(A) Particulars of the Fund (I) Descriptions of Constitution Setting Up the Charity Rules for the Operating of NUH Patientcare Charity Fund states: The Fund is established to receive contributions and donations for the pursuit of medical research and training, financial assistance to needy patients and patient care related services that benefit the Singapore Community. The Fund shall be managed in accordance with the relevant Acts, circulars and regulations (including any subsequent amendments thereto) under: 1. Income Tax Act 2. IRAS Circulars 3. Charities Act 4. MOH Circulars 5. Code of Governance (II) (III) (IV) (V) (VI) Charity UEN Number: S86CC0368A Registration of Charity The Charity was registered under the Charities Act, Chapter 37 on 28 August 1986 Registered Address of the Charity: 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 13, Singapore 119228 Name of Charity Trustee National University Hospital (Singapore) Pte Ltd Date of Appointment: 28 August 1986 Management Committee Members of the Board of Trustee as at 31 March 2011 are as follows: No. Names Designation Date of Appointment 1 Prof Lim Pin Chairman 16 Mar 2010 2 Mr S. Chandra Das Member 16 Mar 2010 3 Dato Dr Jannie Tay Member 16 Mar 2010 4 Mr Kwek Leng Joo Member 16 Mar 2010 5 Mr Joe Sim Ex-officio 1 Aug 2008 6 A/ Prof Aymeric Lim Ex-officio 1 Dec 2008 7 Mr Ang Kwok Ann Secretary 29 Aug 2007 (VII) Bankers: Auditor: 1. Development Bank of Singapore 2. United Overseas Bank Ltd Ms Quek Shu Ping, KPMG LLP 1 of 4
(B) Report by the Board of Trustees (I) (a) Objectives of the Fund The Fund is established to receive contributions and donations, which may consist of cash and other donations, for the pursuit of medical research and development as well as for the promotion, development and provision of health related services that benefit the Singapore community, including (but not limited to): 1. programmes for the furtherance of continued medical, nursing, paramedical and related education and training programmes to deliver better patient care; 2. the publication of research findings, educational journals, reports, magazines, books, etc; 3. provision and improvement of equipment and facilities for research and development; 4. the holding of conference and seminars, exhibitions, etc; to support the advancement of medical knowledge and healthcare to improve patient care in the community; 5. provision of funded care to patients determined to be in need of financial assistance; 6. provision of step-down care for needy patients after hospitalization. The period of each stay will be restricted up to a maximum of 5 months or S$7,500.00 whichever is lower for each patient; 7. provision of transport costs to patients who are unable to seek treatment and care on their own at the hospital because of their condition/ limited physical capability; and 8. any other projects as approved by the Ministry of Health. (b) Activities of the Fund During the financial year, the Fund has funded a number of activities through various channels to meet the objectives of the Fund. Some of which are as follows: 1. Clinical and medical training, conferences, etc.: 9 th Asia Pacific Evidence-Based Medicine & Nursing (APEBMN) workshop and conference 5 th Asia Pacific Society of Infectious Control (APSIC) training 14 th International Congress of Immunology Gynecologic Cancer Conference at International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) 2. Financial assistance to needy patients, including medical treatment, medication and interim step-down care under various sub-programmes such as: Cancer Fund Step-Down Care Programme NUHKIDS Children s Assistance Programme NUHCS Patient Fund for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Intervention (TAVI) programme General Needy Patients Fund (II) Review of Activities During the Financial Year Activities organized by the Fund, such as the programmes listed in above paragraph (B)(I)(b) have met the objectives of the Fund during the financial year. 2 of 4
(III) Review of Financial State of the Fund and Explanation of All Major Financial Transactions Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2011 (S$) FY 2010 Cash at Bank 22,225,732 Other receivables 95,962 Comprising of: 22,321,694 Restricted funds 21,070,293 General Fund 1,249,901 Accrued expenses 1,500 Total 22,321,694 Profit & Loss for the year ended 31 March 2011 (S$) Net Incoming/ Outgoing Resources FY 2010 FY 2009 Total incoming resources 12,435,107 5,451,750 Total resources expended 1 (2,143,838) (2,140,185) Surplus 10,291,269 3,311,565 1 During FY 2010, S$2,143,838 was spent on: 1. Needy Patients S$ 1,107,136 2. Medical Education & Training S$ 1,032,761 3. Patientcare and Research S$ 3,941 (IV) Explanation of the Purposes for which the Fund s Assets are Held and an Indication of the Fund s Future Plans and Commitments Fund balances are held to fulfill the long and short-term objectives of the Fund as follows: 1. Financial Assistance to Needy Patients There have always been high demands to provide financial assistance to financially needy patients. This is especially so as National University Hospital is a tertiary healthcare hospital which provides and specializes in chronic illnesses. Example of some on-going projects: Provide financial assistance to needy patients on new medical technology such as robotic assisted surgery with the aim of the benefits of less painful and faster recovery on the patient. 2. Medical Training and Education It is necessary to send doctors, nurses and paramedics to courses to keep abreast of the latest medical knowledge as well as improve their surgery skills. It is also the Fund s objectives to educate the public, patients as well as their family and caregiver the importance of primary care on prevention and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Example of some on-going projects: The Fund supports the Annual Asia Pacific Evidence- Based Medicine & Nursing (APEBMN) workshop and conference to provide a unique opportunity for the motivated learner to immerse themselves in the principles and 3 of 4
methodology of critical appraisal of clinical research articles. The course will centre on the core skills to be mastered in the Brave New World of EBM focusing the clinical question, systematic literature searching, appraising study validity, interpreting statistical summaries and localizing the application. (C) Audited Statement of Accounts 1. Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2011 (Annex 1) 2. Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2011 (Annex 2) 4 of 4