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Sikh Welfare Council (SIWEC)

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What does Sikh Welfare Council (SIWEC) do?

The Sikh Welfare Council (SIWEC) is a charitable organization in Singapore that provides assistance to anyone in need, regardless of their background or religion. As an Approved Charity with IPC Status, all donations made to SIWEC are entitled to a 2.5 times tax deduction. The council's primary objective is to carry out and manage welfare schemes for those requiring help within the Singapore Community, including relief, financial assistance, healthcare, education, housing, and other forms of support. SIWEC achieves its objectives through various initiatives such as formulating policies related to welfare matters in the community, working with government and non-government agencies on welfare-related issues, providing family support, mental health awareness campaigns, eldercare programs, healthcare assistance, bereavement support, counseling & mediation services, fundraising events, and more.

Founded

2009

People

rashminder singh chohan, sukhbeer singh, amarbir singh, harbahjan singh, jaspal singh grewal, manmohan singh s/o shaminder singh, sharanjit kaur d/o sarjit singh, inderpal singh, harmit singh s/o labh singh, iqbal singh

Causes

No PovertyHealth & WellnessChildrenEducation

Highlights

  • Donations are tax-deductible
  • Registered Charity
  • Established since 2009
  • Published yearly Annual Reports

Society Impact

  • Providing assistance to anyone in need, regardless of their background or religion.
  • Offering a wide range of services such as financial assistance, healthcare support, education programs, housing aid, and counseling.
  • Collaborating with government and non-government agencies on welfare-related matters to improve the overall wellbeing of the community.
  • Entitling all donations (regardless of amount) to 2.5 times tax deduction, making it an attractive option for those looking to contribute to charitable causes.
  • Promoting Oneness of Mankind as a core principle in their mission and objectives.
  • Encouraging volunteerism by providing opportunities for individuals to make a difference in the lives of others.
  • Organizing

Donation Income

Fundraising Efficiency

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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.