Charity

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM SINGAPORE

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What does CHILDREN'S MUSEUM SINGAPORE do?

Children's Museum Singapore (CMSG) is a starter museum that introduces young visitors and their families to the museum-going experience, fostering curiosity for exploration, experimentation, and learning through play. The museum offers various themed galleries celebrating Asian imagination, craft, and aesthetics, as well as guided tours, lectures, seminars, and programs. Visitors can also plan their visit, accessibility services, and shop at the museum's eatery or gift shop. Additionally, CMSG provides opportunities for involvement such as volunteering, making donations, object donation, bequests, and supporting the museum through various means.

Founded

1996

People

hong tuck kun, dhirendra s/o shantilal, low suat tin joni, rilla melati binte bahri, yong geok cheng (yang yuqing), yeo teck yong, simone lum mee fong, chan yin-teng, kenneth kan shung kei, martin tan beng chong

Causes

Children Education

Highlights

Donations are tax-deductible
Registered Charity
Established since 1996
Published yearly Annual Reports
Audited Financial Statements

Society Impact

Promoting educational and cultural awareness among children about Singaporean heritage and regional culture through interactive exhibits and activities.
Encouraging curiosity, exploration, and learning through play for young visitors, fostering a lifelong love of museums and appreciation for art, history, and culture.
Providing families with an engaging and enjoyable educational experience that strengthens parent-child bonds and encourages intergenerational interaction.
Supporting the development of critical thinking skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in children through hands-on exhibits and activities.
Offering a safe and accessible space for children to learn and play, ensuring equal opportunities for all regardless of socioeconomic background or physical ability.
Enhancing the museum experience by offering digital

Donation Income

S$2,923,021In 2022

Program Expense Ratio

100.00%In 2022

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

S$2,923,021In 2022

What are the donations used for?

Promoting educational and cultural awareness among children about Singaporean heritage and regional culture through interactive exhibits and activities.
Encouraging curiosity, exploration, and learning through play for young visitors, fostering a lifelong love of museums and appreciation for art, history, and culture.
Providing families with an engaging and enjoyable educational experience that strengthens parent-child bonds and encourages intergenerational interaction.
Supporting the development of critical thinking skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in children through hands-on exhibits and activities.
Offering a safe and accessible space for children to learn and play, ensuring equal opportunities for all regardless of socioeconomic background or physical ability.
Enhancing the museum experience by offering digital

Program Expense Ratio

100.00%In 2022

Financial Information

Source: Charity Portal

Charities 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	26,886	52,945	30
Non Tax-Deductible	301,660	0	0
Total Donations in Cash	328,546	52,945	30
Donations in Kind
Tax-Deductible	0	0	60,500
Non Tax-Deductible	0	0	0
Total Donations in Kind	0	0	60,500
Government Grants	2,449,107	2,170,280	1,759,479
Investment Income	40,702	37,720	0
Programme Fees	74,185	43,976	17,462
Others Income	30,481	3,116	176,910
Total Receipts	2,923,021	2,308,037	2,014,381
Capital in Nature	0	0	0

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)	3,100,199	2,054,910	1,527,802
Overseas (Direct & Support)	0	0	0
Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses	3,100,199	2,054,910	1,527,802
Expenses
Other Expenses	0	0	0
Total Expenditure	3,100,199	2,054,910	1,527,802

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	1,484,178	1,403,522	1,396,455
Investments	1,814,561	1,900,240	0
Inventories	16,007	118,073	120,614
Account Receivables	2,695,725	161,125	87,647
Cash & Deposits	5,505,794	7,535,478	9,871,123
Other Assets	2,498	21,002	29,745
Total Assets	11,518,763	11,139,440	11,505,584
Funds
Total Unrestricted Funds	8,619,573	8,882,430	8,729,063
Total Restricted Funds	423,400	423,400	423,400
Endowments Funds	0	0	0
Total Funds and Reserves	9,042,973	9,305,830	9,152,463
Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities	2,475,790	1,833,610	2,353,121
Total Non-Current Liabilities	0	0	0
Total Liabilities	2,475,790	1,833,610	2,353,121
Total Funds and Liabilities	11,518,763	11,139,440	11,505,584

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	0	0	0
No. of Employees	19	14	11
Total Employee Cost	1,801,073	1,399,582	1,040,480
Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio	0	0	0
Total Related Party Transactions	2,430,167	1,883,959	1,498,107