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What does AWARE do?
What does AWARE do? AWARE is a leading gender equality advocacy group in Singapore that believes in equal opportunities and rights for all individuals regardless of gender. They work to remove barriers preventing individuals from realizing their full potential, focusing on education, marriage, employment, sexual and reproductive rights, and more. AWARE has been recognized with awards such as the Charity Governance Award 2016 and promotes diversity and understanding through research, advocacy, education, training, and support services.
Founded
2005
People
penelope margaret shone, margaret thomas, elisa kang geok sue, aarathi arumugam, ong soh chin, kathy park you kyung, teo you yenn, laavanya kathiravelu, nur fikri binte mohamed rafik alkhatib, ho shyn yee
Causes
EducationHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 2005
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Promoting gender equality by advocating for equal opportunities and rights for women and men in various aspects such as education, marriage, employment, and reproductive rights.
- Encouraging understanding and acceptance of diversity among individuals.
- Supporting individuals when needed to help them overcome barriers that prevent them from realizing their full potential.
- Providing research-based advocacy for issues affecting women in Singapore, such as workplace sexual harassment, poverty of older women, and compliance with UN anti-gender discrimination standards.
- Contributing to the strengthening of laws dealing with domestic violence through effective advocacy against discriminatory laws, public policies, and mindsets.
- Offering education and training services to help individuals understand and respect gender equality principles.
Donation Income
Fundraising Efficiency
This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
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Donation Income
What are the donations used for?
- Promoting gender equality by advocating for equal opportunities and rights for women and men in various aspects such as education, marriage, employment, and reproductive rights.
- Encouraging understanding and acceptance of diversity among individuals.
- Supporting individuals when needed to help them overcome barriers that prevent them from realizing their full potential.
- Providing research-based advocacy for issues affecting women in Singapore, such as workplace sexual harassment, poverty of older women, and compliance with UN anti-gender discrimination standards.
- Contributing to the strengthening of laws dealing with domestic violence through effective advocacy against discriminatory laws, public policies, and mindsets.
- Offering education and training services to help individuals understand and respect gender equality principles.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Fundraising Efficiency
This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.
Annual Reports
Financial Information
Source: Charity PortalCharities and IPCs are required to prepare the financial statements in accordance to the Charities (Accounts and Annual Report) Regulations and the Charities (Institutions of A Public Character) Regulations, where applicable. The financial statement is available online for latest 3 financial years.
| Receipts | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 1,529,969 | 1,453,655 | 2,118,947 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 537,964 | 142,296 | 294,457 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 2,067,933 | 1,595,951 | 2,413,404 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 124,531 | 11,900 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 124,531 | 11,900 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 840,536 | 472,146 | 705,364 |
| Investment Income | 26,349 | 10,556 | 34,927 |
| Programme Fees | 1,004,796 | 1,171,668 | 601,713 |
| Others Income | 215,166 | 194,024 | 327,840 |
| Total Receipts | 4,279,311 | 3,456,245 | 4,083,248 |
| Capital in Nature | 2,104,056 | 1,502,017 | 1,512,320 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 192,941 | 701 | 107,373 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 2,467,021 | 2,267,155 | 1,804,793 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 52,794 | 22,130 | 1,465 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 2,519,815 | 2,289,285 | 1,806,258 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 974,537 | 829,176 | 846,984 |
| Total Expenditure | 3,687,293 | 3,119,162 | 2,760,615 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 54,135 | 77,526 | 90,898 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 314,558 | 141,159 | 68,400 |
| Cash & Deposits | 7,884,899 | 7,197,005 | 6,366,139 |
| Other Assets | 119,170 | 61,985 | 239,506 |
| Total Assets | 8,372,762 | 7,477,675 | 6,764,943 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 6,616,785 | 5,996,662 | 4,898,624 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 560,339 | 588,444 | 1,349,398 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 7,177,124 | 6,585,106 | 6,248,022 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 1,195,638 | 892,569 | 516,921 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,195,638 | 892,569 | 516,921 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 8,372,762 | 7,477,675 | 6,764,943 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No. of Employees | 44 | 39 | 50 |
| Total Employee Cost | 2,521,722 | 2,045,738 | 2,199,293 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 14 | 1 | 6 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 7,575 | 155,207 | 170,362 |
People
At charity AWARE, individuals work towards advancing gender equality by removing barriers that prevent individuals from realizing their full potential in areas such as education, marriage, employment, sexual and reproductive rights, and more. They are recognized for their efforts with awards like the Charity Governance Award 2016 and promote diversity and understanding through research, advocacy, education, training, and support services.
penelope margaret shone
margaret thomas
elisa kang geok sue
aarathi arumugam
ong soh chin
kathy park you kyung
teo you yenn
laavanya kathiravelu
nur fikri binte mohamed rafik alkhatib
ho shyn yee
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