Urgent Support Needed

In the latest financial year (ending 31 Mar’22), our amazing volunteers clocked over 11,265 hours; our education team were directly involved with 80 student projects, and reached out to over 20,000 individuals, through over 93 roadshows and talks; our rescue team handled 18,528 calls to our hotline, leading to rescue of over 4,544 wild animals in distress. Our Animal Crime Investigation Unit (ACIU) handled over 290 cases related to wildlife trade and cruelty and the wildlife management team engaged community through over 630 cases of human-wildlife conflict in Singapore.

Click here to donate: https://www.giving.sg/acres

We want to do more. We want to continue on our mission to end animal cruelty, and be there for any animal that needs us. But the more we help, the more it costs.

That’s where you come in.

Your valuable donation will help animals in numerous ways; including directly saving lives.

Donations are eligible for a 250% tax deduction. To qualify for tax deduction, all donors are required to provide their Tax Reference Numbers (NRIC/FIN/UEN) when making the donation or by emailing regina@acres.org.sg with the information. Please see the FAQ section below for more information.

Read more on the 250% tax deduction benefit

For example, if you donate $100 to ACRES, $250 will be deducted from your taxable income (not your final tax amount). If you would like to receive tax deduction for your donation. please supply us with your full name as per NRIC/Employment Pass/Work Permit and your NRIC/FIN number when you make a donation. You will then receive automatic tax deduction benefits from IRAS. If you supply us with your mailing address we will also send you a tax-deduction receipt for your records.

Please refer to ACRES’ privacy policy for more information on our data protection measures.

Issuance of Donation Receipts:

As part of efforts to reduce environmental impact, issuance of physical donation receipts will cease with effect from January 2023 and replaced by e-receipts. Kindly provide your email address to receive your e-receipts.

Monthly

Monthly contributions allow us to plan, safe in the knowledge that funds are there when needed. A monthly donation, within your means, will make a huge difference for the animals.

  • $10 a month can provide enrichment for animals at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC)
  • $20 a month can fund an outreach event on animal cruelty
  • $50 a month can fund a whole day of wildlife rescue
  • $100 a month can cover medical costs for a rescued animal
  • $500 a month can fund undercover animal crime investigations

For monthly contributions via credit/debit card:

  • Giving.sg – NVPC Charity Donation Portal (Credit Card, GrabPay, ENets)
  • Give Asia (Credit Card, Debit Card)
  • PayPal (below)
Monthly Amount Choice

For monthly contributions via GIRO, download this form and mail it with your original signature to: ACRES, 91 Jalan Lekar, Singapore 698917

onetime

Credit Card or Debit Card

You can donate online via:

Cheque

Please make your cheque payable to “ACRES” and mail it to: ACRES, 91 Jalan Lekar, Singapore 698917

Bank transfers (TT)

PAYNOW to: UEN: T01SS0121K

OR

Animal Concerns Research and Education Society
OCBC Bank Limited Singapore
65 Chulia Street, OCBC Centre, Singapore 049513
Swift code: OCBCSGSG
Account no.: 522-096122-001
Bank Code: 7339 Branch Code: 522

 

For tax deduction and receipt, email regina@acres.org.sg the following details:

DATE OF TRANSFER:

NRIC/FIN/UEN:

CONTACT NUMBER:

WSS

The ACRES wildlife sanctuary holds over 150 exotic animals, the majority of whom were smuggled here, under cruel conditions, as part of the illegal pet trade. Now that they’re here, they need support – can you give these victims a lifeline?

For as low as $30 a month, you’ll support them day to day, providing for their food, shelter and care that they need.

To sign up via credit card:

What you’ll receive

To receive the items below, complete the WSS Sign-Up form and send it to info@acres.org.sg

  • 250% tax deduction
  • Fact file about the animals you’re supporting & photos
  • Photo keychain of an animal you’re supporting
  • Exclusive ACRES collar pin
  • Report & video on the animals you’re supporting, sent to you at the end of the year
  • Complimentary tour of the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre to see your chosen animals
  • Want to work with your sponsored species? Come and volunteer at our sanctuary!
  • Subscription to quarterly newsletter & E-letters every 2 months
Warrior

There are plenty of sporting events in Singapore (and abroad) you can conquer whilst raising funds through online platforms.

While the training may be tough, we hope your decision to choose ACRES as your charity isn’t!

Here are some fundraising platforms you can use:

Drop us an e-mail at info@acres.org.sg if you’ve decided to challenge yourself in the name of animals.

Donation FAQs

Are my donations to ACRES tax deductible?

Yes, donations to ACRES are eligible for 250% tax deduction. Individuals and businesses must provide your tax reference number (NRIC/FIN/UEN) in order to be given tax deductions on your donation. You do not need to declare the donation amount in your income tax return. Your donation details will given to IRAS and the tax deductible for your donations will be automatically reflected in your tax assessments.

Will I get a receipt?

Yes, please provide a valid email address as for donations made in Jan’23 onwards, an electronic receipt will be sent to you around 4 to 6 weeks after ACRES has received your donation.

The tax deduction benefit will be automatically included in your tax assessment if you have given your NRIC/FIN, so paper receipts are not required.

What percentage of funds raised goes to the animals?

We value your support and ensure that your donations are used wisely. In past years, 86% of our expenditure went directly to our animal protection programmes, as per our financial reports.

Do I have to provide my NRIC/FIN?

To comply with the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) guidelines, your full NRIC/FIN will only be collected if you require tax deduction for your donation. Should you not wish to receive tax deduction, you will not be required to submit your NRIC/FIN.

How do I get tax deduction for my donation?

You may either provide your tax reference number (i.e. NRIC/FIN/UEN) when making the donation or you may email regina@acres.org.sg with your NRIC/FIN/UEN details to submit for tax deduction.

Donations without tax reference number or which are incomplete / invalid are considered non-tax deductible unless requested otherwise.

Please ensure your donation and details reach us by 31 Dec 2022 for tax deduction to be allowed in your tax assessment for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2022.​

What will my personal data be used for?

When dealing with your personal information, we observe our obligations under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), as well other relevant legislation. ACRES’s PDPA Privacy Policy aims to help you understand how we will collect, use, disclose and protect your personal data. Details can be found here.

You may write to us at info@acres.org.sg if you have any queries.

Who can I contact with regards to fundraising?

For any queries relating to fundraising or donations, please send an email to info@acres.org.sg

Can I organise my own fundraising activity for ACRES?

Yes! Organising your own fundraising activities is a fantastic way to help animals! You can come up with your own unique ideas.