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What does The Red Pencil (Singapore) do?
The Red Pencil (Singapore) is a registered charity and Institution of Public Character that provides arts therapy to children, adults, and low-income families who have experienced traumatic life circumstances such as illness, violence, or abuse. They partner with various institutions like hospitals, foster homes, and prisons to incorporate arts therapy into their existing psycho-social programs. The creative process of arts therapy allows service users to express emotions, gain self-confidence, and find hope for a happier life. By breaking cycles of helplessness and violence, reducing stress and trauma, and offering a means of expression towards resilience, The Red Pencil (Singapore) helps vulnerable individuals grow into healthy and happy human beings. Anyone can benefit from arts therapy at any stage in their life.
Founded
2012
People
tay cheng kim karen, de groote vandenborre laurence marie, chong huai seng, alain vandenborre
Causes
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- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 2012
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Providing arts therapy to vulnerable individuals, including children and adults who have experienced traumatic life circumstances such as illness, violence, abuse, or foster care.
- Partnering with various institutions like hospitals, family centers, elderly homes, shelters, schools, and prisons to incorporate arts therapy into their existing psycho-social programs.
- Helping service users express their emotions through creative processes, leading to release, relief, self-confidence, empowerment, and hope for a better life.
- Promoting resilience and long-term recovery of vulnerable individuals from all walks of life by providing them with tools for coping with stress, trauma, and adversity.
- Breaking vicious cycles of helplessness
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?
- Providing arts therapy to vulnerable individuals, including children and adults who have experienced traumatic life circumstances such as illness, violence, abuse, or foster care.
- Partnering with various institutions like hospitals, family centers, elderly homes, shelters, schools, and prisons to incorporate arts therapy into their existing psycho-social programs.
- Helping service users express their emotions through creative processes, leading to release, relief, self-confidence, empowerment, and hope for a better life.
- Promoting resilience and long-term recovery of vulnerable individuals from all walks of life by providing them with tools for coping with stress, trauma, and adversity.
- Breaking vicious cycles of helplessness
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$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 41,667 | 27,394 | 21,005 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 248,346 | 95,246 | 5,968 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 290,013 | 122,640 | 26,973 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 436,677 | 59,421 | 362,383 |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Programme Fees | 34,514 | 12,810 | 8,488 |
| Others Income | 19,646 | 16,618 | 1,724 |
| Total Receipts | 780,850 | 211,489 | 399,568 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 362,863 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 248,154 | 612,996 | 560,608 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 248,154 | 612,996 | 560,608 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 296,983 | 0 | 29,549 |
| Total Expenditure | 545,137 | 612,996 | 590,157 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 8,767 | 11,491 | 756 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 40,749 | 43,395 | 41,816 |
| Cash & Deposits | 1,883,184 | 1,647,663 | 2,051,216 |
| Other Assets | 7,681 | 0 | 16,759 |
| Total Assets | 1,940,381 | 1,702,549 | 2,110,547 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 998,901 | 869,521 | 951,177 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 916,098 | 809,765 | 1,129,616 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 1,914,999 | 1,679,286 | 2,080,793 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 25,382 | 23,263 | 29,754 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 25,382 | 23,263 | 29,754 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 1,940,381 | 1,702,549 | 2,110,547 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 0 | 0 | 63,000 |
| No. of Employees | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Total Employee Cost | 404,205 | 405,288 | 370,564 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
People
At The Red Pencil (Singapore), volunteers and staff work together to provide arts therapy services to individuals who have experienced traumatic circumstances, such as illness, violence, or abuse. They partner with various institutions like hospitals, foster homes, and prisons to incorporate arts therapy into their existing psycho-social programs. Through the creative process of arts therapy, service users are able to express emotions, gain self-confidence, and find hope for a happier life. The organization helps vulnerable individuals break cycles of helplessness and violence, reduce stress and trauma, and develop resilience through artistic expression. Anyone can benefit from their services at any stage in their life.
tay cheng kim karen
de groote vandenborre laurence marie
chong huai seng
alain vandenborre
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