About
What does The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) do?
The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf), established in 1955, is a charitable organization dedicated to serving the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing community in Singapore. Their services include sign language interpretation, hearing care, job support, counselling, deaf education, and advocacy. SADeaf's mission is to enhance the quality of life for this community and facilitate their integration into society. The organization is supported by prominent institutions such as the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), Community Chest of Singapore, Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), and Ministry of Education (MOE). SADeaf also maintains international affiliations with the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and local connections to Children's Charities Association (CCA)
Founded
1984
People
tan kian wah, wong ee kean, eric hao chun tseng, lee sze ying sheena, yan ziyun jasmine, leong chooi kien annabelle, tan pang toon, ong teck boon edwin, townrow ian hugh alan, chan sek wai
Causes
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- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1984
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Improving quality of life for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals by providing services such as sign language interpretation, hearing care, job support, counselling, education, and advocacy.
- Enabling integration into society through various programs and initiatives that promote inclusion and accessibility.
- Supporting the Deaf community in Singapore for over 60 years, making it a well-established and trusted organization within the community.
- Collaborating with local and international organizations such as National Council of Social Service (NCSS), Community Chest of Singapore, Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Ministry of Education (MOE), World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and Children's Charities Association (CCA).
- Raising awareness about deaf
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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Financials
Donation Income
What are the donations used for?
- Improving quality of life for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals by providing services such as sign language interpretation, hearing care, job support, counselling, education, and advocacy.
- Enabling integration into society through various programs and initiatives that promote inclusion and accessibility.
- Supporting the Deaf community in Singapore for over 60 years, making it a well-established and trusted organization within the community.
- Collaborating with local and international organizations such as National Council of Social Service (NCSS), Community Chest of Singapore, Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Ministry of Education (MOE), World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and Children's Charities Association (CCA).
- Raising awareness about deaf
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 | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 401,219 | 453,265 | 440,182 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 634,294 | 280,314 | 244,635 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 1,035,513 | 733,579 | 684,817 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 4,200,793 | 4,021,061 | 4,738,085 |
| Investment Income | 39,497 | 8,337 | 41,551 |
| Programme Fees | 294,902 | 386,310 | 335,766 |
| Others Income | 559,485 | 440,203 | 1,253,641 |
| Total Receipts | 6,130,190 | 5,589,490 | 7,053,860 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 19,835 | 16,128 |
| Expenses | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 263,243 | 3,567 | 7,108 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 4,876,158 | 4,765,310 | 961,612 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 4,876,158 | 4,765,310 | 961,612 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 1,411,126 | 1,322,445 | 4,055,588 |
| Total Expenditure | 6,550,527 | 6,091,322 | 5,024,308 |
| Balance Sheet | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 745,905 | 1,241,698 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 268,141 | 259,246 | 1,429,770 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventories | 11,619 | 13,177 | 15,528 |
| Account Receivables | 404,611 | 465,024 | 445,803 |
| Cash & Deposits | 8,152,400 | 8,356,841 | 9,215,258 |
| Other Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 9,582,676 | 10,335,986 | 11,106,359 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 4,509,415 | 3,883,948 | 3,621,008 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 3,805,996 | 4,851,800 | 5,616,572 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 8,315,411 | 8,735,748 | 9,237,580 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 1,049,338 | 1,121,956 | 990,161 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 217,927 | 478,282 | 878,618 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,267,265 | 1,600,238 | 1,868,779 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 9,582,676 | 10,335,986 | 11,106,359 |
| Other Information | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No. of Employees | 76 | 68 | 68 |
| Total Employee Cost | 4,741,062 | 4,459,817 | 3,832,592 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
People
At The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf), individuals work towards enhancing the quality of life for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Singapore by providing services such as sign language interpretation, hearing care, job support, counselling, deaf education, and advocacy.
tan kian wah
wong ee kean
eric hao chun tseng
lee sze ying sheena
yan ziyun jasmine
leong chooi kien annabelle
tan pang toon
ong teck boon edwin
townrow ian hugh alan
chan sek wai
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