About
What does Singapore Environment Council do?
The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) is a non-profit NGO that promotes sustainability through various programs and initiatives. As an approved charity, it offers tax exemption to donors and engages all sectors of society in environmental efforts. Its Training & Education arm provides skills and tools for protecting the environment towards a sustainable future. SEC's strong partnerships with corporations, government agencies, and other NGOs are crucial for driving positive change in Singapore's environmental movement.
Founded
1996
People
chan jin han, yap him hoo, saw ken wye, isabella loh wai kiew, isabella loh wai kiew, pereira cheng sim joan, foong weng loong, lim sun sun (lin shanshan), seah seng choon, ahmad bin mohamed magad
Causes
No PovertyHealth & WellnessEducationHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1996
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Influencing thinking on sustainability issues and coordinating environmental efforts in Singapore.
- Providing tax exemption to donors, encouraging community engagement through various programs such as the Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards, Asian Environmental Journalism Awards, School Green Awards, Singapore Green Labelling Scheme, Project: Eco-Office, Project: Eco-Shop and Project: F&B.
- Building a pool of committed volunteers under their Earth Helpers program.
- Offering training and education opportunities for individuals, public and private sectors to develop awareness, knowledge, skills, and tools in protecting and improving the environment for sustainable future.
- Fostering strong partnerships with corporations, government agencies, and other NGOs which are vital for sustaining their programs
Donation Income
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?
- Influencing thinking on sustainability issues and coordinating environmental efforts in Singapore.
- Providing tax exemption to donors, encouraging community engagement through various programs such as the Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards, Asian Environmental Journalism Awards, School Green Awards, Singapore Green Labelling Scheme, Project: Eco-Office, Project: Eco-Shop and Project: F&B.
- Building a pool of committed volunteers under their Earth Helpers program.
- Offering training and education opportunities for individuals, public and private sectors to develop awareness, knowledge, skills, and tools in protecting and improving the environment for sustainable future.
- Fostering strong partnerships with corporations, government agencies, and other NGOs which are vital for sustaining their programs
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.
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$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 103,677 | 95,665 | 102,083 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 5,743 | 8,754 | 5,366 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 109,420 | 104,419 | 107,449 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 282,447 | 700,791 | 196,294 |
| Investment Income | 8,053 | 1,732 | 0 |
| Programme Fees | 3,292,218 | 2,208,798 | 2,845,918 |
| Others Income | 85,475 | 229,864 | 409,215 |
| Total Receipts | 3,777,613 | 3,245,604 | 3,558,876 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 627,930 | 802,518 | 445,648 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 627,930 | 802,518 | 445,648 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 3,116,682 | 2,639,821 | 2,802,369 |
| Total Expenditure | 3,744,612 | 3,442,339 | 3,248,017 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 186,126 | 372,044 | 151,582 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 314,614 | 455,230 | 495,481 |
| Cash & Deposits | 3,040,368 | 2,459,140 | 3,187,667 |
| Other Assets | 17,654 | 23,939 | 40,927 |
| Total Assets | 3,558,762 | 3,310,353 | 3,875,657 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 2,517,138 | 2,484,137 | 2,680,872 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 2,517,138 | 2,484,137 | 2,680,872 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 1,008,666 | 663,244 | 1,194,785 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 32,958 | 162,972 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,041,624 | 826,216 | 1,194,785 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 3,558,762 | 3,310,353 | 3,875,657 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | 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 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Total Employee Cost | 2,555,561 | 2,212,346 | 2,299,200 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 196,294 |
People
At the Singapore Environment Council (SEC), individuals work towards promoting sustainability through various programs and initiatives that engage all sectors of society, while also providing skills and tools for protecting the environment towards a sustainable future.
chan jin han
yap him hoo
saw ken wye
isabella loh wai kiew
isabella loh wai kiew
pereira cheng sim joan
foong weng loong
lim sun sun (lin shanshan)
seah seng choon
ahmad bin mohamed magad
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