About
What does Lions Befrienders do?
Lions Befrienders (LB) - Connecting Seniors, Enriching Lives Established in 1995, Lions Befrienders has over 25 years of experience in befriending and caring for seniors. They strive to address the varied needs of more than 20,000 seniors through a senior-centric approach in their eldercare services. With the support of over 1,000 volunteers, they actively engage more than 6,000 at-risk seniors through LB's Befriending and Community Outreach services. They also operate 10 Senior Activity Centres, 3 Cluster Support, Senior Group Homes, and Home Personal Care services under their Community Outreach arm. For more information or to sign up for recurring donations, visit www.lionsbefrienders.org.sg.
Founded
1997
People
liang teng soon henry, quek swee keow, yap seok cheng, yuen wai yin serena sarah, lim hean tee, ong lai kuan jennifer, goh boo han, goh eau toh gareth @ goh eutek, tay khin sian, loh yoon fatt
Causes
Health & WellnessHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1997
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Enhancing quality of life for senior citizens by providing them with companionship, emotional support, and practical assistance to help them age healthily at home.
- Promoting social inclusion among seniors who may be socially isolated or marginalized, thereby reducing loneliness and depression.
- Empowering seniors to lead active, independent lives by offering a range of community-based services such as senior activity centers, cluster support programs, home personal care, and more.
- Providing holistic eldercare services that address the varied needs of over 20,000 seniors in Singapore, with an emphasis on preventive measures to maintain healthy living.
- Encouraging community participation among seniors by organizing various activities and events at senior activity centers, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose.
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 senior citizens by providing them with companionship, emotional support, and practical assistance to help them age healthily at home.
- Promoting social inclusion among seniors who may be socially isolated or marginalized, thereby reducing loneliness and depression.
- Empowering seniors to lead active, independent lives by offering a range of community-based services such as senior activity centers, cluster support programs, home personal care, and more.
- Providing holistic eldercare services that address the varied needs of over 20,000 seniors in Singapore, with an emphasis on preventive measures to maintain healthy living.
- Encouraging community participation among seniors by organizing various activities and events at senior activity centers, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose.
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$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 614,943 | 1,278,006 | 986,620 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 888,761 | 186,721 | 368,183 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 1,503,704 | 1,464,727 | 1,354,803 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 2,319,193 | 9,235,522 | 8,160,556 |
| Investment Income | 130,872 | 88,815 | 165,589 |
| Programme Fees | 6,007,775 | 32,944 | 45,092 |
| Others Income | 2,056,884 | 1,615,478 | 2,169,109 |
| Total Receipts | 12,018,428 | 12,437,486 | 11,895,149 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 39,901 | 0 |
| Expenses | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 217,911 | 125,808 | 21,916 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 1,265,908 | 8,003,110 | 7,439,894 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 3,486 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 1,265,908 | 8,003,110 | 7,443,380 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 10,013,231 | 1,125,914 | 1,223,355 |
| Total Expenditure | 11,497,050 | 9,254,832 | 8,688,651 |
| Balance Sheet | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 1,324,854 | 1,477,100 | 686,955 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 235,692 | 246,676 | 167,816 |
| Cash & Deposits | 27,320,027 | 27,063,486 | 24,844,927 |
| Other Assets | 555,667 | 167,889 | 197,366 |
| Total Assets | 29,436,240 | 28,955,151 | 25,897,064 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 13,502,572 | 11,220,128 | 10,335,271 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 8,608,303 | 10,369,370 | 8,071,572 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 22,110,875 | 21,589,498 | 18,406,843 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 6,386,061 | 6,273,095 | 6,986,978 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 939,304 | 1,092,558 | 503,243 |
| Total Liabilities | 7,325,365 | 7,365,653 | 7,490,221 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 29,436,240 | 28,955,151 | 25,897,064 |
| Other Information | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | 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 | 131 | 105 | 132 |
| Total Employee Cost | 8,245,119 | 6,788,063 | 6,610,271 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 14 | 9 | 2 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 2,752 |
People
People at Lions Befrienders work towards connecting seniors and enriching their lives by providing a range of services such as befriending, community outreach, eldercare support, and home personal care. They strive to address the varied needs of over 20,000 seniors through various programs and initiatives that aim to improve the quality of life for at-risk seniors in Singapore.
liang teng soon henry
quek swee keow
yap seok cheng
yuen wai yin serena sarah
lim hean tee
ong lai kuan jennifer
goh boo han
goh eau toh gareth @ goh eutek
tay khin sian
loh yoon fatt
News
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