SACS AR2014 - Singapore Anglican Community Services

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Hougang Care Centre
Simei Care Centre
SACS Family Care Centre
Community Rehabilitation & Support Services
SACS Employment Support Services
PEACE-Connect Seniors Activity Centre
City Community Services
St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital
The Mission to Seafarers
St. Andrew’s Community Hospital
St. Andrew’s Lifestreams
St. Andrew’s Autism Centre
St. Andrew’s Nursing Home
Temasek Cares - Employment Support Services
St. Andrew’s Senior Care
Hougang Care Centre
Simei Care Centre
Annual Report 2014
St. Andrew’s Community Hospital
St. Andrew’s Lifestreams
St. Andrew’s Nursing Home
St. Andrew’s Senior Care
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Vision
Singapore Anglican Community Services reaches out to people in need,
with the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Mission
We provide refuge and relief for the psychiatrically disabled and people in crisis. We aim to be an excellent
caring Christian welfare organisation, effectively accomplishing rehabilitation of those under our care.
Board Members
President
The Right Revd Rennis Ponniah
(Appointed Since 2012)
Vice President
Mr Keith Chua
Honorary Secretary
Mr Daniel Koh
Vice Honorary Secretary
Revd Lim Kek Wah
Honorary Treasurer
Mr Ho Boon Sing
Vice Honorary Treasurer
Mr Heng Kok Chiang
((Appointed Since 2011)
Members
Mr Richard Magnus
Revd Canon Ong Chooi Seng
Dr Tan Soo Teng
Dr Luke Yik
Dr Loh Yik Hin
Dr Steven Lim
Dr Thong Juinn Yew
Management Committee
Chairman
Mr Keith Chua
Members
Mr Alden Tan
Mr Benson Leong
Mr Edward D’Silva
Dr Gan Kim Loon
Revd Paul Tan
Dr Steven Lim
Ms Wong Kok Yee
Audit Committee
Chairman
Ms Wong Kok Yee
Members
Mr Benson Leong
Mr Ho Boon Sing
Mr Jeffrey Seah
Revd Ang Soo Sung
Radm (Ret) Kwek Siew Jin
Ms Wong Kok Yee
Mr Chew Hock Yong
Mr Benson Leong
Mr Edward D’ Silva
Advisory Panel
Legal
Mr Andre’ Yeap
Finance
Mr Georgie Lee
Medical
Dr Eu Pui Wai
Dr Gan Kim Loon
Nominations Committee
Chairman
The Right Revd Rennis Ponniah
Members
Mr Richard Magnus
Mr Keith Chua
Mr Andrew Goh
Finance and Investment
Committee
Chairman
Mr Ho Boon Sing
Members
Mr Alden Tan
Mr Chew Hock Yong
Mr Charlie Chan
Mr Low Chee Aik
Management Executive
Group Chief Executive Officer,
Singapore Anglican Community Services
and St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital
Dr Arthur Chern
Head of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and
Recovery Services (PRRS) / Centre Director,
Simei Care Centre
Mr Steven Ting
Centre Director, Hougang Care Centre
Mr James Chan
Centre Head, CRSS - Bukit Batok
Mr Paul Chim
Centre Head, CRSS - Yishun
Mr Victor Tng
Centre Head, CRSS - Pasir Ris
Mr Francis Goo
Programme Head, Employment Support
Services
Ms Irene Sng
Centre Head, SACS Family Care Centre
Ms Moh Suan
Human Resource and
Remuneration Committee
CITY Community Services
Ms Patricia Aw
Chairman
Mr Edward D’ Silva
Ms Lucy Tan
Members
Mr Benson Leong
Mr Daniel Koh
Mr Keith Chua
Mr Low Chung Guan
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CONTENTS
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Vision, Mission, Board Members, Advisory Panel,
Management Committee & Management Executives
3
President’s Message
4
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services
12
14
15
CITY Community Services
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21
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Financial Report
69
Memberships
71
Acknowledgements
75
Corporate Governance
77
Reserve and Investment Policy
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Conflict of Interest Policy
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Singapore Anglican Community Services has been steadfast in advancing
to seek the welfare of the city through a priestly ministry of service. It is a
ministry of compassion and loving kindness that seeks to be fair and just in
the provision of reliable and quality services.
Our services impact lives in the community daily and for a time to come.
In this past year, the demand for our mental health care services has
seen a clear increase. Our community based mental health care services
(Community Rehabilitation and Support Services) made 194 more home
visits than the previous year’s total of 772. We are also helping many more find and keep jobs through the Employment
Support Services which helped an additional 116 clients, up from last year’s total 162. We are supporting several of our
clients recovering from psychiatric disabilities who wish to become peer support specialists. This will enable them to help
their peers in their respective journeys by mentoring them.
Last year, our elder care work has also grown in scope with Peace Connect Seniors Activity Centre being awarded cluster
status, that is, it will oversee more blocks of flats with elderly poor residents and will also be given additional space to run
programmes. This together with Joy Connect, a new senior care centre run by St Andrew’s Mission Hospital (SAMH), will
see a more holistic provision of services to the elderly in Kampong Glam. It also marks closer collaboration between SACS
and her sister agency, SAMH.
The responsibility and call to not only maintain but also improve our service delivery to serve the growing needs in the
community is something we face resolutely because of the invaluable support we have received from the staff, volunteers,
advisors, donors both individual and corporate, and churches.
We strive to reflect the love of Christ through our services. Yearly, we see how our staff and volunteers give of themselves
to journey with our clients. Many of our staff go beyond the scope of their duties to encourage and comfort. We have
volunteers who are still serving though they are in their 80s and 90s; coming to our centres to be a comforting presence or
to serve by plugging gaps. Nothing is too small nor any task too big for them and they serve with joy.
The Board and Management Committee want to thank all the staff at HQ, SCC, HCC, CRSS (Bukit Batok, Pasir Ris & Yishun),
ESS, FCC and our affiliates CITY Community Services, Peace-Connect Seniors Activity Centre and Mission to Seafarers for
your passion and drive; constantly giving of yourselves to serve the needs of those whom we have been privileged to
minister to by the grace of God.
We have also been given excellent guidance, advice, grants and additional funding from various government ministries and
agencies so as to develop our services. To them, we say a heartfelt ‘Thank you.’
We continue to give thanks to God for His wisdom, guidance and provision for all our services and for the opportunities
given to serve.
May God’s blessing be with all of you as you continue to minister in His name.
The Right Reverend Rennis Ponniah
President, Singapore Anglican Community Services
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PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY SERVICES
2014 was a year of growth for PRRS especially in our community-based services.
HOUGANG AND SIMEI CARE CENTRES
The two centres, dedicated to providing residential and day rehabilitation services, have remained steady in terms of the number
of clients served. HCC (178) and SCC (156) served a total of 434 through their residential programme and 111 clients in their day
rehabilitation programmes.
Community Events and Partnerships
SCC organised a flea market in March with the support from a team of five students from the National University of Singapore. The
event was targeted at the residents of the Changi-Simei constituency, of which SCC is part. Through the event, SCC connected our
clients with the residents as part of our community integration and de-stigmatization efforts. The NUS team helped to coordinate the
event and organised a fashion show with some of our clients modelling alongside NUS student volunteers in pre-loved clothes from
our thrift store, Something Old, Something New. A significant number of NUS students also volunteered their time and talent that day.
On 11 Oct 2014, SACS, with sponsorship from Far East Organisation, in collaboration with the Ang Mo Kio – Hougang CCC organised
the first World Mental Health Day event Healthy Minds, Happy Lives” at Hougang One Mall. The Guest of Honour was Mr Yeo Guat
Kwang, MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC. The event was attended by more than 500 residents from the neighbourhood. A team from HCC
anchored the organizing of the event.
On that same day, SCC facilitated the opening of a new thrift store in Yishun. This fourth outlet of Something Old, Something New was
made possible with funding from MINDSET Care Limited. It was opened by Mr K Shanmugam, MP for Nee Soon GRC. Interns, who serve
as retail assistants at the store, are primarily from CRSS Yishun.
Staff
Between 18 – 29 Aug 2014, all the clinical staff of HCC underwent the Milestone Of Recovery Scale or MORS Training by Dr Mark Ragins
(US). This was in line with the strategic focus of our clinical work to provide a clear and objective assessment of our clients’ progress in
their recovery and to align the types of services to the stages of recovery.
SCC’s Employment Manager, Mr Moses Teo, spoke at the Singapore Mental Health Conference in October on “Empowering through
Employment.” The Conference was attended by fellow healthcare professionals and is a platform for sharing information from research
findings and best practices. Sixteen HCC staff comprising both clinical and support staff attended the Conference.
During 1 – 12 Dec 2014, HCC had the privilege of hosting an attachment for four members from the Malaysia Mental Health Association.
Their aim was to learn more about the psychosocial rehabilitation programmes provided for persons recovering from mental illness.
Services
Peer support is a valuable component in the recovery of a person recovering from mental illness. In 2014, SCC actively sought to
promote peer support amongst her clients; successfully started three groups with an average of 10 members each. The groups provide
the participating members a platform to share their recovery journey with one another. We are delighted also that four of our client
have decided to commit themselves further to the groups by enrolling in the Peer Specialist certification examination and passed. One
of the quartet has since joined SCC as the first Peer Support Worker.
An Art Salon was started on 8 May 2014 at SCC with a small group of clients assisted by an intern from Ngee Ann Poly, and a volunteer.
The art sessions helped 20 clients to improve their mental and emotional well-being by providing them an avenue to express themselves.
Three well-supported exhibitions have been held with 30 clients’ paintings on display.
SCC has had 25 clients continue their studies through our Supported Education programme. This innovative programme assisted our
clients to enrol in educational courses and to sustain them in their chosen area of study. The courses include post-secondary, adult
basic and remedial education.
With the aim of community integration in mind, SCC’s Residential Services conducted a trial in which a staff member is dedicated
to engage and train identified clients who may have difficulties in their activities of daily living; such as personal hygiene and
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housekeeping skills. The response thus far has been positive with clients receiving personalized training that helps them to be equipped
with independent living skills for the future.
COMMUNITY REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
The three CRSS centres showed a sharp increase in numbers this year; Bukit Batok, Pasir Ris and Yishun experienced a 14%, 33.15% and
33.47% increase respectively in their client numbers. This could possibly be due to a greater awareness of the importance of mental
health and the services we provide for the community.
Services
The Community Support Team was successfully launched 16 months ago continued to reach out to people suffering from undiagnosed
and untreated psychiatric disabilities. The Team has reached out to 174 clients of whom 65% were successfully referred to appropriate
agencies for further treatment and follow up. The rest had non-psychiatric disorders or refused assistance.
At CRSS Pasir Ris, a scanning project was initiated with corporate partner Otto Marine Limited which provides vocational training for
the clients.
Events
CRSS Bukit Batok has strong ties with grassroots organizations and this year saw those ties deepen. She was part of a Jurong Spring
Networking Event, the Combined Hari Raya and National Day celebrations in Bukit Batok East, and the Healthy for Life @ Bt Batok
East. Together with the GROs, it organised the Healthy Minds, Happy Lives Carnival at Jurong Spring for the second year. This is part of
the commemoration of World Mental Health month. CRSS BB also celebrated Nelson Mandela’s Day with the staff from South Africa’s
High Commission
An Open House was held by CRSS Pasir Ris. The objective was to reach out to the neighbourhood and to raise awareness of the
importance of mental health during the World Mental Health month. The event took place on the 31st of October and 1st November.
It was well supported by community partners and residents who visited the centre for the various mental health care talks and to view
the art pieces created by the clients.
Employment Support Services
To date, through five runs of the ‘Preparing you for employment and community integration’ Training Programme, a total of 113 clients
have been served.
The Employment Support Services was the beneficiary of the MINDSET Challenge in 2014. A total of S$332,370 was raised by the Jardine
Matheson Group of companies, an affirmation of the work of ESS. Our ESS Head, Ms Irene Sng took on the 33-storey vertical climb up
the Marina Bay Financial Tower, together with Ms Marilyn Kang, an Employment Specialist and a former client, Mr Julius Chan, now a
Peer Support Specialist with IMH, in the team relay.
Our Employment Support Services held its inaugural awards dinner for our clients living in the community and those in our residential
centres. This dinner was to celebrate our clients’ achievements in job sustainability for a 3-month and 6- month period. We also
awarded several clients with special awards such as “Long Service” and “Best Employee” awards.
Social Enterprises
In 2013, the three social enterprises, Members Own Social Enterprise & Services (MOSES), Mother and Child Project (MnCP) and
Something Old, Something New (SOSN) were consolidated under a single management team. The primary aims of the Social Enterprises
are to provide sources of income, internships and other training opportunities for our clients.
Currently, SACS runs four SOSN stores in Simei, Bedok, Pasir Ris and Yishun. The latter was opened in October 2014 and this was made
possible with funding from MINDSET Care Limited. The funding also provided for a training programme to enable our clients to be
trained as retail assistants. The aim is to train 24 clients in one year. We also refreshed our Bedok outlet to serve the community better.
Currently, our stores have 12-15 clients as retail interns.
A pop-up store named MOSES located in City Link Mall made it possible for us to retail items from all three social enterprises. It also
provides a training centre for our clients. Last year we collaborated with the Employment Support Services and trained 17 clients.
Throughout the year, we presented our work at 21 road shows at schools, churches, community events run by public and private
institutions. Our work was also supported by several educational institutions in which students sold our products in order to advocate
for our clients. Eleven business institutions placed significant orders for our products as corporate gifts; a testimony to the quality
of our products. Through the sales of our products we have been able to help 20 disadvantaged women and their families as well as
numerous mental health clients.
As SACS was the adopted charity for Celebrate Christmas In Singapore, the Social Enterprise team and volunteers were stationed in
Orchard Road from Dec 18-23 to help with the fund raising and to raise public awareness of our services. One of our mothers from
MnCP and the Social Enterprise team appeared on 938 Live Radio programme and this helped to raise our public profile. Our work
has been the focus of several academic studies. Social Enterprises has close working relationships with NUS, Republic Polytechnic and
Murdoch University.
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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
TOTAL FOR 2014 = 434
REFERRAL SOURCES: NEW ADMISSIONS IN 2014
Hougang Care Centre
Simei Care Centre
Total
IMH
60
42
102
Hospital (Restructured)
3
5
8
HCC/SCC/CRSS/ESS/ Internal Day Care
3
7
10
Others (Prisons, Pelangi Village)
6
0
6
TOTAL
72
54
126
AGE GROUPS (TOTAL)
Hougang Care
Centre
Simei Care Centre
Total
0
2
2
21-29
11
28
39
30-39
26
41
67
40-49
83
41
124
50-59
93
69
162
Age Group/Numbers
Below 21
60 and above
22
18
40
TOTAL
235
199
434
Hougang Care
Centre
Simei Care Centre
Total
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL (TOTAL)
Level/Numbers
No Education
22
4
26
Primary
55
41
96
Secondary
94
95
189
ITE
14
14
28
CGE A Level
16
12
28
Polytechnic
10
20
30
University
6
9
15
Others
18
4
22
TOTAL
235
199
434
Hougang Care
Centre
Simei Care Centre
Total
Schizophrenia
194
148
342
Mood Disorders
15
27
42
Anxiety Disorders
3
10
13
Others
23
14
37
TOTAL
235
199
434
DIAGNOSIS (TOTAL)
Type/Numbers
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DISCHARGE OUTCOMES
For our clients who did not complete the programme or were hospitalized, our team of professionals will continue working with them
to support them to eventually complete the programme so that they can be discharged from the centres. Through our community based
services, we are able to continue to support them.
Hougang Care Centre
Simei Care Centre
Total
Completed Rehabilitation Programme & Discharged
33
30
63
s
(OME
20
26
46
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1
3
4
s
3UPPORTED,IVING(OUSING
0
1
1
s
!LTERNATIVE!CCOMMODATION
12
0
12
Incomplete
20
5
25
Re-admitted to Hospital
17
11
28
Transferred to a Long-term Care Facility (e.g. Nursing Home)
4
5
9
Others
3
3
6
TOTAL
77
54
131
DAY REHABILITATION SERVICES
HCC
SCC
CRSS BB
CRSS PR
CRSS YS
Total
IMH
3
12
1
0
14
30
0
5
7
0
4
16
Hospital (Private)
2
0
0
0
0
2
Family Service Centre
0
0
0
0
1
1
HCC/SCC/CRSS/ESS/ Internal Residential Care or
Home Visit
1
11
2
3
0
17
Others : Caregivers’ Alliance
0
0
0
0
1
1
TOTAL
6
33
10
3
20
67
AGE GROUPS (TOTAL)
HCC
SCC
CRSS BB
CRSS PR
CRSS YS
Total
Age Group/ Numbers
Below 21
0
2
1
0
2
5
21-29
1
12
9
8
5
35
30-39
3
21
13
13
13
63
40-49
11
19
8
8
9
55
50-59
13
24
10
9
12
68
60 and above
2
3
1
2
3
11
TOTAL
30
81
42
40
44
237
8
HCC
SCC
CRSS BB
CRSS PR
CRSS YS
Total
Educational Level/ Numbers
No Education
6
1
0
1
2
10
Primary
7
21
8
6
12
54
Secondary
8
32
19
18
19
96
ITE
3
4
5
5
5
22
CGE A Level
0
7
5
0
0
12
Polytechnic
1
10
3
6
3
23
University
1
3
0
4
0
8
Others
4
3
2
0
3
12
TOTAL
30
81
42
40
44
237
HCC
SCC
CRSS BB
CRSS PR
CRSS YS
Total
Schizophrenia
26
55
28
28
28
165
Mood Disorders
0
10
6
5
14
35
Anxiety Disorders
1
8
5
6
1
21
DIAGNOSIS (TOTAL)
Diagnosis/ Numbers
Others
3
8
3
1
1
16
TOTAL
30
81
42
40
44
237
DISCHARGE OUTCOMES
For a significant number of our clients, their goal is to work or continue their education whilst seeking to reintegrate into their families
and communities. Hence some of them may not complete this aspect of their rehabilitation programme. In all situations, our staff will
work with the clients to ensure their recovery journey proceeds as smoothly as possible.
HCC
SCC
CRSS BB
CRSS PR
CRSS YS
Total
Successfully Completed Rehabilitation
Programme and Discharged
3
14
10
1
20
48
s
#OMPLETED2EHABILITATION0ROGRAMME
0
10
5
0
17
38
s
0223#OMMUNITY"ASED0ROGRAMME
1
3
1
0
1
6
s
&OUNDEMPLOYMENT
2
1
4
1
2
4
Did not complete
4
4
0
0
0
8
2
3
0
0
0
5
Others
1
5
2
0
0
8
TOTAL
10
26
12
1
20
69
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COMMUNITY REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CRSS)
HOME VISITS
CRSS Bukit Batok
CRSS Pasir Ris
CRSS Yishun
IMH
17
16
34
67
50
17
35
102
Hospital (Private)
2
0
1
3
MSF/AIC/NCSS
2
0
2
4
Court
8
2
14
24
MP/CDC
7
0
2
9
FSC
8
1
12
21
HCC/SCC/CRSS/ESS
10
9
13
32
Phone in/ Walk In
0
0
5
5
Others (Prisons, CAL, Clarity, Church)
Total
2
8
7
17
106
53
125
284
CRSS Bukit Batok
CRSS Pasir Ris
CRSS Yishun
Total
Below 21
8
1
10
19
21-29
51
37
31
119
30-39
85
71
66
222
40-49
94
29
96
219
50-59
100
66
86
252
60 and above
58
41
34
133
TOTAL
396
245
323
964
CRSS Bukit Batok
CRSS Pasir Ris
CRSS Yishun
Total
14
5
24
43
TOTAL
AGE GROUPS (TOTAL)
Age Group/Number
Educational Level/Number
No Education
Primary
113
43
100
256
Secondary
132
100
96
328
ITE
38
16
24
78
CGE A Level
17
7
16
40
Polytechnic
39
32
26
97
University
28
30
12
70
Others
15
12
25
52
TOTAL
396
245
323
964
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DIAGNOSIS (TOTAL)
CRSS Bukit Batok
CRSS Pasir Ris
CRSS Yishun
Total
Schizophrenia
227
129
203
559
Mood Disorders
98
71
78
247
Anxiety Disorders
29
23
27
79
Diagnosis/Number
Others
42
22
15
79
TOTAL
396
245
323
964
DISCHARGE OUTCOMES
CRSS Bukit
Batok
CRSS Pasir Ris
CRSS Yishun
Total
Successfully Completed Rehabilitation Programme and
Discharged
45
8
81
146
s
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42
5
75
135
s
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1
1
6
9
s
3UPPORTED,IVING(OUSING
2
2
0
2
Incomplete
4
8
0
4
2
1
3
5
Others
7
1
5
12
TOTAL
58
18
89
167
REHABILITATION GOALS: April to September 2014*
CRSS Bukit Batok
CRSS Pasir Ris
CRSS Yishun
Percentage of clients set goals
89%
97%
90%
Percentage of clients achieving at least 50% of their rehab goals
88%
96%
85%
*Note: Our two review periods are April (covering October of the year before to March of current year) and October (covering April
to September). Rehabilitation goals are set within the broad areas of vocational rehabilitation, community integration, independent
living skills and illness management.
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (ESS)
TOTAL NUMBER OF CLIENTS FOR 2014 = 278
AGE GROUPS
ESS
Age Group
Numbers
Below 21
0
21-29
63
30-39
87
40-49
84
50-59
36
60 and above
8
TOTAL
278
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EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
ESS
Educational Level
Numbers
No Education
0
Primary
6
Secondary
102
ITE
35
CGE A Level
18
Polytechnic
26
University
61
Others
30
TOTAL
278
DIAGNOSIS
ESS
Diagnosis
Numbers
Schizophrenia
174
Mood Disorders
69
Anxiety Disorders
27
Others
8
TOTAL
278
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE
Numbers
%
Clients Accepted into ESS in 2014
128
100
Attended Employment Training Course
113
88
JOB PLACEMENT SERVICE AND OUTCOME
Numbers
%
Total numbers of clients for job placement
202
100
Secured jobs
167
83
Sustained 3 months
133
66
Sustained 6 months
97
48
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SACS FAMILY CARE CENTRE
Introduction
The Family Care Centre is a crisis shelter that provides accommodation and support services to victims of domestic violence and women
in crisis. At the Family Care Centre our staff is committed to demonstrate the love of Christ to all residents to the best of our capacity.
We work in close partnership with social service agencies to bring about a holistic intervention and care for our residents.
Services that we offer:
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New
Total
Family Violence
79
149
Homeless
23
43
TOTAL
102
192
Referral Sources
New
Total
Social Agencies
87
163
MSF
9
17
Churches / Clergy
6
12
102
192
Case Types
TOTAL
%
Discharged Outcomes
Active Clients
39
Returned Home
33.5
HDB Rental Flat
11
HDB Owned Flat
3
Open Market Rental
2.5
Relatives / Friends’ Home
8
Other Shelters
2
Others
1
TOTAL
100
Our Volunteers and Community Partners
TThroughout the year, we have been blessed with volunteers and community partners who have unselfishly given their time and
resources to enrich the lives of our shelter residents. The following list provides some of the highlights for 2014:
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Testimonies
Card of appreciation received from a discharged resident
“A million thanks and appreciation to every single one of you! I’m glad to have known everyone and really thankful that all of you have
given me so much care and kindness during my stay. With all the help that is given, I will begin the next chapter of my life with a
thankful heart. And I do sincerely respect every one of you that it is not just work in the centre but to genuinely care for the residents
and you go the extra mile even if it would mean less rest or coming back during days off etc.”
An email affirmation from a Counsellor from a Family Service Centre
“THANK YOU for providing shelter and support to my client these few months, despite the challenges faced in having her in the shelter.
I appreciate what you have done from the point of intake to seeing her through the journey to discharge.”
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PEACE-CONNECT SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE
PEACE-Connect Seniors Activity Centre (PCsac) 平安乐龄活动中心 is the community service arm of Holy Trinity Church, and is
affiliated to Singapore Anglican Community Services.
Situated in the Kampong Glam constituency, PCsac aims to promote purposeful community life among the residents living in the HDB
rental units by providing recreational/cognitive activities and support services for the senior residents (above 60 years) living in the HDB
one-room/two-room rental units of Blocks 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 18 & 19 clustered at Kampong Glam.
On average, a total of 320 eldery persons came to the centre per day.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and
a future.” Jeremiah 29 : 10-11
Holy Trinity Church (HTC), the operator of PEACE-Connect Seniors Activity Centre (PCsac), has passed her 19th year mark as a community
service provider in Kampong Glam. The ‘plan’ started in 1995 when HTC began serving the senior residents from a one-room unit in
Block 4 Beach Road and with very low funds; but with faith of the mustard seed, we persevered. We were known then by as Shalom
Seniors Activity Centre.
Today, PCsac has prospered from a social befriending programme to a wellness supporting programme. In recognition that the senior
clientele will need more attention in their wellness needs as the years go by, the Centre geared up in a few areas, making conscious
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All these years, major sponsored events were heavily concentrated round Chinese festivals like the Lunar New Year, the Dumpling
Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. However, in 2014, God opened the heart of a sponsor who saw the need to bring ‘solid’ cheer to
the Muslims during the Hari Raya celebrations with lunch and ‘hongbao’ blessings. We also had sponsorship for a sumptuous Christmas
lunch. The seniors were entertained with carol-singing and party games, not forgetting the very practical gift of bedsheet sets. Yes, it
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CITY COMMUNITY SERVICES
Befrienders Clubs
CITY served over 300 children in our 15 Befrienders Clubs in 15 government primary schools throughout Singapore. The 15 clubs were
in Blangah Rise Primary, Bukit View Primary, Chongzheng Primary, Eunos Primary, Evergreen Primary, Fengshan Primary, Fuhua Primary,
Gan Eng Seng Primary, MacPherson Primary, Naval Base Primary, North View Primary, North Vista Primary, Seng Kang Primary, Townsville
Primary, and White Sands Primary.
The two regular camps in our Befrienders programme – Orientation Camp, and Six2One Camp saw a total of 200 participants.
School-based Student Care
We managed two student care centres - North View Primary School (Kidz Ark) and Opera Estate Primary School (Kids’ Nook), with a total
registration of about 120 students. Our contract with North View Primary School ended in Oct 2014. We started a new Student Care
Centre at Fengshan Primary School on 2nd January 2015 with an enrolment of 61 children.
A holiday outing to Gardens by the Bay was organised for the students of the two centres in June. The students under the financial
assistance scheme participated in the Celebrate Christmas in Singapore, (CCIS). “My Christmas Wish” programme, and they were
brought to Orchard Road to enjoy the Christmas displays and collect their presents.
Befrienders Alumni (BFA)
Befrienders Clubs’ members who have graduated from Primary school continue the friendship built up over the years in a social
network called the Befrienders’ Alumni. Some of them have even volunteered to serve as leaders and role models for the Befrienders’
Clubs.
Publications
Further reports on our activities can be found in the July 2014 and January 2015 editions of Heartprints.
Staff Matters
As of December 2014, staff strength in CITY was 12 fulltime and two part-time staff of which nine serve in the Befrienders’ Groups and
five serve in Student Care. Besides regular staff members, CITY also takes in Tributers and Servers [Anglican programmes] as well as
interns from tertiary institutions
Appreciation
We want to thank our steady and faithful volunteers and our donors, for coming alongside us. As many volunteers have testified, the
satisfaction and joy of giving a helping hand, a listening ear, cannot be measured. We are most grateful to our volunteers, Servers and
Tributers who have worked alongside us in 2014.
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particular the National Institute of Education (NIE), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Polytechnic, Yishun Junior
College, St Hilda’s Secondary School, and School Of The Arts (SOTA).
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ST. ANDREW’S MISSION HOSPITAL
2014 was a year blessed with significant milestones in SAMH’s care provision.
On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to provide an update on SAMH and its community services:
St. Andrew’s Autism Centre (SAAC), St. Andrew’s Community Hospital (SACH), St. Andrew’s Lifestreams (SAL), St. Andrew’s Nursing Home
(SANH), and St. Andrew’s Senior Care (SASC).
ST. ANDREW’S AUTISM CENTRE (SAAC)
2014, a year of affirmation for SAAC, began with a generous gift from a SAAC supporter, a charity wine auction, named St. Andrew’s
Adult Autism Services (SAAAS) as one of its three beneficiaries.
Nine years on in SAAC’s service, it is encouraging that advocacy efforts highlighting that autism is a lifelong condition are gradually
making headway.
Student and client enrolment at SAAC continues to grow consistently at a year-on-year increase of between 10 and 14%. In 2014, total
enrolment reached 216 (162 students; 54 clients) and total staff numbered 141 by year end.
In line with SAAC’s refreshed vision, “Enabling people with autism to lead dignified and meaningful lives” and mission, “Enriching
the lives of people with autism and their families through quality education, training, and care, distinguished by Christian love and
compassion”, the St. Andrew’s Autism School (SAAS) developed its school vision and mission. Its new vision and mission are “A school
of excellence, nurturing a community of joyful learners and teachers” and, “Engaging learners. Inspiring teachers. Enhancing potential.”
respectively.
In May 2014, Mr. Dennis Ang was appointed CEO of SAAC, and Mr. Tan Soo Kiang, Chairman of SAAC’s Management Committee, took
on the responsibility of Supervisor, St. Andrew’s Autism School (SAAS).
Significant events and milestones of 2014:
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Exposure and Autism Response Training (HEART for Autism) programmes respectively for corporate groups engagement, and CSR
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Updates on St. Andrew’s Autism School (SAAS)
At SAAS, efforts continued to be aligned to the school’s strategic thrusts: (1) raising the quality of education and (2) building the
professionalism of its staff. Its endeavour to author a functional and customised curriculum continues and is at its half-way mark for
the basic curriculum development.
To instil a culture of mutual sharing of best teaching and learning practices, a new initiative involving classroom participation and
facilitated teacher reflections was introduced.
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With the establishment of a Ministry of Education-National Council of Social Service (MOENCSS) Joint Funding Agreement in 2014, SAAS
developed a school constitution which included the formation of the new School Management Committee with a parent representative
on board.
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Updates on Day Activity Centre (DAC)
With client enrolment approaching full capacity, the service continues to strengthen staff capabilities, fine-tune the DAC programme
and broaden its collaborations with CSR partners. Key highlights for the DAC included:
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their new pilot employment pathway project. Parent Support Group Initiatives spearheaded by SAAC’s Parent Support Group (PSG)
have grown from strength to strength. Key highlights of annual projects and events in 2014 included:
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ST. ANDREW’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SACH)
In 2014, SACH continues to maintain its focus on providing good quality and effective rehabilitative and sub-acute inpatient care, and
developing community healthcare services to meet the needs of the community. In May 2014, 83 staff were presented the Eastern
Health Alliance Caring Award for excellence in care and service delivery.
Workload Statistics
SACH’s inpatient rehabilitation and sub-acute care are currently being provided through 192 beds across seven wards. The average
bed occupancy for operational beds was 91% (compared to 92% in 2013 due to the opening of a new ward), and there were 1,654
admissions (an increase of 6% compared to 2013). Day Rehabilitation Centre attendances increased to 17,710 (an increase of 30%
compared to 2013), and Outpatient Clinic attendances numbered 5,559 (an increase of 29% compared to 2013). There were 5,081 Home
Care visits (an increase of 23% compared to 2013). Community Therapy Services attendances were 34,849 (a 300% increase compared
to 2013).
New Service Developments
A. The Integrated Building
In December 2014, SACH started operating the first of its three new wards, a larger Day Rehabilitation Centre and a Centre for Independent
Living sited at The Integrated Building (IB). The IB is a joint project by SACH and CGH, and is also Singapore’s first healthcare facility
that focuses on optimising rehabilitation and independent living for patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery. The IB wards
feature common dining areas and living spaces so that patients are encouraged to stay out of bed and socialise, which will aid in their
rehabilitation and recovery.
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SACH’s Medical Social Work and Home Care Services departments have both relocated to the IB to be co-located with CGH’s Medical
Social Service and CGH’s Transitional Care team respectively in order to provide more seamless care to patients.
B. Palliative Care Ward
Much of 2014 was spent planning for this collaboration with CGH, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and Dover Park Hospice. This service aims
to provide end of life care to patients are who unable to be discharged back to their homes or hospices. A ward with 23 beds will be
specially built to care for these patients.
C. St. Andrew’s Senior Care – JOY Connect
In 2014, planning for a senior care centre took place. Renovation of two void decks began in the fourth quarter of 2014. The St. Andrew’s
Senior Care centre comprises day care, dementia day care, day rehabilitation centre, centre-based nursing, and integrated home care
service for the elderly residents at the Beach Road - Kampong Glam vicinity.
D. Paediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Service
SACH is continuing to develop the paediatric inpatient rehabilitation service at Level 10, with plans to increase the current capacity of
10 beds to 17. It will also be enhancing its therapy programmes to further improve the children’s condition.
Hospital Information Technology (IT)
Hospital Information Technology (IT)
In October 2014, it became the first Community Hospital to implement the Community Hospital Common Systems (CHCS), a system that
includes the Patient Management, Patient Accounting, Inventory and Procurement, Finance and Pharmacy, which will further assist in
streamlining process flows on a day-to-day basis.
In December 2014, SACH extended all SACH IT systems to the newly-opened IB, so that workflow processes between the SACH main
building and SACH-operated sites at the IB are as seamless as possible.
Training and Education
In September 2014, nine SACH staff were honoured at the Health Manpower Development Programme – Intermediate and Long Term
Care (HMDP-ILTC) Award Ceremony. The HMDP-ILTC Award was introduced in 2002, and aims to highlight the importance of lifelong
learning, knowledge upgrading and manpower development of ILTC professionals. Five staff were presented the Balaji Sadasivan Study
Award, and four staff received the Social & Health Manpower Development Programme fellowships.
In October 2014, SACH participated in the ILTC (Intermediate and Long-Term Care) Quality Festival 2014 organised by AIC. For the
Festival, SACH submitted six poster presentations on hospital quality improvement. Three presentations: “Enhancing Self-Care Delivery
for Occupational Therapy in the Wards”, “Reducing Patients’ Waiting Time in an Outpatient Setting”, and “Medical Records Digitalisation
Project: A Patient Service Assistant’s Perspective” received Good Practice Awards in Clinical Quality Improvement, Service Quality
Improvement, and Productivity and Innovation respectively.
ST. ANDREW’S LIFESTREAMS (SAL)
In 2014, SAL restructured its programmes to cater to the changing social work landscape. As it continues in its journey of equipping
caregivers, it will continue to strive to restructure the organisation and programmes to better meet the need of the churches and the
community.
Training Services: Professional & Pastoral Courses
A total of 16 professional courses were conducted. As SAL is mindful of the needs of practitioners and caregivers in the community, the
courses were organised to augment their knowledge and skills. Many of these professional courses are subsidised between 40% and
60% by the Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) - Charities Capability Fund (VCF), provided by the Ministry of Social and Family
Development (MSF). SAL was glad to have two Associate Facilitators who assisted us in two of the training sessions.
S/N Services
Dates
Hours
No. of
Pax
1
The Virtues Project
17, 24, 31 Jan & 7 Feb
12 hrs
11
2
Prepare / Enrich Accreditation Course
20 Feb
7 hrs
8
3
Clinical Supervision
25 Feb, 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar & 1 Apr
42 hrs
15
4
Advanced Skills for Clinical Practice - Assessment & Formulation
29 Apr, 6, 13, 20,27 May & 3 June
42 hrs
11
5
The Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (T-JTA) Accreditation
Workshop
16 May
7 hrs
8
6
Advanced Skills for Clinical Practice - Attachment Based Interventions 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July & 5 Aug
21 hrs
18
7
YCDI - Helping Children Cope with Bullying and other forms of antisocial behaviour
18 July (am)
3.5 hrs 22
8
YCDI - Helping Children Achieve their Potential at School
18 July (pm)
3 hrs
19
16
9
YCDI - Helping People Overcome Emotional Difficulty and To Be Happy 19 Jul
(CBRE Approach)
6.5 hrs 14
10
Advanced Skills for Clinical Practice - Emotion Focused Interventions
26 Aug, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep
42 hrs
18
11
Advanced Skills for Clinical Practice - Working with Interpersonal
Trauma
28 Oct, 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov & 2 Dec
42 hrs
15
12
Prepare / Enrich Accreditation Course
31 Oct
7 hrs
7
13
Intentional Counselling & Interviewing (TTSH)
10 - 13, 17 - 20 Sep
28 hrs
10
14
Intentional Counselling & Interviewing Mod 1 : (O’Joy)
24, 26 Sep & 1, 3 Oct
28 hrs
10
15
Intentional Counselling & Interviewing Mod 1
12, 14, 19 & 21 Nov
28 hrs
10
16
The Virtues Project Talk (COOS)
3 Mar
3 hrs
20
17
The Virtues Project Training (AK)
1 Apr & 27 May 2013
12 hrs
14
18
The Virtues Project Training (COR)
7 & 14 Sep 2013
12 hrs
7
19
"Virtues In Me" Children Camp (COR)
22 - 24 Nov 2013
25 hrs
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Counselling
In 2014, we provided professional and pastoral counselling to 26 individuals and couples who had emotional, stress, parenting and
marital conflict issues. They were mainly referred by the churches, friends and service users. In all, we conducted 147 counselling
sessions.
Marriage Preparation Programme (MPP)
The workshop’s primary objective is to help couples better understand and relate with each other, and in turn be able to meet each
other’s needs. A total of seven couples had benefited from this workshop. Each workshop lasted eight hours, covering various issues like
personality styles, effective communication skills, conflict resolution, financial management, family planning and sexual needs.
Children & Youth
Six talks and workshops were conducted.
ST. ANDREW’S NURSING HOME (SANH)
SANH crossed its first year of service in November 2014. To date, we have admitted 295 residents to our 300-bedded residential home
for aged patients who required psychiatric, dementia and medical care. 80% of our residents are male and over 70% of residents are
aged 60 and above.
We have a team of 150 dedicated nursing, therapists and operations support staff in SANH, who are passionate in caring for our
residents. In 2014, we started the following programmes:
1. Medical reviews for chronic disease management and psychiatric conditions.
2. Rehabilitative programmes for residents to participate in occupational and physiotherapy activities.
3. Pastoral and psycho-counselling services for residents seeking meaning and purpose on their recovery journey.
Some of our residents participate in ball games or go out to the supermarkets in the community once every two weeks to shop, after
their participation in rehabilitative workshops like gardening, woodwork, arts and craft activities. This provides the opportunity for
residents to reconnect with the community and to learn to manage their finances during these outings. Residents also earn some pocket
money from selling the vegetables that they grow or the crafts that they had helped to make.
We were also blessed with volunteer groups who offered personal grooming services (haircuts) and celebrated the Mid-Autumn festival,
Christmas and Chinese New Year celebrations with the patients.
In receiving from the community, we have also given back by supporting clients from Hougang Care Centre in their recovery by offering
employment in cleaning and providing laundry services in our Home.
FUNDRAISING PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
The work of SAMH and its respective services have always been blessed by generous fundraising partners and supporters, all of whom
have helped us to improve and expand in our respective programmes and initiatives for the community. The Children’s Charities
Association (of which St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital is a member), organises a host of fundraising activities annually; with the combined
takings shared among its members.
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St. Andrew’s Autism Centre (SAAC)
In providing effective education, training and care for persons with moderate to severe autism, it is essential to maintain a low teaching
staff to student/client ratio of 1:3. Generous donations from individuals and organisations, and private fund raisers such as ABBA
Consulting, Bethesda Frankel Estate Church, La Paulee de Singapour Wine Tasting and Gala Dinner, OCBC Group Human Resources, and
St. Margaret’s Secondary School, enabled our students and clients to continue to access our programmes and services that they need
for their development.
St. Andrew’s Community Hospital (SACH)
Regular donations from individual supporters and parishes, supplemented by assistance from generous partners like ACI Singapore –
The Financial Markets Association, Far East Organization, Singapore Island Country Club May Day Charity Golf Tournament, NR Mistri
Trust Fund, Chan Family Foundation etc., helped defray the cost of providing subsidised services to patients of SACH.
St. Andrew’s Nursing Home (SANH)
Soon Huat Goldsmith Pte. Ltd. is SANH’s primary corporate supporter. They have been generously donating to SANH since it started
operations in 2013. They have also sponsored a few key improvement works within its premises, e.g. installation of air-conditioners in
SANH’s rehabilitative and exercise rooms as well as multi-purpose hall, to provide a more comfortable environment for residents.
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
This year, SAMH and SACS jointly held the SACS-SAMH Flag Day 2014 on 18 June, and SACS-SAMH Charity Dinner on 11 September 14
to raise funds for both organisations. In addition, a group of Anglicans also organised a charity golf event in November to raise funds
for SAMH and SACS. SAMH and its community service, St. Andrew’s Autism Centre, also participated in the CCA’s Annual Christmas Fair
on 6 December at Ngee Ann City, selling various baked goods and delicacies from top hotels and cafes respectively.
SAMH IN 2015
We are grateful to the Lord for His provision and guidance in all of the programmes and initiatives of all of SAMH’s community services
in 2014, and are thankful for His unwavering faithfulness for the past 101 years.
As we enter another year of serving the vulnerable and disadvantaged, we continue to develop and augment our services in the
community, attending to where the needs are greatest and looking to Him for strength, wisdom, and grace as we, in His name, continue
to strive to be a light in the darkness and to provide comfort and healing to all.
Dr. Arthur Chern
Group Chief Executive Officer
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THE MISSION TO SEAFARERS
INTRODUCTION
The Mission to Seafarers is the world’s leading maritime welfare missionary society of the Anglican Church, recognized and trusted by
the 1.5 million merchant seafarers. The charity provides for the social and spiritual needs of all seafarers regardless of race, creed or
nationality. Currently the mission has a presence and operates in well over 258 ports, in 71 countries around the world. Seafarers are
reached and helped through a network of chaplains, staff and volunteers. Our Vision is to be valued as God-directed leaders in caring
for seafarers’ spiritual, social and practical welfare.
HUMAN RESOURCE
Full Time Paid Staff
Revd Peter Manimuthu :
Mr Toh Soon Kok
:
Port Chaplain
Centre Manager – MtS Seafarers Care Centre, Jurong Port
Service Providers
Mr Ho Kit Yee
Ms Christina Tay
Mr Jeremy James
:
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Operations Executive
Accountant
Administration (w.e.f. October 2014)
The Port Chaplain is responsible for the overall management and operations of the Branch. The Centre Manager and Operation Executive
are responsible for the day to day operations and management of The Mission to Seafarers Care Centre in Jurong Port and for daily
visitation of ships in Jurong Port as well as the other accessible terminals.
VOLUNTEERS
Management Committee: As a registered charity, The Mission relies on a dedicated team of volunteers to provide managerial advice
and support for the Mission. Working in concert with the staff, the management committee meets a minimum of four times a year to:
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In between these meetings, the port chaplain regularly conducts ad-hoc meetings and discussions with the chairman, vice chairman
and secretary for matters arising in between the regular meetings which require their attention.
Training and Development
Port Chaplain attended a Regional Conference held in Hong Kong from the 11-13 November 2014.
FUND RAISING EVENTS AND DONATIONS RECEIVED: $269,846.84
Annual Sea Sunday Appeal
Donation from Anglican Churches
Donation from Anglican Church Members
MPA Grant
Eden Hall Mission Awareness
Corporate donations received
Others
:
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$66,161.60
$74,946.10
$16,050.00
$40,000.00
$64,000.00
$ 6,807.14
$ 1,882.00
MTS(Singapore) is depends on the funds received through individuals, churches and corporate donors. We are thankful that the Anglican
parishes pray and support us to enable us to provide an effective ministry to seafarers who call at any of the ports of Singapore.
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Highlights of Ministry in 2014
There is a call to bring about an increase in services provided to seafarers, to increase awareness of our work among those in the
maritime industry and to increase funding for the mission locally and globally.
We rejoice in the official opening of the new drop in centre at the Jurong Port on the 3rd June. There was close to 70 guests gracing
the occasion. The Asst. CE (Development) of the Maritime Port Authority, Ms Tan Beng Tee officially declared the centre open and
those present included the CEO of Jurong Port Mr Matthew Chan, Secretary General of Mission to Seafarers Revd Andrew Wright and
Archdeacon Wong Tak Meng representing the Diocese of Singapore. A thanksgiving and dedication service led Archdeacon Wong Tak
Meng preceded the official opening Ceremony. We are thankful to Jurong Port’s support of the work we do; they erected a bus stop
close to the centre and demarcated a walkway so that seafarers can alight and walk safely to the centre.
Increasing the service delivery has been another highlight this year. The location of the new Drop in Centre close to quayside ensures
that it can be reached by seafarers who have very little time ashore. This new bigger 133 sq meter facility offers a chaplain’s office,
where seafarers can share issues they are facing privately or have a friendly chat. There are communication facilities, telephones and
computers with free wi-fi for seafarers call home or to connect with friends and loved ones through social network apps. With more
space, we are able to provide more recreational facilities, and a space for a chapel for personal or group devotions, services and prayers
to be conducted. There is also a reading area where seafarers can sit and relax and browse the day’s papers, read a book or listen to
music. Since its Opening, the Centre has attracted around 500 seafarers monthly.
A reception hosted by the British High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr. Anthony Phillipson, at Eden Hall on 4th June, sought to raise
awareness of the work we do within the maritime industry. About 280 people from the church and maritime industry were present at
the event where the nature of the work, global restructuring and expansion plans were highlighted. Through this evening, the mission
announced its plans to raise SGD $750,000.00 for its local and global work.
This year also saw the Mission dividing its global ministry into seven regions and has appointed Regional Directors over them. Singapore
is now part of the East Asia Region (EAR) and The Revd Stephen Miller, a Senior Chaplain based in Hong Kong, is the Regional Director.
With his appointment, the East Asia region is working towards cohesiveness and integration in our service provision, development and
expansion programmes as we serve collectively to care for and improve the lives of seafarers in this region.
Let me share some stories which emphasize the importance of the service we provide. Two Chinese seafarers, ages 23 and 47, both
lost their right legs which had to be amputated at the knee, while serving on board a HK registered vessel which collided with another
tanker. One of them had severe damage to the urinary tract which was operated on. They had no family members living in Singapore.
The seafarers were grateful that we assisted them, stayed by their side in ensuring that they received adequate medical treatment
and were not neglected. Through regular visits of the staff to the seafarers throughout their stay of nearly eight months, they were
comforted, encouraged and motivated.
Another incident involved seafarers on board an arrested vessel who were seeking help with repatriation. They had been on board for
six months with their wages unpaid and the families back home in dire need for cash. Food and water supplies were running low and
they needed help. The problem was resolved but the crew members were psychologically traumatized as they also have had to live with
rotting perishable cargo. We supported them by praying with them, conducted services on board, provided recreational activities and
assisted the crew with their needs till they were safely repatriated home.
Some Myanmar crew were bullied on board a vessel, were not paid wages and forced to work under dangerous conditions against their
will. It nearly resulted in a mutiny and we intervened to assist these crew members by liaising with the Myanmar Embassy for their
safe repatriation.
Seafarers endure long periods of loneliness and isolation as they spend months away from their homes and families. At sea they are
completely cut off from all that we take for granted and in port they are always visitors. They can often face many other difficulties
including dangerous work conditions, non-payment of wages or being left stranded without food or money. While the majority of
seafarers work in good conditions on well maintained vessels, even on the best ships they can be anxious of their family, suffer serious
injury or bereavement, abandonment, face shipwreck, piracy attacks, feel homesick or need spiritual or practical support and we are on
hand to draw alongside to offer support.
SEAFARERS’ CENTRES
In Singapore there are three drop-in centers; The International Drop in Centre at Jurong Port operated by MTS, a jointly operated Drop
In Centre between all Seafarers’ Missions and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore at Keppel Gate (International Seafarers’
Drop-In Centre) and a third drop-in center at Pasir Panjang terminal managed by SEACARE.
The various Mission Chaplains meet on a periodic basis to pray and encourage one another, update each other on issues seafarers face.
Maritime Sunday is usually held on the 3rd Sunday in September where we come together to celebrate and give thanks for the ministry
to seafarers.
Seafarers’ Care Centre (Jurong)
Manager
:
Part-Time Operations Executive :
Mr. Toh Soon Kok
Mr. Ho Kit Yee
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Opening Hours
:
10.00 pm – 10.00 pm (Mon – Fri)
4.00pm – 10.00pm (Sat)
Facilities
:
Internet, Telephone, Television, Library, Kitchenette, Souvenirs, Toiletries,Telephone Cards, Range of
International Daily Newspapers, Board Games, Billiards, Darts, and Indoor Golf.
International Seafarers’ Drop-In Centre (Keppel Gate)
Participating Organizations: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Sponsor), Apostleship of the Sea, Danish Seamen’s Church,
International Lutheran Seafarers’ Mission, Norwegian Seamen Mission, The Swedish Seamen Mission and The Mission to Seafarers
Opening Hours
Facilities
:
:
10.00 am – 10.00 pm (Mon – Fri)
Internet, Telephone, Kitchenette, Telephone Cards, Daily Newspaper.
FINANCES
As an Anglican Missionary agency whose only income is from donations, we rely on the generosity of donors to sustain our ministry.
We are deeply grateful to the Diocese of Singapore and the parishes who have untiringly supported the mission. Last year we sent out a
request for financial support to replace our ageing fleet of vehicles and some of you have contributed generously toward this for which
we are sincerely grateful.
Financal Year 2014
Total Income
Total Expenditure
Surplus/(Deficit)
:
:
:
SGD$ 269, 846.84
SGD$ 260,367.69
SGD$ 9,478.31
ACTIVITIES
Regular ship visits are conducted from Monday to Saturday at the three ports (Tanjong Pagar, Pasir Panjang, Jurong Port terminals
and Sembawang Wharf. The Jurong Drop in centre remains operational Monday to Fridays 10am -10pm and 4pm-10pm on Saturdays.
Seafarers were visited and cared for at the Pinnacle Medical Centre, Private and Re-structured Hospitals.
Jurong Port (Drop in Center Services)
2013
2014
Seafarer Attendance
3250
3090
No. of Computer User
2770
2894
No. of Phone User
1153
178
Books Distributed
5451
8396
No of Ships Visited
1227
1507
Seafarers Transported
479
1089
Hospital Patients Visited
63
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Ship Blessings Conducted
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CONCLUSION
Seafarers continue to face issues such as piracy, abandonment, non-payment of wages, shore leave denial, shipwreck, isolation and
separation from families. Our prayer is that all seafarers will see the star, follow and worship Him (Mt 2:2)
Revd Peter Manimuthu, Port Chaplain
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Association Information
Unique Entity Number
S75SS0005H
Address
10 Simei Street 3, Singapore 529897
Auditors
RSM Chio Lim LLP
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#03-08
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Bankers
DBS Bank Ltd
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
Malayan Banking Berhad
Sing Investments & Finance Limited
CIMB Bank Berhad
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Unique Entity Number: S75SS0005H
Statement by the Board
In the opinion of the Board, the accompanying financial statements are drawn up so as to give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of Singapore Anglican Community Services (the “Society”) as at 31 December 2014
and the results, changes in funds and cash flows of the Society for the reporting year ended on that date and
at the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Society will be able to pay its
debts as and when they fall due.
The Board approved and authorised these financial statements for issue.
On Behalf of the Board
Daniel Koh Hock Seng
Hon. Secretary
Ho Boon Sing
Hon. Treasurer
Singapore: 24 April, 2015
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Independent Auditors’ Report to the Members of
(Registered in Singapore under the Charities Act, Cap 37 and Societies Act, Cap 311)
(Unique Entity Number: S75SS0005H)
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Singapore Anglican Community Services (the “Society”), which comprise
the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2014, and the statement of financial activities, statement of changes in funds
and statement of cash flows for the reporting year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory
information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Management is responsible for the preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with the
provisions of the Charities Act, Cap 37, the Societies Act, Cap. 311 and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, and for devising and
maintaining a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide a reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded against
loss from unauthorised use or disposition; and transactions are properly authorised and that they are recorded as necessary to permit
the preparation of true and fair statements of financial activities and statements of financial positions and to maintain accountability
of assets.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with
Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The
procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the
entity’s preparation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate
in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit
also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements are properly drawn up in accordance with the provision of the Charities Act,
Cap. 37, the Societies Act, Cap. 311 and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Society as at 31 December 2014 and of the results, changes in funds and cash flows of the Society for the reporting year ended
on that date.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
In our opinion,
(a)
the accounting and other records required by the above regulations to be kept by the Society have been properly kept in
accordance with those regulations; and
(b)
the fund-raising appeals held during the reporting year ended 31 December 2014 have been carried out in accordance with
Regulation 6 of the Societies Regulation issued under the Societies Act and proper accounts and other records have been kept of
the fund-raising appeals.
During the course of our audit, nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that:
(a)
The Society did not comply with the requirements of Regulation 15(1) of the Charities Act, Cap 37 (Institutions of Public Character)
Regulations 2007 which states that the total fund-raising
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(Registered in Singapore under the Charities Act, Cap 37 and Societies Act, Cap 311)
(Unique Entity Number: S75SS0005H)
and sponsorship expenses of the Society should not exceed 30% of the total gross receipts from fund-raising and sponsorship
for the period; and
(b)
the use of donation money received is not in accordance with the Society’s objectives.
RSM Chio Lim LLP
Public Accountants and
Chartered Accountants
Singapore
24 April 2015
Partner-in-charge of audit: Goh Swee Hong
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Ng Boon Yeow
Ng Chin Chong
Ng Chuin Ting
Ng Hung Koon
Ng Leng
Ng Peng Soon
Ng Poh Sin
Ng Siok Keow
Ng Soo Koon Susan
Ng Swee Poh Ricky
Norris Ruby Patricia
Ong Chin Guan Bernard
Ong Choon David
Ong Choon Peng Alfred
Ong Hsien Chih James
Ong Hui Ling Angela
Ong Ka Sin
Ong Lee Keang Maureen
Ong Lily
Ong Seok Tin Tena
Ong Yang Peng
Ong Yeow Chon
Ooi Chin Khoon Michael
Ow Yong Tuck Leong
Pang Fock Joo
Pang Weng Sun
Pastor Ng Poh Cheng William
Patrick Lau Chee Meng
Patrick Loke Foo Keong
Paul Lim Jin Fang
Peck Guat Hoon Serene
Peh Ah Koon
Peh Foong Ying
Pesi Bejonji Chacha
Peter Cheong
Phang Seng Ann Edwin
Phon Cai Hui
Phoon Kok Meng
Phua Tin Cock
Poh Ling Sheng (Fu Ling Sheng)
Poon Hong Yuen
Priscilla Thong
Quek Buan Li
R.Rajasingh
Ramshand N Jagtiani
Rebecca Chong
Rebecca Tan En Hui
Revd Canon Dr Louis Tay
Revd Tan Choon Kwan
Rita Pang
Robert Ng Peng Soon
Robin Tan
Ronald M Pereira
Rosalind Tang Min Chuo
Rose Say Swee Neo
Sally Chang
Sam Chong Keen
Sammy Leong Chee Weng
Satiysh kumar
Seah Ee Fei
See Kah Woon
Selena Ling Siew Sing
Selina Pung Mui Kiow
Shereen Neo
Shi Xuan (Ivy)
Shih Kim Chwee
Siew Joo
Sim Bok Eng
Sim Guan Seng
Sim Han Jen Daniel
Sim Hang Khiang
Sim Sian Kiong
Sng Chiew Huat
Sng Yeow Poo
Soh Boon Hock
Soh Guan Chin
Soh Nai Huay
Song En Elijah
Soo Tah Keng
Soon Al Huat
Su Kow Hwa Jonah
SueAnn Smith
Sung Hwa
Sunny Ong See Yeong
Suresh Kumar
Sze Chin Chet
Tam Yee Keong
Tan Bee Gek
Tan Boon Huat
Tan Chee Beng
Tan Chwee Seng
Tan Eng Liang
Tan Gek Poey
Tan Hock Heng
Tan Hock Tee
Tan Hong Pheow Louis
Tan Hua Mia
Tan Joo Hong
Tan Joo Lian
Tan Lan Hiang
Tan Mang Lie
Tan Mui Choo
Tan Peng Yong
Tan Phuay Miang
Tan Seow Hon
Tan Siang Hin Alden
Tan Siew Kim
Tan Sing Phong
Tan Siok Hah
Tan Swee Lim
Tan Swee Lin
Tan Teng Wai
Tan Thiam Loke Joe
Tan Tiong Seng
Tan Wee Kiak
Tan Yak Chin Aaron
Tan Yip Wei, Gilbert
Tan Zehuei
Tang Chuan Lee
Tay Boon Keng
Tay Lay Har Audrey
Tay Lei Ming Rafaela
Tay Mui Ngo
Tay Shwu Jen
Tay Wee Leong
Tee Siew Poh
Teng Chang
Teng Yew Sen
Teo Boon See
Teo Cheng Lok John
Teo Chor Haow
Teo Geck Khuan
Teo Hong Lim
Teo Kim Yong
Teo Lay Ching
Teo Lim Tzur
Teo Pok Voon
Teo Soon Hoe
Teo Tsu Min Cynthia
Teoh Choon Sin
Teong Swee Chin
Rt Revd Rennis Solomon Ponniah
Tien Sin Leong
Ting Miaw Jiun Yoco
Tingkai
Tobey Ng
Toh Soo Chin
Toh Wen Hui
Toi Mui Keow
Tong Teck Tiong
Tony Lim King Leong
Too Leong Koon
Uttam P Kripalani
Victor Lim Choon Kwang
Wan Yoke Chan Amelia Corina
Wang Ee Jen Wilson
Wee Zhi Zhong Wilfred
Wesley Lim
Winnie Chia Jit Imm
Winston Choong Lai Chuan
Wong Ah Yeok
Wong Cheong Fook David
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Wong Chiang Juat Tommy
Wong Chong Leong
Wong Choon Kiat Wesley
Wong Hia See
Wong Huat Sern
Wong Kai Koon
Wong Kang Mui
Wong Lai Siong
Wong Shu Ping
Wong Sie Teng
Wong Sing Lee
Wong SK
Wong Suay Peng
Wong Wai Meng Carolyn
Xinying
Yap Soon Tiong
Yap Su Meng Elaine
Yean Wei Min Allan
Yee Ngo Eng
Yeo Kok Phuang, Michael
Yeo Shelley
Yeo Siong Gean
Yeo Soh Lee
Yeo Thomas
Yeow Yee Chan
Yeow Ying Ying
Yeung Shun Yun
Yi Tun Darius
Yin Teck Meng Alvin
Yin Yee Ying Yvonne
Yip Siew Wan Cecilia
Yong Su Tshu Jane
Yoong Nyok Ke Pamela
Yu Hong Khiang
Yulan
Yvonne Lau Yee Wan
Zhang Zhicong Alvin
Zhang Zhiyang Don
Zhennan
Zhi Hao
Zung Bei Fan Ronald
7-Eleven
ABR Holdings Ltd
ACE Insurance Limited
Aedas Pte Ltd
AGA Architects Pte Ltd
Alby Commerical Enterprises Pte Ltd.
All Saints’ Church (English Congregation)
Allen & Gledhill LLP
Alpha7 Consultancy Pte Ltd
Anbros Industries (S) Pte Ltd
Anglican High School
Argent Distributors Asia Pte Ltd
ARMF (TBP) Private Limited
Art ET Domain Pte Ltd
Autoland South East Asia Pte Ltd
Aviva Ltd
AXA Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd
Bedok Methodist Church
Ben Food (S) Pte Ltd
Bethany Emmanuel Church
Boys’ Brigade Share-A-Gift
Broadrick Secondary School
Byrd Andrew Ng
Cananex (Singapore) Pte Ltd
CapitaLand Hope Foundation
CapitaMalls Asia Limited
Cedar Girls’ Secondary School
Century Christian Fellowship
Changi General Hospital
Changkat Changi Secondary School
Chin Katherine
Christ Church Secondary School
Church of Ascension
Church of The Good Shepherd
Corporate Managers Pte Ltd
Credit Suisse AG
Crest Travel & Tours Pte Ltd
Cycle & Carriage Industries Pte Ltd
Damai Secondary School
Daniel Tong Wee Hwa
Dataxprez Services
Davis Langdon KPK (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Design Studio Singapore Pte Ltd
DP Architects Pte Ltd
Dr & Mrs N.K. Yong
Durasafe Pte Ltd
ECS Techno Sys (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd
Edu-Train Centre Pte Ltd
Emerson Process Management Asia Pacific
Pte Ltd
Engineering Computer Services (S) Pte Ltd
Engrg Computer Services (S) Pte Ltd
Ephiphany Education
Equinix Singapore Pte Ltd
Estates-Link Pte Ltd
Far East Organization
Federal Insurance Company
FK Dunamis Group Pte Ltd
Gammon Pte Limited
Genesis Child Care Centre
GIANT
Global Search Partners Pte Ltd
Global Synergies Group Pte Ltd
Grace Shua & Jacob Ballas
Guardian Health & Beauty
Helping Hands (Immanuel) Pte Ltd
Hin Tat Augustine & Partners
HME Technologies Pte Ltd
Ho Bee Foundation
Holman Fenwick Willan Singapore LLP
Holy Trinity Parish
Home Consultant
HongKong Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd
IDL-APAC Pte Ltd
Inchcape - Borneo Motors
ISS Facility Services Pte Ltd
Jardine Engineering (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Jardine Lloyd Thompson PCS Pte Ltd
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Private Limited
Jardine Matheson (Singapore) Ltd
Jardine OneSolution (2001) Pte Ltd
JLT Specialty Pte Ltd
Joanne Choo Language Pte Ltd
JT International Tobacco Services
(Singapore) Pte Ltd
Julietex Marketing
Kampong Glam Beach Rd RC
KCL Consultants Pte Ltd
Kent Ridge Secondary School
Keong Hong Construction Pte Ltd
Keppel Fels Limited
KG-Glam Citizens Consultative Comm
Kone Pte Ltd
Krysper Oil International Pte Ltd
Kshitigarbha Buddhist Society
Lee Foundation Singapore
Lim Siang Huat Pte Lrd
Lin Tzer Pin
Lion Stationery Co. Pte Ltd
Low Medical Clinic
LSK Engineering (S) Pte Ltd
Lynette Seah
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Marine Parade Christian Church (Chinese
Congregation)
MCL Land Limited
MEP Deck Solutions Pte Ltd
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
Singapore Ltd
Mindef
MINDSET Care Ltd
Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd
MSIG Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Naspac Marketing Pte Ltd
Natsteel Holdings Pte Ltd
NCSS - President’s Challenge
NTUC Fairprice Foundation Ltd
Onshine Investments Pte Ltd
Otto Marine Limited
Parish of Christ Church
Paya Lebar Methodist Church
Phillip Securities Pte Ltd
Presbyterian High School
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Q’S Print Pte Ltd
QBE Insurance (International) Limited
Quek Ngan Hong Clarence
Raffles Girls’ Secondary School
Raffles Institution
Renaissant Communications International
Pte Ltd
Ricon Private Limited
Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Rolex Singapore Private Limited
Rotary Club Of Raffles City
Rothschild (Singapore) Limited
SanDisk
Schindler Lifts (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Seraya Energy Pte Ltd
SF Consulting Pte Ltd
Sing-China Public Administration
Research Ctr P L
Singapore Crocodile (1968) Pte Ltd
Singapore Energy Consulting Services Pte
Ltd
Singapore Island Country Club
Singapore Press Holdings Limited
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
SMU-QED
Soo Soo Cheng
St Andrew’s Cathedral
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St Andrew’s Cathedral (Mandarin
Congregation)
St George’s Church
St Hilda’s Secondary School
St John’s Chapel
St John’s-St Margaret’s Church
St Margaret’s Secondary School
St Nicholas Secondary School
Steward Cross Pte Ltd
SymAsia Singapore Fund-Nehemiah
Foundation
Tabernacles BP
Tan Chin Tuan Foundation
Tantex Pte Ltd
The British Association of Singapore
The Diocese of Singapore
The Family Vine
The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company
Limited
The Keong Saik Hotel Pte Ltd
The MOA New Zealand Bar & Grill
The Singapore Sugar Traders Association
Ltd
Tiong Bee Ceremonial Products Supply
Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore Ltd
Tomo-CSE Autotrim Pte Ltd
Tomy Hui Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd
Wesley Methodist Church
Xin Min Sec School
Yeo Chee Chiow Sam
Yeo Wee Koon Justin
Yishun Christian Church
M to W of Singapore
Zoho Corporation Pte Ltd
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Draft Governance Checklist to be Submitted to Charity Portal (Evaluation Period 01/01/2014 - 31/12/2014)
S/N
Code Description
Code ID
Compliance
BOARD GOVERNANCE
A
Are there Board members holding staff appointments? (Skip items 1 and 2 if “No”)
No
1
If the governing instrument permits staff to become Board members, they should
comprise not more than one third of the Board.
1.1.2
2
Staff does not chair the Board.
1.1.2
3
There is a maximum limit of four consecutive years for the Treasurer position (or
equivalent, e.g. Finance Committee Chairman).
1.1.6
Complied
4
The Board conducts regular self evaluation to assess its performance and
effectiveness.
1.1.10
Complied
5
The Board has an audit committee (or designated Board members) with documented 1.2.1
terms of reference.
Complied
6
The Board meets regularly with a quorum of at least one third or at least three mem- 1.3.1
bers, whichever is greater (or as required by the governing instrument).
Complied
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
7
There are documented procedures for Board members and staff to declare actual or 2.1
potential conflicts of interest to the Board.
Complied
8
Board members do not vote or participate in decision-making on matters where
they have a conflict of interest.
Complied
2.4
STRATEGIC PLANNING
9
The Board reviews and approves the vision and mission of the charity. They are 3.1.1
documented and communicated to its members and the public.
Complied
10
The Board approves and reviews a strategic plan for the charity to ensure that the 3.2.2
activities are in line with its objectives.
Complied
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
11
The Board approves documented human resource policies for staff.
5.1
Complied
12
There are systems for regular supervision, appraisal and professional development 5.6
of staff.
Complied
13
There is a system to address grievances and resolve conflicts.
5.11
Complied
14
The Board ensures internal control systems for financial matters are in place with 6.1.2
documented procedures.
Complied
15
The Board ensures reviews on the charity’s controls, processes, key programmes and 6.1.3
events.
Complied
16
The Board approves an annual budget for the charity’s plans and regularly monitors 6.2.1
its expenditure.
Complied
17
The charity discloses its reserves policy in the annual report.
Complied
B
Does the charity invest its reserves? (Skip item 18 if “No”)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS
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6.4.1
Yes
S/N
Code Description
18
The charity invests its reserves in accordance with an investment policy approved by
the Board. It obtains advice from qualified professional advisors, if deemed necessary
by the Board.
FUNDRAISING PRACTICES
Donations collected are properly recorded and promptly deposited by the charity.
DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY
The charity makes available to its stakeholders an annual report that includes
information on its programmes, activities, audited financial statements, Board
members and executive management.
Are Board members remunerated for their Board services?
(Skip items 21 and 22 if “No”)
No Board member is involved in setting his or her own remuneration.
The charity discloses the exact remuneration and benefits received by each Board
member in the annual report.
Does the charity employ paid staff? (Skip items 23 and 24 if “No”)
No staff is involved in setting his or her own remuneration..
The charity discloses in its annual report the annual remuneration of its three
highest paid staff who each receives remuneration exceeding $100,000, in
bands of $100,000. If none of its top three highest paid staff receives more than
$100,000 in annual remuneration each, the charity discloses this fact.
PUBLIC IMAGE
The charity accurately portrays its image to its members, donors and the public.
19
20
C
21
22
D
23
24
25
Code ID
77
Compliance
6.4.3
Complied
7.2.2
Complied
8.1
Complied
No
2.2
8.2
2.2
8.3
Yes
Complied
Complied
9.1
Complied
RESERVE AND INVESTMENT POLICY
1.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this paper is to specify the reserve and investment guidelines of Singapore Anglican Community Services
(SACS). It provides a framework to ensure that funds are prudently managed and adequate liquidity is maintained. These
guidelines are binding on affiliated community service organizations (ACSOs).
2.
RESERVES
The investable fund in the investment account is to cover the reserve requirement.
SACS maintain reserves at a level sufficient for its operating needs. The SACS Board reviews the level of reserves regularly
for day to day operations, and its continuing obligations.
3.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES
Given SACS status as a voluntary welfare organization (VWO) funded by government subvention and church and public
donation, the primary consideration in the management of funds is the preservation of value in real terms. Hence our
investment objective is to offset asset erosion due to inflation.
4.
INVESTMENT POLICY GUIDELINES
4.1
Funds For Day-To-Day Operations
SACS income depends on 70% from government funding. The remaining 30% comes from donations, client
revenue and enterprise income and fluctuates with the state of the economy. Such income fluctuations can have a
significant impact on our ability to fully cover expenditure.
In order to fund day-to-day operations and provide a buffer against fluctuations in monthly income, SACS will
set aside a minimum of 3 months of operating expenses in cash and cash equivalent (Operating Cash). Operating
Cash is to be kept as petty cash, and deposits including current account, savings account and fixed term deposits.
Current and savings accounts may only be held with commercial banks while fixed term deposits may only be
placed with commercial banks and finance companies.
Operating Cash must be held in Singapore Dollars.
4.2
Investible Fund
Funds available over and above Operating Cash (Investible Fund) will be invested. The Investible Fund may be
managed by a Fund Manager on behalf of SACS. Funds may only be invested in Singapore Dollar denominated
investments in one or more of the following classes of investment:
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The minimum credit rating for any bond issue is Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Standard & Poor’s. Where
the bond issue is unrated by the rating agencies, the Fund Manager’s internal credit rating of BBB- will
apply.
o Investments in bonds denominated in foreign currencies are allowed provided the foreign currency
exposure is hedged back to SGD.
5NIT4RUSTS
o Limited to fixed income unit trusts
No more than 15% is to be invested in a single entity.
The investment products must have good liquidity; defined as the ability for the investment products to be sold and
proceeds to be received within 30 days.
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4.3
Other Investments
SACS may, through the generosity of donors, receive donations or gifts in the form of shares or foreign currencydenominated cash, bonds or other securities. Under such circumstances, SACS should
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5.
3ELLORENCASHINTO3'$SUCHSHARESWITHINMONTHSOFRECEIVINGTITLEUNLESSOTHERWISEINSTRUCTEDBYDONORS
%NCASH INTO 3'$ SUCH FOREIGN CURRENCYDENOMINATED CASH BONDS OR OTHER SECURITIES WITHIN MONTHS OF
receiving ownership, unless otherwise instructed by Donors.
REVIEW PERIOD
This policy will be reviewed as and when required and amended as necessary.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
1.
The conflict of interest policy and declaration form will be read by the board member upon hiring, appointment or
election to the board as an acknowledgement of having understood the policy and that he/she will fully disclose to
the Board when a conflict of interest situation arises. Such conflict of interests situations include but not limited
to the following:
CONFLICT OF INTEREST SITUATIONS
a)
Contract with vendors
Where board/committee members, staff or volunteers have personal interest in business transactions or contracts that
Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS) may enter into, there should be a policy requiring a declaration of such
interest as soon as possible followed by abstention from discussion and decision-making on the matter (including voting on
the transaction or contract). All such discussion and evaluation by the board or relevant approving authority in arriving at the
final decision on the transaction/contract should always be well documented.
b)
Vested interest in other organisations that have dealings/relationship with SACS
Where board/committee members, staff or volunteers who have vested interest in other organisations that have dealings/
relationship with SACS, and when matters involving the interests of both SACS and the other organisation are discussed,
there should be a policy requiring a declaration of such interest and if necessary, followed by abstention from discussion and
decision-making on such matters.
c)
Joint Ventures
The board’s approval should be sought before the SACS enters into any joint venture with external parties. Where board/
committee members, staff or volunteers have interest in such ventures, there should be a policy requiring a declaration of
such interest and if necessary, followed by abstention from discussion and decision-making on the matter.
d)
Recruitment of staff with close relationship
Recruitment of staff with close relationship (i.e. those who are more than just mere acquaintances) with current board/
committee members, staff or volunteers should go through the established human resource procedures for recruitment. The
board member, staff or volunteer should make a declaration of such relationships and should refrain from influencing decision
on the recruitment.
e)
Remuneration
Board members and volunteers should serve without remuneration for their voluntary service to SACS so as to maintain
the integrity of serving for public trust and community good instead of personal gain. However, SACS may reimburse board
members or volunteers for out-of-pocket expenses directly related to the service.
f)
Paid staff on board
Paid staff, including the executive head and senior staff employed by the SACS, should not serve as a member of the board
as it can pose issues of conflict of interest and role conflicts, and may raise doubts on the integrity of board decisions.
The executive head and senior staff can attend board meetings, ex-officio, to provide information and facilitate necessary
discussion but should not take part in the decision-making of the board.
g)
Major donors / representatives from major donor companies being on the SACS’s board.
Potentially conflicting situations may arise where a major donor sits on SACS’s board, such as the following:
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#ONmICTOFLOYALTY
Board member may not have the overall best interests of the charity due to their vested interests! priorities. This
may influence decisions relating to allocation of resources or the setting the organisation’s directions. (There may be
particular programme areas where a board member is vested in and is biased towards.)
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5SEOFINFORMATIONTOINmUENCEDONORDECISIONS
Information accessible to board members may be used to influence donors decision on allocations or the corporation
they represent. This may result in staff not highlighting certain issues for fear that the donation may be affected.
Issues of transparency and disclosure can arise.
0RESSURETORELEASEADDITIONALINFORMATIONTODONOR
Board member may expect additional information from staff on how donations were used and the details of users
0ERSONALBENElTGAINRECOGNITION
The board member may expect greater recognition for financial support given, than is usually done. Staff may feel
beholden to this board member in case the donor relationship is threatened.
Others
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0ROHIBITIONONGIFTSENTERTAINMENTANDOTHERFAVOURSFROMANYPERSONSORENTITIESWHICHDOORSEEKBUSINESSWITH
the organisation.
DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURE
2
Transactions with parties with whom a conflicting interest exists may be undertaken only if all of the following are observed:
a
The conflicting interest is fully disclosed;
b
The person with the conflict of interest is excluded from the discussion and approval of such transaction;
c
A competitive bid or comparable valuation exists; and
d
The [board or a duly constituted committee thereof] has determined that the transaction is in the best interest of the
organisation.
3
Disclosure involving board members should be made to the board chair (or if he/she is the one with the conflict, then to the
board vice-chair) who shall bring these matters to the [board or a duly constituted committees].
4
The [board or a duly constituted committee there of] shall determine whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing
conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorised as just, fair and reasonable to SACS. The decision of the
[board or a duly constituted committee there of] on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be
the welfare of SACS and the advancement of its purpose.
5
All decisions made by the [board or a duly constituted committee there of] on such matters shall be minuted and filed.
6
This policy document must be read and understood by all board members upon the start of office.
7
Any disclosure of interest made by board members where they may be involved in a potentially conflicting situation(s), must
be recorded, filed and updated appropriately by all specified parties.
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“Let your light shine before men, that they may
see your good works and glorify your Father in
heaven” Matthew 5:16
Direct Services
Hougang Care Centre
Simei Care Centre
Parish Partnerships
Peace Connect
Affiliated Organisations & Services
St. Andrew’s
Mission Hospital
The Mission
to Seafarers
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Community Rehabilitation
& Support Services
SACS Employment
Support Services

SACS AR2014 - Singapore Anglican Community Services

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