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What does Singapore Children's Society do?
Singapore Children's Society protects and nurtures vulnerable children, youth, and families in need, regardless of their race or religion. Established in 1952, they offer services through various categories such as Vulnerable Children and Youth, Children and Youth Services, Family Services, and Research and Advocacy. The Society's mission is to bring relief and happiness to children in need, with a vision of being a leading organization promoting the well-being of children. Donations are eligible for tax deductions and can be directed towards various fundraising programs like 1000 Philanthropists or 1000 Enterprises for Children-in-Need. Join Singapore Children's Society to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Founded
1984
People
koh choon hui, koh yeong-kheng, quah saw han, chan hiang tiak, tan khiaw ngoh, suresh menon, ronald liew wing kong, rashidah bte abdul rasip, lim lee ching, wee chorng kien kurt
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- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1984
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Protection and nurturing of children, youth, and families from all races and religions.
- Reaching out to vulnerable individuals in need through various services such as Vulnerable Children and Youth, Children and Youth Services, Family Services, and Research and Advocacy.
- Promoting the well-being of children by providing relief and happiness.
- Acting as a leading edge organization in promoting child welfare.
- Encouraging compassion, caring, commitment, professionalism, integrity, and openness to change among its staff and volunteers.
- Offering tax deductions for donations made by individuals and companies, with a 2.5 times tax deduction eligibility.
- Channeling large donations towards specific fundraising programs such as the 10
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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Donation Income
What are the donations used for?
- Protection and nurturing of children, youth, and families from all races and religions.
- Reaching out to vulnerable individuals in need through various services such as Vulnerable Children and Youth, Children and Youth Services, Family Services, and Research and Advocacy.
- Promoting the well-being of children by providing relief and happiness.
- Acting as a leading edge organization in promoting child welfare.
- Encouraging compassion, caring, commitment, professionalism, integrity, and openness to change among its staff and volunteers.
- Offering tax deductions for donations made by individuals and companies, with a 2.5 times tax deduction eligibility.
- Channeling large donations towards specific fundraising programs such as the 10
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 | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 11,461,610 | 9,890,602 | 9,557,213 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 1,660,165 | 5,273,829 | 1,394,419 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 13,121,775 | 15,164,431 | 10,951,632 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 207,577 | 130,705 | 27,359 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 207,577 | 130,705 | 27,359 |
| Government Grants | 9,621,619 | 10,771,179 | 10,797,117 |
| Investment Income | -2,763,930 | 2,398,437 | 2,324,095 |
| Programme Fees | 143,503 | 142,899 | 88,993 |
| Others Income | 44,312 | 46,634 | 69,321 |
| Total Receipts | 20,374,856 | 28,654,285 | 24,258,517 |
| Capital in Nature | 83,754 | 8,625 | 1,342 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 2,296,431 | 2,089,692 | 1,781,492 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 19,876,936 | 18,447,453 | 17,141,123 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 19,876,936 | 18,447,453 | 17,141,123 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 197,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Expenditure | 22,370,367 | 20,537,145 | 18,922,615 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 848,808 | 1,190,521 | 1,125,647 |
| Investments | 57,395,102 | 50,445,812 | 39,416,772 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 2,579,530 | 2,904,179 | 3,061,152 |
| Cash & Deposits | 45,498,887 | 53,805,530 | 54,502,806 |
| Other Assets | 1,003,342 | 1,777,525 | 2,362,922 |
| Total Assets | 107,325,669 | 110,123,567 | 100,469,299 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 77,740,264 | 79,281,486 | 70,844,517 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 23,068,052 | 23,938,022 | 22,638,149 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 100,808,316 | 103,219,508 | 93,482,666 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 5,979,716 | 5,867,924 | 5,504,548 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 537,637 | 1,036,135 | 1,482,085 |
| Total Liabilities | 6,517,353 | 6,904,059 | 6,986,633 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 107,325,669 | 110,123,567 | 100,469,299 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No. of Employees | 219 | 223 | 219 |
| Total Employee Cost | 16,957,248 | 15,438,528 | 14,488,000 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 17 | 13 | 16 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
People
At Singapore Children's Society, individuals work together to protect and nurture vulnerable children, youth, and families in need, regardless of their race or religion. They offer services through various categories such as Vulnerable Children and Youth, Children and Youth Services, Family Services, and Research and Advocacy. The mission is to bring relief and happiness to children in need, with a vision of being a leading organization promoting the well-being of children. Donations are eligible for tax deductions and can be directed towards various fundraising programs like 1000 Philanthropists or 1000 Enterprises for Children-in-Need. Joining Singapore Children's Society is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
koh choon hui
koh yeong-kheng
quah saw han
chan hiang tiak
tan khiaw ngoh
suresh menon
ronald liew wing kong
rashidah bte abdul rasip
lim lee ching
wee chorng kien kurt
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