About
What does Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd do?
What does Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd do? Discover their mission to enhance the quality of life for those with vision loss through rehabilitation programs, teaching independence skills, and providing guide dogs
Founded
2008
People
shum john dominic tze-juen, lee koon ann lennie, o'loughlan bryan james, trina tan li lian (trina chen lilian), wong hon tym, tan hwei lan, shirley patricia sutton
Causes
Health & WellnessHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 2008
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Enhancing quality of life for individuals with vision loss by providing rehabilitation programs, teaching independent living skills and promoting a supportive community environment.
- Increasing the number of guide dog teams trained and paired to assist people with visual impairment, enabling them to live more independently and confidently.
- Raising awareness about vision loss and disability issues in Singapore through education and advocacy initiatives.
- Collaborating with various stakeholders such as healthcare providers, educational institutions, and government agencies to improve services for people with visual impairment.
- Providing a sense of purpose and companionship for guide dogs who assist individuals with vision loss, promoting their well-being and reducing feelings of isolation or loneliness.
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.
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Financials
Donation Income
What are the donations used for?
- Enhancing quality of life for individuals with vision loss by providing rehabilitation programs, teaching independent living skills and promoting a supportive community environment.
- Increasing the number of guide dog teams trained and paired to assist people with visual impairment, enabling them to live more independently and confidently.
- Raising awareness about vision loss and disability issues in Singapore through education and advocacy initiatives.
- Collaborating with various stakeholders such as healthcare providers, educational institutions, and government agencies to improve services for people with visual impairment.
- Providing a sense of purpose and companionship for guide dogs who assist individuals with vision loss, promoting their well-being and reducing feelings of isolation or loneliness.
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.
Annual Reports
Audited Financial Statements
- 2013 Audited Financial Statement
- 2014 Audited Financial Statement
- 2015 Audited Financial Statement
- 2016 Audited Financial Statement
- 2017 Audited Financial Statement
- 2018 Audited Financial Statement
- 2019 Audited Financial Statement
- 2020 Audited Financial Statement
- 2021 Audited Financial Statement
- 2022 Audited Financial Statement
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 | Dec 2022 - Nov 2023(S$) | Dec 2021 - Nov 2022(S$) | Dec 2020 - Nov 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | NaN | 656,819 | 553,506 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | NaN | 1,067,168 | 877,606 |
| Total Donations in Cash | NaN | 1,723,987 | 1,431,112 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | NaN | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | NaN | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | NaN | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | NaN | 458,653 | 57,876 |
| Investment Income | NaN | 1,525 | 0 |
| Programme Fees | NaN | 0 | 0 |
| Others Income | NaN | 13,024 | 837,586 |
| Total Receipts | 0 | 2,197,189 | 2,326,574 |
| Capital in Nature | NaN | 0 | 1,657 |
| Expenses | Dec 2022 - Nov 2023(S$) | Dec 2021 - Nov 2022(S$) | Dec 2020 - Nov 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | NaN | 23,099 | 27,544 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | NaN | 446,170 | 844,679 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | NaN | 0 | 103,963 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | NaN | 446,170 | 948,642 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | NaN | 483,583 | 0 |
| Total Expenditure | NaN | 952,852 | 976,186 |
| Balance Sheet | Dec 2022 - Nov 2023(S$) | Dec 2021 - Nov 2022(S$) | Dec 2020 - Nov 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | NaN | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | NaN | 6,126 | 8,097 |
| Investments | NaN | 1,000,000 | 0 |
| Inventories | NaN | 15,961 | 20,217 |
| Account Receivables | NaN | 33,433 | 125,345 |
| Cash & Deposits | NaN | 3,069,435 | 2,700,905 |
| Other Assets | NaN | 12,188 | 8,772 |
| Total Assets | NaN | 4,137,143 | 2,863,336 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | NaN | 4,021,368 | 2,766,414 |
| Total Restricted Funds | NaN | 0 | 10,617 |
| Endowments Funds | NaN | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | NaN | 4,021,368 | 2,777,031 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | NaN | 84,095 | 86,305 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | NaN | 31,680 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | NaN | 115,775 | 86,305 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | NaN | 4,137,143 | 2,863,336 |
| Other Information | Dec 2022 - Nov 2023(S$) | Dec 2021 - Nov 2022(S$) | Dec 2020 - Nov 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | NaN | 0 | 0 |
| No. of Employees | NaN | 10 | 9 |
| Total Employee Cost | NaN | 615,902 | 213,768 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | NaN | 5 | 5 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | NaN | 0 | 14,243 |
People
At Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd., they are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals living with vision loss by offering a range of services including rehabilitation programs, promoting independence through various skills training and providing guide dogs as companions for daily activities.
shum john dominic tze-juen
lee koon ann lennie
o'loughlan bryan james
trina tan li lian (trina chen lilian)
wong hon tym
tan hwei lan
shirley patricia sutton
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