Charities
We build trust for a thriving charity sector.
Last updated 20 January 2026
What we do
To enable the charity sector to flourish, we adopt a robust yet balanced regulatory approach and work with various partners to help charities strengthen their capabilities and governance. We encourage co-regulation and a culture of transparency and accountability. This enables a safe giving environment where everyone can do a part in creating a caring society.
Did you know?
You can check if an organisation is a registered charity and has a valid fund-raising permit, through the Charity Portal (www.charities.gov.sg (opens in new tab)), or via SMS to 79777.
Latest news
Members of the public can access the Charity Portal (opens in new tab) for latest news and developments in the charity sector. The portal provides a one-stop resource centre for the public who want to know more about charities in Singapore. It also provides a list of electronic services for charities to submit relevant applications and annual submissions.
19 January 2026
The Commissioner of Charities (COC) has published its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Together with the Charity Council, the Office of the COC carried out many initiatives during the year to promote good governance and transparency, and enhance the competencies and capabilities of charities. The COC Annual Report highlights (a) the efforts to maintain a regulatory framework that remains relevant and effective in supporting the good work of our charities, and (b) key statistics on charities.
Read more about the COC Annual Report (opens in new tab)
Policies
Our policies set the framework for the development of our work which is to nurture a charitable sector that is well governed and remains driven by the community. Read more about: