Who We Are

In the 1950s, Mrs. Catharine Eng Neo Thomas, a nurse and wife of Mr. Francis Thomas, dressed the wounds of a poor villager and sparked generations of compassionate service to the disadvantaged. Embodying God’s commandment to love her neighbours as herself, her kind act expanded to a free clinic for the poor villagers of Potong Pasir.

 

Mr. Francis Thomas, then a teacher of St. Andrew’s School, set up student counselling services to bring care and hope to students battling with emotional struggles in the 1960s. The service grew into a pioneer service of Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS), which was inaugurated on 31 August 1967.

 

SACS is a community service arm of the Diocese of Singapore. SACS was incorporated with a Constitution as a Society with the Registry of Societies on 24 June 1975.  The Constitution states the objects of SACS, the composition of the membership and the Board, as well as the conduct of the General Meetings of the Society. The legal entity name is Singapore Anglican Community Services with the registration number (UEN) S75SS0005H and registered address at 10 Simei Street 3, Singapore 529897. SACS is a registered charity with the Office of the Commissioner of Charities on 28 September 1984. It is accorded the Institution of Public Character (IPC) status by the Sector Administrator, Ministry of Social and Family Development. As a charity and IPC, it is governed by the Charities Act. The status and information of the organisation are reflected in the websites of Registry of Societies and Charity Portal.

[More on the Constitution of SACS]

 

This labour of love continued to grow throughout the decades, as SACS remains at the heart of where the needs are greatest, bearing the light and comfort of Christ’s unceasing love into the shadows of pain and despair. Today, SACS continues to partner the Singapore government, other care agencies and members of the community to serve our community through three pillars of services – Psychiatric, Senior as well as Family and Children Services.

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Our Vision

To be a light in society, relieving suffering and enriching lives with the love of Christ.

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Our Mission

To provide support, care and rehabilitation to the underserved and disadvantaged by ministering to their physical, mental, and social needs based on Christian values.

our values (l.i.g.h.t.)

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Love

We care for those in need with love and compassion, following the example of Christ.

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Integrity

We commit to the highest moral and ethical standards in word and deed.

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Growth

We increase in passion and professionalism, continuously learning and innovating.

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Honour

We accord due respect and dignity to every human being as created by God.

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Teamwork

We work together in an environment of trust, collaboration, and mutual support.

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16