We are grateful for the generosity and kindness of our donors, who have helped to make a difference in the lives of over 6000 vulnerable children, youth, and families since Children’s Aid Society started serving the community in 1902.
An average of $300,000 a month is required to sustain Melrose Home and Melrose Care’s range of residential care, counselling and specialised therapy services for the vulnerable in the community. By making a contribution today, you support and champion our causes, help to make our community a safer and more conducive space for children and young people to grow, learn and play!
Children’s Aid Society is an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) and a member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). All monetary (made online, in cash, or cheque) to Children’s Aid Society are eligible for 250% tax exemption.
How your donations can help
$25
contributes to a child's personalised festive gift
$25
contributes to a child's personalised festive gift
$50
helps to provide 4 assessment books for enrichment
$50
helps to provide 4 assessment books for enrichment
$100
will support funding for group arts and craft activities
$100
will support funding for group arts and craft activities
$250
is able to sponsor a meal for all residents
$250
is able to sponsor a meal for all residents
Choose your way to give
Donate Online
Have a heart to give but pressed for time?
Donate conveniently and securely online (one-time or monthly) via donation platforms such as CAS Portal, Giving.sg or Give Asia.
You can opt to donate via PayNow – simply open your mobile banking app & scan the QR code below to make a donation.
*Note*
All PayNow donations are considered non-tax deductible unless requested otherwise. Kindly email ask@childrensaidsociety.org.sg with your NRIC details to submit for tax deduction.
Donate in Cash or Cheque
Cheque donations (addressed to ‘Children’s Aid Society’) can be mailed by post to our residence.
Please write your name (individual or organisation), NRIC/Corporate UEN and contact information at the back of the cheque, so that a tax-deductible receipt can be issued.
To make a donation in cash, please arrange an appointment to visit Melrose Home and we will guide you through the donation process.
Spearhead a Fundraising Campaign
Leverage online platforms such as CAS Portal, Giving.sg or Give Asia to lead your very own fundraising campaign.
Get in touch with us if you wish to explore other creative collaborations, we will be happy to hear from you!
Donation in-kind
We have a monthly donation-in-kind list for groceries, housekeeping supplies, and other items in need. Please arrange an appointment during opening hours before delivering the items to Melrose Home. Click here for the latest list of items.
Please kindly adhere with the Home’s hygiene regulations and only donate brand new items.
Alternatively, we welcome meal sponsorships for our Melrose Home residents. As a sponsor, you will order and pay for the meals from your preferred NEA and Halal-certified caterer, and arrange for delivery to Melrose Home. For more information, please reach out to Naurah at naurah@childrensaidsociety.org.sg.
Tax Exemption
Children’s Aid Society is an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) and a member of the National Council of Social Services (NCSS).
Individual
For individuals making a personal donation, please provide us with your NRIC or FIN No.
Under the IRAS “Auto Inclusion Scheme”, the deduction will be automatically included in your tax assessment.
Corporate
For organisations making a corporate donation, please provide the company’s UEN.
As a gesture of appreciation and recognition to donors, Children’s Aid Society (CAS) may publish the names of individual and corporate donors and contributors in our Annual Report. Only the donor’s name or corporate name is published. If you or your organisation do not wish to be acknowledged in CAS marketing & publicity collaterals, or if you do not wish to be placed on our donor mailing list, please email ask@childrensaidsociety.org.sg. Thank you for your support.
Donations FAQ
Yes. Donations to Children’s Aid Society (CAS) are eligible for a 250% tax deduction. Donations are to be made by 31 December to be included in the tax assessment.
CAS will send you an email to acknowledge receipt of your donations. The tax deduction benefit will be automatically included in your tax assessment if you’ve given your NRIC/FIN, so paper receipts are not required.
You can write us a cheque payable to “Children’s Aid Society”.
Attention: Community Partnerships Department (Attention: Serlina Huang)
Mailing Address: Blk 556 #01-59, Woodlands Drive 53, Singapore 730556
To comply with the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) guidelines, your full NRIC will only be collected if you require a Tax Deduction Receipt (TDR) for your donation. Should you not wish to receive a TDR, you will not be required to submit your NRIC.
As a charity, CAS relies on donations to serve vulnerable children and youth under our care. CAS is not able to make refunds as the donations received may have already been utilised to meet the pressing needs of our beneficiaries.
If you are aware of fraudulent/unauthorised use of your card, or if it is lost or stolen, please notify your card provider. We appreciate your generous giving and thank you for your understanding.