About Us
Our Organisation
OUR VISION
To be Christ-centred, in enabling the disadvantaged and distressed to have life to the full.
OUR MISSION
To enrich the quality of life for the disadvantaged and distressed, through integrated and holistic services in partnership with Methodist churches and the community.
OUR VALUES
Trust
Respect Worth and Dignity of People
Uncompromising Integrity
Service before Self
Teamwork
Sound Governance

OUR BEGINNINGS
The seed for the formation of Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) was sown by Mr Peter Joe Chia in June 1976. It took root in 1977 when the board of social concerns of the Trinity Annual Conference, under the leadership of Mr Lee Liat Cheng, appointed Dr Chia Lin Sien to draft a constitution for its formation. This was subsequently presented to the Council of Christian Social Concerns in September 1980 for further action.
A pro-tem committee under the leadership of Mr Richard Tambyah, the chairman of the Council of Christian Social Concerns, subsequently formed to register MWS under the Societies Act. Registration was approved in October 1981, leading to the formal establishment of MWS.
Today, our spectrum of care meets the specific and diverse needs of 8,400 disadvantaged seniors, families, children and youth.
While MWS’ sphere of impact has expanded since our founding, our core spirit of social holiness remains unwavering.
CHARITY STATUS
Charity Registration No: 00166
Charity Registration Date: 15/04/1985
Constitution: Society
Date of Establishment: 28/10/1981
ROS/RCB Registration No: 0209/1981WEL
UEN: S81SS 0088H
IPC STATUS
IPC Registration No.: IPC000360
Validity Period: 1/10/2020 to 30/9/2023
Sector Administrator: Charities Unit
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Winner of Charity Transparency Award 2019 (Large Charities) |
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Special Commendation Award for Charity Governance and Management 2018 |
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Winner of Charity Transparency Award 2018 (Large Charities) |
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Winner of Charity Governance Award 2014 (Large Category) |
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Winner of Non-Profit Organisation of the Year Award 2010 (Philanthropy Management) |