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HANDICAPS WELFARE ASSOCIATION a n n u a l r e p o r t 2 0 1 1 / 2 0 1 2

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HISTORY

The Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) is an organization of the disabled, run by

people with disabilities and for people with disabilities. It is a full member of the National

Council of Social Service but is not a beneficiary member of the Community Chest of

Singapore.

The Association was founded on 18 December 1969 by a group of 23 persons with

disabilities. It was first registered as the Singapore Handicaps Friendship Club. It later

became known as the Singapore Association for the Disabled and in 1976, the present

name of Handicaps Welfare Association was adopted.

OBJECTIVES

The Association was set up as a self-help group among people with disabilities and in

particular to:

› Foster friendship, understanding and mutual assistance among its members.

› Promote the welfare, education, training, rehabilitation, employment and other

interests of members

› Enhance educational opportunities through bursaries, scholarships, grants,

subsidies and exchange programmes

› Obtain necessary benefits and concessions for people with disabilities

› Raise funds from the public and to administer donations, gifts or bequest from

any person, body or organization to promote the independence and quality of

life of members

Create among the community and government an awareness of the special needs of

people with disabilities and solicit their co-operation and assistance in furtherance of the

objectives of the Association.

OVERVIEW

HANDICAPS WELFARE ASSOCIATIONa n n u a l r e p o r t 2 0 1 1 / 2 0 1 2

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The management of the Association is entrusted to a 12-member Executive Committee,

all of whom are people with physical disabilities. Members are elected at the Annual

General Meeting (AGM) to serve in the Executive Committee on an honorary basis.

The Executive Committee oversees the good management and compliance of good

governance practices with its objectives. Their term of service is for two years from the

date of election.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

PresidentMr Edmund Wan Fook Wing

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2011/2013

Honorary Secretary

Ms Judy Tan Keng Ngoh

Honorary Assistant Secretary

Ms Michelle Siew Teok See

Honorary Treasurer

Ms Desiree Lim Kok LiangHonorary Assistant Treasurer

Ms Wendy Lau Wong Hing

Vice-PresidentMr Hui Beng Hong

Committee Member

Mr Teo Teck Soon

Committee Member

Mr Philip Png Huat Weng

Committee Member

Mr Chiu Tze Ming

Committee Member

Mr Poon Wai Yuan


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STAFF

The Association employs full-time staff for its daily administration and enlists freelance

personnel and volunteers (who include people with disabilities) to help in the execution

of its myriad of projects and activities.

TOP MANAGEMENT

Subrata Banerjee Executive Director

FUND RAISING

Jason RodrigoFund-Raising Manager

Cheryl HarimanFund-Raising Executive

Goh Thean Tye DexterSenior Assistant Executive

Tan Ek Huang YvonneAssistant Executive

Tan Teck Kern (Juande) Finance Manager

FINANCE

Samantha Ko Chiu ChihFinance Executive

Lee Yuan PingAssistant Executive


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Ponnusamy KathirvelOccupational Therapist

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

Cheok Tuck Jin RonnieCorporate Communications Executive

Kyi Kyi OhnCentre Manager (Jurong Point)

Aye Mya Mya AungPhysiotherapist

Chinnappan Arulkumar Senior Physiotherapist

Ko Ko GyiHealthcare Assistant

REHABILITATION

Mani MurugeswaranSenior Occupational Therapist

Marlar Hla MaungTherapist Assistant

Duraisamy RameshPhysiotherapist

Goh Ah KaiTherapist Assistant


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Lim Tee Kok (Stanley)Senior Executive

Tan Lee HoonWelfare Executive

SOCIAL SERVICE

Koh Kin Yong (Victor)Assistant Operations Executive

Soh Teng ChiuAssistant Welfare Executive

Zhang Hui (Angela)

Co-ordinator

Than TunHealthcare Assistant

Sabia Baaun D/O M BerickHealthcare Assistant

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE

Mya Mya KyuHealthcare Assistant

Sorongon Alma PendonHealthcare Assistant

Jeany Ducusin QuinonesHealthcare Assistant


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Ching Sheue Jyh (Simon)

Senior Executive

Loh Siew Kwok Senior Driver

Ng Soo Kiang (Grace)Transport Executive

Low Hang Kwee (William)Senior Driver

TRANSPORT

Kok Chun Wai VincentAssistant Operations

Executive

Lum Lin KwongSenior Driver

Yeo Tiong Seng (Johnson)Senior Driver

Lee Ah ChengSenior Driver

Husin Bin JamilDriver

Lim Hwee Hua Driver

Kunasageran S/O Nagappan

Driver

Lim Lay SeeDriver

Lee Hoe Seng (Tommy)Driver

Mohamad Ali Bin OsmanDriver

Leow Boy HongDriver

Ng Seck Yeow (Simon)Driver


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Lee LilySupervisor Vocational

Counsellor

Wang Yi (Joyce)Senior Executive

Roumele JayVillorente BayloconCPC/I.T. Executive

Lee Soo Cheng (Irene) Receptionist

CENTRE FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED (CPC)

ADMIN/ HUMAN RESOURCE

Tan Guek HwaSenior Assistant Executive

Talib Bin Abdul AzizAssistant Executive

Udpa Savitha SujitJob Trainer

Lim Suay Kim (Sally)Senior Office Assistant

Yeo Chee KiangDriver

Sim Wee HowDriver

Yeo Toh Song Driver

Sivaperakasam S/O RamiahDriver

Soh Hong KimDriver

TRANSPORT

Sim Beng SanDriver


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FUND-RAISINGSUB-COMMITTEE

Chairperson

Ms Desiree Lim Kok Liang

Member

Mr Philiip Png Huat Weng

Staff-in-attendance

Mr Subrata Banerjee

Mr Jason Rodrigo

Mr Ronnie Cheok

Ms Cheryl Hariman

Mr Dexter Goh Thean Tye

Ms Yvonne Tan Ek Huang

Organization CHART

REPRESENTATIVES

National Council of Social Service

Mr Edmund Wan Fook Wing

Mr Subrata Banerjee

Singapore Disability Sports Council


Mr Subrata Banerjee

Building and Construction Authority


Ms Kyi Kyi Ohn

HUMAN RESOURCESUB-COMMITTEE

Chairperson


Members



Mr Philip Png Huat Weng

Mr Chiu Tze Ming

Staff-in-attendance

Mr Subrata Banerjee

Ms Joyce Wang Yi

ADVISORS

Honorary Medical Advisors

Prof Arthur Lim Siew Ming

Prof Peter Lim Huat Chye

Dr Roy Ng Kwok Weng

Dr Edward Balan Menon

Dr Tan Seang Beng

Dr Siow Woei Yun

Legal Advisor

Mr Roy Yeo Kan Kiang

Building Advisor

Mr Lee Mun Hoe

Electrical Advisor

Mr Loh Kok Onn

Executive Committee

Assistant Director

Corporate Communications & Fund-Raising

- Fund-Raising- Media Relations- Public Awareness- Public Education- Publicity- Editorial

MEMBERS OF SUB-COMMITTEES/TASK FORCE FOR 2011/2012

Services

- Rehabilitation- Social Service- Personal Development- Transport- Centre for Physically Challenged- Personal Care Services- Accessibility- IT Support

Admin & Finance

- Finance- Human Resource- Premises

Executive Director


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2011 / 2012 is one of the more memorable years for the Association. A number of events and milestones were achieved. This has brought about a higher profile of the Association and even brought us a higher surplus than was expected.

Premises• WecannowputasidetheimmediatesearchforanalternatesitefortheAssociation.

Our current land lease at Whampoa was to expire by end of 2013. The good news is that the authorities have extended the year on year lease for a period of five (5) years from Dec 2013. This means we can stay on till end of 2018. Meanwhile critical structural renovation works are taking place to ensure the safety of all who are housed in the premises.

Code of Governance• TheneedtobemindfulontheCodeofGovernanceinallouractivitieswastopin

our mind. We need to be transparent and accountable for our activities and actions. To this end we reviewed all the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure compliance was in place. There was also a need to develop new policies on the Code with regard to the “Conflict of Interest on third party transactions’ and Whistle Blowing Reporting”.

Transport• TheannouncementbytheSMRTnottoreplacethecurrentfleetofLondonTaxishas

resulted in greater awareness of our transport service. HWA has always believed that there is a need for such specialized services since the 1980s, even though no government funding was available. HWA recognized that there are many who are not able to take normal public transport with the exception of London Taxis. A sudden surge in demand following the publicity has put a strain on our transport service. Fact is HWA alone will not be able to fulfill the ever increasing demand for such special transportation needs. MCYS in reviewing the situation has given a year’s reprieve for the London Taxis to operate and to come up with a more viable solution as part of the overall public transport scheme.

• TheabuseoftheClassII (orange)labelforcaregivershasalsotakenmuchofourtime. As long as the authorities continue to issue Class II label for caregiver, this will generate even greater challenges (and greater demand) with the current limited special parking places for drivers with disabilities, Drivers with disabilities will have insufficient lots to park. Drivers with disabilities need a bigger space to maneuver to retrieve their wheelchairs. Truly I ask, does Class II (orange) label vehicles driven by caregivers need to park in these designated disabled parking lots? Singapore is the only place in this world I know that issues such special parking label.

Condolence• TheAssociationfeltagreatlosswhenthelateNancyChialeftus.Shehasalways

been very active and her departure left a void in many of us and the Association especially in the area of providing driving lessons for people with disabilities. Life, however, has to move on.

PRESIDENT’s Review


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FinanceOur Financial Report reflects a surplus, even in this most difficult time. We are prudent risk takers because our members rely on us for the safety and soundness of our financial state. However, our good results can also be attributed to the many loyal supporters and donors who value the services we provide to the community. Many of our services are highly subsidized by the donations and given to those who truly cannot afford to pay for it.

We continue to strive to deliver cost effective and value add services for our members by not compromising on helping them to uplift their lives. We further strengthened the collaboration with other stakeholders including the NCSS, MCYS, Ministries, VWOs and Hospitals in making sure we can provide affordable services for those who truly need it.

Staff DevelopmentWe continue to invest in our staff, helping them to develop their capabilities by providing diverse enriching opportunities to build their careers and skill capability especially in the area of para-medical services with the Association.

AppreciationI wish to thank my Board Members for their consistent support, counsel and guidance. I also acknowledge and commend our staff, in particular Mr. Subrata, our Executive Director, for their dedication and contribution in bringing us where we are today with limited funding support.

The Board extends a warm welcome to Mr. Alvin Poon Wai Yuan who joined us on 1 September 2011.

In conclusion, we would like to express our gratitude to all our members, clients, volunteers and the public for their understanding and unwavering support. Without your support, we will not be an Association. Special thanks go to the Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports (MCYS), National Council of Social Service (NCSS), Ministry of Health (MOH) and anyone who we may have inadvertently overlooked.

Thank you all for the support, understanding and encouragement given to us over the year and we look forward to your continued support.


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GovernanceThe Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) is fully committed to the integrity and transparency in all her activities. The Association adopts and complies with the Code of Governance established by the Commissioner of Charities of Singapore.

The Board is elected by the members of the Association to lead and manage the affairs of the Association. The Board believes in good ethical practice and enshrined the requirements on the Code of Governance along with the Constitution of the Association in all her activities. It is the way forward.

MeetingsThe Board conducted scheduled monthly meetings, except for January 2012, on a regular basis. Ad hoc meetings were convened to deliberate on urgent matters as and when necessary.

Code of GovernanceThe Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) were reviewed to ensure it is relevant and in line with the Code of Governance. High on our list on Governance for this year is on:

• PolicyonConflictofInterestDeclaration(InterestedPersonTransaction) HWA adopted the yearly declaration on Conflict of Interest for all Board Members

and staff. The Policy established the principle and as a guide, with some examples of possible conflict included. This includes the definition of related party transactions. What are the measures that are taken to ensure in terms and conditions of related parties that are not more favourable than those granted to non-related obligors under similar circumstances. The Policy also established a guideline on how to handle situation and act on it.

• WhistleBlowingPolicy As a further enhancement to ensure compliance and internal risk processes, HWA

will be introducing and implementing the “Policy on Reporting Wrongdoing” under the “Whistle Blowing Policy”. All wrongdoings, if any, can be reported and assured confidentiality, to the appointed Internal Auditor or the President. Wrongdoings can include fraud, abuse of authority, and breach of regulations or even non-compliance with the Code of Governance.

• InternalAuditor A member of the Board is appointed to be the internal auditor of the Association

who would then monitor and conduct checks and control on the operations of the Association.

The Association will continue to review and update any of her SOPs to remain relevant and guide the proper ethical practices and operations.

God BlessEdmund F W WanPresident Handicaps Welfare Association


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The Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) has grown tremendously over the last decade

and has supported thousands of people with physical disabilities; mainly in rehabilitation

and transport services. All of HWA’s services, with the exception of social integration

programmes, are open to non-members with physical disabilities.

Persons with physical disabilities between the age of 16 to 60 years old, are eligible

for HWA’s membership. Since 1969, the Association has helped members to improve

their quality of life through the provision of various programmes and services. Existing

programmes and services are continuously being reviewed to meet the changing needs

of members. New programmes and services are introduced to meet new challenges

faced in the social services sector. The Association endeavours to enhance the quality of

its programmes and services.

STATUS OF THE MEMBERSHIP REGISTER

As at 31 March 2012, the Association has a register of 1,899 members. Close to 45% of

our members are the Association’s life members. We have also noted that 44% of our

members are aged 50 years and above. With the increase of life-style related health

disorders, we have seen an increase of neuro-muscular related disability (such as stroke)

that comprises 75% of our membership.

Regrettably, 2 members resigned and 20 members passed away.

The breakdown of the membership categories are as follows:

MEMBERSHIP PROFILE

The average age of our member is 47.

Report from HONORARY SECRETARY

Ordinary Member

52%

Associate Member

3%

LifeMember

45%

Muscular-Skeletal

22%

Neuro-Muscular

75%

Others 3%

Membership by Disability 16-25 5%

26-40 22%

41-50 29%

51-60 33%

>60 11%

Membership by Age


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MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

During the year under review, the Association was notified of the demise of the following

members:

ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP LIFE MEMBERSHIP

The Executive Committee and staff of the Association extend their heartfelt sympathies

and condolences to the families of these individuals.


Honorary Secretary

1 Abdul Wahid Bin Baba

2 Amri Bin Mohd Samat

3 Ang Yew Pheng

4 Goh Siow Chye

5 Lim Chin Huat

6 Lim Kim Tee

7 Lim Siam Cheng

8 Lim Thiam Boon

9 Mark Ho Khay It

10 Nancy Chia

11 Ong Chin Sin

12 Yow Kok Wai

1 Asmania Bte Akil

2 Goh Khoon Lim

3 Koh Ho Hap

4 Lee Hwee Leng, Candy

5 Lui Heow Wee

6 Or Poh Hin

7 Sim Kim Sun Victor

8 Yap Chee Boon

Polytechnic 1%

Tertiary 14%

Vocational 6%

Secondary 38%

JC 5%

Primary 25%

Special 5%

None 6%

Membership by Educational Level


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Report on CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONSDuring the year under review, the Corporate Communications Department (CCD) continued its close working relationship with the media and the public in raising the profile of the Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) and creating greater awareness of its programmes and services.

CCD continues to serve its general publicity, marketing and educational roles by executing the following strategic actions:

1. Conducts awareness programmes of HWA for students, corporations and the public alike.

2. Efficient use of HWA’s media resources, website, social media, magazine, brochures and email blast to inform the public regularly about its programmes and services.

3. Represents HWA in community events and talks organized by schools, government agencies and other entities.

4. Projects the voice of HWA in the mass media (mainly newspaper, TV and radio) on disability issues.

PUBLICATION MATERIALS

CCD continues to diligently produce the Handicaps Digest, a quarterly newsletter on the Handicaps Welfare Association. CCD also works on special commemorative magazines and souvenir issues distributed during special events.

2011/2012 marked a difference after having revamped HWA brochures, a distinct change after several years. This serves as a stepping stone to the complete revamp of other publicity materials used to create greater awareness for HWA.

PUBLIC EDUCATION

CCD continues to deliver public education programmes at HWA’s premises and external venues such as schools. CCD uses this opportunity to build a stronger rapport with schools to instill upon the students the values of community service and to encourage students to support HWA’s programmes and activities by volunteering their time and energy for a cause. These programmes can be specifically categorized into Exhibitions, School Talks/Visits and General Visits. These include visits from individuals as well as corporations held at HWA’s premises. Donors and sponsors are then able to visualise and appreciate the services provided by HWA.


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Public Education talks also aim to further enhance public and corporate support for HWA’s programmes and services, thereby inviting participation and support for our services and key fund-raising projects such as Flag Day, Wheel, Walk or Jog, Hong Bao Draw and Donation Draw.

EXHIBITIONS

CCD displays stand-up banners, screen HWA’s corporate video and distribute publicity materials at booths and road shows in an attempt to create greater awareness on HWA. Fund-raising, volunteer recruitment and CCD collaborate on such exhibitions in order to fully utilize the resources available. Some of the exhibitions HWA took part in are:

• “YouthGotHeart”byRafflesInstitution

• “CorporateAwarenessBooth”at SFIC Event

• “VolunteerFair”byACJC

SCHOOL TALKS/VISITS

Accompanying CCD staff to school talks, HWA members shared their experiences in their day-to-day challenges. This has proven fruitful as students took an interest in true life stories. In return, many of these schools expressed their enthusiasm and interest in voluntary services in different ways at HWA’s premises or contributed towards HWA’s programmes and services. The schools involved were:

• Anglo-ChineseSchool

• CHIJSt.NicholasGirlsSchool

• CatholicHighSchool

• HendersonSecondarySchool

• NgeeAnnPolytechnic

• RIJC

• SJI

• SerangoonSecondarySchool

• SwissSchool

• TemasekSchool

• YishunTownSecondarySchool

• ZhongHuaSecondarySchool

HWA’s Corporate Awareness

Hwa Chong Institution Performs @ HWA

School Talk @ SJI


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GENERAL VISITS

The following VIPs, Corporations and Organisations visited HWA during the year under review:

• ActingMinisterforCommunityDevelopment,Youth&Sports,Mr.ChanChunSing

• ArchbishopNicholasChia

• CARITASBoardofTrustees

• SingaporeComputerSociety

• SingaporeFurnitureIndustryCouncil(SFIC)

• AmericanChamberofCommerce(AMCHAM)

• KoreanDelegates

• MyFirstSkool

• KoryoTradingPteLtd

• NationalLibraryBoard(NLB)

• DaejeonAssociationFor The Disabled

• HwaChongInstitution

• Dr.TanChengBock

• BalestierHighSecondary School

• Staff&Management of Jurong Point Shopping Centre

• CareCorner

MEDIA COVERAGE

The various media channels are utilized in providing coverage on HWA’s news and its events as a whole. Features of our programmes and services as well as cover stories are included in the coverage during the year under review.

Visit From Daejeon Association For The Disabled

Students & Staff from My First Skool Donates Food Rations


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Fund-raising continues to play an important role in ensuring the Handicaps Welfare

Association (HWA) delivers quality programmes and services for the benefit of people

with disabilities. HWA’s annual fund-raising projects such as All-Cash donation Draw,

Wheel, Walk or Jog, Flag Day and Hong Bao Appeal helped to raise about one-third of the

funds, while the rest of the funds came from other external sources such as President’s

Challenge, Fai Cai Cup, donation boxes and others.

HWA’s annual operating budget stands at $3.5 million. However with the continued

support of individual donors, members of the public, schools and corporations, we were

able to raise the much needed funds to meet the growing needs of people with physical

disabilities.

Flag Day 2011 (30 April 2011)

Schools have always been instrumental in helping

Voluntary Welfare Organizations (VWOs) such as

HWA raise much needed funds for our programmes

and services. They did so by participating in our

Annual Flag Day which was held on 30 April 2011. A

total of $150,000 was raised.

Unlike most regular flag days where it was common

to see a student approaching a member of the public

with a donation tin, schools that participated in the

Flag Day 2011 found last year’s experience enriching

and meaningful.

Students found that they were given the opportunity to interact with our physically

challenged members at various MRT stations as they maneuvered their new friend along

the streets taking the opportunity to get acquainted with them. Most of our students

have maintained contact with their friend even after the event.

We are grateful for the support of our volunteers who not only help us in raising funds

but also helped in the counting of our street collection the following day. We would also

like to thank APRO Pte Ltd for providing security services for the past 5 years.

Wheel, Walk or Jog 2011 (14 August 2011)

Running strong for 27 years, the annual Wheel, Walk, or Jog (WWJ) event, organized by

HWA was held on 14 August 2011. With HWA being adopted by the National Parks Board

as their charity of choice, it was thus befitting to hold the WWJ against the beautiful

backdrop of the East Coast Park.

WWJ 2011 drew a strong crowd which included participants from all walks of life. Guest-

Of-Honour, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Law, Mr. K Shanmugam flagged off the

participants who were made up of individuals from the public, as well as representatives

from various organizations including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National

Report on FUND-RAISING


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Parks Board and the

Singapore Armed

Forces, Schools and

staff of Dimension Data

who donated $50,000

to the Association. Also

participating, were

our 150 members on

wheelchairs.

Making their way along

a route that wound

through East Coast

Park, participants

enjoyed the cool sea

breeze as they made

their way around

the park. More riveting than the usual scene of people jogging and strolling were the

wheelchairs maneuvering through the park. Whether or not they were assisted, the

wheelchair users captured the attention of the casual park-goer, and earned many

encouraging and approving looks.

Not content to sit back and rest on its laurels, HWA, together with its partners, the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dimension Data, and the National Parks Board, held WWJ

2011 as an event to help raise funds for HWA, to support its plans to further improve

the range and quality of services that members receive. At the same time, members are

encouraged to play an active role in the fund-raising events so that they too will feel a

sense of empowerment and ownership.

After the invigorating jaunt through the park, participants and the public alike were

treated to special performances and had the chance to take part in activities and games

while soaking in the relaxing atmosphere at the East Coast Park.

HWA’s All-Cash Donation Draw (10 September 2011)

Our All Cash-Donation Draw project was once again well-supported by schools,

organizations, individuals and well-wishers. Our members too took an active role in

promoting the tickets to retail outlets, shopping centres with the support of road-shows

conducted at various approved bus interchanges and MRT stations.

The project which boasts of cash prizes amounting to $30,000 was drawn at our premises

on Saturday 10 September 2011. It was attended by members of the public, volunteers,

auditors, executive committee members and staff of HWA.

With the support of all concerned, we managed to raise $200,000 out of which $78,000

was raised by Singapore Pools Pte Ltd through ticket sales at their branches and retail

outlets. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Singapore Pools Pte Ltd for their

invaluable support in our fund-raising efforts. Special mention must also be given to

Singapore Post, Tampines Secondary and Commonwealth Secondary for their efforts in

raising a substantial amount through ticket sales for the donation draw.


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The funds raised will be used to continue uplifting the lives of physically challenged

people through our programmes and services.

Hong Bao Appeal Project 2011

Christmas and Lunar New Year are festive seasons where people celebrate and gather

with their family and loved ones. During this festive season, the financial support from

corporations, statutory boards and individuals have enabled us to continue delivering

the various programmes and services that will empower people with physical disabilities

to live more independent lives. We raised about $150,000 from appeal letters distributed

to various households and corporations.

Other Sources of Donation

FA Cai Cup 2011

The Fai Cai Cup Golfers once again selected HWA as the beneficiary for its annual

competition and managed to raise $90,000 for the Association, beating the previous

year’s record of $63,000. The money was raised through outright donations and auction

of items from ardent supporters of HWA, comprising of Chinese businessmen who got

together on the 7th day of the Lunar New Year to play golf for charity.

Singapore Furniture Industries Council helps raise funds for HWA

The year 2011 marks the Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) 30th Anniversary.

They celebrated their 30th Anniversary with a Dinner & Dance held at Orchard Hotel

Singapore on 7th October.

As part of their celebrations, SFIC adopted HWA as the sole beneficiary of the proceeds

from their August charity golf tournament, with a total amount of S$82,330 raised.

The cheque was presented to Mr. Edmund Wan, President of HWA by SFIC President, Mr.

James Goh during a presentation ceremony held at the dinner and dance.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of SFIC for their warm

support and look forward to their continued support

in 2012.

Jurong Point Plush Toy Initiative

With the goal of fostering positive relationships

within the communities in which they operate in,

Starmall Property Management Pte Ltd, which

manages Jurong Point Shopping Centre, wanted to

not only address the needs of the community but

also engage their employees to play an active role

in their community.


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As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Starmall Property Management Pte

Ltd initiated a fund-raising initiative to promote the sales of Garfield Plush Toys priced at

$5.00 to all Jurong Point shoppers from November to December 2011.

The two-month promotion raised $32,800 with all proceeds donated to the Association.

We would like to express our gratitude to Starmall Property Management Pte Ltd for

initiating this novel fund-raising initiative and look forward to further collaborations in

2012.

Dr. Tan Cheng Bock presents HWA with cheque

donation

December 2011 also saw HWA host a special visit

from distinguished visitor Dr. Tan Cheng Bock, our

past patron , who presented a cheque donation

to HWA.

HWA would like to thank Dr. Tan for his generous

contribution.

Appreciation note to all donors

HWA would like to express our earnest

appreciation for every donor, sponsor and well-

wisher who has supported our cause. It is because of the warm support from kind donors

like you that the Association continues to function and serve the physically challenged

members in our country.

It is heart-warming to have such generous donors. It is proof that there are many

individuals and groups that care about individuals with various forms of disabilities. This

encourages us to go on and strive to improve their lives.

Your commitment towards the disability cause is commendable. We look forward to your

continued support in 2012.


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REHABILITATION SERVICE

Currently, The Handicaps Welfare Association’s (HWA) Rehabilitation Service operates

two Rehabilitation Centres. Apart from its main centre in Whampoa Drive, it also

operates a Rehabilitation Centre in Jurong Point

Shopping Centre. Currently both Centres provide

regular rehab services to more than 200 clients

with physical disabilities.

HWA Rehabilitation Centres provide the following

services:

1. Physical rehabilitation programmes for

clients to improve and maintain their physical

and functional status.

2. Training on independent living skills so that

they become less dependent on their care-

givers.

3. Care-givers training.

4. Training on community mobility and exploration.

5. Consultation and advise on purchase and

proper uses of aids and appliances.

6. Encourage clients to be involved in social,

recreational and community activities.

HWA’s Rehab Centres work very closely with

the Transport Department and the Centre for

the Physically Challenged (CPC). Rehab staff

are involved in services such as evaluation

of workplaces and modifications; provide

consultation on accessibility, pre-vocational

assessment and

post-job placement

assistance if required.

Dedicated transport

services are available

for clients attending

the Rehabilitation

Centres at an

affordable fee.

Report on SERVICES DEPARTMENT

At Whampoa Rehab Centre

Jurong Point Rehab Centre


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PERSONAL CARE SERVICES (PCS)

HWA started providing Personal Care Services (PCS) to

people with disabilities since February 2006. The service

is available island-wide to people with physical disabilities

of all ages. The programme is partly funded by National

Council of Social Service under the Tote Board Social

Service Fund.

Personal Care Services provide the following much needed

assistance to clients and care-givers:

• Helping in personal routines such as bathing,

dressing, toileting, feeding, and transferring.

• Providingrequirednursingcaresuchascatheterization,

wound dressing, etc.

• ProvidingHomeTherapy.

The current charges for these services are as follows:

(Sessions are based on max. one hour per session)

Service Members Public Foerigner

Personal Routine $10 $10 $20

Nursing $25 $25 $50

Home Therapy $25 $25 $50

HWA’s PCS service also provides customised training to new care-givers or domestic

helpers at the clients’ home setting.

Number of sessions provided from April 2011 to March 2012


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TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

Overview

The Handicaps Welfare Association’s (HWA) Special Needs Transport Service (which is a

heavily subsidised service) is one of the core services of the Association. The Association

has been providing this dedicated transport service since 1980, having supported people

with physical disabilities in Singapore over the last 31 years. The transport has helped

ferry people with mobility difficulties to work, school, vocational training, hospital/

rehabilitation visits and recreational activities. The clients of this dedicated door-to-door

transport service, especially people with mobility difficulties and the frail elderly, find

the service beneficial, efficient and more importantly, affordable.

Currently the Association provides the following transport schemes and related service

/ assistance:

• DialARide(DAR)

• MonthlyTransport

• RehabTransport

• CharteredServices

• HandicareCabScheme

• DrivingInstruction

Dial-A-Ride (DAR) Service

This scheme provides door-to-door service, using vehicles which are equipped with

accessible features, such as the hydraulic lift, to ferry passengers in wheelchairs. This

service is accessible to all people with physical disabilities who have difficulty in using

existing public transportation or taxis. The DAR service is mostly used by people with

physical disabilities to attend activities such as medical consultations, rehabilitation

sessions, enrichment / educational purposes and social and recreational activities, etc.

Monthly Transport Scheme

Our monthly fixed transport service ferry disabled people to and from work, as well as

those who attend classes on a regular basis. As of end March 2012, 36 people are using

the regular monthly transport service and we have provided 17,546 trips under this

scheme during the same year.

Rehab Transport

A collective transport system, this scheme provides door-to-door service, using accessible

minibuses to ferry our clients to the Association’s two Rehab Centres on a daily basis.

Chartered Services

HWA’s Chartered Service provides accessible transport to various agencies as well as

foreign visitors with disabilities during their stay in Singapore. Agencies can charter our

vehicles to ferry their clients for their activities. This service is available on weekdays and

weekends.


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HWA’s Chartered Service plays an important role in supporting accessible tourism in

Singapore. To create greater awareness of this service, we are working closely with

agencies specializing in accessible tourism.

For the year under review, we achieved a total ridership of 41,607 passenger trips.

Our total income for the year was $352,022.50.

The Total Expenditures for Year 2011/2012 is $1,117,382.21


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Driving Instruction Service

Our Driving Instructional Car which was donated by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in

the year 2001, was de-registered in October 2011. However, we have been fortunate that

LTA has continued their support of our Association by donating $50,000 for the purchase

of a new Driving Instructional Car.

The new Driving Instructional Car will begin operating from April 2012.

All physically disabled learners enrolled for driving lessons under the year of review had

successfully passed the driving test conducted by the Traffic Police.

Handicare Cab Scheme

HWA continues to work with ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited in providing people with

disabilities a convenient way to travel on board taxis belonging to the ComfortDelGro

Group, namely CITYCAB and COMFORT. Launched in 1999, the HANDICARE CAB SCHEME

(henceforth known as “HANDICARE”) has helped to alleviate the frustration and plight of

physically disabled commuters who have often encountered difficulties securing a taxi,

especially during peak hours.

The Handicare Cab Scheme aims to meet the mobility needs of clients who are certified

with permanent physical disabilities and depend on taxis as a means of transport to

places of employment, education, medical treatment/consultation, rehabilitation and

dialysis treatment. The scheme supported 2,286 trips for the financial year 2011/2012.

Donation Of Vehicles

During the year under review, we have received funding towards the purchase of 1 bus

and 1 driving instructional car from the following organisations:

• SanWangWuTiReligiousSociety

• LandTransportAuthority

Donations To Support Transport Operational Cost

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the following organizations &

individuals for their generous donations in support of transport operational costs:

• ChenSuLanTrust

• Zu-LinTemple

• ToaPayohSeuTeckSeanTongTemple

• SingaporeBuddhistYouthMission

• KiatLengSanTemple

• ThongTeckSianTongLianSinSiaTemple

• TaiPeiTemple

• PohLengJieKwanInnBuddhistTemple

• YanKitVillageChineseTemple

• LengErnJeeTemple

• LorongKooChyeShengHongTemple

• SianTeckTngVegetarianConvent

• SharikatLogisticsPteLtd


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• SimSiangChoonHardware(S)PteLtd

• BukitTimahSeuTeckSeanTongTemple

• KwanSiangTngTemple

• TheBuddhistFooYuenLimTemple

• MrSigfriedChing

• MrWongKengWah

• MsTanSiokHong

Donation In Kind

• MightyMindsPublishingPteLtd

• UnitedParcelServices(UPS)

• MrYapYongSoon

• ArchPrecisionToolingPteLtd

Tripartite Workgroup (LTA-VWO-PTO) On Introduction Of Wheelchair Accesible Buses

(WABS)

Started in March 2006, HWA is currently a member of the tripartite workgroup; sharing

our knowledge pertaining to the modifications of bus stops and interchanges, public

education and operational issues,

relevant to the introduction of

wheelchair accessible buses.

As of 31st March 2012, SBS Transit have

deployed a total of 111 Wheelchair

Accessible Buses (WAB).


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SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

During the period from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012, the Association continued to strive

to fulfill its mission of enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities and to

integrate them into the mainstream society. Our clients and caregivers were able to

rely on the Association for the much needed social services to persons with physical

disabilities in the community.

Services provided include:

• Informationandreferralofcommunityresources

• Caseworkandcounseling

• Freeloanofmobilityaidsandindependentlivingaidstomembersandthepublic.

• Financial subsidies to members for purchase and repair of mobility aids and

independent living aids.

• Financialassistance to financiallyneedy families in the formof food-in-kindand

food ration vouchers

• Financialassistancetoclientsofrehabilitationandpersonalcareservices

• Transportsubsidiesformembers;

• Freemedicalconsultationsbyspecialistvolunteerdoctorswerearrangedasand

when demand for such service were needed.

Home Visits

Social Services Department conducts regular home visits as an initiative to integrate

its huge pool of members who may not be actively participating in HWA’s activities

or services. Such visits help endear the members to the Association as it displays

heartwarming care and concern which encourages them to continue their membership

in HWA. Staff were also able to gather valuable feedback pertaining to HWA’s current

services and any other services required by the members.

Financial Assistance Schemes

The Association continued to provide financial aid to members who have difficulty meeting

subsistence level of living and getting the necessary equipment for their independent

living. Right from the start, HWA’s intention was not to give handouts but to help its

members cope with their lives in times of difficulties. Direct financial assistance was

therefore never given out. Since the introduction of the food ration scheme in 1989, HWA

has been helping its needy members in the form of NTUC vouchers or donated staple

food.

Assistance was also rendered to assist members who qualified for various assistance

schemes offered by the Centre for Enabled Living (CEL) and other relevant agencies. Apart

from subsidizing the purchase of mobility aids , HWA assists its members by tapping on

various available funds. HWA also helps members by subsidizing the repair of mobility

aids. HWA offers a subsidy of 50% of the repair cost and this is limited to $4200 a year

per member.


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Mobility Aids Loan Scheme

HWA’s mobility aid loan scheme was started more than 10 years ago to help members with

short-term equipment loan. Singaporeans and PRs need to pay only token administrative

charges on top of the deposits which cover the cost of the mobility aids.

HWA Transport Assistance Fund

HWA’s Transport Assistance Fund is offered to needy members who use HWA’s Dial-A-

Ride service for medical consultations, rehabilitation and dialysis treatment. Members

whose application is successful can claim up to 50% of the transport fares.

AMCHAM CORPORATE COMMUNITY DAY

Morgan Stanley which has a strong tradition of volunteerism and in its philanthropy

quest, invited HWA members to its AMCHAM Corporate Community Day held on 5

November 2011. A total of 81 HWA members attended the event. They participated in

various games and also benefitted from the food ration initiative. Morgan Stanley staff

donated a total of $10,000 to HWA. Morgan Stanley staff, senior management and HWA

beneficiaries socialized with one another making the event meaningful and memorable.


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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

In our on-going efforts to improve our members’ quality of life, the Association is committed to developing talents and potential hence contributing to the realization of dreams and aspirations. We have adopted the concept where members upon receiving formal and informal training from Volunteer Trainers, would be encouraged to perform in public so as to develop awareness about our members abilities and talents. Our personal development activities include the following:

Art Appreciation Club

Throughout time in memorial, art has played a crucial role in life. Art is universal and because art is everywhere, we experience it on a daily basis. Most art is created as a way of expressing ideas and beliefs, and it can record the experiences of all people. Our Art Appreciation Club is one such gathering of artists who through their fine pieces of art enable us to see the world differently and compels us to think about the messages behind each creative painting. Our members were fortunate to have their art-pieces displayed at Orchard Central from Friday, 9 Sept 2011 to Friday, 16 Sept 2011. The venue provided an excellent platform not only for our members’ art pieces to be displayed but also an opportunity for the public to learn about disabilities from our artists who were on site.

Guitar Course

Our Guitar Course is catered to all members of all ages. The course entails a brief introduction to posture, types of guitar strokes and basic music notation, after which students then move on to learning chords and picking notes. By the end of this course, our members were able to strum common chords and play a variety of songs across a range of musical styles. Besides introducing them to the guitar, this course also prepares students for more advanced training in learning the classical guitar. This creative collaboration was made possible by the Volunteer Guitar Connection, an interest group based in Singapore under the “Volunteer Circle” of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). The group formed from various agencies wanted to promote their love for music and to share the joy of music to everyone both young and old. Members attend the training at Nee Soon East Community Club every Friday from 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm.

Keyboard Class

Due to our members’ interest in music, a keyboard class at the basic level commenced on 13 April 2011. The response to the course was well-received as 7 members attended the training from April to June. The classes were conducted every Saturday, from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. The training was held at our premises by a volunteer trainer.

Chinese Orchestra

Since 2007, a Chinese String Instrument Class formed by Mr Yan Shi Rui, an accomplished musician, continued to coach 10 members in the playing of the Pipa and Gu Zhen. Members meet every Monday from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. The Group had previously performed at various events organised by the Association.

Social Integration

Our Social Integration Model immerses clients into real life activities within the community. These activities include recreational, social, cultural and life skills activities


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organized by various organisations such as Singapore Pools, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Parks Board and schools.

We are fortunate that the Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) was given the privilege to attend the Chingay Parade which marked its 40th Anniversary Celebrations held at the F1 Pit. A total of 17 members for HWA attended this annual event graced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The colourful event was well received by our members who enjoyed the parade centered on the theme of “Love, Care and Kindness Everywhere” This year’s Chingay 2012 marked its 40th year anniversary. Our members were mesmerized by the breathtaking performances along a 360-metres waterway with performers making a splash and creating spectacular stunts and exhilarating acts with water.

We would like to thank Singapore Pools Pte Ltd for extending the invitation to our members to be part of the celebrations.

Sports Activities

While sports has a value in everyone’s life, it is even more important in the life of individuals with a disability. This is because of the rehabilitative influence sports can have on the physical body. Furthermore sports encourages. Nowadays, people with a disability are participating in high performance as well as in competitive and recreational sport.

The number of people with disabilities involved in sports is steadily increasing as we have collaborated with Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) and National Sports Association (NSA). Our Association has organized various sporting activities for our members, the events that our members has participated include table-tennis, sailing, bowling and the in the Standard Chartered marathon.

For the National Disability League, our members participated in bowling, table-tennis and lawn bowls that are registered independently with the various NSAs. It is through such partnership with SDSC that public awareness of disability sports are raised in the community.


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CENTRE FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED

The Centre for the Physically Challenged (CPC) was inaugurated in December 2010 and officially launched on 25 February 2012. It is a one-stop centre for People With Disabilities (PWDs) who feel that they can still work and be productive, to rehabilitate, re-train and seek employment. During the financial year, much was done to:

(a) establish a unique identity for the programme; and

(b) market CPC to both interested PWDs and employers.

Client Profile

Funding

CPC is jointly operated by Abilities Beyond Limitations and Expectations (ABLE) and the Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA). ABLE takes care of the funds needed for this programme, while HWA attends to its operational needs. Over the financial year, 21 People With Disabilities (PWDs) benefited from subsidies for rehabilitation and 32 PWDs benefited from subsidies for transport.


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Training

The majority of courses are conducted within HWA. During the financial year, the most popular courses are those that encourage building up of office administration skills.

57 CPC clients took up 145 seats in the courses, while another 18 HWA members took up 28 seats to upgrade themselves.

Job Placement

During the financial year in question there were more than 60 job placements, the majority of which are in the service industry.

Future Directions

CPC’s mission is to enable the physically challenged to lead a productive and independent life. Armed with a well-defined identity and a clear mission, CPC is now poised to be THE ONE-STOP CENTRE for rehabilitation, re-skilling and job placement for PWDs. CPC sells Limitless Possibilities!


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UEN S69SS0057J

Registered office 16 Whampoa Drive Singapore 327725

Management Committee President Mr Edmund Wan Fook Wing

Vice President Mr Hui Beng Hong Honorary Secretary Ms Judy Tan Keng Ngoh (with effect from 16 November 2011) Ms Nancy Chia (up to 16 November 2011)

Honorary Assistant Secretary Ms Michelle Siew Teok See (with effect from 16 November 2011) Ms Judy Tan Keng Ngoh (up to 15 November 2011)

Honorary Treasurer Ms Desiree Lim Kok Liang Honorary Assistant Treasurer Ms Wendy Lau Wong Hing (with effect from 19 October 2011) Mr Teo Teck Soon (up to 19 October 2011)

Committee Members Mr Png Huat Weng, Philip Mr Chiu Tze Ming Mr Poon Wai Yuan (with effect from 1 September 2011) Mr Teo Teck Soon (with effect from 19 October 2011) Mr Henry Yong Chee Seng (up to 20 July 2011) Ms Jane Yeo Ai Gek (up to 15 February 2012) Ms Michelle Siew Teok See (up to 15 November 2011) Ms Wendy Lau Wong Hing (up to 19 October 2011) Executive Director Mr Subrata Banerjee Bankers DBS UOB OCBC Auditors Y.C. Lee & Co. Certified Public Accountants 79 Anson Road #07-03 Singapore 079906

ORGANISATION INFORMATION


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35 › Statement by the Committee of Management

36 › Independent Auditors’ Report

38 › Statement of Financial Activities

40 › Statement of Financial Position

41 › Statement of Changes in Funds

42 › Statement of Cash Flow

43 › Notes to the Financial Statements

FINANCIAL REPORT


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The Committee of Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial

statements in accordance with the Societies Act, Chapter 311, Charities Act, Chapter 37, Recommended

Accounting Practice No. 6 (RAP 6) and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. This responsibility includes:

designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation

of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting

and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the

circumstances.

In our opinion, the financial statements are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs

of the Handicaps Welfare Association (“Charity“) as at 31 March 2012 and of the results, changes in fund

and cash flows of the Charity for the year ended on that date in accordance with the provisions of the Acts.

The Committee of Management have, on the date of this statement, authorised these financial statements

for issue.

On Behalf of the Committee Members,

President

Honorary Secretary

Honorary Treasurer

Singapore, 20 April 2012

Statement by COMMITTEE of MANAGEMENTFor the year ended 31 March 2012


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Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the financial statements of Handicaps Welfare Association (“Charity”) which, comprise the statement of financial position as at 31 March 2012, and the statement of financial activities, statement of changes in funds and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

The financial statements of the charity as of 31 March 2011, were audited by another auditor whose report dated 15 April 2011, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.

Committee of Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

The Committee of Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the Charities Act, Chapter 37, Societies Act, Chapter 311, Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and Recommended Accounting Practice No. 6 (RAP 6). This responsibility includes selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditors consider internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by Committee of Management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT to the Members of Handicaps Welfare Association


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Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements are properly drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Societies Act, Chapter 311, Recommended Accounting Practice No. 6 (RAP 6) and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at 31 March 2012 and of the results, changes in funds and cash flows of the year ended on that date; and

Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirement

In our opinion, the accounting and other records required by the charity have been properly kept in accordance with the Regulations.

During the course of our audit, nothing has come to our attention to cause us to believe that:

(a) the fund raising appeals conducted by the charity during the year were not carried out in accordance with Regulation 6 of Charities (Fund-raising appeal) Regulation 2007 and proper account and other records have been kept for the fund-raising appeals.

(b) the total fund-raising expenses of the entity exceed 30% of the total gross receipts from fund-raising.

Y.C. LEE & CO. Public Accountants and Certified Public Accountants Singapore

20 April 2012


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Statement of FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 31 March 2012

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.

Note 2012 2011

SGD SGD

Assets

Non-current assets

Plant and equipment 7 451,325 602,201

Current assets

Inventories 9,779 13,946

Other receivables 8 8,534 8,249

Other assets 9 319,351 161,618

Cash and cash equivalents 10 6,812,632 6,344,229

7,150,296 6,528,042

Total assets 7,601,621 7,130,243

Funds

Unrestricted fund

General fund 4,207,462 3,799,835

Restricted fund

Building fund 11 2,840,818 2,840,818

Chen Su Lan – Micro Finance Scheme 12 100,000 100,000

Teo Poh Lian bursary/scholarship fund 13 67,041 57,041

HWA – ABLE fund 14 29,944 31,892

HWA – Rotary skills assistance fund 15 54,006 54,006

HWA – Infineon inspirational fund 16 8,188 8,745

7,307,459 6,892,337

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables 17 149,331 94,315

Other liabilities 18 34,905 33,665

Advance subsidy received 19 109,926 109,926

294,162 237,906

Total equity and liabilities 7,601,621 7,130,243


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Statement of CHANGES IN FUNDSFor the year ended 31 March 2011

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Statement of CASH FLOWSFor the year ended 31 March 2012

Note 2012 2011

SGD SGD

Cash flows from operating activities

Surplus for the year 415,122 81,053

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of plant and equipment 188,959 189,711

Plant and equipment written off 1 2,370

Interest income (14,204) (17,214)

Gain on disposal of plant and equipment (99) -

Operating surplus before working capital changes 589,779 255,920

Inventories 4,167 5,319

Trade and other receivables (285) 843

Other assets (157,733) (9,952)

Trade and other payables 55,016 (7,846)

Other liabilities 1,240 1,450

Advanced subsidy received - 16,495

Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities 492,184 262,229

Cash flows from investing activities

Interest income 14,204 17,214

Purchase of plant and equipment (38,085) (131,444)

Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment 100 -

Net cash used in investing activities (23,781) (114,230)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 468,403 147,999

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 6,344,229 6,196,230

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 10 6,812,632 6,344,229

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 31 March 2012

These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements.

Basis of Accounting

The financial statements of the Charity have been prepared in accordance with applicable Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (“FRS”) and Recommended Accounting Practice 6.

The financial statements expressed in Singapore dollar are prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention except as disclosed, where appropriate, in the accounting policies below.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with FRS requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the financial year. Although these estimates are based on management committee’s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may ultimately differ from those estimates.

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except in the current financial year, the Charity has adopted all the new and revised standards and interpretations of FRS (INT FRS) that are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2011. The adoption of these standards and interpretations did not have any effect on financial performance or position of the Charity.

Funds

The Charity maintains restricted and unrestricted funds. Funds set up for specific purposes are classified as restricted funds. All income and expenses other than those attributable to restricted funds and common overheads are recorded in the unrestricted fund’s statement of financial activities.

In order to ensure observance of limitations and restrictions placed on the use of resources available to the Charity, the financial statements of the Charity are maintained substantially in accordance with the principles of “fund accounting” whereby the resources for various purposes are classified for accounting and reporting purposes into specific funds that are in accordance with activities or objectives specified.

Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Charity operates (“the functional currency”). The financial statements are presented in Singapore dollar, which is the charity’s functional and presentation currency.

Revenue recognition

Revenue for the Charity comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for rendering of services and donations received. Revenue are recognised as follows:

(a) Rendering of services

Revenue from services is recognised over the period in which the services are rendered, by reference to completion of the specific transaction assessed on the basis of the actual service provided as a proportion of the total services to be performed.

1. Significant accounting policies


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(b) Donation

Donations are recognised upon receipt from the public.

(c) Grant/subsidy

A government grant and/or subsidy, that becomes receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred, is recognised as income in profit or loss in the period in which it becomes receivables.

(d) Interest Income

Interest income is recognised on a time-proportion basis using the effective interest rate method. When a receivable is impaired, the Charity reduces the carrying amount to its recoverable amount, being the estimated future cash flow discounted at original effective interest rate of the instrument, and thereafter amortising the discount as interest income.

Retirement benefit costs

Contributions to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are recorded as an expense as they fall due. Contributions made to government managed retirement benefit plan such as the Central Provident Fund which specifies the employer’s obligations are dealt with as defined contribution retirement benefit plans.

Operating leases

Leases of assets in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are taken to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

When an operating lease is terminated before the lease period has expired, any payment required to be made to the lessor by way of penalty is recognised as an expense in the period in which termination takes place.

Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method to write off the cost of the assets over their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives have been taken as follows:

Office furniture and equipment - 3 to 10 years

Sports equipment - 10 years

Motor vehicles - 5 years

Rehabilitation equipment and Mobility Aids - 5 to 10 years

Container - 5 years

ILC - fixtures and equipment - 10 years

The residual values, estimated useful lives and depreciation method are reviewed, and adjusted as appropriate, at each statement of financial position date.

Fully depreciated assets are retained in the accounts until they are no longer in use.

On disposal of an item of plant and equipment, the difference between the net disposal proceeds and its carrying amount is taken to profit or loss.


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Impairment of non-financial assets

The Charity assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, or when annual impairment assessment for an asset is required, the Charity makes an estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount.

An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s or cash-generating unit’s fair value less costs to sell and its value in use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset are discounted to their present value. Where the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is written down to its recoverable amount.

Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.

An assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. If that is the case, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That increase cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss be recognised previously. Such reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Financial Assets

Financial AssetsFinancial assets are recognised in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument.

When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus directly attributable transaction costs.

A financial asset is derecognised where the contractual right to receive cash flows from the asset has expired. On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and any cumulative gain or loss that has been recognised directly in equity is recognised in profit or loss.

All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised or derecognised All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised or derecognised on the trade date i.e. the date that the Charity commits to purchase or sell the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the period generally established by regulation or convention in the marketplace concerned.

Loans and Receivables

Financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as loans and receivables. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired, and through the amortisation process.


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Impairment of Financial Assets

The Charity assesses at each statement of financial position date whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or a group financial assets is impaired.

Assets carried at amortised cost

If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets carried at amortised cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. The amount of the loss is recognised in profit or loss.

When the asset becomes uncollectible, the carrying amount of impaired financial assets is reduced directly or if an amount was charged to the allowance account, the amounts charged to the allowance account are written off against the carrying value of the financial asset. To determine whether there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets has been incurred, the Charity considers factors such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor and default or significant delay in payments.

If in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortised cost at the reversal date. The amount of reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

This includes cash on hand and fixed deposits with financial institutions.

Financial Liabilities

Financial liabilitie

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