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Successful Stable Strong
Lives Families Community
2015 ANNUAL
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
1960s
Present Day
in 1900 due to the lack of accommodation
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
Melrose Home at its new premises at 503 Clementi Road
Clementi (Governor of Singapore, 1930- 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,
In 1930, the Society rented a large two-storey care or sufficient supervision.
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
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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
Integrity
that they succeed and contribute to family and
society. Uphold high ethical standards and
demonstrate a high level of trust and
passion
com honesty in words and action.
Passion
Chairman’s Message
Show passion and commitment to the vision,
mission and objectives of the Society.
INTEGRITY
Teamwork
pa ss i o n
SSI O
N
RO FE
A LI S
Respect each other’s differences. Look
beyond oneself and work in partnership with
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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. fire rating doors at key areas. We also installed reporting year.
Maintain professional competence and seek a card key system to better manage access
team
w ork 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
ROS Reference Number: 0990/1947 WEL giving a fresher look, inside and out. lives of residents in Melrose.
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
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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.
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from among its members. The Executive Committee is responsible for setting policies and
overseeing key operational and financial aspects of Melrose. All EXCO members have also to
elrose Home provides a supportive
environment for these children 74
be members of a sub-committee. and teenagers, whose parents residents in total were cared for in 2015.
or family members are unable
Chairman
Jarrod Ong
Chairman, Finance Sub-Committee
Giselia Giam
to provide them with adequate care and
supervision.
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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:
Hon Secretary Chairman, Audit Sub-Committee
• Statutory Cases – directed for admission
by the Juvenile Court under a Care and
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new residents were admitted to Melrose Home.
Elaine Lim Johnny Quah Protection Order. Since 2010, Melrose also
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began to admit Beyond Parental Control
Hon Treasurer Members (BPC) cases
Giselia Giam Datuk Tuan Azad Zain were discharged and returned to their homes
• Child Protection Cases – referred by the
Dawn Ng as family conditions had improved.
Ministry of Social & Family Development
Chairman, Staff & Admin Sub-Committee Henry Yeo Wee Heng
(MSF)
Huang Cheng Eng Irene Chia
• Compassionate Grounds Cases – referred
by families, social service and community
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Chairman, Children & Programme Sub- ex-residents were in the aftercare programme,
agencies so that continued support could be rendered
Committee
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
The Sub-Committees oversee the management of Melrose and work closely with the Executive Cases
Cases
Ground 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
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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
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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
and objectives of Melrose Home. The CAS worked with Community Psychology Hub intention of eventually returning them to their
their interests protected.
team includes: to kick-start training for our House Parents and families, when their home circumstances have
Social Workers. The first training programme is improved.
• 1 Home Manager responsible for the
maintenance and running of Melrose
scheduled for 7 January 2016. Case Work &
• 1 Human Resource Manager responsible
Objectives of training: Counselling
for the HR Function and Learning &
• Introduction to ABC analysis (Antecedent
Aftercare &
Development Programme of the staff at the
Individual Care Plans are tailored for each
Home
– Behaviour – Consequence) and behaviour
management resident and managed by our Social and Case
Mentoring
• 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 Staff and Resident well as related family issues.
reintegration. The aftercare programme usually
and psychological needs
Bonding Day continues for a period of 6 months to 2 years.
• 3 Youth Workers responsible for the
mentoring and supervision of the teenage
Personal
Melrose Home’s staff and residents were
residents
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
• 1 Programme Executive responsible for the in their intellectual, emotional, and social
ended the tour with a sumptuous lunch in its
management of programmes, volunteers, and development through a wide range of learning
luxurious restaurant. We moved on to compete
fund-raising support and enrichment programmes. Special
against each other in various games such as
• 13 House-parents responsible for care-giving attention is given to programmes that foster
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.
• 1 Cook responsible for the preparation of happy staff and residents!
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
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Our Programmes President’s Visit on 8 April
our programmes – children
Children In conjunction with Temasek Care’s ‘Stay
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
and Intellectual and Social Well-being engaging quizzes and activities on how best to
cope with emergencies or unforeseen events,
Development Our residents enjoyed a wide range of outdoor
such as a haze episode or flu pandemic.
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
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our programmes – children
Pan Pacific Hotels Group ‘Eat Well with Us’
Our Programmes
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
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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
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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 | |17Our Volunteers Volunteer Stories of 2015
our volunteers
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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
multitude of value-adding ways. These are some highlights of our long-standing volunteers,
groups are: organise field trips
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,
polytechnics and schools, who organize academy, embarked on his journey with Melrose has benefitted greatly. The RSAF
• 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 complimentary weekly Taekwondo lessons for to the development of the home on both
residents
• 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 |19Cogent Land Capital Pte Ltd
our volunteers
Juliana & Clement Benelli
Our FINANCIALS
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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 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.
Volunteers from Cogent Land Capital with their W.A.L.K project Residents of Melrose Home enjoying the Christmas fare prepared Share Movement, a higher government grant
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 of $100,000-$150,000 in 2015.
• Increased repair and maintenance costs due
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| |21Our Plans & OUR DONORS
Commitments $50,001 AND ABOVE $1,001 TO $5,000
Credit Suisse AG A-Power Engineering Pte Ltd
Mindful of the changes and development in the social care and Lee Foundation
Tote Board
Arsenal Singapore Supporters Club
Bank of America
education landscape in Singapore, Melrose has evolved and $20,001 TO $50,000
C2 Creative Communications Pte Ltd
C2 Global Exhibitions Pte Ltd
grown over the years to meet the changing needs of children, Raleigh Society
Cat & the Fiddle Pte Ltd
DD Consulting Pte Ltd
teenagers and families, one generation after another. Tanoto Foundation
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
e Marina Green Ltd
car K.C.Dat (S) Pte Ltd
e n tial g Marina Towage Pte Ltd KHI Global Holdings Pte Ltd
sid rin
t h e re not, b dren Nippon Paint Marine(S) Pte Ltd Lee Kim Tah Foundation
t if l
in chi
ve sted o adap nefit NSL Ltd Lilly NUS Centre for Clinical Pharmacology (LNUS)
n t e
in i ire ill b ty. Republic of Singapore Air Force
r e ma d asp hat w r socie Lodge St. Patrick No. 165
e an t u
tor ges in o Sym Asia Singapore Fund Mellford Pte Ltd
W
sec t chan eople The Australian & New Zealand Association
u p MERCU Learning Point Pte Ltd
abo oung ZAP Piling Pte Ltd
d y Neo Garden Catering Pte Ltd
an
Regus Management Singapore Pte Ltd
$5,001 TO $9,999 Singapore Senior Golfers Society
Facility Link Pte Ltd Sun Holdings 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,
Protection Act 2012 we are unable to list the personal particulars of regretfully, only corporate donations equivalent to $1,000 and above
as playgrounds, basketball court, and our 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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OUR DONORS
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
Excursions & Outings
Malaysian Community in SIM (MCSIM) Wesley Methodist Church
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
Due to the Consent Obligation clause under the Personal Data We thank all donors for the generosity but due to limited space, Canon Singapore Pte Ltd
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
individual donors. will be listed here. DSO National Laboratories
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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CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY 503 Clementi Road, Singapore 599488 Tel (65) 6466-5758 / (65) 6467-3095 • Fax (65) 6462-0729 www.childrensaidsociety.org.sg
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