About
What does Migrant Workers' Assistance Fund do?
The Migrant Workers' Assistance Fund (MWAF) is a humanitarian charity that supports migrant workers facing employment disputes and promotes their social integration into Singaporean society. Established in 2012, the fund assists with emergency assistance for vulnerable workers whose employers fail to provide adequate care. By donating to MWAF, you can help protect and support migrant workers in need until their issues are resolved.
Founded
2012
People
christopher ang, kuah boon wee, richard siaw, wong chee herng, lim kin wai
Causes
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- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 2012
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Improved employment rights awareness and redress for migrant workers, promoting fair treatment and reducing exploitation in the workplace.
- Enhanced social integration and harmonious co-existence between migrant workers and Singaporeans through education and promotion of understanding.
- Providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable migrant workers facing employment disputes or emergency situations, ensuring their basic needs are met during difficult times.
- Supporting the resolution of outstanding matters for distressed and victimized migrant workers until they can resume normal living conditions.
- Offering affordable membership benefits to migrant workers through MWC Associate Membership, including protection against critical illnesses, death, and accidental total permanent disability.
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 employment rights awareness and redress for migrant workers, promoting fair treatment and reducing exploitation in the workplace.
- Enhanced social integration and harmonious co-existence between migrant workers and Singaporeans through education and promotion of understanding.
- Providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable migrant workers facing employment disputes or emergency situations, ensuring their basic needs are met during difficult times.
- Supporting the resolution of outstanding matters for distressed and victimized migrant workers until they can resume normal living conditions.
- Offering affordable membership benefits to migrant workers through MWC Associate Membership, including protection against critical illnesses, death, and accidental total permanent disability.
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$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 356,363 | 657,444 | 11,124,239 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 36,626 | 190,709 | 3,058,183 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 392,989 | 848,153 | 14,182,422 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 1,824,351 | 1,150,000 | 0 |
| Investment Income | 423,972 | 0 | 0 |
| Programme Fees | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Others Income | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Receipts | 2,641,312 | 1,998,153 | 14,182,422 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 14,182,422 |
| Expenses | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 208 | 0 | 12 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 2,170,265 | 1,298,018 | 5,345,607 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 68,425 | 134,197 | 88,579 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 2,238,690 | 1,432,215 | 5,434,186 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 28,801 | 0 | 5,397 |
| Total Expenditure | 2,267,699 | 1,432,215 | 5,439,595 |
| Balance Sheet | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 72,080 | 80,560 | 0 |
| Investments | 24,054,000 | 24,000,000 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash & Deposits | 4,153,992 | 5,786,118 | 30,107,508 |
| Other Assets | 317,606 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 28,597,678 | 29,866,678 | 30,107,508 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 10,800,745 | 10,157,545 | 9,726,810 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 10,800,745 | 10,157,545 | 9,726,810 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 17,796,933 | 19,709,133 | 20,380,698 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 17,796,933 | 19,709,133 | 20,380,698 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 28,597,678 | 29,866,678 | 30,107,508 |
| Other Information | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 10,000 | 0 | 0 |
| No. of Employees | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Employee Cost | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
People
At the charity Migrant Workers' Assistance Fund (MWAF), individuals work towards supporting migrant workers facing employment disputes, promoting their social integration into Singaporean society and providing emergency assistance for vulnerable workers whose employers fail to provide adequate care.
christopher ang
kuah boon wee
richard siaw
wong chee herng
lim kin wai
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