Mission Statement

Red Cross work in Singapore began in 30 September 1949 as part of the British Red Cross Society and the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) was incorporated by an Act of Parliament on 6 April 1973.

The SRC is part of a world-wide, non-political, non-religious movement which bases its work on the fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. An independent humanitarian organisation, we raise our own funds in serving humanity and furthering our work locally and internationally.

How we are organised

The governing of SRC is done by a 27 to 33-member Council headed by a Chairman who is appointed by the President of the Republic of Singapore, the Patron of the SRC. The Council is responsible for pursuing the objectives of the SRC as laid down by the Act of Parliament and its Constitution. The Council consults three (3) appointed Commissions providing expertise, namely the Finance Commission, the Legal Commission and the Medical Commission.

The general management is overseen by the Executive Committee, with operation responsibilities vested in the Red Cross Youth Division, the Adult Volunteer Division, the Chapters Division, various Standing Committees, Task Forces and Resource Panels. Implementation of the policies and directives laid down by the Council is done by the Secretariat which is headed by the Secretary General. Volunteers and staff work together in organising and implementing the activities and programmes of the SRC.

Vision

To realise the Singapore Red Cross as a leading and distinctive humanitarian organization that brings together people and institutions in aid of the vulnerable.

Mission

We are dedicated to protecting human life and dignity, relieving human suffering and responding to emergencies.

Objectives

Our objectives are to provide assistance in relief operations in times of disaster and in auxiliary health and welfare services to the sick, the handicapped, the aged and the poor without any distinction on grounds of race, nationality, religion or political opinions, and to furnish voluntary aid to the sick and wounded in time of war and to non-belligerents, prisoners of war and civilians sufferers from the effects of war.

Core Values

Compassion, Passion and Professionalism.

Services

Red Cross Home for the Disabled
Blood Donor Recruitment Programme
Red Cross Training Centre
Red Cross Non-Emergency Ambulance Service
International Services
Red Cross Youth
Adult Volunteer Division
Red Cross Humanitarian Network