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Drama Box

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About

What does Drama Box do?

Drama Box is a Singapore-based charity and socially-engaged theatre company, established in 1990. Their mission is to create thought-provoking theatre with broad social reach through deep and intimate engagement. They focus on marginalized narratives and encourage communal contemplation of complex issues, fostering a deeper understanding of Singapore's culture, history, and identity. As an Institution of Public Character (IPC) registered in Singapore, Drama Box is supported by the National Arts Council under the Major Company Scheme. They also accept various donations such as cash, cheques, bequests, and GIRO payments for those who wish to contribute to their cause.

Founded

2006

People

kwek jim see, kok heng leun, loo ngee hui, koh hui ling (xu huiling), leong thim wai, lee shyh jih, danny yeo chin wei

Causes

All Education

Highlights

Donations are tax-deductible
Registered Charity
Established since 2006
Published yearly Annual Reports
Audited Financial Statements

Society Impact

Raising awareness about marginalized narratives and complex issues through thought-provoking performances.
Encouraging dialogue and reflection among audiences to foster deeper understanding of Singapore's culture, history, and identity.
Providing a platform for communal contemplation of social and political conditions in the country.
Actively engaging audience members as "Spect-Actors" or "Creators", promoting active participation in their works.
Supporting local artists by providing them with opportunities to showcase their talents and contribute to socially relevant productions.
Contributing to the development of Singapore's arts scene through its innovative approach to theatre and social engagement.
Collaborating with various organizations, both locally

Donation Income

S$1,294,411In 2022

Program Expense Ratio

91.94%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$1,294,411In 2022

What are the donations used for?

Raising awareness about marginalized narratives and complex issues through thought-provoking performances.
Encouraging dialogue and reflection among audiences to foster deeper understanding of Singapore's culture, history, and identity.
Providing a platform for communal contemplation of social and political conditions in the country.
Actively engaging audience members as "Spect-Actors" or "Creators", promoting active participation in their works.
Supporting local artists by providing them with opportunities to showcase their talents and contribute to socially relevant productions.
Contributing to the development of Singapore's arts scene through its innovative approach to theatre and social engagement.
Collaborating with various organizations, both locally

Program Expense Ratio

91.94%In 2022

Annual Reports

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	24,781	21,166	26,242
Non Tax-Deductible	24,480	5,832	12,199
Total Donations in Cash	49,261	26,998	38,441
Donations in Kind
Tax-Deductible	0	0	0
Non Tax-Deductible	0	0	0
Total Donations in Kind	0	0	0
Government Grants	638,122	520,249	673,057
Investment Income	0	0	0
Programme Fees	463,390	191,939	77,059
Others Income	32,417	113,753	206,217
Total Receipts	1,183,190	852,939	994,774
Capital in Nature	111,221	60,249	98,057

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)	1,020,552	824,504	603,603
Overseas (Direct & Support)	0	0	0
Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses	1,020,552	824,504	603,603
Expenses
Other Expenses	89,415	129,776	199,136
Total Expenditure	1,109,967	954,280	802,739

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	8,417	4,143	795
Investments	0	0	0
Inventories	0	0	0
Account Receivables	804,934	390,528	255,479
Cash & Deposits	1,028,139	1,067,681	727,978
Other Assets	0	0	0
Total Assets	1,841,490	1,462,352	984,252
Funds
Total Unrestricted Funds	830,366	757,143	858,484
Total Restricted Funds	0	0	0
Endowments Funds	0	0	0
Total Funds and Reserves	830,366	757,143	858,484
Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities	1,011,124	705,209	125,768
Total Non-Current Liabilities	0	0	0
Total Liabilities	1,011,124	705,209	125,768
Total Funds and Liabilities	1,841,490	1,462,352	984,252

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	8	9	10
Total Employee Cost	622,392	580,476	644,549
Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio	0	0	0
Total Related Party Transactions	0	0	206,444