Chairman’s Message

The year 2024 has been a transformative period of growth and development for Blossom Seeds.
We are proud to have reached key milestones while continuing to deliver impactful initiatives to support our seniors.

Awards and Milestones
• People’s Association (PA) Excellence Community Award
• MCCY Transparency Award 2024
• Renewal of our Volunteer Centre designation under SG Cares by MCCY for two more years. Key Visits and Collaborations • Hosted NHG Deputy CEO, sharing their mission for community health.
• Welcomed AIC CEO to our centre.
• Established a core team of three part-time staff, including an experienced palliative doctor, to initiate work on obtaining a licence for Palliative Home Care.

Financial Performance
For the year ending 31 December 2024:
• Income: $3,942,000 (up from $3,228,000 in 2023), including $732,000 from CST.
• Surplus: $1,448,000 (up from $678,000 in 2023), driven by a significant one-time donor contribution. As a growing charity, we aim to maintain our reserves at three years’ worth of operating costs to support our expansion plans.

Future Outlook
- Expansion Plans:
• Applied for a second Active Ageing Centre (AAC) in Canberra.
• Plans to expand Palliative Home Care (HPC) services in 2025 upon MOH licence approval.
• Long-term vision includes establishing an Assisted Living and Nursing Home to better serve the community’s needs.

Appreciation
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following: -
Distinguished Guests:
• Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health, Adviser to Sembawang Central GROs for gracing our Blossom Tribute and Ready Set Gold events.
• Dr Lim Wee Kiak, Adviser to Sembawang GRC (Canberra)
• Mr Vikram Nair, Adviser to Sembawang GRC (Admiralty)
• Ms Mariam Jaafar, Adviser to Sembawang GRC (Woodlands), for their unwavering support at our key events.

Partners and Stakeholders

• Religious and community organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, sponsors, donors, and volunteers.
• Special thanks to Varadhatas Ratanarama Association, Buddhist Fellowship, Yusof Ishak Mosque, Assyafaah Mosque, and other community partners for their continued support.

Closing Remarks
I am deeply thankful to our Board Members, volunteers, staff, and all stakeholders for their dedication and generosity. Together, we are building a compassionate and inclusive community where every senior can thrive.

With gratitude
Aw Cheow Thiam
18 January 2025