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SINGAPORE ROAD SAFETY COUNCIL

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What does SINGAPORE ROAD SAFETY COUNCIL do?

The Singapore Road Safety Council is a self-funded charity organization that strives to improve road safety in Singapore by promoting good driving practices among all road users. It was established on December 9, 2009, with support from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Transport (MOT), and Land Transport Authority (LTA). The Council is registered as an official entity with the Registry of Societies (ROS) and holds both "Charity" and "Institutions of Public Character (IPC)" status, allowing it to effectively manage sponsorship funds and donations.

Founded

2010

People

koh siew cheng, tan yee chieh, tay ah kong bernard, chandrasekar s/o palanisamy, siti haslinda putri harun, wee hiang bing, kho chuan thye patrick, thomas pang thieng hwi, tan kim han raymond, ng kok cheong

Causes

Health & WellnessChildrenEducation

Highlights

  • Donations are tax-deductible
  • Registered Charity
  • Established since 2010
  • Published yearly Annual Reports

Society Impact

  • Increased road safety awareness among all road users, including drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, leading to a reduction in accidents and fatalities on the roads.
  • Improved enforcement of traffic laws through collaboration with relevant authorities such as the police and LTA.
  • Promotion of safe driving practices and behaviors among all road users, including using seat belts, obeying speed limits, avoiding distractions while driving, and respecting pedestrian crossings.
  • Encouragement of safer infrastructure design on roads to reduce the risk of accidents, such as improved lighting at night or better signage for pedestrians and cyclists.
  • Education and outreach programs targeted towards vulnerable road users like children, elderly, and visually impaired individuals to help them stay safe

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.