Care Corner Singapore Ltd

Care Corner
Singapore Ltd
Care Corner Singapore Ltd
c/o Blk 149 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh
#01-963 Singapore 310149
Tel: 6250 6813
[email protected]
Care Corner Social Care (Potong Pasir)
c/o Blk 149 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh
#01-973 Singapore 310149
Tel: 6255 4732
[email protected]
1981 – 2009
Over 27 years of continued dedicated service to the community
VISION
To impact the lives of people in Singapore by
providing CARE and sharing LOVE
MISSION
To provide a range of quality services for the well-being and growth of the community based on the principle of ‘CARE’
C – base all activities on Christian values
A – all of us are Ambassadors of Care and Love
R – we are providers of reliable and quality services
E – Enthused to serve and go the Extra Mile for the people we serve
MISSION GUIDE
Reference Matthew 25:35-36
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in,
I needed clothes and you clothed me,
I was sick and you looked after me,
I was in prison and you came to visit me.”
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Patron’s Message
As a Voluntary Welfare Organisation, Care Corner has been dynamic
in its approach to meeting the needs of the Singaporean community
since its inception in 1981, expanding its centres and adjusting its
programmes in response to the changing needs of the community
they serve.
During this economic downturn, Care Corner continues to play a
significant role in helping those affected, and the resulting rise in
financial and family challenges.
Despite the increase in cases, I am pleased to note that the centres
have not compromised on their service delivery.
I wish to commend, as well as encourage the team at Care Corner in
their continued efforts to serve the community.
Gan Kim Yong
Minister
Ministry of Manpower
Care Corner Singapore Ltd
Chairman’s Message
It has been heartening to note that in response to the economic downturn,
the Government has taken great pains in ensuring that even more help is
available to those who desperately need it. By tapping on the country’s
coffers, there is now more financial assistance for the needy, as well as
for the social service sector through additional grants.
In taking stock of the operations across Care Corner for FY08/09, I am
pleased to note that we have indeed benefited from the support and
recognition by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports
(MCYS), as well as the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). There
is now recognition of the challenges and difficulties that all social workers
face, in the course of conducting their work in attending to the needs of
the community. The need to focus more attention on investing in supervision
to further improve the standard of the social service profession has also
been noted.
This economic crisis has seen our cases increase by leaps and bounds.
Accordingly, our Centres have tried their level best to add headcount to
cope with the significant increase. We have not been very successful,
as the shortage of qualified and experienced social workers is a national
phenomenon. However, I am pleased to report we have not compromised
on the quality of our service and are taking the increased workload in our
stride. In this regard, I would like to pay compliments to our employees
who sometimes work well beyond midnight to clear their work.
With the added focus of Enhanced Information and Referral, plus the
need for more networking with grassroots and other agencies, our Centre
Heads have put in concerted efforts in ensuring that our Centres are well
connected, and that the community is aware that help is available to them
through Care Corner’s wide range of services.
In recognition of our work with the elderly located in Toa Payoh, I am
happy to note that MCYS has kindly awarded us void deck sites to build
three more seniors activity centres over the next few years.
In closing, I wish to thank our Patron, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for
Manpower for his on-going support towards Care Corner since its
inception twenty-seven years ago. I would also like to thank the respective
Members of Parliament for our Admiralty, Queenstown, Toa Payoh and
Woodlands Family Service Centres; the MCYS, NCSS, Community
Development Councils, grassroots leaders, our many supporters, donors,
volunteers, and fellow social service providers, in our journey of meeting
the various needs of those around us.
To God be the Glory for all the works of our hands!
Li Hsiao Yuan
Chairman
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CEO’s Message
It seems only a short moment ago when we were preparing for our Financial Year (FY) 2007/08 Annual Report. And now we are presenting our
report for FY2008/09! At press time of this report, we will be well into the
new FY of 2009/10.
FY2008/09 saw us meeting challenges of the increased caseloads at all
our centres, due to the ‘Financial Tsunami’ of 2008. I do believe Singapore
is on the way out of the Crisis, though many families would still be recovering
from its after effect.
We were encouraged by the positive responses made by our Government towards those affected by the financial crisis. It has indeed helped
us in handling the increased workload.
We would like to acknowledge the National Council of Social Service and
Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, for their support
and many new initiatives introduced; North West Community Development Councils (CDC); South West CDC; Central CDC; Town Councils
that worked closely with our centres; donors from various corporations;
individual donors, our volunteers who gave their times selflessly, rain or
shine; our team of committed co-workers; our Patron Mr Gan Kim Yong,
Minister for Manpower; directors and members of our Management
Committees who ‘journeyed’ with us with their participation, advice, and
their prayers, and the several new members who joined our Management
Committee during the year.
To our co-workers both colleagues and volunteers, a special thank you
for your passion, your hard work, and the family spirit displayed all these
years, especially the difficult year of this report. I am greatly honoured to
be on the same team together with you.
Of course we must remember the wonderful God we have, on top of
showering us with His eternal Love, continues to bless us in all areas of
activities. In the FY 08/09, we were grateful to God for blessing us with
the new Crossroad Youth Centre in Admiralty:, which started operations
in July 2008. We began running programs in Potong Pasir through our
temporary office in Toa Payoh reaching out to many senior citizens even
though we could not secure a facility in the area. We were excited too
when we became a partner of Teck Ghee Youth Centre towards the end
of 2008.
We are constantly reminded of our God who loves us, and whose name
amongst many, includes Wonderful Counsellor! Care Corner exists to
help our fellow Singaporeans, who are one way or another in need of
help. That is the vision of our founding members and it remains so - that
we will reach out to those in need. May I challenge those who have the
same burden to join us as co-workers, members of our Management
Committee, volunteers, or donors.
God bless you!
Lye Fei
Chief Executive Officer
Care Corner Singapore Ltd
BOARD MEMBERS
CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTD
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Ng Choon Chuan, Michael
SECRETARY
Lim Khay Tham
CHAIRMAN
Li Hsiao Yuan
TREASURER
Ang Yew Tiong, Daniel
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Tan Siang Hwa, Wilson
MEMBERS
Ang Book Kiat
Chua Teck Leong, Jimmy
Pang Kok Meng
Tan Choong Khing, Amos
Tan Keng Hoon, Paul
Tan Kia Jin
Wee Yoke Thong, Laurence
Woo Kok Chew, Raymond
STAFF REMUNERATION
CENTRE
1
to
20,000
CCS
1
20,001
to
40,000
40,001
to
60,000
60,001
to
80,000
80,001
to
100,000
TOTAL
1
1
1
4
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Lye Fei
Chief Executive Officer
Judy Seow
Finance Manager
Woo Mei Mei
Centre Director
Admiralty FSC
Sarah Ng
HR & Admin Manager
Agnes Chia
Centre Manager
Queenstown FSC
Audrey Choo
Corporate Services
Manager
Grace Lee
Centre Director
Toa Payoh FSC
Khiang Whee Fern
Clinical Director, CCCC
Daniel Chien
Centre Director
Woodlands FSC
Rebecca Soh
Manager
Children & Infant Services
CARE CORNER CENTRES
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
COMBINED SOCIAL SERVICES
COUNSELLING CENTRE
Care Corner
Singapore Ltd
Care Corner Social Care
(Potong Pasir)
Care
Corner
Toa
Payoh
FSC
Counselling Centre
FAMILY SERVICE CENTRES
Admiralty FSC
STUDENT CARE CENTRES
Admiralty SCC
YOUTH CENTRE
Queenstown FSC
Toa Payoh FSC
Woodlands FSC
Toa Payoh SCC
Woodlands SCC
Crossroad Youth Centre
Seniors Activity Centre
ELDER CARE CENTRES
Social Day Care for
the Elderly
NEIGHBOURHOOD LINK
CARE LINK
Educational Therapy
Service
LEARNING NEEDS CENTRE
CHILD CARE CENTRES
TRAINING CENTRE
Admiralty CDC
Care Corner Training
Association
Canberra Road CDC
St George CDC
Yishun CDC
Abbreviations:
FSC: Family Service Centre
SCC: Student Care Centre
CDC: Child Development Centre
Programmes & Services
CARE CORNER BURSARY FUND
The Care Corner Bursary Fund, initiated in February 2008, provides financial subsidy assistance
to children enrolled at Care Corner childcare and student care centres. Subsidies are given to
needy children who have problems with programme fees - including enrichment programmes
and outings, purchasing uniforms, or books.
There are plans to extend the coverage of this Fund to cover emergency medical aid and babysitting
care where needed.
In FY08/09, a total of 15 children have benefited from this Bursary Fund.
No. of Children
Care Corner Centre
Programme Supported by the Bursary Fund
11
Care Corner Child
Development Centre
(Admiralty)
MAXPLORER IT Enrichment Programme*
4
Care Corner Student
Care Centre (Admiralty)
English Seed Programme, which is an enrichment
class for P1 & P2 students’ English
*MAXPLORER IT is locally developed Information Technology (IT) Programme by edConnect Pte Ltd which focuses on providing quality services and solutions for teachers and children.
The software is developed by a team of pre-school specialists to ensure that it is developmentally appropriate
and allows children to learn at their own pace.
With an objective of wanting to nurture thinking, creative and independent learners through IT, children
are guided through fun-filled interactive activities in order to build a sound foundation in IT education.
In FY 08/09, over 30 children have benefited from this programme at Care Corner Child
Development Centre (Admiralty). Among them, 11 children were receiving the Care
Corner Bursary. The children really enjoyed the one hour computer class which is
conducted once a week.
Care Corner Singapore Ltd
CARE CORNER SOCIAL CARE
(POTONG PASIR)
Community Outreach
In FY08/09, we administered to a total of 32 information
& referral cases, of which 19 cases required home visits,
counselling, casework and assessments to be done.
The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports
(MCYS) began referring mandated family violence cases
to this Programme since December 2008, which saw us
managing 5 cases. To create awareness and to empower
the public to seek help if they are in a family violence
situation, an outreach talk cum skit was conducted for seniors,
providing them important pointers for keeping safe.
In December 2008, we celebrated the Christmas
Festive with a special Christmas Event that
was attended by about 400 residents from the
Potong Pasir area. Stage performances with
free pop-corns and candy floss were enjoyed
by the residents. High tea was also provided at
a nearby restaurant.
Christmas Event at Potong Pasir
Youth Outreach and Activities
It was an exciting year of breakthrough as we saw more youth
programmes being set up in Potong Pasir. The Care Corner Social
Care (Potong Pasir) Bursary Scheme for Saint Andrew’s Village
was successfully implemented after many rounds of consultations
and meetings with the school personnel from the Primary School,
Secondary School and Junior college.
In addition, our cyber wellness assembly talk was held successfully
at Saint Andrew’s Junior College. Commented Mr Sia Lai Chai,
HOD, Education Technology St. Andrew’s Junior College:
“Our students have learnt important values concerning healthy
cyber usage and how to prevent cyber addiction”.
We also conducted an after school program for students organised
by a church in the estate. The students enjoyed our group activities
and craft work which helped them learn more about friendships
and good family values.
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Seniors Outreach and Activities
Our senior programme was well received since we began
operations in April 2008. To-date, we have a total of 43
elders who signed up for our weekly early morning briskwalking exercises. Rapport among the seniors and staff
was built over coffee after the brisk-walking exercises and
monthly birthday celebrations.
A flower arrangement course and two outings were also
organised for the seniors to enhance bonding among them
and to inculcate the value of lifelong learning.
Games, food and life empowering stories were also shared
to the seniors during the mid-autumn festival and Chinese
New Year celebration and it is also a time for them to
socialise with each other.
Visit to Kranj
i Farm
Seniors Participating in morning brisk walking
FINANCIAL REPORT
Care Corner Singapore Ltd
CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTD (UEN. No. 198105641M) was registered under the Registry of Companies, now known as the Accounting and Corporate
Regulatory Authority (ACRA) in Singapore on 9 December 1981 with its place of operations at c/o Block 149 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh #01-963 Singapore
310149.
The Company is an independent charitable organisation that seeks to promote family well-being through the provision of welfare services like child care, after
school care, family service centres, and other community services which would benefit the poor and needy, as well as the general Singaporean community.
The Company is a member of the National Council of Social Service, and has an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) registration.
The financial statements were authorised for issue on 2 July 2009 by the Board.
Independent Auditors: NG, VUN & COMPANY Certified Public Accountants.
The accompanying notes to the audited accounts form an integral part of these financial statements.
For a copy of the full set of accounts, please visit our website: www.carecorner.org.sg or email: [email protected]
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CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTD
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT
For Financial year ended 31 March 2009
NOTE
2009
2008
$
$
Service fees
3
1,598
141,820
Other income
4
569,719
191,523
7,206
23,659
(47,360)
(47,567)
Interest income
Depreciation
Employee benefits
5
(288,266)
(227,950)
Other operating expenses
6
(113,932)
(67,521)
Net assets contributed to related party
8
-
(286,556)
128,965
(272,592)
(Deficit)/surplus for the year transferred to accumulated fund
The accompanying note to the audited accounts form an integral part of these financial statements.
For a copy of the full set of accounts, please visit our website: www.carecorner.org.sg or e-mail: [email protected]
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CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTD
BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 March 2009
NOTE
2009
$
2008
$
7
1,045,471
1,076,906
9
58,082
95,082
387,760
125,625
ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment
Current assets
Other receivables
Cash and bank balances
Fixed deposits
10
TOTAL ASSETS
750,000
800,000
1,195,842
1,020,707
2,241,313
2,097,613
FUNDS AND LIABILITIES
Funds
Accumulated fund
11
2,155,627
2,026,662
Asset capitalisation reserve
12
1,746
-
Bursary fund
13
12,793
-
Designated project fund
14
22,750
-
2,192,916
2,026,662
39,158
68,548
9,239
2,403
48,397
70,951
2,241,313
2,097,613
Current liabilities
Accruals
Other payables
TOTAL FUNDS AND LIABILITIES
15
The accompanying note to the audited accounts form an integral part of these financial statements.
For a copy of the full set of accounts, please visit our website: www.carecorner.org.sg or e-mail: [email protected]
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CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTD
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED FUND AND SPECIFIC FUNDS
For Financial year ended 31 March 2009
Accumulated
fund
$
Asset
capitalisation
reserve
$
Bursary
fund
$
Medical
fund
$
Designated
project
fund
$
Total
$
Balance as at
01.04.2007
2,298,207
-
-
1,047
-
2,299,254
Deficit for the year
(272,592)
-
-
-
-
(272,592)
Inter-fund transfer
1,047
-
-
(1,047)
-
-
2,026,662
-
-
-
-
2,026,662
128,965
-
-
-
-
128,965
Donations/grants
received
-
2,619
15,505
-
22,750
40,874
Bursaries given
-
-
(2,712)
-
-
(2,712)
Depreciation
charge
-
(873)
-
-
-
(873)
2,155,627
1,746
12,793
-
22,750
2,192,916
Balance as at
31.03.2008
Surplus for the year
Balance as at
31.03.2009
The accompanying note to the audited accounts form an integral part of these financial statements.
For a copy of the full set of accounts, please visit our website: www.carecorner.org.sg or e-mail: [email protected]
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CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTD
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
For Financial year ended 31 March 2009
2009
2008
$
$
128,965
(272,592)
Depreciation
47,360
47,567
Interest income
(7,206)
(23,659)
3,176
-
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Surplus/(deficit) for the year
Adjustments for:
Assets written off
Net assets contributed to related parties
Operating surplus before working capital changes
-
286,556
172,295
37,872
37,000
(89,676)
Changes in working capital:
Other receivables
Other payables and accruals
(22,554)
32,427
Cash generated from/(used in) operations
186,742
(19,377)
Bursaries given
Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities
(2,712)
-
184,029
-
-
(286,556)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Net assets contributed to related parties
Interest income
Purchase of plant and equipment
Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities
7,206
23,659
(19,974)
(103,768)
(12,768)
(366,665)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Advances from related parties
Capital grants received
Donations for bursary and designated project funds
Net cash generated from financing activities
-
483
2,619
-
38,255
-
40,874
483
Net change in cash & cash equivalents
212,135
(385,559)
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of year
925,625
1,341,184
1,137,760
925,625
Cash & cash equivalents at end of year
The accompanying note to the audited accounts form an integral part of these financial statements.
For a copy of the full set of accounts, please visit our website: www.carecorner.org.sg or e-mail: [email protected]
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CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTD
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
1.
COMPLIANCE OF CODE OF GOVERNANCE
The Company is in full compliance with the Code of Governance.
2.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Extracted from the Accompanying Notes to the Audited Accounts)
An entity or individual is considered a related party of the Company for the purposes of the financial statements if:
i) it possesses the ability (directly or indirectly) to control or exercise significant influence over the operating and financial
decisions of the society or vice versa; or
ii) it is subject to common control or common significant influence.
During the financial year, transactions with related parties on terms agreed between the parties were as follows:
2009
$
2008
$
-
260
Administration fee income
450,460
174,000
Key personnel remuneration (included in Employee Benefits - Note 5)
209,386
48,821
13,500
-
-
286,556
2,426
11,331
Other income
Donation made
Net assets contributed
Service fees paid to entities related to directors
In 2008, net assets contributed comprised property, plant and equipment (Note 7) and funds given to a related party to
enable it to commence child care services.
3.
RESERVE POLICY
In keeping with the recommendations from the National Council of Social Services, the Society’s Reserve Policy is to
retain not more than 5 years of its annual operating expenditure.
FY07/08
FY08/09
Previous
% Increase /
Current Year
Year
(Decrease)
Unrestricted Funds (Reserves)
2,155,627
2,026,662
Restricted / Designated Funds:
37,289
0
1,746
0
- Asset Capitalisation Reserve
- Bursary Fund
12,793
0
- Designated Project Fund
22,750
0
2,192,916
2,026,662
4.8
3.2
Total Funds (Includes unrestricted, restricted/designated funds)
Ratio of Reserves to Annual Operating Expenditure
4.
6%
8%
MANAGEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There are no paid staff on the Company’s Board.
Board members are required to disclose to the Board:
i) any interest that he may have, whether directly or indirectly, in any contracts or business transactions of whatever nature that the
Company may enter into or in any organisations that the Company has dealings with or is considering dealing with (whether as a
joint venture partner or otherwise); and
ii) any personal interest accruing to him as one of the Company’s supplier, user of services or beneficiary.
The affected board member may not vote on the issue that was the subject matter of the disclosure nor participate in discussions
relating to the same save that he may provide explanation or clarification of his interest in the said issue if this should be required
by the Board. The minutes of for this particular meeting will clearly document the disclosure made as well as the basis for arriving
at the final decision in relation to the issue at stake.
To those who make a
world of difference
SPECIAL TRIBUTE
Sponsors. Volunteers. Donors
DONORS & VOLUNTEERS
CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTD
Care Corner Social Care (Potong Pasir) Programme
DONORS
SUPPORT IN CASH
CORPORATE/INSTITUTIONS/RELIGIOUS GROUPS
$10,000 and above
• ComfortDelGro Insurance Brokers Pte Ltd
$1,000 to $4,999
• South East Community Development Council
$500 to $999
• Pro-Matrix Pte Ltd
$100 to $499
• Chapel of the Holy Spirit
• Every Nation Church
• Calvary Baptist Church
INDIVIDUAL
$10,000 and above
• Quek Yong Meng
$1,000 to $4,999
• Eric Tee Chua
$100 to $499
• Yew Shinn Hong
• Han Soo Li
• Philip SH Lee
SUPPORT IN KIND
CORPORATE – General Programmes
• Singapore Oxygen Air Liquide Pte Ltd
• Super Bean International Pte Ltd
• Scientific Tradition Pte Ltd
• Super Q International Pte Ltd
• The Hour Glass Ltd
• Unilever Singapore Pte Ltd • Field Catering & Supplies Pte Ltd
• Share Investor Pte Ltd
• Access Direct Integrated Marketing
VOLUNTEERS
CORPORATE/ORGANISATION
• Chapel of the Resurrection
• Andrew & Grace Home
• Christian Dance Ministry
• Grace Assembly of God
INDIVIDUAL
• Roy Tang
• Youths - from Crossroad Youth Centre
• Ng Pei Ling
• Xu Biyu
• Gilly Ching
• Tan Ee Bin
• Kelvin Soh Shi Min
• CH Tan