Charity
Cat Welfare Society
About
What does Cat Welfare Society do?
The Cat Welfare Society (CWS) is a Singapore-based charity dedicated to achieving sustainable and humane management of cats through advocacy, sterilization, mediation, and educational outreach programs. Their mission is to create a society where every cat in Singapore has a place to call home. CWS was formed in 1999 by a group of friends who were moved by the tragic fate of 5 kittens burned alive in a box. In response, they aimed to reduce the number of cats culled annually and have since achieved record lows with less than 1000 cats put down each year. CWS's work has expanded over time to include community mediation, frontline intervention, education on responsible practices, outreach, and advocacy
Founded
2004
People
rifdi rafiuddin bin mohd ridwan, theresa goh rui si, kee qiuling julienne, wang yinuo, deborah ong su inn, jasmine lim, matsumoto emi, thenuga vijakumar, ng lin zhi shayna, tan sylvia
Causes
AnimalsHealth & WellnessHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 2004
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Reducing the number of cats being culled, from an average of 10,000 per year to less than 1000 since 2015.
- Promoting humane management and treatment of stray cats in Singapore through advocacy, sterilization, mediation, and educational outreach programs.
- Encouraging responsible cat ownership and caregiving practices within the community.
- Building partnerships with government agencies to address cat-related issues and promote humane solutions over inhumane methods such as culling.
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.
Financials
Donation Income
What are the donations used for?
- Reducing the number of cats being culled, from an average of 10,000 per year to less than 1000 since 2015.
- Promoting humane management and treatment of stray cats in Singapore through advocacy, sterilization, mediation, and educational outreach programs.
- Encouraging responsible cat ownership and caregiving practices within the community.
- Building partnerships with government agencies to address cat-related issues and promote humane solutions over inhumane methods such as culling.
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.
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$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 545,450 | 548,663 | 448,194 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 151,647 | 163,998 | 161,036 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 697,097 | 712,661 | 609,230 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 205,412 | 290,694 | 209,243 |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Programme Fees | 22,805 | 3,841 | 33,475 |
| Others Income | 185,192 | 106,651 | 108,041 |
| Total Receipts | 1,110,506 | 1,113,847 | 959,989 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 2,195 | 1,324 | 2,354 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 1,058,456 | 725,564 | 581,660 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 1,058,456 | 725,564 | 581,660 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 119,116 | 103,485 | 146,313 |
| Total Expenditure | 1,179,767 | 830,373 | 730,327 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 4,722 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 0 | 23,605 | 19,023 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 70,529 | 66,293 | 35,419 |
| Cash & Deposits | 1,385,497 | 1,322,435 | 1,070,804 |
| Other Assets | 916 | 1,547 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 1,461,664 | 1,413,880 | 1,125,246 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 1,208,258 | 1,276,010 | 993,965 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 53,781 | 53,781 | 53,781 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 1,262,039 | 1,329,791 | 1,047,746 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 199,625 | 79,160 | 77,500 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 4,929 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 199,625 | 84,089 | 77,500 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 1,461,664 | 1,413,880 | 1,125,246 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Employee Cost | 165,841 | 150,378 | 139,525 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
People
At the Cat Welfare Society (CWS), individuals are dedicated to promoting sustainable and humane management of cats through various initiatives such as advocacy, sterilization programs, community mediation, educational outreach, and frontline intervention. Their mission is to ensure that every cat in Singapore has a safe and loving home, working towards reducing the number of cats euthanized annually.
rifdi rafiuddin bin mohd ridwan
theresa goh rui si
kee qiuling julienne
wang yinuo
deborah ong su inn
jasmine lim
matsumoto emi
thenuga vijakumar
ng lin zhi shayna
tan sylvia
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