Charity
Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST)
About
What does Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST) do?
The Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST) is a non-profit charity that supports Migrant Domestic Workers in Singapore, providing access to training, development, social support services, mediation, counselling, pro-bono legal services, and fitness activities. Donations are tax deductible and can be made online or by contacting FAST directly.
Founded
2007
People
seah seng choon, solano reynaldo ortiz, louis lim hee thuang, lim fang sung, ivy tan, yong boon chuan, leslie, chew yew kuen michael, patricia chua bee geok, cheah kim fee, lian ah koon
Causes
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- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 2007
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Improved access to training and development opportunities for Migrant Domestic Workers, enhancing their skills and employability in Singapore.
- Providing a safety net through mediation, counselling, and pro-bono legal services, ensuring that workers are treated fairly and have support when facing challenges or disputes with employers.
- Offering fitness and recreational activities to promote work-life balance and overall wellbeing of the Migrant Domestic Workers.
- Operating a multi-service integrated hub, providing one-stop services for various needs of the workers under one roof.
- Encouraging environmental sustainability by going paperless with receipts for donations, contributing to preserving the environment in Singapore.
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?
- Improved access to training and development opportunities for Migrant Domestic Workers, enhancing their skills and employability in Singapore.
- Providing a safety net through mediation, counselling, and pro-bono legal services, ensuring that workers are treated fairly and have support when facing challenges or disputes with employers.
- Offering fitness and recreational activities to promote work-life balance and overall wellbeing of the Migrant Domestic Workers.
- Operating a multi-service integrated hub, providing one-stop services for various needs of the workers under one roof.
- Encouraging environmental sustainability by going paperless with receipts for donations, contributing to preserving the environment in Singapore.
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 | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Mar 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Feb 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 122,761 | 198,302 | 7,131 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 1,789 | 29,028 | 6,012 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 124,550 | 227,330 | 13,143 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 1,729,782 | 1,743,514 | 1,479,719 |
| Investment Income | 72,963 | 22,874 | 0 |
| Programme Fees | 1,131,525 | 661,286 | 0 |
| Others Income | 117,937 | 414,239 | 938,295 |
| Total Receipts | 3,176,757 | 3,069,243 | 2,431,157 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expenses | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Mar 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Feb 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 30,228 | 22,624 | 80 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 964,027 | 0 | 0 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 964,027 | NaN | 0 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 2,754,536 | 3,736,909 | 2,188,907 |
| Total Expenditure | 3,748,791 | 3,759,533 | 2,188,987 |
| Balance Sheet | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Mar 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Feb 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 2,007,426 | 2,262,854 | 4,030,375 |
| Investments | 1,102,443 | 1,689,480 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 97,575 | 405,118 | 2,011,023 |
| Cash & Deposits | 642,092 | 1,773,432 | 138,526 |
| Other Assets | 130,806 | 110,038 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 3,980,342 | 6,240,922 | 6,179,924 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | -49,520 | 522,474 | 1,201,454 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Endowments Funds | 10,260 | 10,300 | 10,340 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 0 | 532,774 | 1,211,794 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 2,021,019 | 2,869,847 | 1,491,402 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 1,998,583 | 2,838,301 | 3,476,728 |
| Total Liabilities | 4,019,602 | 5,708,148 | 4,968,130 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 3,980,342 | 6,240,922 | 6,179,924 |
| Other Information | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Mar 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Feb 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No. of Employees | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Total Employee Cost | 818,904 | 800,128 | 558,021 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 24 | 10 | 0 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 178,977 | 0 | 0 |
People
People at the Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST) provide support, training, development opportunities, social services, mediation, counselling, pro-bono legal assistance, and fitness activities to Migrant Domestic Workers in Singapore.
seah seng choon
solano reynaldo ortiz
louis lim hee thuang
lim fang sung
ivy tan
yong boon chuan, leslie
chew yew kuen michael
patricia chua bee geok
cheah kim fee
lian ah koon
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