Impacting Lives, Nurturing Community Champions ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Mission Statement YMCA of Singapore is a volunteer-based Christian organisation that seeks to serve and impact all members of the community regardless of race, language or religion, through programmes, services and enterprises to develop the body, mind and spirit. Core Values COMPASSION To recognise the needs of others especially the last, the lost and the least, then take action to help SERVANT LEADERSHIP To desire to serve first, then to make the conscious choice to take the lead to act HONESTY To speak and embody the truth, to act and to be worthy of trust, and to have integrity in making sure our choices (decisions and actions) are in line with our Christian values ACCOUNTABILITY To be accountable for our behaviour and our actions in meeting our obligations RESPECT To treat others as we would have them treat us and to value the worth of every person EXCELLENCE To strive for best practices YMCA of Singapore (UEN: S61SS0045E) is registered with the Registry of Societies since 12 April 1961. The Association is a registered charity under the Charities Act since 26 November 1985 and recognised as an Institution of a Public Character by the Commissioner of Charities. YMCA of Singapore is a member of the following organisations: National Council of Churches of Singapore National Council of Social Service National Youth Council People’s Association Contents President’s Message .........................................................................2 2015 in Review ...................................................................................3 Board of Directors & Advisory Council .........................................4 Organisational Structure .................................................................6 Committees .........................................................................................7 Community Services .........................................................................9 Volunteer Development ................................................................20 Youth Empowerment .................................................................... 24 Membership & Recreation ............................................................30 Education .......................................................................................... 37 Hospitality ........................................................................................44 International Fellowship & Relations .........................................47 Fundraising ......................................................................................49 Thanksgiving ....................................................................................50 Corporate Governance .................................................................. 52 Financial Statements ..................................................................... 57 1 YMCA of Singapore Annual Report 2015 President’s Message Dear Members and Friends, It has been a year with many rewarding LOOKING AHEAD moments, as well as some challenges. We In terms of operations and governance, celebrated Singapore’s Golden Jubilee in we have implemented a new finance 2015 and we thank God for His bountiful software system to improve productivity. blessings and for seeing Singapore to Preparations are underway for a customer where it is today. relationship management system targeted for launch in December 2016/January 2017. COMMUNITY SERVICES The new system will enable us to cultivate We are thankful for the continued stronger relationships with volunteers, support that we received from various members and donors. corporations, organisations and individuals during the year which enabled us to sustain We have also conducted a “building our programmes to enrich the lives of our condition assessment” exercise as this is beneficiaries both locally and overseas. the only key physical asset of the YMCA YMCA volunteers were able to play a part of Singapore. Over the next two to three in their educational, emotional, social and years, we will be renovating the building, physical development while also imparting which is funded through the reserves we life skills to help them improve their quality have accumulated. of living. We count it a joy and privilege to serve VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT together with you in bringing cheer Volunteers are the heartbeat of YMCA’s and hope to the less privileged in our community service programmes, playing a community in 2015. In the year ahead, let significant role in creating a vibrant, caring us continue to work together to impact society and bringing about meaningful, more lives and nurture socially responsible enduring change in the community through community champions. their acts of service. In over 600 activities all year round, we rely on volunteers In His Service, to undertake diverse roles and tasks to improve the lives of our beneficiaries. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT CHEW KWEE SAN As the next generation of leaders, youths President have a crucial role to play in shaping our future. All of them have the potential to create significant impact in the community. We will continue to provide and develop new platforms for youths to exercise their skills, knowledge and leadership, so that they are able to step into new roles and lead the change themselves. 2 Impacting Lives, Nurturing Community Champions 2015 in Review COMMUNITY SERVICES 14,871 146,098 200 beneficiaries served hours of at-risk youths engaged voluntary service 2,101 $50,000 hours in counselling/ disbursed to support intervention & engagement underprivileged sessions for at-risk youths families VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT 10,605 3,220 volunteers mobilised hours of volunteer training conducted YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 8,140 15,917 $813,315 young community hours of voluntary raised by youths champions engaged service for causes they are passionate about 3 YMCA of Singapore Annual Report 2015 PATRON IN CHIEF His Excellency Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam Board Of Directors President of the Republic of Singapore OFFICE BEARERS Mr Chew Kwee San President Mr Leslie Wong Kin Wah Vice President Mr Ooi Boon Hoe Vice President Mr Bryan Tan Suan Tiu Mr Chew Kwee San Mr Leslie Wong Kin Wah Honorary Secretary President Vice President Dr Tan Sze Wee Honorary Treasurer EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr Chew Kwee San President Mr Leslie Wong Kin Wah Vice President Mr Ooi Boon Hoe Vice President Mr Bryan Tan Suan Tiu Honorary Secretary Dr Tan Sze Wee Mr Samuel Chan Wei Mun Mr Steven Chia Oon Seet Honorary Treasurer Ms Koh Shaw Luan Member Mr Stephen Loh Sur Yong Member BOARD TRUSTEES Mr Lee Liat Cheng Dr Robert Loh Choo Kiat Mr Cecil V R Wong Mr David Wong Cheong Fook HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Mr Peter Sim Swee Yam Mr Tan Eng Beng BBM Mr Shaw Vee Meng Mr Harold Shaw Dr Robert Loh Choo Kiat Mr Cecil V R Wong Mr S R Nathan HONORARY CHAPLAINS Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming Pastor-in-Charge Wesley Methodist Church Rev Dr Graham Ng (till Jan 2016) Senior Minister Mr David Lua Soo Theng Orchard Road Presbyterian Church PBM Co-opted Rev Peter Poon (from Jan 2016) Interim Senior Minister Orchard Road Presbyterian Church HONORARY LEGAL COUNSELS Mr Peter Sim Swee Yam Mr Bryan Tan Suan Tiu Mr Laurence John Wee 4 Impacting Lives, Nurturing Community Champions Mr Ooi Boon Hoe Mr Bryan Tan Suan Tiu Dr Tan Sze Wee Mr Stephen Loh Sur Yong Vice President Honorary Secretary Honorary Treasurer PBM Immediate Past President Co-opted Dr Thomas Choong Mr Ho Chee Hon Ms Koh Shaw Luan Mrs Magdalene Sik Ying Chuan Swee Hiang Mr Peter Tay Yew Beng Mr Eric Teng Heng Chew Mr Teo Zi-Ming Mr Lee Liat Cheng BBM BBM Co-opted YMCA Advisory Council Mr S Dhanabalan Mr Andrew Ang Mr Khoo Boon Hui Mr Jonathan Larsen Chairman PBM PPA, PBS, PJG Mr Lee Liat Cheng Mr Tan Gee Paw Mrs Mildred Tan Mr Tay Puan Siong BBM PPA, PJG BBM JP, PBM 5 YMCA of Singapore Annual Report 2015 Organisational Structure Advisory Board Of Directors Council Governance Executive Administrative Committees Committee Committees Advisory & Resource Committees Management Events Committees MANAGEMENT TEAM PROGRAMMES Mr Lo Chee Wen Mr Andrew Leo General Secretary Assistant General Manager, Programmes Ms Lynette Yeo Mr Victor Poh Assistant General Secretary, Social Enterprises Senior Manager, Community Service Programmes & Ms Samantha Seah Project Bridge Assistant General Secretary, Programmes Ms Sharon Chan Mr Francis Chong Assistant Manager, Youth Development Programmes General Manager, Corporate Services Mr Henry Tie Mr Joseph Chow Assistant Manager, Volunteers Programme General Manager, YMCA International House CORPORATE SERVICES SOCIAL ENTERPRISES Ms Claris Oon Mrs Helen Tan Senior Manager, Human Resource & Administration Principal, YMCA School Mr Samuel Ng Mr Joe Heng Manager, Corporate Affairs Head, Higher Education & Business Development Mr Evan Sim Ms Mabel Chia Project Manager, IT Cluster Principal, YMCA Child Development Centres Ms Tok Mei Ji Cluster Supervisor, YMCA Student Care Centres Ms Elsie Kwow Senior Manager (Rooms & Marketing), YMCA International House 6 Impacting Lives, Nurturing Community Champions Committees AUDIT COMMITTEE CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT STAFF COMMITTEE Mr Leslie Wong (Chairman) COMMITTEE Ms Koh Shaw Luan (Chairman) Mr Peter Tay Mr Teo Zi-Ming (Chairman) Mr Stephen Loh Mr David Wong Dr Kwa Kiem Kiok Mr Leslie Wong Mr Samuel Chan Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming (Hon Chaplain) Mrs Magdalene Sik Dr Tan Sze Wee (Ex-Officio) Rev Dr Graham Ng (Hon Chaplain) Mr Lakshmi Narayanan Mr David Goh (Secretariat) (Till Jan 2016) Ms Karen Chou Rev Peter Poon