About
What does Singapore Buddhist Free Clinic do?
The Singapore Buddhist Free Clinic (SBFC) is a charitable organization that provides free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultation, subsidized medications, acupuncture treatment, and TCM cancer treatment to all members of the public regardless of their race or religion. With seven clinics across Singapore, SBFC has delivered over 230 thousand times of free consultations in its latest year of operation. The organization relies solely on public donations to cover its annual operating cost of approximately $7.5 million. It is supported by a team of more than 30 qualified physicians and clinic and administrative staff who are dedicated to providing quality healthcare services to the community. In addition to its core offerings, SBFC also provides counseling services at its main clinic and Tampines branch, focusing on the emotional and psychological well-being of patients
Founded
1984
People
chia ti yu, sek tat jin, goh swee sheng jackson, lim teck foon, chan ruo ying, sek bao ning, chan yong luan, bhikkhu sik kwang sheng, seck poh soon, chan poh swai
Causes
Health & WellnessEducationHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1984
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Providing free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultation and subsidized medication to the general public, regardless of race or religion.
- Operating seven clinics across the island, offering over 230 thousand times of free TCM consultations annually.
- Offering complementary TCM treatment for cancer patients at three branches (Main Clinic, Sembawang and Tampines), helping to reduce side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy and strengthen their immune systems.
- Providing counseling services at the Main Clinic and Tampines Branch, addressing emotional and psychological well-being needs of the public.
- Conducting free health talks to educate the general public about wellness and a healthy lifestyle.
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?
- Providing free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultation and subsidized medication to the general public, regardless of race or religion.
- Operating seven clinics across the island, offering over 230 thousand times of free TCM consultations annually.
- Offering complementary TCM treatment for cancer patients at three branches (Main Clinic, Sembawang and Tampines), helping to reduce side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy and strengthen their immune systems.
- Providing counseling services at the Main Clinic and Tampines Branch, addressing emotional and psychological well-being needs of the public.
- Conducting free health talks to educate the general public about wellness and a healthy lifestyle.
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 | 4,756,797 | 4,800,840 | 3,493,228 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 1,973,285 | 1,894,737 | 2,218,845 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 6,730,082 | 6,695,577 | 5,712,073 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 341,488 | 671,495 | 1,876,676 |
| Investment Income | 231,789 | 90,828 | 177,336 |
| Programme Fees | 766,650 | 669,260 | 644,386 |
| Others Income | 170,599 | 52,067 | 70,535 |
| Total Receipts | 8,240,608 | 8,179,227 | 8,481,006 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expenses | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 26,917 | 18,104 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 5,953,070 | 5,845,952 | 5,109,138 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 5,953,070 | 5,845,952 | 5,109,138 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 1,140,217 | 957,561 | 881,126 |
| Total Expenditure | 7,120,204 | 6,821,617 | 5,990,264 |
| Balance Sheet | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 5,068,827 | 4,282,845 | 4,580,544 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 161,603 | 142,576 | 237,668 |
| Investments | 224,301 | 234,497 | 244,693 |
| Inventories | 119,983 | 110,299 | 110,240 |
| Account Receivables | 0 | 0 | 81,581 |
| Cash & Deposits | 19,585,101 | 19,421,345 | 17,771,451 |
| Other Assets | 234,671 | 104,589 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 25,394,486 | 24,296,151 | 23,026,177 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 24,675,641 | 23,555,237 | 22,197,627 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 24,675,641 | 23,555,237 | 22,197,627 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 718,845 | 740,914 | 0 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 828,550 |
| Total Liabilities | 718,845 | 740,914 | 828,550 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 25,394,486 | 24,296,151 | 23,026,177 |
| 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 | 125 | 137 | 145 |
| Total Employee Cost | 4,676,454 | 4,706,223 | 3,947,712 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
People
At the Singapore Buddhist Free Clinic (SBFC), individuals work together to provide free Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations, subsidized medications, acupuncture treatments, and TCM cancer treatment to all members of the public regardless of their race or religion. The organization relies on donations to cover its annual operating costs of approximately $7.5 million and is supported by a team of over 30 qualified physicians and clinic and administrative staff who are dedicated to providing quality healthcare services to the community. Additionally, SBFC offers counseling services at their main clinic and Tampines branch with a focus on patients' emotional and psychological well-being.
chia ti yu
sek tat jin
goh swee sheng jackson
lim teck foon
chan ruo ying
sek bao ning
chan yong luan
bhikkhu sik kwang sheng
seck poh soon
chan poh swai
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