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We build trust for a thriving charity sector

WHAT WE DO

To enable the charity sector to flourish, we adopt a robust yet balanced regulatory approach and work with various partners to help charities strengthen their capabilities and governance. We encourage co-regulation and a culture of transparency and accountability. This enables a safe giving environment where everyone can do a part in creating a caring society.

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You can check if an organisation is a registered charity and has a valid fund-raising permit, through the Charity Portal (www.charities.gov.sg), or via SMS to 79777.

Latest news

Members of the public can access the Charity Portal for latest news and developments in the charity sector. The portal provides a one-stop resource centre for the public who want to know more about charities in Singapore. It also provides a list of electronic services for charities to submit relevant applications and annual submissions.

11 February 2025

The Commissioner of Charities (COC) Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 has been published.

Together with the Charity Council, the Office of the Commissioner of Charities (COC) carried out many initiatives during the year to promote good governance and transparency, and enhance the competencies and capabilities of charities. The COC Annual Report highlights (a) the efforts to maintain a regulatory framework that remains relevant and effective in supporting the good work of our charities, and (b) key statistics in the charity sector.

Policies

Our policies set the framework for the development of our work which is to nurture a charitable sector that is well governed and remains driven by the community.

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We build trust for a thriving charity sector

WHAT WE DO

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Policies

Charities and Institutions of a Public Character

Fund Raising

Initiatives

Code for Commercial Fund-raisers

Code of Governance for Charities and IPCs

Code of Practice for Online Charitable Fund-raising Appeals

Safer Giving

Visibility Guide

VWOs-Charities Capability Fund