Charity
The Substation
About
What does The Substation do?
The Substation is a Singaporean charity organization that focuses on promoting and supporting contemporary arts through various programs and initiatives. Founded in 1990 by Kuo Pao Kun, it has since become an integral part of Singapore's cultural landscape. Its venues include a black box theatre, gallery, dance studio, Random Room, and multi-function classrooms. The Substation is known for its innovative arts programming that engages the public in meaningful discussions about society through art. They also provide financial transparency by sharing their audited financial statements and annual reports online.
Founded
1995
People
jean-louis,francois morisot, hadi wahyuni adiputri, tan kuan ho, bryan, cyril wong yit mun, ng hock sun, renee tan lay siew
Causes
AllEducationHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1995
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Promoting contemporary arts and culture through its venues (black box theatre, gallery, dance studio, Random Room, multi-function classrooms) for public engagement and discourse.
- Providing a platform for local artists to showcase their work and collaborate with other acclaimed artists, writers, and intellectuals from Singapore and beyond.
- Encouraging critical thinking and societal conversations through its annual artistic themes that explore various social issues and questions.
- Fostering cultural exchange and development by working closely with local arts organizations and individuals to expand the possibilities of contemporary art in Singapore.
- Offering educational programs, workshops, and initiatives for people of all ages to learn about and engage with contemporary arts practices.
- Supporting the growth and sustainability of the arts sector by providing resources, networking opportunities
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?
- Promoting contemporary arts and culture through its venues (black box theatre, gallery, dance studio, Random Room, multi-function classrooms) for public engagement and discourse.
- Providing a platform for local artists to showcase their work and collaborate with other acclaimed artists, writers, and intellectuals from Singapore and beyond.
- Encouraging critical thinking and societal conversations through its annual artistic themes that explore various social issues and questions.
- Fostering cultural exchange and development by working closely with local arts organizations and individuals to expand the possibilities of contemporary art in Singapore.
- Offering educational programs, workshops, and initiatives for people of all ages to learn about and engage with contemporary arts practices.
- Supporting the growth and sustainability of the arts sector by providing resources, networking opportunities
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 | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 4,150 | 23,510 | 63,870 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 10,070 | 1,699 | 1,549 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 14,220 | 25,209 | 65,419 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 8,761 | 1,800 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 8,761 | 1,800 |
| Government Grants | 59,666 | 126,709 | 536,997 |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Programme Fees | 20,210 | 22,590 | 30,893 |
| Others Income | 2,000 | 183,974 | 438,219 |
| Total Receipts | 96,096 | 367,243 | 1,073,328 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 7,496 | 22,816 |
| Expenses | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 0 | 125 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 81,630 | 4,157 | 378,410 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 81,630 | 4,157 | 378,410 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 140,693 | 581,567 | 879,239 |
| Total Expenditure | 222,323 | 585,849 | 1,257,649 |
| Balance Sheet | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | Apr 2021 - Mar 2022(S$) | Apr 2020 - Mar 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 19,421 | 27,603 | 142,930 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 8,365 | 5,871 | 195,094 |
| Cash & Deposits | 187,022 | 327,294 | 415,354 |
| Other Assets | 439 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 215,247 | 360,768 | 753,378 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 93,837 | 220,064 | 519,679 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 93,837 | 220,064 | 519,679 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 121,410 | 133,703 | 222,041 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 7,001 | 11,658 |
| Total Liabilities | 121,410 | 140,704 | 233,699 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 215,247 | 360,768 | 753,378 |
| Other Information | Apr 2022 - Mar 2023(S$) | 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 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| Total Employee Cost | 115,100 | 288,430 | 626,270 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
People
At The Substation, individuals are involved in promoting and supporting contemporary arts through various programs and initiatives. These include activities such as hosting performances, exhibitions, workshops, and discussions at their venues which consist of a black box theatre, gallery, dance studio, Random Room, and multi-function classrooms. The organization is known for its innovative programming that encourages public engagement in meaningful conversations about society through art. They also prioritize financial transparency by sharing audited financial statements and annual reports online.
jean-louis,francois morisot
hadi wahyuni adiputri
tan kuan ho, bryan
cyril wong yit mun
ng hock sun
renee tan lay siew
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