Charity
SINGAPORE HOSPICE COUNCIL
About
What does SINGAPORE HOSPICE COUNCIL do?
Singapore Hospice Council (SHC) is a registered charity and an Institution of Public Character (IPC), dedicated to improving the lives of patients with serious life-limiting illnesses and supporting their loved ones. They aim to coordinate and promote hospice and palliative care in Singapore, train healthcare professionals, contribute to research, and educate the public about hospice and palliative care. With 17 members including full and special members like Agape Methodist Hospice and Tan Tock Seng Hospital, they act as the collective voice of the palliative care community in Singapore and internationally.
Founded
1996
People
tan swee hoon geraldine marie, albert ching liang heng, chong poh heng, lee onn kei angel, koh yong hwang mervyn, yong ming loong, peh nam chuan adrian, robert chew, wee ai ning, wu huei yaw
Causes
Health & WellnessChildrenHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1996
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Improving lives of patients with serious life-threatening illnesses and supporting their loved ones through hospice and palliative care services.
- Coordinating and promoting the development, training, and quality improvement in hospice and palliative care practices across Singapore.
- Raising public awareness about hospices and palliative care options available to patients with serious illnesses and their families.
- Acting as a representative body for hospice and palliative care providers, advocating on behalf of the community at local and international levels.
- Facilitating collaboration among member organizations, government agencies, healthcare institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance accessibility and quality of palliative care services in Singapore.
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?
- Improving lives of patients with serious life-threatening illnesses and supporting their loved ones through hospice and palliative care services.
- Coordinating and promoting the development, training, and quality improvement in hospice and palliative care practices across Singapore.
- Raising public awareness about hospices and palliative care options available to patients with serious illnesses and their families.
- Acting as a representative body for hospice and palliative care providers, advocating on behalf of the community at local and international levels.
- Facilitating collaboration among member organizations, government agencies, healthcare institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance accessibility and quality of palliative care services in Singapore.
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.
Annual Reports
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$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 256,707 | 107,564 | NaN |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 62,488 | 39,282 | NaN |
| Total Donations in Cash | 319,195 | 146,846 | NaN |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Government Grants | 1,503,384 | 1,280,769 | NaN |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Programme Fees | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Others Income | 35,415 | 588,095 | NaN |
| Total Receipts | 1,857,994 | 2,015,710 | 0 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Expenses | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 76,855 | 0 | NaN |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 500,929 | 854,254 | NaN |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 500,929 | 854,254 | NaN |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 1,102,304 | 840,656 | NaN |
| Total Expenditure | 1,680,088 | 1,694,910 | 0 |
| Balance Sheet | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Other Tangible Assets | 300,897 | 26,970 | NaN |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Account Receivables | 163,432 | 125,942 | NaN |
| Cash & Deposits | 2,159,495 | 2,112,121 | NaN |
| Other Assets | 221,309 | 0 | NaN |
| Total Assets | 2,845,133 | 2,265,033 | 0 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 1,834,118 | 1,734,642 | NaN |
| Total Restricted Funds | 504,720 | 426,290 | NaN |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 2,338,838 | 2,160,932 | 0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 364,492 | 104,101 | NaN |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 141,803 | 0 | NaN |
| Total Liabilities | 506,295 | 104,101 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 2,845,133 | 2,265,033 | 0 |
| Other Information | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| No. of Employees | 12 | 10 | NaN |
| Total Employee Cost | 928,151 | 718,394 | NaN |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 30 | 0 | NaN |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 233,196 | 455,486 | NaN |
People
At the Singapore Hospice Council (SHC), individuals work together to improve the lives of patients with serious life-limiting illnesses, support their loved ones, coordinate hospice and palliative care in Singapore, train healthcare professionals, contribute to research, and educate the public about hospice and palliative care.
tan swee hoon geraldine marie
albert ching liang heng
chong poh heng
lee onn kei angel
koh yong hwang mervyn
yong ming loong
peh nam chuan adrian
robert chew
wee ai ning
wu huei yaw
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