SAF Care Fund
The SAF Care Fund provides an avenue for the public to contribute towards additional support for service personnel who require long-term care.
Last updated 11 August 2025
Introduction
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Care Fund is set up to provide additional support to SAF service personnel who are severely disabled due to military service, over and above MINDEF's existing compensation and welfare frameworks. The Fund enables members of the public to make contributions and show their support to injured service personnel.
Under MINDEF's existing compensation framework, injured service personnel will receive a lump sum compensation based on the degree of permanent disability sustained. Additional compensations will be provided if the injury is due to military training or operations. Additional amounts will also be given to service personnel with total permanent disability and who require constant care.
MINDEF will also pay for all medical expenses for the treatment of injured service personnel at government/restructured hospitals or clinics. This includes the costs of medical supplies and equipment, counselling and psychological care for as long as required by the service personnel.
MINDEF and SAF provides a broad range of welfare support to assist injured service personnel and families of deceased service personnel. Under the SAF Benevolent Fund, several other types of welfare grants are also provided.
Over and above the existing frameworks, the SAF Care Fund provides additional financial support to severely disabled servicemen who require long term care and support. The SAF Care Fund relies on monies donated by the public.
Vision
A future where severely disabled service personnel receive the care, respect, and recognition they deserve, enabling them to thrive beyond their military service.
Mission
To provide additional support for severely disabled service personnel by leveraging public donations to provide holistic care, rehabilitation, and empowerment opportunities.
Management and structure
The SAF Care Fund is set up as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) with an Institution of Public Character (IPC) status. It is managed in accordance with the Code of Governance for Charities and Institutions of Public Character issued by the Charity Council. There is a governing board to oversee the administration and management of the SAF Care Fund. The board comprises MINDEF and SAF personnel as well as independent directors.
SAF Care Fund board of directors
SAF Care Fund board of directors
Name | Appointment | Board Appointment |
Mr Aaron Beng Yao Cheng | Chief of Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces | Chairman |
Mr Chan Ching Hao | Chief of Staff - Joint Staff, Singapore Armed Forces | Vice-Chairman |
Mr Tan Hwee Koon Norman | Director (Finance Management), Defence Finance Organisation, Ministry of Defence | Treasurer |
Mr Goh Shiao Sing Shaun | Director, Manpower Division, Ministry of Defence | Board Secretary |
Mr Richard Kuppusamy | Board Advisor, Disabled People's Association | Director |
Mr Winston Toh Bee Chew | President, SAF Veterans’ League; Managing Director, Tower Transit Singapore | Director |
Dr Teo-Koh Sock Miang | President, Singapore National Paralympic Council; President, Singapore Disability Sports Council | Director |
Mr Ong Hoon Hong | Client Delivery Lead (Homeland Security) NCS Pte Ltd | Director |
Mr Ong Hian Chong | Senior Vice-President/ General Manager, Unmanned & Integrated Systems, Digital Systems, ST Engineering | Director |
Mr Tan Kee Tiok | Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Business Strategies), SAFRA National Service Association | Director |
The SAF Care Fund is registered as a charity under the Charities Act and approved as an IPC till 31 Jan 2026. As an IPC, donations to the SCF that are $20 and above shall be tax-deductible.
How to donate
Donate to the SAF Care Fund and contribute to improving the lives of our beneficiaries today via one of the following modes. For donations made via PayNow, please indicate your full NRIC/FIN number (if you are an individual) or UEN number (if you are a company) so that we can process your tax deductions.
GIRO / FAST transfer / cheque / other modes, please email to saf_care_fund@defence.gov.sg for details
Through the Giving.sg website, https://www.giving.sg/safcarefund
PayNow transfer to UEN: 201323131D
Scan and pay QR Code
Contact us
Want to find out more?
SAF Care Fund Hotline: 6768 7276 (during office hours)
Email: saf_care_fund@defence.gov.sg
Mailing Address:
SAF Care Fund
303 Gombak Drive #B1-23
Singapore 669645