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T R A N S FO R M I N G

L I V E SYELLOW RIBBON FUND ANNUAL REPORT 2014

CONTENTS

Chairman’s Message 3

Management Committee 4

Corporate Profile 6

The Spirit of Fundraising 7

Partners in Transforming Lives 11

Fund Disbursement 14

Changing Lives, Reconnecting Families 15

Financial Assistance 18

Education and Training 19

YRF Beneficiaries 2014 21

Financial Statements 22

Annual Report 2014 3

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

KEEP THE FLAME BURNINGMake Every Yellow Ribbon Count

I am deeply encouraged to see Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) enter its second decade in 2014, following its 10th anniversary in 2013. Having observed the keen support extended by generous corporate and individual donors to YRF, in addition to the tireless work of staff and volunteers,

I am confident that YRF will continue to grow from strength to strength.Truly, I am privileged to have served as YRF Chairman for nine years (2005 to 2014). It has been

purposeful and rewarding. Since its inception in 2004 , YRF has evolved into a well-respected cause and organisation shared by key establishments and the public. More importantly, it is now a beacon of hope for inmates, ex-inmates and their families. All of this, I am aware, would not have been possible without the support of our partners, staff, donors and volunteers. On behalf of YRF and the people whom we serve, please let me say a big “Thank you”.

Through YRF, I have encountered story after story of how every ounce of support, and every dollar donated, have helped to transform the lives of ex-inmates as well as their family members, especially their spouses and young children. Our belief in giving ex-inmates second chance in life, inspiring them to play a positive role and turn over a new leaf, and finally reintegrate into society, underpin all that we do.

YRF focuses on life transformation. It supports rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for inmates, ex-offenders and their families. Besides administering its own programmes, it also works in close partnerships with various non-profit organisations, such as family services centres, halfway houses and government agencies. The programmes cover areas such as re-connecting families, financial assistance, education and training, and residential shelter.

In 2014, YRF raised over $2.24 million, a new record in its 11-year history. To date, more than 35,000 beneficiaries and their families have received help through YRF. A new initiative “Yellow Brick Road” was launched in 2014. It facilitates family bonding, and support for caregivers and children, both in-care and aftercare. In addition, its network of corporate partners keen on meaningful corporate social responsibility (CRS) programmes has been expanded.

In conclusion, as I pass my baton to my colleague Mrs Wong Ai Ai, who resumes as Chairman on 1 January 2015, let us welcome her and give her and her team our earnest support. This is so we may keep the flame of hope burning. The inmates and ex-offenders, and their families deserve every second chance they receive from us. A life transformed awaits.

MR PHILLIP TANChairmanYellow Ribbon Fund

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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Main CoMMittee

Chairman Mr PhilliP tan Vice-President, National Council of Social ServiceChairman, Community ChestGroup Finance Director, Citystate Capital Asia Pte Ltd

Vice-Chairman Mrs Wong ai aiPrincipal, Baker & McKenzie Wong & Leow

Vice-Chairman Mr Manraj s sekhonChief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer, Fullerton Fund Management Co Ltd

Secretary Mr stanley tangChief Executive Officer, Singapore Corporation Of Rehabilitative Enterprises (SCORE)

Treasurer Mr leoW tze WenPrincipal Officer, EQ Insurance Company LtdManaging Director, Citystate Management Group Holding

Members Mr DesMonD ChinDeputy Commissioner of Prisons/Chief of Staff, Singapore Prison Service (SPS)

Mr Paul ling Chong Boon Managing Director, Paul DC Christian Holdings Pte Ltd

Mr koh siong lingSenior Director, Procurement & Logistics Division (PLD), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Mr Colin loWPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Investment Development Corporation (SIDCO)

Mr MohaMeD aBDul jaleelChief Executive Officer, MES Group Investments Holding Pte Ltd & Group of Companies

Ms lai siu ChiuRetired Judge, Supreme Court of Singapore

yrF FunDraising suB-CoMMittee

Chairman Mrs Wong ai aiPrincipal, Baker & McKenzie Wong & Leow

Members Mr MohaMeD aBDul jaleelChief Executive Officer, MES Group Investments Holding Pte Ltd & Group of Companies


Ms laura liMDirector of Operations, Burda Singapore Pte Ltd


yrF auDit suB-CoMMittee

Chairman Mr Manraj s sekhonChief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer, Fullerton Fund Management Co Ltd

Members Mr BernarD PehManaging Director, University of Chicago



Mr kushroo DasturManaging Director, Sirrus Advisory

yrF FaMily & ChilDren suB-CoMMittee

Chairman Mrs Wong ai aiPrincipal, Baker & McKenzie Wong & Leow

Members Ms reBekah linCo-Founder, 50 for 50

Ms laura liMDirector of Operations, Burda Singapore Pte Ltd


yrF Bursary suB-CoMMittee

Chairman Mr DesMonD ChinDeputy Commissioner of Prisons/Chief of Staff, Singapore Prison Service (SPS)

Members Mr MohaMeD aBDul jaleelChief Executive Officer, MES Group Investments Holding Pte Ltd & Group of Companies

Mr lee tzu yangBoard Member, The Esplanade Co Ltd

Ms Charlotte yeW li linVolunteer, Prison Fellowship Singapore

Ms Celeste angAssociate Principal, Baker & McKenzie Wong & Leow

yrF FunD DisBurseMent suB-CoMMittee

Chairman Mr leoW tze WenPrincipal Officer, EQ Insurance Company LtdManaging Director, Citystate Management Group Holding

Members Mr koh siong lingSenior Director, Procurement & Logistics Division (PLD), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)



Mr stanley tangChief Executive Officer, Singapore Corporation Of Rehabilitative Enterprises (SCORE)

CORPORATE PROFILE

LIFE TRANSFORMATION

T he Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) is about life transformation. It gives hope and sets the path for ex-offenders to reintegrate into society, helping them to “unlock the second prison” they would otherwise face. Established in June 2004, and an integral part of the

Yellow Ribbon Project (YRP), YRF administers funds for the development and implementation of rehabilitation programmes for inmates, reintegration programmes for ex-offenders, and family support programmes for their families. In essence, YRF provides financial support for:

a. Rehabilitative and aftercare services to inmates before and after their discharge from custody.

b. Services associated with rehabilitation and reintegration for family members of inmates before and after their discharge from custody.

c. Public awareness programmes aimed at creating awareness in giving second chances to ex-offenders and inspiring community action to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-offenders.

YRF is registered under SCORE1, the secretariat of the CARE Network2, which brings key community and government agencies to promote seamless in-care to aftercare support for ex-offenders. The Yellow Ribbon Fund has been granted Institute of Public Character (IPC) status since August 2004 (Charity Registration Number (UEN): T04CC1808H).

1 Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises (SCORE) was established as a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs on 1 April 1976. It seeks to enhance the employability of offenders and prepare them for their eventual reintegration into the national workforce by focusing on four main building blocks of training, work, employment assistance and community engagement.

2 Community Action for the Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders (CARE) Network. http://www.carenetwork.org.sg/

The Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) administers funds for the development and implementation of rehabilitation

programmes for inmates, reintegration programmes for ex-offenders, and family support programmes for their families.

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THE SPIRIT OF FUNDRAISING

RENEWED SUPPORT

In 2013, when Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) marked its 10th Anniversary, there was a heightened level of support and generosity for the Fund. In 2014, the support continued to be vigorous. Corporate and individual donors gave generously to YRF, with a total of $2,249,447 raised, a new record.

These funds will be used to develop and roll out rehabilitation and reintegration programmes, as well as family support programmes for inmates, ex-offenders and their families.

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The Yellow Ribbon Fund Charity Golf & Dinner 2014The YRF Charity Golf & Dinner 2014 was held on 4 June 2014 at the Singapore Island Country Club. A good turn out of 118 golfers participated in the golf event, and 220 guests attended the dinner event. The total sum raised at the event was $443,470. This amount was channeled to the development of programmes for inmates, ex-offenders and their families. Mr Teo Ser Luck, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade & Industry and Mayor, North East District, was present as the Guest-of-Honour.

The YRF Charity Golf & Dinner 2014 raised a total sum of $443,470. This amount was

channeled to the development of programmes for inmates, ex-offenders and their families.

(From left) Mr Leow Tze Wen, Mr Jimmy Koh, Mr Teo Ser Luck, Mr Phillip Tan, Mr Chng Hwee Hong and Mr Soh Wai Wah


Wear-A-Yellow-RibbonEvery year, serving inmates hand-make yellow ribbons for individuals and corporate partners to pledge and raise funds for YRF. The act of wearing a yellow ribbon encapsulates the spirit of one’s empathy, willingness and readiness to extend second chances to ex-offenders, especially those who desire to change. Through the sale of yellow ribbons and donations via schools, partners and corporations, the annual Wear-A-Yellow Ribbon activity raise a total of $32,964 in 2014.

Yellow Ribbon Prison Run 2014 – Selfie ChallengeThousands of runners and supporters pledged their support to YRF through the Yellow Ribbon Selfie Challenge, organised in conjunction with the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run 2014. Over 2,000 Selfies, peppered with words of encouragement for ex-offenders were uploaded onto the YRP Facebook and Instagram. Ten organisations also came forward to pledge over $130,000 for the Selfie Challenge:

• NewCreationChurch• TheAmericanChamberofCommerce

Singapore (AmCham Singapore)• LionsClubofSingaporeTanahMerah• WesleyMethodistChurch• CPGConsultantsPteLtd

• NETe2AsiaPteLtd• CableCarePteLtd• MizumaGalleryPteLtd• GenesisNetworksPteLtd• LogwinAir+OceanSingaporePteLtd

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Prison Art ExhibitionSingapore Prison Service, in collaboration with YRF, held its Prison Art Exhibition at Cluster B, Institution B4, Art Gallery, on 4 November 2014. A prison tour was conducted to introduce the 40 guests to the rehabilitative services provided by Singapore Prison Service and SCORE. They were also introduced to the B4 Art Gallery that displayed the artworks by inmate artists from the Visual Arts Hub. The event, graced by special guest Ms Jane Ittogi, Chairperson, Singapore Arts Museum, raised a total of $6,190 through the sale of artworks.

Artwork by inmate artist of Changi Prison

Dining Behind BarsIncepted in 2004, Dining Behind Bars is a quarterly event organised by YRF to engage corporate partners and influential community leaders. This key event attracted about 220 corporate representatives in 2014. They were given the opportunity to witness as well as to understand the rehabilitation and reintegration programmes conducted by the Singapore Prison Service and SCORE. The guests were also hosted to a sumptuous three-course fine dining meal, specially prepared by inmates from SCORE’s Catering Kitchen.


PARTNERS IN TRANSFORMING LIVES

GO! WE’RE BEHIND YOU

Increasingly, organisations, groups and individuals are coming forward to lend their support to the YR cause – giving second chances to ex-offenders, and their families to start life anew. Together, they share a common belief – that transformation of lives is possible through collective

commitment and efforts. YRF is grateful to all its partners for their unreserved contribution.

YRF-Subhas Anandan STAR Bursary Spearheaded by the Association of Muslim Lawyers, a bursary named after the veteran criminal lawyer, Mr Subhas Anandan was launched on 28 Oct 2014. This bursary seeks to provide financial support for ex-offenders who wish to further their studies, allowing them a second chance to realize their dreams. This collaboration has since raised more than $200,000 for the YRF STAR Bursary.

(From left) Ms Violet Oon, Mr Subhas Anandan and Former President of Singapore Mr S. R. Nathan

PrestigePrestige Fang-Tastic Night, a Halloween Fundraising event, was organised by leading lifestyle magazine Prestige Singapore on 25 October 2014 at the Bacchanalia. Aimed at supporting the Prestige–Yellow Ribbon Children Fund, approximately $170,190 were raised to provide financial aid, counselling and childcare services to families of inmates. Prestige Singapore also organised a movie outing for 41 beneficiaries from Lakeside Family Centre and Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centre on 13 December 2014. The event allowed young children to relax and unwind as they

enjoyed a wonderful brunch at the Singapore Polo Club, and a movie “Paddington” at Shaw Nex Cinema. All of these helped to encourage them to harbour hope for life and live their lives fully, notwithstanding their loved ones are being incarcerated.


To quote Franklin Roosevelt, “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our

youth for the future.”; that is our prime objective for the Prestige-Yellow Ribbon Children Fund.

LAuRA LIMDirector of Operations, Burda Singapore

American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Organised by the American Chamber of Commerce, the annual AmCham Charity Golf Tournament 2014 was held at the Raffles Country Club on the eve of Thanksgiving Day, 26 November, 2014. It raised a total of $35,000 for the Yellow Ribbon Fund, which was used for the Residential Aftercare Support Programme.

In addition, as part of their Corporate Community Day (CCD), the American Chamber of Commerce Singapore also organised a meaningful event for YRF beneficiaries on

27 September 2014. They hosted 80 beneficiaries from Lakeside Family Services at the Underwater World Singapore. The children were treated to the specular dolphin show and enjoyed memorable photo sessions with seals. AmCham staff and volunteers accompanied the beneficiaries throughout the guided tour, ocean colony feeding and dolphin show. They were able to witness how families of ex-inmates were able to bond through interaction with the animals.


ExotiCars ClubIn support of Yellow Ribbon Fund, the ExotiCars Club held a Lunar New Year Dinner at the Marina Mandarin Hotel on 9 February 2014. A total of 140 members from the club attended the dinner, where auction items were put up for bidding. A total sum of $143,572 was raised through donations as well as the charity auction of inmates’ art pieces and other sculptures through this Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) collaboration.

Resort World Sentosa – LightSeeker Musical ShowThe Resort World Sentosa (RWS) kindly donated ticket sales via Yellow Ribbon Fund for the Lightseeker Musical Show on Friday, 21 March 2014. This was in support of YRF. A total of 359 tickets were sold to individual and corporate donors, raising a total sum of $18,640 from this Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) collaboration with RWS.

Straits LawOn 25 July 2014, Straits Law Practice LLC organised the Straits Law Cocktail that featured three inmate paintings from the Visual Arts Hub. The fi rm’s lawyers conducted a friendly competition among themselves, taking turns to auction each painting for the highest amount to the guests present. The Straits Law Charity Auction raised a total of $14,057 for YRF.

We believe in second chances for members of society and value the opportunity to support YRF’s programs. We are

pleased that our partnership continues to deepen as growing numbers of AmCham members engage with YRF.

JuDITH FERGINExecutive Director, The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore


FUND DISBURSEMENT

UNLOCKING SECOND CHANCES

The Yellow Ribbon Fund made a record disbursement of $1,502,245 in the year 2014. The funds goes towards programmes and services that help reconcile inmates and ex-offenders with their families, provides emergency fi nancial assistance, training and education and

other rehabilitative initiatives to support ex-offenders in their re-entry into the society.

tyPes oF PrograMMes/serviCes FunDing % no. oF BeneFiCiaries

Residential Support $121,500 8% 70

Rehabilitation Programme $78,000 5% 140

Reconnecting Families $935,438 62% 2458

Educational and Training $222,327 15% 279

Financial Assistance $144,980 10% 1129

total $1,502,245 100% 4076

YRF FUND DISBURSEMENT IN 2014

Family and Children

62%

Rehabilitation Programme

5%

Education and Training

15%

Residential Support8%

Financial Assistance10%

tyPes oF PrograMMes/serviCes FunDing % no. oF BeneFiCiaries

Residential Support $121,500 8% 70

Rehabilitation Programme $78,000 5% 140

YRF FUND DISBURSEMENT IN 2014

Programme5%

Residential Support8%

10%

Disbursed a total of $1,502,245 to assist 4076 benefi ciaries

62%

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CHANGING LIVES, RECONNECTING FAMILIES

Yellow Ribbon Fund channels funds towards specifically designed programmes and services for families of the incarcerated. Through it all, families are inspired and enabled to reconcile and rebuild relationships between them and their incarcerated loved ones. Included in

the programmes are parenting workshops and family bonding activities that help mend broken family ties.

TJ Haven | by Lakeside Family Services

A specialised initiative at Lakeside (Taman Jurong), TJ Haven (TJH) aims to help the incarcerated and their families through financial assistance, family bonding activities, family life education, tuition and enrichment programmes for children.

Kids-In-Play | by The Salvation Army

The prison environment can be frightening and traumatic for children, given the nature of the physical setting and prison staff’s disciplined disposition. Long waits and crowded visiting rooms – with no children activities – may also discourage frequent visits between the children and their incarcerated parents. The Kids-In-Play programme operates two purpose-designed playrooms in Changi Women’s Prison and Prison Link Centre (Changi) to welcome children. The purpose of these playrooms is to let children play and forget temporarily that they are in a prison setting. This alleviates their fear, thus encouraging future visits. The playroom also serves as contact point for targeted clients.

Family bonding through activities

Friends of Children (FoC) | by Life Community Services Society

The FOC initiative employs a holistic intervention approach in all its services, adopting five key core components: social (e.g. via group activities), physical (e.g. via birthday voucher distribution) emotional (e.g. via informal counselling), educational (e.g. via academic coaching), and “dollars” (e.g. financial assistance). FOC covers key programmes such as the “Rainbow Programme” to help children cope with the loss of their parents due to incarcerations. Other programmes include “Tuition Plus”, “Family Bonding”, “Family Integration” and financial assistance programme.

Date with Dad | by Focus on the Family

The bond between male inmates and their children are often strained because of the forced separation and relational issues, which may have existed prior to their fathers’ incarceration. A specially adapted programme “Date with Dad” allows imprisoned dads the opportunity to participate in their daughter’s rite of passage growing up.

Yellow Brick Road (YBR)The impact of incarceration on families and children of inmates – the unintended victims of crime – is often significant and negative. The offenders’ families are often thrown into a state of crisis when their sole bread earner is imprisoned.

The key objective of Yellow Brick Road is to reduce the negative effects of incarceration on families, and to help rebuild family ties through interventions focused on marital education, parenting behaviours, and family bonding activities that strengthen families relationships, children behavioural problems and transitional issues. In addition, the programme seeks to increase the incarcerated’s knowledge, skills and confidence in maintaining ties and motivation to reunite with the family members.

The key objective of Yellow Brick Road is to reduce the negative effects of incarceration on families, and to

help rebuild family ties through interventions.

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YRF-ISCOS Fairy Godparent Programme | by ISCOS

The YRF-ISCOS3 Fairy Godparent Programme, launched in Jan 2013, gives children of ex-offenders better family support and a conducive home study environment. Children who need academic assistance are given tuition while those doing well receive bursary awards. The programme also provides funding to set up proper study corners for children without conducive studying environment. The children are also attached to mentors, who provides positive adult role-modelling, emotional support and guidance. There are also various parenting and family workshops and family bonding activities for parents and caregivers to attend.

YRF ISCOS Fairy Godparent Programme

The YRF-ISCOS Fairy Godparent Programme gives children of ex-offenders better family support and a conducive home study environment. Children

who need academic assistance are given tuition while those doing well receive bursary awards.

3 ISCOS (Industrial & Services Co-operative Society Ltd) promotes self-esteem and economic independence in ex-offenders. It is a founding member of the Community Action for the Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders (CARE) Network.


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | YELLOW RIBBON EMERGENCY FUNDOVER $147,000 DISBURSED TO HELP 1,091 EX-OFFENDERS & 672 FAMILIES

Singapore After-care Association

Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association

• Fei Yue Family Resource Centre

• Nexus Family Resource Centre

• Care Community Services Society

• Singapore Corporation Of Rehabilitative Enterprises

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Established in October 2006, the YRF Emergency Fund (YREF) primarily extends help to newly released ex-offenders and their families who may be in dire need of cash as a start-up, or dependents impacted by incarceration of their sole bread-winners.

YREF can be applied through YRF appointed Family Service Centres and Voluntary Welfare Organisations. In 2014, a total of 1,129 benefi ciaries received $144,980 in immediate cash aids to tide over personal and family crises.


EDUCATION AND TRAINING | THE YRF STAR BURSARY

The YRF STAR (Yellow Ribbon Fund Skills Training Assistance to Restart) Bursary supports financially needy ex-offenders for vocational and skills training. It helps them to achieve employment and self-sufficiency. The bursary covers up to 100% of the course fee, and on a

case-by-case basis, living allowance and book grants. The bursary is open to inmates who are due for impending release and who wish to pursue training after release. Since the establishment of YRF STAR Bursary in 2010, a total 73 students have enrolled in the YRF STAR Bursary programme, out of which, 23 have successfully graduated with a recognised diploma, which significantly enhanced their employability. Thirty one of them are currently studying with support from YRF STAR Bursary.

Residential Support | YRF-Residential Aftercare Support Programme (RASP)

Housing is a critical need for ex-offenders released from prisons. Some might face rejection by their own families for various reasons, or do not have a safe and conducive home environment to return to upon release. The YRF-Residential Aftercare Support Programme (RASP) conducted in various Halfway Houses aims to provide a temporary shelter for ex-offenders up to a period of six months. This programme facilitates an ex-offender to secure long-term accommodation, find employment and sort out his reintegration issues in a safe environment with professional aftercare workers. The programme is run by Pertapis Halfway House, Teen Challenge, HEB-Ashram, Jamiyah Halfway House and iC@RE Hub.

Rehabilitation Programme | Ex-offenders Assistance Scheme (EAS)

EAS, conducted by Singapore After-Care Association (SACA), targets people who may not have been identified as needing help prior to their release from prison, or those who may have initially opted out of the programmes. The scheme acts as a safety net for those who may have fallen through the cracks; they were not identified or did not qualify for aftercare programmes, such as the Case Management Framework Programme or Volunteer Aftercare Programme. Clients who had initially turned down help from the schemes might have a change of heart after encountering unanticipated challenges upon release.

The YRF STAR Bursary provides bursaries to financially needy ex-offenders for vocational and skills training.


The Story of Rahman | A Shot at Education

Rahman is studying for his Diploma in Construction Engineering at BCA Academy. Now in his second year, he will graduate in September 2015. On 8 March 2013, he received his bursary for a full-course sponsorship and a monthly living allowance. At the moment, his father and sister are working to support the family, while his mother is seeing a specialist for medical conditions that require large amount of expenses. Rahman says, “The STAR bursary gives me a monthly stipend for my daily expenditures. It gives me an opportunity to be self-dependent and a sense of stability in my life, hence encouraging me not to enter the prison system again. My monthly sessions with an assigned case mentor also give me a platform to express my struggles, whether academically and emotionally.”

The Story of Hazel | Help Me Dream Again

Hazel is a young eight-year old girl who dreams of a complete and whole family. Unfortunately, her dream crushed when she was just three. Her parents divorced and were estranged.

Hazel now lives in a 2-room flat, together with her father, older sister’s family of four and her two older brothers. Hazel’s sister is the primary caregiver of Hazel and her siblings. However, Hazel’s sister struggles financially and emotionally, having to care for her own two very young children, plus Hazel and her 12-year-old brother, in Primary 6. When Hazel tries to ask her father about her mother’s whereabouts, he gets angry and tells Hazel that he does not want her (Hazel) and asks her to leave the house and live with her mother. Over time, Hazel learns to cope by keeping quiet when he tells her to leave.

Hazel’s father has been recently incarcerated for drug-related offences and her older brother is awaiting a sentence too. Hazel does not know why her father is incarcerated but shares that he must have done something naughty.

Due to the caregiver’s need to care for her own children, Hazel walks 30 minutes to school on her own since she started her primary education. She shares her feeling of loneliness when she sees her schoolmates walk with their parents or take the school bus.

Thankfully, there is help on hand. Upon knowing Hazel’s case, Life Community Services Society now provides Hazel’s family with food rations and emotional support – for Hazel as well as her 12-year-old brother. Apart from regular home visits by the staff, Life Community also recruit individual befrienders acting as positive role models for both Hazel and her brother. This is to further support them emotionally and academically.

Why can’t my family live together? I only want my family to

be together and live together. HAZEL

Beneficiary of Yellow Brick Road


YRF BENEFICIARIES 2014

no serviCe ProviDer PrograMMe FunDing no. oF Clients

resiDential suPPort

1 Pertapis1

Residential Aftercare Support Programme

$- 9

2 Teen Challenge1 $- 17

3 HEB-Ashram $13,500 5

4 Christian Care Services Singapore $27,000 10

5 Jamiyah Halfway Houses $40,500 14

6 iC@RE Hub $40,500 15

rehaBilitation PrograMMe

7 Singapore After-Care Association (SACA)

Ex-Offenders Assistance Scheme (EAS) $40,000 100

8 WE CARE Community Services

Facilitated in House Recovery Education (FIRE) $38,000 40

reConneCting FaMilies

9 Lakeside Family Centre TJ Haven $60,000 60

10 Life Community Services Society Friends of Children (FOC) $75,000 191

11 Salvation Army Prison Support Services Kids In Play $150,000 150

12 Focus on the Family Singapore Limited Date with Dad $9,700 40

13 I-CARE Inmates’ Families Support Fund (IFSF) $25,000 1276

14 Yellow Ribbon Fund Yellow Brick Road $150,000 30

15 ISCOS YRF-ISCOS Fairy Godparent Programme $450,738 633

16 Yayasan MENDAKI Art Therapy Programme $5,000 30

17 Centre For Fathering Reading with Dad $10,000 48

eDuCation anD training

18 Yellow Ribbon Fund Yellow Ribbon STAR Bursary $157,564 10

19 SCORE Yellow Ribbon SCORE Training Programme $64,763 269

FinanCial assistanCe

20 Yellow Ribbon Fund Yellow Ribbon Emergency Fund $144,980 1129

1 Funding rolled over from 2013


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2014 2013$ $

INCOMEDonations received 543,747 816,116Events income 808,727 717,613Sales of items 2,650 9,639

1,355,124 1,543,368

LESS: EXPENDITUREAudit fees 6,213 6,246Bank charges 3,166 2,360C2C expenses - 26,903Charity golf expenses 51,400 -Community art exhibition expenses 12,418 17,282CWP partner’s visit expenses - 1,814Dining behind bars expenses 13,905 13,815Donation tins - 610Employee benefits 150,832 114,114Gala dinner expenses - 119,229General and miscellaneous expenses 36,213 23,107Gift and wishes expenses 2,000 507Other events expenses 24,555 9,093Printing and stationery 824 3,353Production of corporate video - 12,200Production of yellow ribbon pack 16,713 14,936Supplies and material costs 21,181 17,062Token of appreciation - 369Transport 10,873 8,185Volunteer expenses 2,512 3,557YMCA youth for course expenses 1,180 11,427

353,985 406,169

Operating surplus for the year 1,001,139 1,137,199

Add/(less): Other income/(expenditure)Disbursement of funds ( 756,528 ) ( 792,786 )Interest income 6,129 13,311

( 750,399 ) ( 779,475 )

Surplus for the year 250,740 357,724

Other Comprehensive IncomeOther comprehensive income, net of tax - -

Total comprehensive income for the year 250,740 357,724

yelloW riBBon FunD( Registered under the Charities Act, Chapter 37 )

Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 December 2014

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YELLOW RIBBON FUND( Registered under the Charities Act, Chapter 37 )

Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 December 2014

2014 2013

$ $

ASSETS

Current Assets

Other receivables 112,034 23,464

Fixed deposits with bank 1,316,756 1,513,368

Cash and bank balances 3,030,235 2,875,218

Total Assets 4,459,025 4,412,050

FUNDS AND LIABILITIES

Funds

Emergency fund - -

Yellow Ribbon Prestige Children fund 388,091 339,623

YRF - ISCOS Fairy Godparent Programme fund 97,114 28,671

YRF - Star Bursary fund 93,521 68,521

General fund 3,858,360 3,631,092

Total Funds 4,437,086 4,067,907

Current Liabilities

Other payables 21,939 344,143

Total Current Liabilities 21,939 344,143

Total Liabilities 21,939 344,143

Total Funds and Liabilities 4,459,025 4,412,050

TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIvED

2014 2013

$ $

General Fund 1,355,124 1,543,368

Yellow Ribbon Emergency Fund 151,675 27,000

Yellow Ribbon Prestige Children Fund 198,468 342,944

YRF - ISCOS Fairy Godparent Programme Fund 519,181 286,710

YRF STAR Bursary Fund 25,000 30,500

2,249,448 2,230,522

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YELLOW RIBBON FUND SECRETARIATc/o SCORE, 407 Upper Changi Road NorthSingapore 507658

All contributions to the Yellow Ribbon Fund will receive a 300%* tax deduction*Tax Changes announced at Budget 2015: As part of the SG50 jubilee celebration, tax deduction made to Institutions of a Public Character (“IPCs”) in 2015 will be increased from the current 250% to 300%

For enquiries please call 62142832 or e-mail: www.yellowribbon.org.sg

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Support uSIf you would like to make a donation to us, please make your cheque payable to Yellow Ribbon Fund:

Yellow Ribbon Fund Secretariat SCORE HQ 407 Upper Changi Road North Singapore 507658

For more information, please go to our website: www.yellowribbon.org.sg

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