About
What does Intercultural Theatre Institute do?
The Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) is a Singapore-based independent theatre school for contemporary artists, offering an intercultural actor training program based on traditional theatre systems. ITI provides three years of intensive training to students from Singapore and beyond, preparing them for socially engaged work in the arts both locally and internationally. As a registered charity and Institution of Public Character, ITI relies heavily on fundraising efforts to support its mission. Donations are crucial in helping nurture artists who contribute positively to their communities. Alumni have gone on to produce socially engaged work, with some taking up leadership roles in underserved communities. Notable alumni include Yeo Yann Yann, Peter Sau, Felimon Blanco, and Sankar Venkateswaran, recipients of numerous awards for their performances and contributions to the theatre world. Donations can be made via cheque or other methods as well.
Founded
2009
People
loh chay koon winifred, mohamad nazry bin bahrawi, mahizhnan arunachalam, chew kheng chuan, andrew nai soo kuang, tay inn, jean
Causes
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- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 2009
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Nurturing artists who contribute to their communities, both locally and internationally.
- Providing a unique actor training program based on intercultural learning methodology and traditional theatre systems.
- Offering scholarships for students from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities or from underserved communities.
- Fostering socially-engaged and critically-acclaimed work by alumni in Singapore and abroad.
- Encouraging the establishment of cultural organizations that serve impoverished indigenous communities or other underprivileged groups, such as Project Tandem for disabled performing artists or Pitapat Theatre for youth in Kota Kinabalu.
- Recognizing and supporting alumni who have received numerous awards and accolades in the theatre industry, including Golden Horse Awards, Life! Theatre
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?
- Nurturing artists who contribute to their communities, both locally and internationally.
- Providing a unique actor training program based on intercultural learning methodology and traditional theatre systems.
- Offering scholarships for students from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities or from underserved communities.
- Fostering socially-engaged and critically-acclaimed work by alumni in Singapore and abroad.
- Encouraging the establishment of cultural organizations that serve impoverished indigenous communities or other underprivileged groups, such as Project Tandem for disabled performing artists or Pitapat Theatre for youth in Kota Kinabalu.
- Recognizing and supporting alumni who have received numerous awards and accolades in the theatre industry, including Golden Horse Awards, Life! Theatre
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
- 2010 Audited Financial Statement
- 2011 Audited Financial Statement
- 2012 Audited Financial Statement
- 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
- 2023 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 | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 371,046 | 348,838 | 279,362 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 12,192 | 502 | 915 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 383,238 | 349,340 | 280,277 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 12,311 | 3,827 | 4,281 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 12,311 | 3,827 | 4,281 |
| Government Grants | 675,734 | 862,602 | 1,697,896 |
| Investment Income | 602 | 1,115 | 0 |
| Programme Fees | 367,287 | 394,792 | 395,497 |
| Others Income | 155,337 | 357,835 | 569,105 |
| Total Receipts | 1,594,509 | 1,969,511 | 2,947,056 |
| Capital in Nature | 20,000 | 11,405 | 14,400 |
| Expenses | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 98,333 | 73,801 | 70,453 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 1,177,653 | 994,655 | 967,909 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 1,177,653 | 994,655 | 967,909 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 813,093 | 753,210 | 646,861 |
| Total Expenditure | 2,089,079 | 1,821,666 | 1,685,223 |
| Balance Sheet | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 309,232 | 470,797 | 20,640 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 2,194,138 | 1,892,366 | 1,581,420 |
| Cash & Deposits | 995,727 | 1,739,667 | 2,348,990 |
| Other Assets | 109,610 | 113,500 | 126,689 |
| Total Assets | 3,608,707 | 4,216,330 | 4,077,739 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 1,960,248 | 2,668,293 | 2,530,054 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 1,451,993 | 1,206,670 | 1,206,670 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 3,412,241 | 3,874,963 | 3,736,724 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 196,466 | 341,367 | 341,015 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 196,466 | 341,367 | 341,015 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 3,608,707 | 4,216,330 | 4,077,739 |
| Other Information | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | 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 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
| Total Employee Cost | 1,074,584 | 1,042,385 | 963,927 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 27 | 22 | 26 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 28,955 | 20,999 | 81,168 |
People
At the Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI), individuals are engaged in a variety of activities aimed at promoting intercultural understanding and socially engaged work through contemporary theatre arts. The institute offers an intensive three-year actor training program based on traditional theatre systems, which prepares students for careers both locally and internationally. As a registered charity and Institution of Public Character, ITI relies heavily on fundraising efforts to support its mission in nurturing artists who contribute positively to their communities. The alumni of the institute have gone on to produce socially engaged work and hold leadership roles in underserved communities, with notable individuals including Yeo Yann Yann, Peter Sau, Felimon Blanco, and Sankar Venkateswaran, recipients of numerous awards for their performances and contributions to the theatre world. Donations can be made via cheque or other methods as well.
loh chay koon winifred
mohamad nazry bin bahrawi
mahizhnan arunachalam
chew kheng chuan
andrew nai soo kuang
tay inn, jean
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