supported by individuals, youth groups, corporates and the Lions Clubs of Singapore, many of which were matched dollar-for-dollar under national schemes. This vital support enabled us to fund meaningful programmes, support residents in need, and invest in innovations that enrich the lives of our seniors. Financial Overview In FY2024, Lions Home achieved a strong operating surplus of $3.33 million, up from $1.03 million in FY2023. This was driven by an increased Ministry of Health (MOH) funding rate, consistently high bed occupancy, investment income, and additional government support. We remained committed to sound financial stewardship, aligning resources with growing care demands while ensuring sustainability and service excellence. Staff costs remained our largest expenditure, reflecting ongoing investment in a skilled, compassionate workforce. Considerable resources were also directed towards residents’ welfare and infrastructure, reinforcing safe and dignified care environments. Our operations were supported by MOH grants and subsidies (69.8%), residents’ contributions (18.7%) with additional support donations (6.8%) and others (investments) (4.7%). Net donations rose by 19%, from $1.48 million to $1.76 million, reflecting stronger fundraising and continued community support. Contributions from the Lions Clubs of Singapore, corporate partners, and individual donors were instrumental in enhancing care and innovating services. We look forward to your continued support as we shape a future-ready Lions Home for Singapore’s ageing population. Continuing the Journey As we reflect on the past year, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to our Management Board, staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters. Your unwavering dedication, compassion, and belief in our mission have been instrumental in enabling Lions Home to grow with purpose and resilience. We are proud of how far we have come — and remain steadfast in our commitment to evolve with the changing needs of our seniors and society. Together, let us continue shaping an inclusive, future-ready care landscape where every life is valued, and every effort makes a lasting difference.
through consultations with clinical experts, dementia advocates and pro bono support from IWA Design, with renovations expected to begin in late 2025. At Bishan, enhancements included the creation of a “quiet corner” for residents experiencing behavioural episodes, a new consultation-cum-observation room, and sensory-based modifications to lighting and activity spaces — all with the aim of fostering a safe, therapeutic environment that honours individual dignity. Building Future-Ready Talent Pipelines To strengthen sector capacity, we formalised a new collaboration with NTUC LearningHub, welcoming healthcare trainees to Lions Home for practical training. Through this partnership, we aim to attract and nurture young talent while contributing to national efforts in developing a resilient care workforce. Expanding Our Impact In October 2024, we launched our first Community Outreach Programme at Filos Active Ageing Centre in Chai Chee. Nurses and staff engaged seniors through health screenings and wellness talks on fall prevention and mental well-being. These sessions marked the beginning of wider efforts to promote healthy ageing through proactive community-based engagement — with plans to expand to more locations in 2025. Celebrating Excellence, Commitment and Community Lions Home was once again honoured with the Charity Transparency Award 2024, marking our fifth win — a recognition of our governance, accountability and public trust. We also celebrated the achievements of our care team. Our nurses received accolades including the Nurses’ Merit Award and Community Care Excellence Awards, while internal recognition events like Nurses’ Day, Staff Appreciation Night and Recognition Night reaffirmed our collective pride in the people who power our mission. In line with our commitment to a holistic care philosophy, we also introduced Family Day at both Bishan and Bedok Homes. The event offered a heartwarming opportunity for residents, their loved ones, and staff to come together through shared meals and interactive activities. More than just a celebration, Family Day reinforced the vital role of emotional connection and social support in fostering well-being and enriching the lives of our seniors. Meanwhile, our residents took centre stage in public platforms, from an art gallery showcase during National Day to a music performance at the Esplanade - inspiring intergenerational understanding and pride in ageing with purpose. Fuelling Our Mission Through Community Support Over the year, diverse fundraising campaigns helped sustain our work, from flagship initiatives like Flag Day 2025 and Fun(d) Drive 2024, to youth-led bake sales and seasonal donation drives. These campaigns were
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