Certificate: Investment and Finance (WITS)

MANZODIDI PIKASHE

Ceo
Unity Incorporation NPC
Manzi joined Unity in November 2005 as the Research Officer and became the Research Co-ordinator in 2009. He set up the Research Unit in 2006.
Before, he was the Research Officer at Labour Research Service focusing on socially responsible research of companies identified for investment from 2001.
Eight years of industry-related experience.
B.Admin (Hons)

MERYL PICK

Portfolio Manager
Community Growth Equity Fund
Meryl is a portfolio manager and head of research at Old Mutual Equities.
She has 8 Years industry experience.
Qualifications: BSc(ENG)(Chem), MBA.

YUNUS JANUARY

Portfolio Manager
Community Growth Gilt Fund
Yunus is a portfolio manager, and quantitative analyst
He has 10 years of investment experience
Qualifications: B.Com, CIPM
Insights & Reports

INSIGHTS & REPORTS

Download reports and fact sheets below

QUARTERLY REPORTS

CGF QR January 2020

FACT SHEETS

2020
CGF Gilt Fund January 2020
CGF Equity Fund January 2020
2021
CGF Gilt Fund March 2021
CGF Gilt Fund December 2021
CGF Equity Fund December 2021
2022
CGF Equity Fund March 2022
CGF Equity Performance 2022
CGF Gilt Fund Performance 2022

BROCHURES

CGF Brochure

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Unity Inc.

UNITY INC.

Unity Incorporation (Unity), founded in 1992, is the investment arm of a group of six trade unions affiliated to the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the National Council of Trade Unions (NACTU), South Africa’s biggest trade union confederations. COMANCO is wholly-owned by Unity.
Unity ensures that SRI values and ESG factors are present in the investment decision-making process. They conduct active, extensive research on selected listed companies, ensuring that the labour movement is represented and that the resulting portfolios comprise SRI best-practice companies. In addition, with the establishment of Unity Incorporation, pension fund members could now play an active role in influencing transformation within South Africa’s major corporations and the broader economy.

TRADE UNIONS

  • BCAWU – Building, Construction and Allied Workers Union
  • CEPPWAWU – Chemical Engineering, Paper Printing, Wood and Allied Workers Union
  • NUM – National Union of Mineworkers
  • SACCAWU – South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union
  • SACWU – South African Chemical Workers Union
  • SATAWU – South African Transport and Allied Workers Union

ESG RESEARCH

We conduct active, extensive research on selected listed companies focusing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. During this process, both employees (union members) and company management are involved to ensure objectivity. We also do comprehensive SRI research, and have developed strict screening criteria.

TRUSTEE TRAINING

Changes in retirement fund legislation and practices have highlighted the importance of well-trained and professional retirement fund trustees who are able to act in the best interests of members. Unity Incorporation provides training to trustees, keeping them up to date with the latest regulatory matters, fiduciary duties and investment trends. The training is both in-house and outsourced to external service providers whose courses are accredited by the Insurance SETA.

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

Companies within our universe of shares are constantly engaged on social issues such as job creation, skills development, empowerment, corporate governance, and others. This helps us to monitor and contribute towards their progress in these areas.
Old Mutual Investment Group

OLD MUTUAL INVESTMENT GROUP

Our funds are managed by Old Mutual Equities and Future growth Asset Management, both specialist investment boutiques within Old Mutual Investment Group, a leading African investment manager with over R636–billion in assets under management. With a focus on delivering market-beating returns, being responsible stewards of the assets they manage and benefiting the communities in which they invest, Old Mutual Investment Group is aligned with the values of COMANCO.

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LEGAL

Unit trusts are generally medium to long term investments. Past performance is no indication of future growth. Shorter term fluctuations can occur as your investment moves in line with the markets. Fluctuations or movements in exchange rates may cause the value of underlying international investments to go up or down. Unit trusts can engage in borrowing and scrip lending.
Each fund’s Total Expense Ratio reflects the percentage of the average Net Asset Value of the portfolio that was incurred as charges, levies and fees related to the management of the portfolio. A higher Total Expense Ratio does not necessarily imply a poor return, nor does a low Total Expense Ratio imply a good return. The current Total Expense Ratio cannot be regarded as an indication of future Total Expense Ratios.
A schedule of fees, charges and maximum commissions is available from the company. You may sell your investment at the ruling price of the day (calculated at 15h00 on a forward pricing basis). The total return is primarily made up of interest (declared daily at 13h00), but may also include any gain/loss on any particular instrument. In most cases this will merely have the effect of increasing or decreasing the daily yield, but in an extreme case it can have the effect of reducing the capital value of the Fund.
Specialist equity funds may hold a greater risk as exposure limits to a single security may be higher. The total return is primarily made up of interest (declared daily at 13h00), but may also include any gain/loss on any particular instrument. In most cases this will merely have the effect of increasing or decreasing the daily yield, but in an extreme case it can have the effect of reducing the capital value of the fund. Yields are current and calculated daily. The portfolio derives its income primarily from interest-bearing instruments in accordance with Section 100(2) of the Act.
Certain funds may be capped to be managed in accordance with their mandates. Different classes of units apply to these portfolios and are subject to different fees and charges. Community Growth Management Company Limited is a member of the Association of Collective Investments, SA. Community Growth Management Company (Comanco) is a wholly owned by Unity Incorporation (representing a group of six trade unions). Unity Incorporation manages social research and the screening process, while the underlying portfolio is managed by Old Mutual Investment Group portfolio managers.

AWARDS

Details of any awards are available from Community Growth Management Company Limited on request.

INITIAL CHARGE

An initial charge (from 0% to max 5.7% of the investment amount) is deducted prior to the purchase of units. This charge may include commission (up to 3.42%, including VAT, of the investment amount). Service Fee An annual service fee is calculated on the market value of the fund’s assets (excluding income and permissible deductions) and deducted from the portfolio on a monthly basis. Further fees that may be deducted from the fund’s portfolio are compulsory and bank charges, brokerage, marketable securities tax, other taxes and levies, custodian and trustees’ fees and audit fees. A schedule of fees and charges and maximum commissions is available from the company/intermediary. The daily price is based on the current value of the fund’s assets plus income (minus expenses) divided by the number of units in issue. Comanco does not charge performance fees. Complaints Write to our Client Services Manager at the above address or for further information call 0860 103 180. Compliance Officer: (021) 509 2570 Liability for Loss Community Growth Management Company Limited makes every effort to ensure that information is accurate and up to date, however, it shall not be responsible and disclaims all liability for any loss, liability, damage (whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or otherwise) or expense of any nature whatsoever which may be suffered as a result of or which may be attributable, directly or indirectly, to the use of or reliance upon any information, links or service provided through this website. Email Disclaimer The news contained in any electronic newsletter should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any investment or to enter into an investment agreement in any jurisdiction. Information and opinions contained therein have been compiled or arrived at by Community Growth Management Company Limited from sources believed to be reliable, but Community Growth Management Company Limited does not accept liability for any loss arising from the use thereof nor makes any representation as to their accuracy or completeness. No liability is accepted by Community Growth Management Company Limited and no representations are made as to the currency, accuracy or completeness of documents or other material in any electronic newsletter. Any legal, technical or product information contained in any electronic newsletter is subject to change from time to time. If there are any discrepancies between any electronic newsletter and specific contractual terms or, where applicable, any fund specific rules, the latter will prevail. Community Growth Management Company Ltd is a licensed Management Company approved by the Registrar of Collective Investment Schemes (www.fsb.co.za), (Registration no. 1992/002327/06) Address: Mutualpark, Jan Smuts Drive, Pinelands 7405. P.O. Box 344, Mutualpark ,7451.



Established in 1992, and wholly-owned by Unity Incorporation, (COMANCO) became the first dedicated socially responsible investment (SRI) fund manager in South Africa.

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