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Care Corner Singapore Ltd

Care Corner Social Care (Potong Pasir) c/o Blk 149 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh #01-973 Singapore 310149 Tel: 6255 [email protected]

Care Corner Singapore Ltdc/o Blk 149 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh #01-963 Singapore 310149Tel: 6250 [email protected]

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1981–2009 Over 27 years of continued dedicated service to the community

VISION To impact the lives of people in Singapore by providing CARE and sharing LOVE

MISSION To provide a range of quality services for the well-being and growth of the community based on the principle of ‘CARE’

C – base all activities on Christian values A – all of us are Ambassadors of Care and Love R – we are providers of reliable and quality services E – Enthused to serve and go the Extra Mile for the people we serve

MISSIONGUIDE Reference Matthew 25:35-36

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”

Care Corner Annual Report 2008 / 2009

Patron’s Message

As a Voluntary Welfare Organisation, Care Corner has been dynamic in its approach to meeting the needs of the Singaporean community since its inception in 1981, expanding its centres and adjusting its programmes in response to the changing needs of the community they serve.

During this economic downturn, Care Corner continues to play a significant role in helping those affected, and the resulting rise in financial and family challenges.

Despite the increase in cases, I am pleased to note that the centres have not compromised on their service delivery.

I wish to commend, as well as encourage the team at Care Corner in their continued efforts to serve the community.

Gan Kim YongMinisterMinistry of Manpower

Chairman’s Message

Li Hsiao YuanChairman

It has been heartening to note that in response to the economic downturn, the Government has taken great pains in ensuring that even more help is available to those who desperately need it. By tapping on the country’s coffers, there is now more financial assistance for the needy, as well as for the social service sector through additional grants.

In taking stock of the operations across Care Corner for FY08/09, I am pleased to note that we have indeed benefited from the support and recognition by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS), as well as the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). There is now recognition of the challenges and difficulties that all social workers face, in the course of conducting their work in attending to the needs of the community. The need to focus more attention on investing in supervision to further improve the standard of the social service profession has also been noted.

This economic crisis has seen our cases increase by leaps and bounds. Accordingly, our Centres have tried their level best to add headcount to cope with the significant increase. We have not been very successful, as the shortage of qualified and experienced social workers is a national phenomenon. However, I am pleased to report we have not compromised on the quality of our service and are taking the increased workload in our stride. In this regard, I would like to pay compliments to our employees who sometimes work well beyond midnight to clear their work.

With the added focus of Enhanced Information and Referral, plus the need for more networking with grassroots and other agencies, our Centre Heads have put in concerted efforts in ensuring that our Centres are well connected, and that the community is aware that help is available to them through Care Corner’s wide range of services.

In recognition of our work with the elderly located in Toa Payoh, I am happy to note that MCYS has kindly awarded us void deck sites to build three more seniors activity centres over the next few years.

In closing, I wish to thank our Patron, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Manpower for his on-going support towards Care Corner since its inception twenty-seven years ago. I would also like to thank the respective Members of Parliament for our Admiralty, Queenstown, Toa Payoh and Woodlands Family Service Centres; the MCYS, NCSS, Community Development Councils, grassroots leaders, our many supporters, donors, volunteers, and fellow social service providers, in our journey of meeting the various needs of those around us.

To God be the Glory for all the works of our hands!


CEO’s Message

Lye FeiChief Executive Officer

It seems only a short moment ago when we were preparing for our Finan-cial Year (FY) 2007/08 Annual Report. And now we are presenting our report for FY2008/09! At press time of this report, we will be well into the new FY of 2009/10.

FY2008/09 saw us meeting challenges of the increased caseloads at all our centres, due to the ‘Financial Tsunami’ of 2008. I do believe Singapore is on the way out of the Crisis, though many families would still be recovering from its after effect.

We were encouraged by the positive responses made by our Govern-ment towards those affected by the financial crisis. It has indeed helped us in handling the increased workload.

We would like to acknowledge the National Council of Social Service and Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, for their support and many new initiatives introduced; North West Community Develop-ment Councils (CDC); South West CDC; Central CDC; Town Councils that worked closely with our centres; donors from various corporations; individual donors, our volunteers who gave their times selflessly, rain or shine; our team of committed co-workers; our Patron Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Manpower; directors and members of our Management Committees who ‘journeyed’ with us with their participation, advice, and their prayers, and the several new members who joined our Management Committee during the year.

To our co-workers both colleagues and volunteers, a special thank you for your passion, your hard work, and the family spirit displayed all these years, especially the difficult year of this report. I am greatly honoured to be on the same team together with you.

Of course we must remember the wonderful God we have, on top of showering us with His eternal Love, continues to bless us in all areas of activities. In the FY 08/09, we were grateful to God for blessing us with the new Crossroad Youth Centre in Admiralty:, which started operations in July 2008. We began running programs in Potong Pasir through our temporary office in Toa Payoh reaching out to many senior citizens even though we could not secure a facility in the area. We were excited too when we became a partner of Teck Ghee Youth Centre towards the end of 2008.

We are constantly reminded of our God who loves us, and whose name amongst many, includes Wonderful Counsellor! Care Corner exists to help our fellow Singaporeans, who are one way or another in need of help. That is the vision of our founding members and it remains so - that we will reach out to those in need. May I challenge those who have the same burden to join us as co-workers, members of our Management Committee, volunteers, or donors.

God bless you!


STAFF REMUNERATION

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VICE-CHAIRMANNg Choon Chuan, Michael

SECRETARYLim Khay Tham

TREASURERAng Yew Tiong, Daniel

ASSISTANT TREASURERTan Siang Hwa, Wilson

MEMBERSAng Book KiatChua Teck Leong, JimmyPang Kok MengTan Choong Khing, AmosTan Keng Hoon, PaulTan Kia JinWee Yoke Thong, LaurenceWoo Kok Chew, Raymond

CHAIRMANLi Hsiao Yuan

CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTD

BOARD MEMBERS

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM

CARE CORNER CENTRES


Lye Fei Chief Executive Officer

Judy Seow Finance Manager

Sarah Ng HR & Admin Manager

Audrey Choo Corporate Services

Manager

Khiang Whee Fern Clinical Director, CCCC


Care Corner Social Care (Potong Pasir)

Toa Payoh FSCCare Corner Counselling Centre

Queenstown FSC

Admiralty SCC

Crossroad Youth Centre

Woodlands SCC

Woodlands FSCAdmiralty FSC Toa Payoh FSC

Toa Payoh SCC

Seniors Activity Centre

Social Day Care for the Elderly

CARE LINK

Educational Therapy Service

Admiralty CDC Canberra Road CDC Yishun CDCSt George CDC

Care Corner Training Association

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

COMBINED SOCIAL SERVICES

COUNSELLING CENTRE

FAMILY SERVICE CENTRES

STUDENT CARE CENTRES

YOUTH CENTRE

ELDER CARE CENTRES

NEIGHBOURHOOD LINK

LEARNING NEEDS CENTRE

CHILD CARE CENTRES

TRAINING CENTRE FSC: Family Service CentreSCC: Student Care CentreCDC: Child Development Centre

Abbreviations:

Woo Mei Mei Centre Director Admiralty FSC

Agnes Chia Centre Manager

Queenstown FSC

Grace Lee Centre Director Toa Payoh FSC

Daniel Chien Centre Director Woodlands FSC

Rebecca Soh Manager

Children & Infant Services

The Care Corner Bursary Fund, initiated in February 2008, provides financial subsidy assistance to children enrolled at Care Corner childcare and student care centres. Subsidies are given to needy children who have problems with programme fees - including enrichment programmes and outings, purchasing uniforms, or books.

There are plans to extend the coverage of this Fund to cover emergency medical aid and babysitting care where needed.

In FY08/09, a total of 15 children have benefited from this Bursary Fund.

CARE CORNER BURSARY FUND

Programmes & ServicesProgrammes & Services

No. of Children Care Corner Centre Programme Supported by the Bursary Fund11 Care Corner Child

Development Centre (Admiralty)

MAXPLORER IT Enrichment Programme*

4 Care Corner Student Care Centre (Admiralty)

English Seed Programme, which is an enrichment class for P1 & P2 students’ English

*MAXPLORER IT is locally developed Information Technology (IT) Programme by edConnect Pte Ltd which fo-cuses on providing quality services and solutions for teachers and children.

The software is developed by a team of pre-school specialists to ensure that it is developmentally appropriate and allows children to learn at their own pace.

With an objective of wanting to nurture thinking, creative and independent learners through IT, children are guided through fun-filled interactive activities in order to build a sound foundation in IT education.

In FY 08/09, over 30 children have benefited from this programme at Care Corner Child Development Centre (Admiralty). Among them, 11 children were receiving the Care Corner Bursary. The children really enjoyed the one hour computer class which is conducted once a week.


In FY08/09, we administered to a total of 32 information & referral cases, of which 19 cases required home visits, counselling, casework and assessments to be done.

The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) began referring mandated family violence cases to this Programme since December 2008, which saw us managing 5 cases. To create awareness and to empower the public to seek help if they are in a family violence situation, an outreach talk cum skit was conducted for seniors, providing them important pointers for keeping safe.

CARE CORNER SOCIAL CARE (POTONG PASIR)

Community Outreach

In December 2008, we celebrated the Christmas Festive with a special Christmas Event that was attended by about 400 residents from the Potong Pasir area. Stage performances with free pop-corns and candy floss were enjoyed by the residents. High tea was also provided at a nearby restaurant.

It was an exciting year of breakthrough as we saw more youth programmes being set up in Potong Pasir. The Care Corner Social Care (Potong Pasir) Bursary Scheme for Saint Andrew’s Village was successfully implemented after many rounds of consultations and meetings with the school personnel from the Primary School, Secondary School and Junior college.

In addition, our cyber wellness assembly talk was held successfully at Saint Andrew’s Junior College. Commented Mr Sia Lai Chai, HOD, Education Technology St. Andrew’s Junior College:

“Our students have learnt important values concerning healthy cyber usage and how to prevent cyber addiction”.

We also conducted an after school program for students organised by a church in the estate. The students enjoyed our group activities and craft work which helped them learn more about friendships and good family values.

Youth Outreach and Activities

Christmas Event at Potong Pasir

Our senior programme was well received since we began operations in April 2008. To-date, we have a total of 43 elders who signed up for our weekly early morning brisk-walking exercises. Rapport among the seniors and staff was built over coffee after the brisk-walking exercises and monthly birthday celebrations.

A flower arrangement course and two outings were also organised for the seniors to enhance bonding among them and to inculcate the value of lifelong learning.

Games, food and life empowering stories were also shared to the seniors during the mid-autumn festival and Chinese New Year celebration and it is also a time for them to socialise with each other.

Seniors Outreach and Activities


Visit to Kranji Farm

Seniors Participating in morning brisk walking


FINANCIAL REPORT

CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTD (UEN. No. 198105641M) was registered under the Registry of Companies, now known as the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) in Singapore on 9 December 1981 with its place of operations at c/o Block 149 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh #01-963 Singapore 310149. The Company is an independent charitable organisation that seeks to promote family well-being through the provision of welfare services like child care, after school care, family service centres, and other community services which would benefit the poor and needy, as well as the general Singaporean community. The Company is a member of the National Council of Social Service, and has an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) registration. The financial statements were authorised for issue on 2 July 2009 by the Board. Independent Auditors: NG, VUN & COMPANY Certified Public Accountants. The accompanying notes to the audited accounts form an integral part of these financial statements.For a copy of the full set of accounts, please visit our website: www.carecorner.org.sg or email: [email protected]

CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTDINCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENTFor Financial year ended 31 March 2009

NOTE 2009 2008$ $

Service fees 3 1,598 141,820

Other income 4 569,719 191,523

Interest income 7,206 23,659

Depreciation (47,360) (47,567)

Employee benefits 5 (288,266) (227,950)

Other operating expenses 6 (113,932) (67,521)

Net assets contributed to related party 8 - (286,556)

(Deficit)/surplus for the year transferred to accumulated fund 128,965 (272,592)


The accompanying note to the audited accounts form an integral part of these financial statements.For a copy of the full set of accounts, please visit our website: www.carecorner.org.sg or e-mail: [email protected]

CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTDBALANCE SHEETAs at 31 March 2009



NOTE 2009$

2008$

ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment 7 1,045,471 1,076,906

Current assets Other receivables 9 58,082 95,082Cash and bank balances 387,760 125,625Fixed deposits 10 750,000 800,000

1,195,842 1,020,707TOTAL ASSETS 2,241,313 2,097,613

FUNDS AND LIABILITIES

FundsAccumulated fund 11 2,155,627 2,026,662Asset capitalisation reserve 12 1,746 -Bursary fund 13 12,793 -Designated project fund 14 22,750 -

2,192,916 2,026,662

Current liabilitiesAccruals 39,158 68,548Other payables 15 9,239 2,403

48,397 70,951

TOTAL FUNDS AND LIABILITIES 2,241,313 2,097,613

CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTDSTATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED FUND AND SPECIFIC FUNDSFor Financial year ended 31 March 2009


Accumulatedfund

$

Assetcapitalisation

reserve$

Bursaryfund

$

Medicalfund

$

Designatedproject

fund$

Total$

Balance as at 01.04.2007 2,298,207 - - 1,047 - 2,299,254

Deficit for the year (272,592) - - - - (272,592)

Inter-fund transfer 1,047 - - (1,047) - -

Balance as at 31.03.2008 2,026,662 - - - - 2,026,662

Surplus for the year 128,965 - - - - 128,965

Donations/grants received - 2,619 15,505 - 22,750 40,874

Bursaries given - - (2,712) - - (2,712)

Depreciation charge - (873) - - - (873)

Balance as at 31.03.2009 2,155,627 1,746 12,793 - 22,750 2,192,916



CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTDCASH FLOW STATEMENTFor Financial year ended 31 March 2009


2009 2008$ $

Cash Flows From Operating ActivitiesSurplus/(deficit) for the year 128,965 (272,592)Adjustments for:

Depreciation 47,360 47,567Interest income (7,206) (23,659)Assets written off 3,176 -Net assets contributed to related parties - 286,556

Operating surplus before working capital changes 172,295 37,872

Changes in working capital:Other receivables 37,000 (89,676)Other payables and accruals (22,554) 32,427Cash generated from/(used in) operations 186,742 (19,377)

Bursaries given (2,712) -Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities 184,029 -

Cash Flows From Investing ActivitiesNet assets contributed to related parties - (286,556)Interest income 7,206 23,659Purchase of plant and equipment (19,974) (103,768)

Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities (12,768) (366,665)

Cash Flows From Financing ActivitiesAdvances from related parties - 483Capital grants received 2,619 -Donations for bursary and designated project funds 38,255 -

Net cash generated from financing activities 40,874 483

Net change in cash & cash equivalents 212,135 (385,559)Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of year 925,625 1,341,184Cash & cash equivalents at end of year 1,137,760 925,625

CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTDPUBLIC DISCLOSURE


COMPLIANCE OF CODE OF GOVERNANCE1.

The Company is in full compliance with the Code of Governance.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Extracted from the Accompanying Notes to the Audited Accounts)2.

An entity or individual is considered a related party of the Company for the purposes of the financial statements if:

i) it possesses the ability (directly or indirectly) to control or exercise significant influence over the operating and financial decisions of the society or vice versa; or

ii) it is subject to common control or common significant influence.

During the financial year, transactions with related parties on terms agreed between the parties were as follows:

In 2008, net assets contributed comprised property, plant and equipment (Note 7) and funds given to a related party to enable it to commence child care services.

3. RESERVE POLICY

In keeping with the recommendations from the National Council of Social Services, the Society’s Reserve Policy is to retain not more than 5 years of its annual operating expenditure.

2009$

2008$

Other income - 260Administration fee income 450,460 174,000Key personnel remuneration (included in Employee Benefits - Note 5) 209,386 48,821Donation made 13,500 -Net assets contributed - 286,556Service fees paid to entities related to directors 2,426 11,331

FY08/09Current Year

FY07/08Previous

Year% Increase /

(Decrease)Unrestricted Funds (Reserves) 2,155,627 2,026,662 6%Restricted / Designated Funds: 37,289 0

- Asset Capitalisation Reserve 1,746 0- Bursary Fund 12,793 0- Designated Project Fund 22,750 0

Total Funds (Includes unrestricted, restricted/designated funds) 2,192,916 2,026,662 8%Ratio of Reserves to Annual Operating Expenditure 4.8 3.2

4. MANAGEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There are no paid staff on the Company’s Board.

Board members are required to disclose to the Board:

i) any interest that he may have, whether directly or indirectly, in any contracts or business transactions of whatever nature that the Company may enter into or in any organisations that the Company has dealings with or is considering dealing with (whether as a joint venture partner or otherwise); and

ii) any personal interest accruing to him as one of the Company’s supplier, user of services or beneficiary.

The affected board member may not vote on the issue that was the subject matter of the disclosure nor participate in discussions relating to the same save that he may provide explanation or clarification of his interest in the said issue if this should be required by the Board. The minutes of for this particular meeting will clearly document the disclosure made as well as the basis for arriving at the final decision in relation to the issue at stake.

Sponsors. Volunteers. DonorsSPECIAL TRIBUTE

To those who make a world of difference

DONORS & VOLUNTEERSDONORS & VOLUNTEERS

DONORSSUPPORT IN CASH

CORPORATE/INSTITUTIONS/RELIGIOUS GROUPS$10,000 and above

ComfortDelGro Insurance Brokers Pte Ltd•

$1,000 to $4,999South East Community Development Council•

$500 to $999Pro-Matrix Pte Ltd•

$100 to $499 Chapel of the Holy Spirit•Every Nation Church•Calvary Baptist Church•

INDIVIDUAL$10,000 and above

Quek Yong Meng•

$1,000 to $4,999Eric Tee Chua•

$100 to $499 Yew Shinn Hong•Han Soo Li•Philip SH Lee•

SUPPORT IN KIND

CORPORATE – General ProgrammesSingapore Oxygen Air Liquide Pte Ltd •Super Bean International Pte Ltd•ScientificTraditionPteLtd•Super Q International Pte Ltd•The Hour Glass Ltd •Unilever Singapore Pte Ltd •Field Catering & Supplies Pte Ltd •Share Investor Pte Ltd •Access Direct Integrated Marketing •

VOLUNTEERSCORPORATE/ORGANISATION

Chapel of the Resurrection•Andrew & Grace Home•Christian Dance Ministry•Grace Assembly of God•

INDIVIDUALRoy Tang •Youths - from Crossroad Youth Centre•Ng Pei Ling•Xu Biyu•Gilly Ching•Tan Ee Bin•Kelvin Soh Shi Min•CH Tan•

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