About Metta Welfare Association
Metta Welfare Association was founded in 1992 by Venerable Chao Khun Fa Zhao BBM. He is also the President of Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum.
Registered as a society in 1994, Metta Welfare Association is presently endorsed by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Education (MOE). We are also members of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), Singapore Hospice Council and Singapore Disability Sports Council.
As a recognition of our efforts in pursuing Business Excellence, we have been awarded the Singapore Quality Class (SQC) with People certification in October 2018.
Metta Welfare Association was also awarded the Charity Transparency Awards (CTA) in 2019. The Award recognises charities with good disclosure practices that the Charity Transparency Framework (CTF) recommends to encourage charities to be more transparent and to recognise them for their disclosure efforts.
Metta Welfare Association's Motto
Compassionate love to share.
Brightens hope to those we care.
Vision
Mission
We are dedicated to delivering social service programmes for individuals and families by collaborating with our donors, partners, vendors and community organisations.
Strong will and persistence in fulfilling our mission
Optimism, joy and prosperity.
Organisation Name:
Metta Welfare Association
Type of Entity:
Society
Date of ROS Registration:
13/07/1994
UEN No.:
S94SS0081K
Charity Status:
Registered
Date of Charity Registration:
09/03/1995
IPC Status:
Live
IPC Period:
01/03/2024 – 31/01/2027
GST Registration No:
M90373853A
Member of Central Fund:
NCSS Charitable Fund
Registered Address:
32 Simei Street 1, Singapore 529950
Governing Instrument
Metta is governed by a constitution, which outlines its objectives, membership structure, conduct of general meetings, the composition and powers / functions of the Management Committee, duties of Office-Bearers, as well as provisions relating to audit and financial year.
Bankers
Bank of China Singapore, BNP Paribas, DBS Bank, Hong Leong Finance, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Standard Chartered Bank, United Overseas Bank Limited
Discretionary Portfolio Management
BNP Paribas Wealth Management
Auditor
Credo Assurance LLP
Legal Advisor (Pro bono)
Mr Yap Wai Ming
Member
AFFILIATED WITH
AWARDED
CORE VALUES
It is defined as the basic elements of how we go about our work. It is what support our Vision and Mission. It helps shape our corporate culture & define Metta’s identity.
Our Core Values are as follows:
Compassion
Compassion towards our clients and treat them with kindness and dignity.
Integrity
Act with Integrity by upholding professional conduct and behave ethically.
Harmony
In Harmony with others, treat them with equality and sensitivity, regardless of race or religion.
Respect
Treat our clients, employees, partners and suppliers with mutual respect and recognise the importance of diversity.
Continuous Improvement
Strive for excellence in service and performance through continuous learning and improvement.
Social Service Programmes
Children Care
- Early intervention services for young children with learning difficulties.
Special Education
- Special education and vocational training for children with mild intellectual disability and/or autism.
Youth Employment Support
- Vocational training and supported employment for youth with mild intellectual disability and/or autism.
Disability Care
- Residential care & respite care for adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Day activity care and training centres for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Medical Care
- Day rehabilitative services for elderly and stroke patients.
- Home nursing and home medical care for patients with chronic illness and organ failure.
- Home palliative care for patients with life limiting illness.
Other Services
- Social services required by the community.
