Beneficiaries

Money raised by SMRT Silver Tribute Fund will go towards the following six beneficiaries and programmes and assistance they manage for needy elderly and their caregivers:


Alzheimer's Disease Association
– Specialised Caregiver Support Service (Dementia)

The programme seeks to raise awareness of dementia and develop support services for caregivers of persons with dementia. Support services include helpline information and referral, caregiver counselling, support group sessions, training as well as public education.

"Funding for the Specialised Caregiver Support Service (Dementia) has enabled us to continue our Support Groups for caregivers who need information and advice in caring for their loved one with dementia."
Mrs Theresa Lee, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Disease Association Specialised Caregiver Support Service (Dementia)

Number of beneficiaries supported (FY2010): 1,308
Number of staff and volunteers: 2 staff and 30 volunteers
Operating expenses: $84,681.98 (FY2010)


Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centres
– Ang Mo Kio - Yio Chu Kang Community Carers' Scheme

The programme reaches out to needy elderly in the neighbourhood who suffer from chronic illness, are lonely and socially isolated. It organises socio-recreational activities, befriending and home visits carried out by trained carers. Through such visits, the carers are able to assess the hygiene, health and socio-emotional well-being of the elderly and serve as a source of support to caregivers, thereby helping prevent elderly abuse or neglect.
“Your generous contributions have brought much comfort and relief to these older persons in need.”
Ms Sivakami, Centre Head, Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centres

Number of beneficiaries supported (FY2010): 331
Number of staff and volunteers: 3 staff and 32 volunteers
Operating expenses: $200,000 (FY2010)


Asian Women’s Welfare Association
– AWWA READYCARE Centre

The AWWA READYCARE Centre provides rehabilitation services to elderly people with physical challenges.

Day-care services provided includes:

  • physiotherapy/occupational therapy
  • health screening
  • independent living skills training
  • art/craft work
  • recreational activities
  • outings and community integration for the elderly
  • counselling services for the caregiver

Number of beneficiaries supported (FY2010): 35
Number of staff and volunteers: 10 staff and 24 volunteers
Operating expenses: $301,266 (FY2010)


Geylang East Home for the Aged

The home provides community-based day care, befriending services, rehabilitation as well as other charitable assistance to needy and lonely elderly in the neighbourhood. The home has been SMRT's adopted charity since 2004. It is not a member of Community Chest and depends on donations from well wishers, public and organises its own fundraising activities to defray expenses.


“Geylang East Home for the Aged (GEHA) began 30 years ago with only limited funding. Everything had to be kept simple in order to provide the aged with necessities for basic living. What motivated us to strive on was our commitment to the work at GEHA. Two-thirds of our operating expenses came from generous donations from people of all walks of life through temple and personal donations.

SMRT Corporation Ltd has shown us a different aspect of management - staff from various departments and of all levels participated actively in our social welfare activity sessions. Through the four years of collaboration, we felt the sincerity, commitment and professionalism of these staff volunteers through the leadership of its management. We can learn much from such leadership and positive attitudes towards community work.”
Mr Low Meng Cher, Chairman, GEHA Management Committee

Number of beneficiaries supported (FY2010): 1,140
Number of staff and volunteers: 13 staff and 50 volunteers
Operating expenses: $600,000 (FY2010)


Singapore Leprosy Relief Association Home

This is the only place in Singapore that provides a home for ex-leprosy patients rejected by their families. The home promotes the welfare, relief and rehabilitation of persons suffering from leprosy through social and recreational activities such as social outings, handicraft and basket weaving workshops.

“Your generosity will enable SILRA to continue to provide the basic needs of life and productive activities for the socially rejected ex-leprosy sufferers to live a more meaningful life. With the support of SMRT Silver Tribute Fund, SILRA was able to increase its activities to benefit the residents of the Home, for example provide more gardening tools, flower pots etc for the residents to manage the garden and to increase the number of potted plants.”
Mr Francis Tan, Executive Officer, SILRA Home

Number of beneficiaries supported (FY2010): 63
Number of staff and volunteers: 16 staff and 35 volunteers
Operating expenses per year: $509,555 (FY2010)


Tan Tock Seng Hospital Community Charity Fund
– Helping Elderly Patients Programme

The programme seeks to help needy elderly and chronically sick patients and their families with medical and healthcare costs. The assistance rendered includes rental, purchase and repair of assistive equipment such as oxygen concentrators, wheelchairs or even dentures; non-standard but necessary medication; medical-related expenses such as surgeries, dialysis and other medical treatment; purchase of daily medical needs; interim care for discharged patients who are waiting for vacancies in nursing homes, as well as other needs such as transport for needy immobile elderly patients.

“It is heartening to see SMRT's Silver Tribute Fund continuing into its 2nd year of assistance to support the elderly in their various areas of needs. Tan Tock Seng Hospital Community Charity Fund is privileged and grateful to have our Helping Elderly Patients (HELP) Programme as one of the STF2009's beneficiaries.”
Ms Eunice Toh, Head, Tan Tock Seng Community Charity Fund

Number of beneficiaries supported (FY2010): 600
Number of staff and volunteers: 5 staff and ad-hoc volunteers
Operating expenses per year: $1 million (FY2010)