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ANNUAL 2015 REPORT Table of Contents 2 About Children’s Aid Society 4 Our Mission & Vision Core Values 5 Chairman’s Message 6 Executive Committee Sub-Committees
7 Our Residents 8 Our Staff 9 Our Programmes 15 Activities for 2015 (Highlights) 18 Our Volunteers 21 Our Financials 22 Our Plans and Commitments 23 Our Donors 25 Services Rendered
Artwork designed by resident of Melrose Home 26 Financial Report and Statements About About Children’s Aid Society Children’s Aid Society Our Beginnings
1880s With a heritage tracing back to the era of British colonial rule in the late 1880s, Children’s Aid Society is among the oldest philanthropic organisations in Singapore. The organization was Sir Cecil Clementi, Governor Melrose Home at 29 Tomlinson Road - Circa 1940s Melrose Home at its new premises at 503 Clementi Road (Circa 1971) originally established of Singapore and President of as St Nicholas Home, Children’s Aid Society but was closed Present Day in 1900 due to the lack of accommodation 1960s facilities, then reopened as the Children’s Aid After Singapore’s independence, the European Registered under the Societies Act, the Society in 1902. matrons retired and local Singaporeans took Children’s Aid Society’s objective to aid children their place to provide a more local setting to and young persons in need has remained This was made possible through the efforts the Children’s Aid Society. In the late 1960s, fundamentally the same over the decades. An of a group of civic-minded men and women the high cost of maintaining the old Tomlinson Executive Committee is elected from among from the British Colonial Government, bungalow and the need for a bigger boarding its members, forming the governing body for major European companies, and religious house led to the purchase of a property set Melrose Home. organisations. These included the Society’s along a hillock along Clementi Road. first president, Hon. W.R. Collyer (Attorney The Home aims to nurture a supportive General of the Straits Settlements), Sir Cecil 1970s ‘home away from home’ environment for its Clementi (Governor of Singapore, 1930- Melrose Home at its new premises at 503 Clementi Road residents, and has the capacity to provide Our honorary architects, James Ferry & (Circa 1971) 1934), and Sir Thomas Shenton (Governor of quality residential care for 40 children and 40 Partners, designed and built a double storey Singapore, 1934-1942). teenagers between the ages of 3 to 18 years. boarding house with facilities to cater fully to These are individuals whose parents or family the needs of the residents. On 31st October 1930s members are unable to provide appropriate 1969, the First Lady, Puan Noor Aishah, care or sufficient supervision. In 1930, the Society rented a large two-storey officiated at the Foundation Stone Laying colonial bungalow at 29 Tomlinson Road Ceremony of the new Melrose Home at 503 and named it “Melrose Home”. It was run by Clementi Road. The children and staff moved European matrons who sought to give the from Tomlinson Road to their beautiful new Home a family environment, providing warmth, home in April 1970 and in the following care, and emotional support while seeking year of 1971, Mrs Benjamin Sheares officially to instill good moral values in the children. opened Melrose Home. In 1972, Mr T.S. Zain To carry out its charitable work, the Society became the first Singaporean Chairman of the created an endowment fund that received Children’s Aid Society, heralding a new era. generous annual donations from companies, associations and individuals, government grants, and through annual fund-raising efforts. Premises of Melrose Home 2| |3 About Children’s Aid Society
Our Mission & Vision Core Values
Vision Compassion Successful Lives, Stable Families, Demonstrate kindness and concern toward Strong Community. every individual. Be sensitive and attentive to needs, be responsive in a timely and Mission appropriate manner. To help children and young persons in need so that they succeed and contribute to family and Integrity society. Uphold high ethical standards and demonstrate a high level of trust and passio com n honesty in words and action. Passion
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a beyond oneself and work in partnership with Y p others, building trust through openness and n 2015, we invested in infrastructure we continued to support the outgoing goodwill. improvement to accommodate the residents under our after-care programme. In Professionalism growing needs of residents and staff. We total, Melrose serviced 144 people, including added more heat detectors and installed 70 family members of residents during the Act in the best interest of beneficiaries. I fire rating doors at key areas. We also installed reporting year. Maintain professional competence and seek a card key system to better manage access t eam work self-improvement continually. into our compound as well as to key operation In reaching out and helping children areas. An open-space office was specially and teenagers in need, we shall need the created to facilitate better communication continued support of our partners, donors and and greater collaboration amongst the staff volunteers. We would like to thank all for your Registered as a Society: 19.12.1962 team. We also repainted our main building, generous contributions that have touched the giving a fresher look, inside and out. lives of residents in Melrose. ROS Reference Number: 0990/1947 WEL
UEN Number: S62SS0031K Along with the Nation, residents and staff We are grateful for the guidance and Institution of Public Character Number: IPC000456 joined in the celebration and enjoyed many support from the Ministry of Social & Family activities that marked Singapore’s 50th Development, the Charity Council, and the Registered Address: 503 Clementi Road, Singapore 599488 Birthday. These included the spectacular National Council of Social Service. Charity Trustees Bankers: HSBC Trustee (S) Ltd closing ceremony of the 27th Southeast Asian Games held in Singapore. Children’s Aid Finally, I would like to thank my fellow Bankers: Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd Society also continued to benefit from the committee members for their unwavering United Overseas Bank Ltd national Care and Share movement initiated support and diligence; and our staff team, for Auditors: Deloitte & Touche LLP, Shared Services for Charities Ltd to mark the nation’s Golden Jubilee. their dedication in ensuring high standards Honorary Legal Advisors: Allen & Gledhill LLP of care for our residents. Their diligence and During the year, we recorded 14 new dedicated service have made the difference. Honorary Doctors: Drs Bain & Partners, Chang Clinic admissions into Melrose. An equal number Honorary Advisors: Dr Chang Tou Liang - Medical Practitioner of residents were discharged as they were Jarrod Ong Chew Yeang Dr Jazmyn Chelliah - Child Psychologist able to return home to improved family Chairman environment. To ensure smooth transitions, Executive Committee
4| Artwork designed by resident of Melrose Home |5 THE COMMITTEES Our Residents
Executive Committee Our residents are children and teenagers aged between 3 and
Melrose Home is governed by an Executive Committee, which is elected every two years 18 years who need care and protection in a residential setting.
from among its members. The Executive Committee is responsible for setting policies and elrose Home provides a supportive overseeing key operational and financial aspects of Melrose. All EXCO members have also to environment for these children 74 be members of a sub-committee. and teenagers, whose parents residents in total were cared for in 2015. M or family members are unable Chairman Chairman, Finance Sub-Committee to provide them with adequate care and Jarrod Ong Giselia Giam supervision. 70 family members were engaged through our
services. Vice Chairman Chairman, Fund Raising Sub-Committee Residents under the care of Melrose can be Stephen Yeap Elizabeth Martin-Chua broadly categorised as: • Statutory Cases – directed for admission 14 Hon Secretary Chairman, Audit Sub-Committee by the Juvenile Court under a Care and new residents were admitted to Melrose Home. Elaine Lim Johnny Quah Protection Order. Since 2010, Melrose also began to admit Beyond Parental Control Hon Treasurer Members (BPC) cases 14 Giselia Giam Datuk Tuan Azad Zain • Child Protection Cases – referred by the were discharged and returned to their homes Dawn Ng Ministry of Social & Family Development as family conditions had improved. Henry Yeo Wee Heng Chairman, Staff & Admin Sub-Committee (MSF) Huang Cheng Eng Irene Chia • Compassionate Grounds Cases – referred 16 by families, social service and community Chairman, Children & Programme Sub- ex-residents were in the aftercare programme, agencies Committee so that continued support could be rendered Peggy Ann Desker for successful reintegration.
Number of Residents in Residential Care (as of the last day of the month): Sub-Committees Child Statutory Compassionate Months Male Female Children Teenagers Protection Total Cases Ground Cases The Sub-Committees oversee the management of Melrose and work closely with the Executive Cases Director to ensure quality care for our residents. All the Committee members are volunteers January 35 23 37 21 7 47 4 58 from different professions and backgrounds, and provide their services pro bono. February 35 24 37 22 7 47 5 59 Audit Sub-Committee Finance Sub-Committee Johnny Quah (Chairman) Giselia Giam (Chairman) March 33 25 36 22 7 46 5 58 Stephen Yeap David Chia April 34 25 36 23 7 47 5 59 Chun Kwong Chee Datuk Tuan Azad Zain Huang Cheng Eng May 35 23 36 22 6 47 5 58 Irene Chia Fund Raising Sub-Committee Juliana Lee Elizabeth Martin-Chua (Chairman) June 35 22 36 21 6 46 5 57 Tan Swee Choo July 34 20 35 19 6 44 4 54 Children & Programme Sub-Committee Pang Yee Ean Peggy Ann Desker (Chairman) August 34 20 35 19 6 44 4 54 Genevieve McCully Staff & Admin Sub-Committee Elaine Lim Huang Cheng Eng (Chairman) September 33 22 35 20 6 45 4 55 Nelly Kwa Stephen Yeap October 35 21 35 21 7 44 5 56 Dawn Ng Irene Chia Henry Yeo Peggy Ann Desker November 35 22 35 22 7 45 5 57 Elizabeth Martin Chua Lai Su Yim December 36 24 37 23 7 48 5 60 6| |7 Our Staff Our PROGRAMMEs
We have a dedicated team of 32 staff committed to the efficient Residential Care Family & Community
operation of Melrose and to providing quality care for our residents. The core function of Melrose Home for the past Partnership century has been providing quality residential care for children and teenagers in need. Melrose Home works with our residents’ he Executive Director is responsible for We continue to provide safety, security, and families, schools and community agencies the overall management and works Training support to our residents in a homely setting, on issues affecting their various areas of
with his team to achieve the mission whilst ensuring that their needs are met and school work and overall well-being, with the CAS worked with Community Psychology Hub and objectives of Melrose Home. The their interests protected. intention of eventually returning them to their T to kick-start training for our House Parents and team includes: families, when their home circumstances have Social Workers. The first training programme is • 1 Home Manager responsible for the improved. scheduled for 7 January 2016. maintenance and running of Melrose Case Work &
responsible • 1 Human Resource Manager Objectives of training: Counselling for the HR Function and Learning & • Introduction to ABC analysis (Antecedent Aftercare & Development Programme of the staff at the – Behaviour – Consequence) and behaviour Individual Care Plans are tailored for each Home Mentoring management resident and managed by our Social and Case • 3 Supervisors responsible for daily operations Workers. Casework intervention, therapeutic • Introduction to ADHD and ASD strategies When a resident leaves our home to return to and care-giving duties services and support are some of the services suitable for special needs groups their family, Melrose Home offers an aftercare • 3 Social/Case Workers responsible for provided to address the various behavioural, programme that encompasses home visits and managing the Individual Care Plan for our social and emotional needs of our residents as in-community support to ensure successful residents and attending to their emotional well as related family issues. Staff and Resident reintegration. The aftercare programme usually and psychological needs continues for a period of 6 months to 2 years. • 3 Youth Workers responsible for the Bonding Day mentoring and supervision of the teenage Personal residents Melrose Home’s staff and residents were invited to the ‘Princess Cruise’ for an exclusive Development • 1 Administrative Officer responsible for guided tour of the ship. Everyone was amazed administrative and financial matters We support our children and teenagers to see the luxe interior of the cruise, and we in their intellectual, emotional, and social • 1 Programme Executive responsible for the ended the tour with a sumptuous lunch in its development through a wide range of learning management of programmes, volunteers, and luxurious restaurant. We moved on to compete support and enrichment programmes. Special fund-raising against each other in various games such as attention is given to programmes that foster • 13 House-parents responsible for care-giving bowling, ‘Simon Says’, and riddle guessing. character building and development of • 3 House-keepers responsible for the general Our staff and residents bonding day was a positive attributes such as self-confidence, cleanliness and maintenance of Melrose huge success and we ended the day with both integrity, kindness and interpersonal skills. happy staff and residents! • 1 Cook responsible for the preparation of There are also programmes to nurture and balanced, nutritional meals for the residents develop individual talents and abilities. • 1 Driver responsible for ferrying our children Boys’ dorm to and from school and other activities
Staff and Residents Bonding Day at Melrose Home Outdoor terrace Girls’ dorm 8| |9 Our Programmes our programmes – children President’s Visit on 8 April
In conjunction with Temasek Care’s ‘Stay Children Prepared’ initiative to help the community prepare for emergencies, guest-of-honour President Tony Tan and Temasek Holding executives visited Melrose Home to present masks and ventilators to the children. The Nurturing Academic Ensuring Physical residents were also enlightened through engaging quizzes and activities on how best to and Intellectual and Social Well-being cope with emergencies or unforeseen events, such as a haze episode or flu pandemic. Development Our residents enjoyed a wide range of outdoor activities which enhance their physical We support our residents in their academic development. Besides their daily outdoor progress by structuring study time in their daily free play, they also took part in structured routine and engaging tutors and volunteers to programmes such as Taekwondo, Tennis, and guide them in their school work. Educational Soccer conducted by professionals. resources such as assessment books are readily available for practice. Socially, our residents have had ample opportunities to interact with their peers and Besides aiding academic studies, we expose volunteers during the many in-house and our residents to other means of intellectual external activities organised by volunteers. stimulation. Excursions were arranged to They participated in arts and craft workshops, various places of interest such as Lee Kong including face painting, watched movies, and Chian Natural History Museum, Science even made sandwiches! Centre, Mint Museum of Toys, SEA Aquarium, Jurong Bird Park, and Hay Diaries Goat Farm. The children responded enthusiastically to IT related workshops on Coding and Robotics conducted by volunteers.
President Tony Tan and Temasek Holding executives visit Melrose Home Closing Ceremony of SEA Games 2015
On 16 June 2015, some residents attended the closing ceremony of the SEA Games Residents enjoying soccer during free play session 2015 at the Singapore Sports Hub. As part of the 50 000 spectators, they enjoyed the Residents utilising laptops during designated timeslots two-and-a-half hour ceremony which ended with spectacular fireworks.
Opening Ceremony of SEA Games 2015 Residents during daily study time Residents enjoying basketball during free play session 10| |11 our programmes – children Our Programmes Pan Pacific Hotels Group ‘Eat Well with Us’ Culinary Project Youth Chefs from Pan Pacific Hotels Group came Bean Curd with Wolfberry. Our Cook, Madam to Melrose to prepare a few healthy and Habibah certainly enjoyed cooking alongside hearty dinners. Our residents were pleasantly celebrity chefs and learning new preparation surprised by the presence of professional chefs techniques and recipes. We will continue in our kitchen and enjoyed the sumptuous planning culinary sessions with chefs to teach Developmental Goals meals. Delectable dishes included Minced our residents simple home recipes to help Chicken Dumpling in Superior Stock, Steamed enhance their independence capabilities. The Youth Team aims to design holistic • Character that espouses positive values, Fish with Pumpkin Puree, and Homemade programmes that nurture personal skills and integrity, and strong morals, contribute to the healthy development of • Care and Compassion and lastly, the teenagers. We adhere to ‘6 C’s’ for our • Contribution to family, community, and development goals: society • Competence in academic, social, emotional, and vocational aspects, Aligned with these development goals, • Confidence in oneself, programmes were planned to inculcate • Connection to self and others, six major life skills which cover the intellectual, physical, social and emotional domains.
Regular Programmes
The teenagers had regular programmes such as sessions. This ensured that those who swimming, music, and tuition. exhibited a flair for music were able to nurture their talents. The swimming course equipped them with essential life and safety skills and also provided It was not all fun and games; tuition support an alternative form of exercise. Additionally, the programmes were also provided for the sport offered therapeutic benefits, improving teenagers to help them with their academic their mental and emotional health, and work. The interaction with tutors allowed them fostering stronger bonds amongst them. to voice any challenges or difficulties that they might have been facing. Besides health and fitness orientated programmes, there were also programmes These regular programmes worked hand dedicated to the arts. Our teenagers were in hand to provide a holistic and balanced introduced to drumming, piano, and craft learning framework.
Chefs of Pan Pacfic Hotels Group sharing recipes and culinary techniques with staff of Melrose Home
In-house Camp
During the December school holiday, They also had the opportunity to lead their caregivers organised an in-house camp for peers in completing different tasks. The final our Upper Primary residents. The aim was to activity for the camp was a night walk through cultivate leadership, teamwork and life skills the uphill playground using light sticks and using fun games and activities. Activities such torch lights. Although navigating through as tent pitching and outdoor cooking were the dark was quite a hair-raising experience conducted, which allowed our residents to put for some, they soon found that trust and their teamwork and survival skills to the test. teamwork made the task much easier! Artworks designed by residents of Melrose Home 12| |13 our programmes – youth Activities for 2015 Highlights
MONTH ACTIVITIES ORGANISERS / PARTNERS
January Charades, Quiz and Talent Time Nanyang Polytechnic Face Mask Painting and Indoor Games Institute of Technical Education Outing to Singapore Turf Club Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd Art Workshop Rotary Wish Project Century Camp 2015 Financial Literacy Workshop National University of Singapore Workshop Nanyang Polytechnic The year-end youth camp ‘Century Camp 2015’ encompassed various components Indoor and Outdoor Games Republic of Singapore Air Force that inculcate values such as resilience Team Building Games Institute of Technical Education and sense of responsibility. From hiking to Soccer Clinic National University of Singapore Alumni Chek Jawa in Pulau Ubin, where we spotted exotic birds along the way, to instilling social February Indoor and Outdoor Games Singapore Polytechnic responsibility through our ‘Community Involvement Project’, and adrenaline Children Reading Programme Rotarian Wives rushing Bubble Bump sessions, the Century Coding Workshop Ngee Ann Polytechnic Camp provided an avenue to test their Abrakadoodle Art and Craft Workshop National Trade Union Congress limits and further develop their values. T-Shirt Painting and Indoor Games Nanyang Technological University Lion Dance, Face Painting, Music and Movement HTwo Education Holdings Teenagers, youth workers, and volunteers of Melrose Home explore Pulau Ubin as part of Century Camp 2015
March Children Reading Programme Rotarian Wives Adventure Cove Dental Hygiene Workshop Singapore Management University Outing to Turf City Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd Our teenagers had a splashing good time Art and Craft Workshop Poi Ching School at Adventure Cove during their December Outing to Gardens by the Bay Gift of Gardens holidays. The adventure park offered Outing to Kidstop at Science Center DSO National Laboratories a multitude of rides and attractions, Art and Craft Workshop Bukit Batok Presbyterian Church appealing to the varied interests of the teenagers. From a snorkelling facility with Soccer Clinic National University of Singapore Alumni beautiful fishes and corals, to obstacle courses that challenged their limits, April Cleaning, Activity and Games Republic of Singapore Air Force the teens expended all their energy Live Music Concert Louvre Bridal experiencing every last ride. The Youth Outing to Turf City Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd Work team had a great experience trying Sandwich Making National University of Singapore Alumni out the rides with the teens, and were able to have fun and build bonds together Biscuit Decoration and Balloon Sculpting Church of the Holy Cross through this excursion. Group Activities and Video Documentary ACC Soccer Clinic National University of Singapore Alumni
Teenagers of Melrose Home visit Adventure Cove 14| |15 activities for 2015 (highlights) activities for 2015 (highlights)
MONTH ACTIVITIES ORGANISERS / PARTNERS MONTH ACTIVITIES ORGANISERS / PARTNERS
May Outing to Singapore Turf Club Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd October Visit to Kranji Farm Seadrill Management (S) Pte Ltd Cleaning Activity and Games Republic of Singapore Air Force Children’s Day Movie Screening Flimgarde Cinema Tourism Project Institute of Technical Education Children’s Day Party Froth Pte Ltd Outing to Newater Plant Nanyang Technological University Visit to Turf City Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd Soccer Clinic National University of Singapore Alumni Visit to Singapore Philatelic Museum K.C.Dat (S) Pte Ltd Visit to Pasir Ris Sport Centre Credit Suisse AG June Gardening and Science Fair National University of Singapore Halloween Party Mondelez International Outing to Polliwogs Frasers Centrepoint Visit to Fish at Big Splash YMCA Singapore Science Enrichment Workshop River Valley High School Introduction to Circus Arts Workshop The Esplanade Co. Ltd November Games and Performances Nanyang PA Outing to Marina Barrage Cummins Singapore Visit to Turf City Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd Recycled Material Art and Craft Standard Chartered Singapore Games and Performances Ngee Ann Polytechnic Science Magic and Skit Nanyang Technological University Visit to Sports Hub Ngee Ann Polytechnic Soccer Clinic National University of Singapore Alumni Christmas Ornament Making Raffles Hotel Robotics Workshop MOH Holdings Pte Ltd Visit to Sapphire Princess Princess Cruises Outing to Singapore Turf Club Singapore Turf Club Visit to FamMart ScienTec Consulting Pte Ltd Origami and Treasure Hunt Singapore Management University Visit to Bowling Center YMCA Singapore Minion Movie Outing Singapore Press Holdings Visit to Sarimbun Scout Camp The Australian & New Zealand Association Indoor Carnival Adenn Aircon Services Pte Ltd Stress Management Workshop National Institute of Education Outing To Fire Station YMCA Singapore
July Gardening and Science Workshop National University of Singapore December Bowling at Kallang Leisure Park Standard Chartered Singapore Science Center OCS Group Outing to River Safari Marketing Institute of Singapore Outing for Christmas Party CPA Australia August National Day Music and Arts Celebration Standard Chartered Singapore Outing to Asylum Theatre Credit Suisse AG Heritage Workshop and Games National University of Singapore Games and Activities National University of Singapore National Day Celebrations Singapore Turf Club Financial Education Workshop Big Fat Purse Pte Ltd Fantastic Four Movie Outing Shing Heng Group Outing to Ice-Cream Making Workshop Singapore Press Holdings National Day Fireworks Celebration SICC Outing to Marina Square Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd Outing to Turf City Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd Art and Craft Games Catholic Archdiocesan Education Centre Sandwich Cake Making SetClear Pte Ltd Amazing Race National Institute of Education Visit to Singapore Air Force Museum YMCA Singapore Outing to Fidgets Flowserve Corporation Outing To Mint Museum Kian Ho Bearings Pte Ltd Outing to Science Center Hitachi Asia Ltd Y Outing YMCA Singapore September Science Experiment Workshop Warwick Singapore Society Games and Performance Singapore Institute of Management Visit to Jurong Bird Park Ngee Ann Polytechnic Games and Handicraft Woodlands Transport Service Pte Ltd Visit to LKC Natural History Museum National University of Singapore Outing to The Peanuts Movie IEEE Singapore Science Experiment Workshop Singapore Management University Painting and Paint Giving Singapore Turf Club Visit to Turf City Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd Games Singapore Institute of Technology Cleaning Activity and Games Republic of Singapore Air Force Visit to Air Force Museum YMCA Singapore Games, Art and Craft Ngee Ann Polytechnic
16| |17 Our Volunteers our volunteers Volunteer Stories of 2015
olunteers play an integral role in • Corporate volunteers from private and Melrose Home is grateful for the continued support of our group and individual volunteers, assisting Melrose Home with our public sectors, who provide financial and who have dedicated time and effort to engage with our residents and benefit them through a programmes. Our core volunteer manpower support for programmes and groups are: organise field trips multitude of value-adding ways. These are some highlights of our long-standing volunteers, V who have contributed greatly to the programmes of Melrose Home in 2015. • Individual volunteers, who provide weekly tuition support or teach special skills to our Our volunteers are also involved in: Mr Lai Han Seng, Taekwondo Coach Republic of Singapore Air Force residents. • Maintenance of the building and facilities • Volunteers from the universities, • Enrichment classes and educational trips Mr Lai, a head instructor at his Taekwondo As RSAF’s adopted charity for the year, academy, embarked on his journey with Melrose has benefitted greatly. The RSAF polytechnics and schools, who organize • Sports training and outdoor games various value-adding activities for our Melrose two years ago and has been leading UAV Command has contributed significantly • Learning support and skills development residents complimentary weekly Taekwondo lessons for to the development of the home on both • Recreational activities our children and teenagers. Besides imparting infrastructural and programme fronts. Beyond • Fundraising in support of Melrose Home skills of self-defense, Mr Lai aims to hone our raising funds from donations, groups of RSAF residents’ discipline and inculcate mindfulness volunteers would have regularly volunteered in their decision-making and daily behavior. their time assisting our housekeepers in maintenance duties and engaging with our residents through a variety of games and learning activities.
Mr. Lai Han Seng, our Taekwondo coach conducting his weekly RSAF (UAV Command) interacting with the residents as well as lesson doing their part for the home 18| Artworks designed by residents of Melrose Home |19 our volunteers Our FINANCIALS Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd Juliana & Clement Benelli Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd has continued As our long-standing supporters for over 8 to nurture strong bonds with our years, Juliana and Clement have thoughtfully he running cost of Melrose Home These reserves were primarily established in residents, through monthly visits to various organised many activities for our residents has continued to increase over the 1987 when Melrose Home sold off its peripheral establishments and enrichment centres within and never failed to bring the festive cheer to years. In 2015, the monthly average land for development netting $1.1 million and The Grandstand, as part of its We All Love Kids Melrose Home. In 2015, our residents relished T operating cost was about $185,000. surpluses accumulated over the years. (W.A.L.K) CSR project that was launched in a Chinese New Year lion dance party, soaked Approximately 47% of this cost was funded by partnership with Melrose Home in 2013. up the spirit of the Lantern Festival, enjoyed the Ministry of Social & Family Development, These proceeds were placed in an a SG50 Fireworks Dinner at The Fullerton Bay through a grant based on the number of investment portfolio comprising Singapore Hotel, and were treated to a hearty Christmas residents at Melrose. The remaining portion of equities and bonds. feast from Juliana and Clement. With the help our operational costs was funded by donations of their dedicated fundraising efforts, we were from corporations, organized groups and well- The dividend and interest income generated also able to renovate and improve the facilities wishing individuals. by our reserves combined with donations have of our Sick Bay and Dry Kitchen. normally enabled Melrose Home to bridge the gap between the government grant and total Review of Financial operating expenditure. We hope our current reserves policy will enable Melrose Home to Statements fulfill its continuing obligations to the residents in its care. Melrose Home recorded a surplus of $774,451 in 2015, which is comparable to the surplus of In our current three-year strategic plan period, we $505,754 in 2014. have set a goal of achieving a reserves-to-annual operating expenditure ratio of around 5 times. We The Home has received a total of $756,543 believe this will give us the ability to increase our in cash donations during the year, which expenditure on our care programmes, expand is a decline of 14% as compared to 2014. our outreach and services to help children, However, due to the increase in the resident teenagers and their families, and to respond to muster and contribution from the Care and the changing needs of Singapore. Share Movement, a higher government grant Volunteers from Cogent Land Capital with their W.A.L.K project Residents of Melrose Home enjoying the Christmas fare prepared shirts by Juliana and Clement of $1,807,709 was received, a 40% increase from 2014. Disclosure of Singapore Turf Club In 2015, the Home’s operating cost increased remuneration With the support of Singapore Turf Club as wellness facilities and spruce up our premises by 5.8% to $2,218,657. The main contributing part of its community service initiative, over with a fresh coat of paint to ring in the New factors were: Staff $65,000 was raised for Melrose Home through Year. Volunteers from Singapore Turf Club also • Increase in overall resident muster The annual remuneration of our key Singapore Turf Club’s Longines Singapore celebrated our nation’s golden jubilee with the • Increased programme cost due to inflation management personnel was within the range Gold Cup. This enabled Melrose Home to residents through a National Day celebration of • Increased repair and maintenance costs due of $100,000-$150,000 in 2015. kick off refurbishment efforts for our play and fun and games. to running an aged facility and large grounds Board The members of the Executive Committee Reserves Policy and Sub-Committees of Melrose Home do not receive any remuneration or benefits for their Melrose Home’s reserves comprise our services to the Home. investment portfolio and cash balances. As at 31 December 2014, the value of reserves stood Disclosure of Governance Checklist at $9,351,962, an increase of $686,382 or 7.9% Melrose has fully complied with the Code of over the previous year. Governance Evaluation Checklist for Institutions of Public Character (IPCs). (Full checklist is available at www.charities.gov.sg)
Volunteers with Singapore Turf Club helped with repainting our TV room. 20| |21 Our Plans & OUR DONORS
Commitments $50,001 AND ABOVE $1,001 TO $5,000 Credit Suisse AG A-Power Engineering Pte Ltd Lee Foundation Arsenal Singapore Supporters Club Mindful of the changes and development in the social care and Tote Board Bank of America education landscape in Singapore, Melrose has evolved and C2 Creative Communications Pte Ltd $20,001 TO $50,000 C2 Global Exhibitions Pte Ltd Cat & the Fiddle Pte Ltd grown over the years to meet the changing needs of children, Raleigh Society DD Consulting Pte Ltd Tanoto Foundation teenagers and families, one generation after another. Dimension Data Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Excel Precast Pte Ltd $10,000 TO $20,000 Expats Furniture Rental Pte Ltd ITE College West Hong Leong Holdings Ltd M.Tech Products Pte Ltd International SOS Pte Ltd Marina Green Ltd K.C.Dat (S) Pte Ltd Marina Towage Pte Ltd KHI Global Holdings Pte Ltd Nippon Paint Marine(S) Pte Ltd Lee Kim Tah Foundation NSL Ltd Lilly NUS Centre for Clinical Pharmacology (LNUS) Republic of Singapore Air Force Lodge St. Patrick No. 165 e remain invested in the residential care Sym Asia Singapore Fund Mellford Pte Ltd sector and aspire to adapt if not, bring The Australian & New Zealand Association MERCU Learning Point Pte Ltd about changes that will benefit children ZAP Piling Pte Ltd Neo Garden Catering Pte Ltd and young people in our society. Regus Management Singapore Pte Ltd $5,001 TO $9,999 Singapore Senior Golfers Society W Sun Holdings Ltd Facility Link Pte Ltd Richzone Properties Investment Pte Ltd In 2016, we plan to rejuvenate our outdoor play and exercise facilities such Due to the Consent Obligation clause under the Personal Data We thank all donors for their generosity but due to limited space, as playgrounds, basketball court, and our Protection Act 2012 we are unable to list the personal particulars of regretfully, only corporate donations equivalent to $1,000 and above individual donors. will be listed here. garden. Looking ahead to cater to more teenagers in 2017, we will also reconfigure our current space to balance the needs of our child and youth residents. Our programmes will also be reviewed and progressive changes are anticipated. Youth and Children’s programmes will take on a holistic approach towards growth and development.
On the social care front, more focus will be placed on psychosocial and emotional care of our residents. Funds have been set aside for more psychological services, art therapy, and behavioural therapy services for our residents. Customised training for care- giving staff will complement these efforts to encourage a whole-home approach in care.
In order to achieve the service and programme enhancements to meet the needs of our residents, we look forward to the continued generous support of our donors and partners in 2016.
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DONATION-IN-KIND Cleaning & Building Maintenance Nanyang PA Nanyang Polytechnic 150 Group Nanyang Girls High School Adenn Air-con Services & Control Pte Ltd National Institute of Education AB Charity Newton Primary School Alliance Pest Management Pte Ltd National University of Singapore Amdocs Singapore Pte Ltd Plain Vanilla Astrol Main Gate Intercom National University of Singapore Alumni Anytime Fitness Singapore Republic of Singapore Air Force Autofriend Services Ngee Ann Polytechnic Between Pte Ltd Saga Foodstuffs Manufacturing Pte Ltd Donjon CCTV Poi Ching School BIZ Interior & Furnishing Sagarmudra Buddhism Society Keep Calm and Laundry On Raffles Hotel Credit Suisse AG San Lim Transport & Construction Pte Ltd Komeng Refrigeration & Air-Condition Service River Valley High School ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd SC Global Developments Pte Ltd Lee & Leong Engineering Republic of Singapore Air Force Flair Illume Pte Ltd Seadrill Management (S) Pte Ltd Mak Antenna Services & Engineering Singapore Institute of Management Flowserve Corporation Senses international Pte Ltd Republic of Singapore Air Force Singapore Management University Frasers Centrepoint Singapore Press Holdings RIC Communications Singapore Polytechnic Gardens @ Bishan NCC Singapore Turf Club Seah Motor Trading Co Standard Chartered Singapore Grand Hyatt Singapore Sport Singapore Singapore Turf Club The Esplanade Co. Ltd HDB (Branch Preparations Dept) Supersteam Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Songyang Electrical Engineering Construction Warwick Singapore Society Innate Montessori Pte Ltd Swift Logistics Pte Ltd Sunny Landscape Woodlands Transport Service Pte Ltd K.C.Dat (S) Pte Ltd The Louvre Bridal TL Team Services Lighthouse Club Vondra Blogshop Veolia Es Singapore Pte Ltd Malaysian Community in SIM (MCSIM) Wesley Methodist Church Excursions & Outings Man Fut Tong Welfare Society Woodlands Transport Service Pte Ltd Admin & Office Support Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd MOH Holdings Pte Ltd Xaxis CPA Australia Axon consulting Credit Suisse AG Canon Singapore Pte Ltd Due to the Consent Obligation clause under the Personal Data We thank all donors for the generosity but due to limited space, Cummins Singapore Protection Act 2012 we are unable to list the personal particulars of regretfully, only corporate donations equivalent to $1000 and above Dots Technology & Trading DSO National Laboratories individual donors. will be listed here. Mandarin Art Printing Flowserve Corporation William Choy Frasers Centrepoint Gift of Gardens Medical Consultation Hitachi Asia Pte Ltd Chang Clinic IEEE Singapore Drs. Bain & Partners K.C. Dat (S) Pte Ltd Kian Ho Bearings Reading & Tuition Programmes Louvre Bridal National University of Singapore Marketing Institute of Singapore Ngee Ann Polytechnic Mondelez International Rotarian Wives National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) Rotary Wish Project Nanyang Technological University Ngee Ann Polytechnic Social and Recreational Programmes OCS Group Princess Cruises Adenn Air-con Services & Control Pte Ltd ScienTec Consulting Pte Ltd Big Fat Purse Pte Ltd Seadrill Management(S) Pte Ltd Bukit Batok Presbyterian Church SetClear Pte Ltd Catholic Archdiocesan Education Centre Shing Heng Group Church of the Holy Cross SICC Froth Pte Ltd Singapore Press Holdings HTwo Education Holdings Singapore Turf Club Institute of Technical Education The Australian & New Zealand Association MOH Holdings Pte Ltd YMCA Singapore Mondelez International
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