About
What does Catholic Welfare Services Singapore do?
Catholic Welfare Services (CWS) is a non-profit social service organization founded in 1959, dedicated to uplifting lives and supporting various beneficiary groups through comprehensive programs and services.
Founded
1985
People
leong hoe yuen christopher, ng jui kheng, lynette chew mei lin, lim wei ling elaine @lin weiling elaine, sr. marilyn lim sock cheng, tan kheng boon eugene, tan aik hong thomas, thio yauw beng michael, sim juat quee michael gabriel, tan mon ching florence
Causes
No PovertyHealth & WellnessChildrenHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1985
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Providing a wide range of programs and services to support various beneficiary groups, including nursing homes, sheltered home for the elderly, training and development programmes for persons with intellectual challenges, outreach programs for at-risk youth, support programs for rough sleepers, financial assistance and scholarship programs for both youths and adults.
- Uplifting the lives of less fortunate individuals in the community by offering holistic care that supports their physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs.
- Promoting dignity and respect for all people through its services, regardless of race, religion, or socioeconomic status.
- Collaborating with other organizations to address evolving community needs and take on new challenges in the field of social service.
- Offering a 'Full Circle of Life'
Donation Income
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?
- Providing a wide range of programs and services to support various beneficiary groups, including nursing homes, sheltered home for the elderly, training and development programmes for persons with intellectual challenges, outreach programs for at-risk youth, support programs for rough sleepers, financial assistance and scholarship programs for both youths and adults.
- Uplifting the lives of less fortunate individuals in the community by offering holistic care that supports their physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs.
- Promoting dignity and respect for all people through its services, regardless of race, religion, or socioeconomic status.
- Collaborating with other organizations to address evolving community needs and take on new challenges in the field of social service.
- Offering a 'Full Circle of Life'
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.
Annual Reports
Audited Financial Statements
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 | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 14,562,319 | 2,504,074 | 2,474,698 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 1,780,411 | 4,602,625 | 1,763,777 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 16,342,730 | 7,106,699 | 4,238,475 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 22,877,689 | 21,881,947 | 22,652,410 |
| Investment Income | 1,448,877 | 307,239 | 789,553 |
| Programme Fees | 42,498 | 37,168 | 27,305 |
| Others Income | 5,843,326 | 10,524,746 | 10,863,948 |
| Total Receipts | 46,555,120 | 39,857,799 | 38,571,691 |
| Capital in Nature | 600,000 | 215,000 | 6,000 |
| Expenses | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 1,918,617 | 1,602,068 | 1,438,633 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 14,451 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 1,933,068 | 1,602,068 | 1,438,633 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 34,290,220 | 32,589,736 | 28,789,250 |
| Total Expenditure | 36,223,288 | 34,191,804 | 30,227,883 |
| Balance Sheet | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 27,375,508 | 31,598,529 | 37,396,019 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 3,529,112 | 5,177,979 | 2,517,789 |
| Cash & Deposits | 116,140,679 | 102,968,701 | 98,998,753 |
| Other Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 147,045,299 | 139,745,209 | 138,912,561 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 93,501,969 | 78,321,817 | 72,675,770 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 23,593,315 | 25,523,033 | 24,598,627 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 117,095,284 | 103,844,850 | 97,274,397 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 4,988,902 | 5,990,232 | 6,177,533 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 24,961,113 | 29,910,127 | 35,460,631 |
| Total Liabilities | 29,950,015 | 35,900,359 | 41,638,164 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 147,045,299 | 139,745,209 | 138,912,561 |
| Other Information | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 143,816 | 150,000 | 162,000 |
| No. of Employees | 506 | 474 | 438 |
| Total Employee Cost | 17,775,993 | 17,236,587 | 13,836,240 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 242,082 | 248,266 | 248,266 |
People
At Catholic Welfare Services Singapore, individuals work together to provide a range of social service programs aimed at uplifting lives and supporting different beneficiary groups in need.
leong hoe yuen christopher
ng jui kheng
lynette chew mei lin
lim wei ling elaine @lin weiling elaine
sr. marilyn lim sock cheng
tan kheng boon eugene
tan aik hong thomas
thio yauw beng michael
sim juat quee michael gabriel
tan mon ching florence
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