Charity
Handicaps Welfare Association
About
What does Handicaps Welfare Association do?
Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) is a charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities in Singapore. Founded in 1969, HWA provides mutual support and promotes self-help among its members through various programs and services. These include education, training, rehabilitation, employment assistance, scholarships, awards, grants, exchange programs, and special benefits for people with disabilities. The organization also seeks to raise awareness of the unique needs of individuals with disabilities within the community and government, encouraging cooperation and support in mainstream society.
Founded
1985
People
wee toon lin, pek kian aik, hui beng hong, palanisamy avaday, lau wong hing, wee judy anne, wong liang le, siew teok see, navin nair, lim linli
Causes
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- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1985
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Promoting self-help, mutual assistance and friendship among people with disabilities.
- Encouraging education, training, rehabilitation, and integration into mainstream society for its members.
- Seeking employment opportunities, scholarships, awards, grants, exchange programs, and other benefits for its members.
- Advocating for special benefits and concessions to improve the conditions of people with disabilities.
- Raising public awareness about the needs of people with disabilities and soliciting support from the community and government.
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?
- Promoting self-help, mutual assistance and friendship among people with disabilities.
- Encouraging education, training, rehabilitation, and integration into mainstream society for its members.
- Seeking employment opportunities, scholarships, awards, grants, exchange programs, and other benefits for its members.
- Advocating for special benefits and concessions to improve the conditions of people with disabilities.
- Raising public awareness about the needs of people with disabilities and soliciting support from the community and government.
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$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 1,681,118 | 2,337,565 | 2,079,725 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 878,393 | 956,527 | 702,793 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 2,559,511 | 3,294,092 | 2,782,518 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 2,520,863 | 1,755,894 | 2,436,712 |
| Investment Income | 119,566 | 0 | 0 |
| Programme Fees | 2,890,176 | 2,437,103 | 1,841,217 |
| Others Income | 1,666,820 | 1,352,091 | 1,105,213 |
| Total Receipts | 9,756,936 | 8,839,180 | 8,165,660 |
| Capital in Nature | 182,453 | 0 | 380,000 |
| Expenses | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 191,305 | 172,043 | 153,488 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 9,365,024 | 6,133,942 | 5,272,745 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 9,365,024 | 6,133,942 | 5,272,745 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 8,918 | 1,650,398 | 1,404,243 |
| Total Expenditure | 9,565,247 | 7,956,383 | 6,830,476 |
| Balance Sheet | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 368,481 | 3,859,146 | 4,465,558 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 2,585,538 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 2,353,607 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 670,552 | 598,388 | 502,457 |
| Cash & Deposits | 11,380,450 | 13,326,420 | 13,755,975 |
| Other Assets | 0 | 234,519 | 242,131 |
| Total Assets | 17,358,628 | 18,018,473 | 18,966,121 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 10,728,414 | 10,536,725 | 9,253,928 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 5,318,594 | 5,789,541 | 7,549,464 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 16,047,008 | 16,326,266 | 16,803,392 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 567,214 | 532,533 | 576,046 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 744,406 | 1,159,674 | 1,586,683 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,311,620 | 1,692,207 | 2,162,729 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 17,358,628 | 18,018,473 | 18,966,121 |
| Other Information | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 0 | 392 | 0 |
| No. of Employees | 113 | 113 | 120 |
| Total Employee Cost | 5,393,689 | 4,919,922 | 4,078,098 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
People
At Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA), people work together to enhance the quality of life for those living with physical disabilities in Singapore by providing mutual support, promoting self-help through various programs and services such as education, training, rehabilitation, employment assistance, scholarships, awards, grants, exchange programs, and special benefits. They also strive to raise awareness of the unique needs of individuals with disabilities within the community and government, fostering cooperation and support in mainstream society.
wee toon lin
pek kian aik
hui beng hong
palanisamy avaday
lau wong hing
wee judy anne
wong liang le
siew teok see
navin nair
lim linli
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