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What does Viriya Community Services do?
Viriya Community Services (VCS) is a charitable organization dedicated to providing community and social services in Singapore, regardless of race or religion. Founded in 2001 by the Leong Hwa Monastery, VCS strives to deliver quality social services with compassion and concern while making a positive impact on society. Their mission is to care for the community with joy and enhance the quality of life through assistance and support for families and individuals in need. With a commitment to Right Effort (Viriya), VCS offers various programs, including mental health services, family services, development programs, and specialist services like psychotherapy and grief counseling. Their team of professionals supports around 5,000 individuals and families each year, and they continuously enhance their offerings to meet the community's evolving needs
Founded
2001
People
tan yan song, fan kam tong gilbert, koh ming feng, abner, tay hong beng, teoh eong kow, chan guek cheng, noreen, joachim goh, hiew wui sin, gan kwee lian, tan wee khong
Causes
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- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 2001
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Providing community and social services to families and individuals regardless of race, religion, or socio-economic status.
- Promoting fulfilling lives through quality social services with the right effort and compassion.
- Enhancing the quality of life for those in need by offering care and assistance.
- Encouraging Right Effort (Viriya), which means using persistent efforts to work for the benefit of others through thoughts and actions, with pure intentions.
- Offering community-based family services, mental health and health services, community development programs, specialist services like psychotherapy, grief and bereavement support, patient and caregiver counselling, and employee assistance programs.
- Supporting approximately 5,000 individuals and families annually through a multi-disciplinary team of
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 community and social services to families and individuals regardless of race, religion, or socio-economic status.
- Promoting fulfilling lives through quality social services with the right effort and compassion.
- Enhancing the quality of life for those in need by offering care and assistance.
- Encouraging Right Effort (Viriya), which means using persistent efforts to work for the benefit of others through thoughts and actions, with pure intentions.
- Offering community-based family services, mental health and health services, community development programs, specialist services like psychotherapy, grief and bereavement support, patient and caregiver counselling, and employee assistance programs.
- Supporting approximately 5,000 individuals and families annually through a multi-disciplinary team of
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$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 202,617 | 304,934 | 414,346 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 12,081 | 6,528 | 9,666 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 214,698 | 311,462 | 424,012 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 9,009,197 | 9,963,987 | 6,007,557 |
| Investment Income | 99,623 | 179,402 | 373,436 |
| Programme Fees | 399,290 | 315,144 | 136,258 |
| Others Income | 1,402,123 | 914,801 | 945,418 |
| Total Receipts | 11,124,931 | 11,684,796 | 7,886,681 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 5,726,752 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 0 | 0 | 783 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 9,378,119 | 8,121,470 | 5,293,421 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 9,746 | 6,534 | 9,894 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 9,387,865 | 8,128,004 | 5,303,315 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 920,353 | 378,645 | 173,590 |
| Total Expenditure | 10,308,218 | 8,506,649 | 5,477,688 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 645,448 | 190,565 | 166,647 |
| Investments | 7,850,000 | 2,050,000 | 2,050,000 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 1,055,357 | 1,181,890 | 229,050 |
| Cash & Deposits | 19,297,221 | 24,717,671 | 22,103,672 |
| Other Assets | 0 | 0 | 26,922 |
| Total Assets | 28,848,026 | 28,140,126 | 24,576,291 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 8,040,109 | 6,835,665 | 5,518,827 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 13,811,000 | 14,218,646 | 12,400,789 |
| Endowments Funds | 5,647,909 | 5,627,994 | 5,584,542 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 27,499,018 | 26,682,305 | 23,504,158 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 1,349,008 | 1,457,821 | 1,072,133 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,349,008 | 1,457,821 | 1,072,133 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 28,848,026 | 28,140,126 | 24,576,291 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 38,000 | 0 | 40,750 |
| No. of Employees | 117 | 109 | 78 |
| Total Employee Cost | 8,933,706 | 7,112,236 | 4,619,550 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
People
At Viriya Community Services (VCS), a charitable organization in Singapore, volunteers and staff work together to provide essential social services for those in need. Their programs include mental health support, family assistance, development opportunities, and specialized therapies like psychotherapy and grief counseling. The team of professionals serves around 5,000 individuals and families each year, striving to make a positive impact on society with compassion and dedication.
tan yan song
fan kam tong gilbert
koh ming feng, abner
tay hong beng
teoh eong kow
chan guek cheng, noreen
joachim goh
hiew wui sin
gan kwee lian
tan wee khong
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