Brahm Centre Ltd

What Brahm Centre Ltd does

Brahm Centre Ltd is a Singapore-registered mental health charity and Institution of Public Character founded in 2012 by Adj. A/Prof Angie Chew. The organisation operates nine physical centres across Singapore, offers a science-based mindfulness curriculum built on internationally recognised protocols (MBSR from UMass Medical School, MBCT from Oxford University, and a proprietary Mindfulness Compassion Course), and runs structured programs for seniors, youth aged 12-25, migrant domestic workers, caregivers, and corporate clients. Its core products include the Mindfulness Foundation Course (MFC), MBSR, MBCT-L, CMBCT, MCC, guided retreats, professional counselling, dementia screening, community care management, and youth CREST services, supplemented by corporate mindfulness workshops tailored to sectors including healthcare, education, government, financial services, and social service agencies.

The organisation is funded through a diversified revenue model combining course fees (some subsidised by National Silver Academy and SkillsFuture Credit), corporate workshop fees, charitable donations (250% tax-deductible with MOH dollar-for-dollar matching), and government subsidies (AIC/MOH fully subsidises counselling for Singaporeans and PRs). Counselling is provided free at point of use to eligible residents, and the OMEGA program delivers cultural and welfare support specifically to Migrant Domestic Workers. Distribution operates through direct consumer course registration via Eventbrite, corporate field sales, school outreach, and community engagement across all nine centres.

Brahm Centre is led by a large board and advisory committee that includes former Keppel Corporation CEO Prof Choo Chiau Beng as Patron, the CEO of the Institute of Mental Health, senior Tan Tock Seng Hospital clinicians, former United Nations Under-Secretary-General Mr Dileep Nair as Treasurer, and Chief Executive of SBF Foundation Ms Yap Su-Yin. Distinguished advisors include the Chief of the National Addictions Management Service at IMH and a Senior Consultant at NCSS. The organisation has reached over 10,000 people through its founder-led instruction, supported 150+ interns since 2021, and earned recognition including the Healthcare Humanity Award and ST Singaporean of the Year 2019 for its CEO.

Name

Brahm Centre Ltd

Legal name

Brahm Centre Ltd

Website

https://brahmcentre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brahm Centre Ltd is a Singapore-registered mental health charity operating nine centres that delivers science-based mindfulness courses, counselling, and community care programs to seniors, youth, migrant domestic workers, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health & Wellness Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (62133)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADAJAB

Mindfulness-Based Coaching & Training (MBSR/MBCT-style)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Meditation, Mindfulness & Breathwork

SECONDARYHSADAJAA

Guided Meditation Instruction (1:1 & Group)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Meditation, Mindfulness & Breathwork

SECONDARYHSADAJAF

Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Meditation, Mindfulness & Breathwork

SECONDARYHSADAJAG

Corporate/Workplace Mindfulness & Stress-Reduction Programs

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Meditation, Mindfulness & Breathwork

SECONDARYEDAAAHAD

Mindfulness, Meditation & Stress Management Education

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Education (Nutrition, Fitness, Mindfulness)

Keywords

• Mindfulness training programs
• Mental health services
• Community care services
• Corporate wellness workshops
• Counselling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Revenue from mindfulness courses, art courses, and enrichment programs. Some courses are subsidized by National Silver Academy (NSA) for Singaporeans and PRs aged 50 and above. Course fees may also be offset by SkillsFuture Credit.
2. Subsidized Counselling Services: Counselling services are currently fully subsidized by AIC/MOH for Singaporeans and PRs. This represents a cost-recovery model through government subsidies rather than direct customer payment.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered charity and Institution of Public Character, Brahm Centre receives donations. Donations of $10 and above are 250% tax-deductible and can be matched dollar for dollar by the Ministry of Health. Accepts PayNow, credit/debit cards, GIRO, and cheque donations.
4. Corporate Workshop Fees: Customized mindfulness workshops for corporate clients ranging from 1-hour to full-day sessions. Revenue generated from organizations in healthcare, education, government, and private sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Brahm Centre delivers evidence-based mindfulness training programs (MBSR, MBCT, MFC, MCC) alongside professional counselling, community care for seniors and youth, dementia screening, and customized corporate wellness workshops. All services are delivered in-person across nine centres in Singapore, with corporate workshops also delivered on-site at client organizations. The portfolio serves individual consumers (B2C), corporate organizations, government ministries, healthcare providers, and educational institutions.

Product overview

Brahm Centre Ltd operates as a registered mental health charity in Singapore offering a unified portfolio of mindfulness-based programs and community care services. The core offering consists of structured mindfulness courses (Mindfulness Foundation Course, MBSR, MBCT-L, and Compassion Course) delivered in-person at community centres, complemented by corporate wellness workshops, youth care services, counselling, dementia screening, and senior wellness programs. The organization runs multiple centres across Singapore and serves diverse populations including seniors, youth, migrant workers, and corporate clients through a combination of subsidized and free services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OMEGA (Oasis for Mindful Enrichment, Growth, and Advancement): A program designed to empower Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) in Singapore by enhancing their skills and overall welfare, enabling them to better assimilate into Singaporean culture and build a stronger support network. Initially focused on Burmese- and Indian-speaking MDWs.
• CREST Youth

Products and services

• Mindfulness Foundation Course (MFC) A foundational mindfulness course that teaches participants how to train the mind to purposefully pay attention to the present moment without judging the experience, exploring the mind-body connection, habits of the mind, stress triggers, and anxiety management. For individuals seeking an entry point to mindfulness practice.
• Chinese Mindfulness Foundation Course (CMFC) A Chinese-language mindfulness foundation course designed for participants who wish to learn about and integrate mindfulness into daily life, teaching techniques for managing stress and achieving mind-body harmony. For Chinese-speaking individuals seeking foundational mindfulness training.
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) An eight-week course developed by Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn at UMass Medical School in 1979, combining mindfulness and gentle movement to reduce stress, improve well-being, and help manage pain, anxiety, and everyday challenges, including a one-day retreat. For adults seeking clinically validated stress reduction.
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy-Life (MBCT-L) A course designed at Oxford University to help people suffering from repeated bouts of depression and chronic unhappiness, combining cognitive therapy with meditative practices and mindfulness cultivation, developed by Dr. Zindel Segal, Dr. Mark Williams and Dr. John Teasdale. For individuals dealing with recurring depression.
• Chinese Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (CMBCT) A Chinese-language mindfulness-based cognitive therapy course based on the MBCT framework, designed to help participants apply mindfulness in daily life, cope with difficulties, and cultivate resilience, peace, and happiness. For Chinese-speaking individuals dealing with recurring depression.
• Mindfulness Compassion Course (MCC) A course focused on cultivating compassion to reduce anger or fear and achieve emotional regulation, helping participants transform critical minds to appreciative and forgiving minds, heal pain from past experiences, and build mental resilience. For individuals seeking emotional regulation and self-compassion training.
• Mindfulness Retreats Residential retreats offering guided meditations, practical stress-reduction techniques, and connection with like-minded individuals. Available in 3-day or 5-day formats featuring distinguished international speakers and guided by Mindfulness Principal Adj. A/Prof Angie Chew. For individuals seeking immersive mindfulness practice.
• Corporate Workshops Customised mindfulness workshops for organizations including healthcare providers, educational institutions, government ministries, corporations, and social service agencies. Workshops range from 1-hour to full-day sessions tailored to organizational needs. For HR and Learning & Development teams seeking employee wellness solutions.
• Youth Care Services (CREST Youth) Youth Community Resource, Engagement, and Support Team (CREST Youth) services for youths aged 12 to 25, including well-being assessments, counselling, creative arts therapies, parenting support, internship programs, enrichment programs, and outreach initiatives. For adolescents, young adults, and their parents.
• Community Care Services Comprehensive care and support services for seniors, adults, youth, and migrant workers, including care management, connection to community resources, dementia support, and support for loved ones. For seniors, vulnerable adults, and their families across Singapore.
• Counselling Services Professional counselling and psychotherapy services addressing anxiety, depression, marital problems, parenting challenges, addiction management, and caregiver stress. FREE for Singaporeans and PRs, fully subsidised by AIC/MOH. For individuals, couples, and families in Singapore seeking mental health support.
• Dementia Screening Dementia awareness talks, early detection screening services, and community education on risk reduction, early signs recognition, and caregiving support for individuals and families. For seniors, families, and caregivers concerned about cognitive decline.
• OMEGA Program for Migrant Domestic Workers Oasis for Mindful Enrichment, Growth, and Advancement (OMEGA) program empowering Migrant Domestic Workers with Chinese/English classes, personal grooming, art and craft, counselling, and cultural integration activities. For Burmese- and Indian-speaking migrant domestic workers in Singapore.
• National Silver Academy (NSA) Courses Subsidised courses for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above, including art courses and mindfulness courses supported by National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy. For seniors aged 50+ seeking affordable lifelong learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 people taught mindfulness courses and workshops by Adj. A/Prof Angie Chew
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NorthEast CDCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2021Collaboration on 'Healthier Together @ Tampines' event at Our Tampines Hub.
• Changi General Hospital (CGH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for community health initiatives. Brahm Centre works with CGH on collaborative health programmes.
• Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (OMF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Oxford University for mindfulness programme development. Brahm Centre offers MBCT courses designed at Oxford University.
• National Addictions Management Service (NAMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on addiction management and mental health support services.
• Agency for Integrated Care (AIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with AIC for community health education, case management, counselling services, and outreach. AIC subsidizes counselling services at Brahm Centre.
• Ministry of Health (MOH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for health education and community support programmes. MOH matches donations dollar for dollar.
• Tan Tock Seng HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year collaboration providing mental health support and mindfulness programmes in partnership with NorthLight School.
• NorthLight SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year collaboration with Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Brahm Centre for student mental health support.
• Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for community wellness initiatives.
• National Council of Social Service (NCSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull member of NCSS. Partnership for social service coordination and community care programmes.
• Republic PolytechnicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Sports Day for seniors and youth programmes including drone soccer experience.
• BreadTalk GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted Lunar New Year community Lo Hei lunch with NCSS at BreadTalk HQ.
• NVPC (National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for volunteer coordination and philanthropy programmes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Wysa: AI-driven mental health chatbot with employer and health-plan distribution. Comparable in serving employer demand for accessible mental well-being support, but using an AI/self-help model rather than Brahm Centre's evidence-based in-person MBSR/MBCT delivery.
• MindFi: Singapore-based mindfulness and mental wellness app offering meditation content, coaching, and corporate programmes. Comparable to Brahm Centre in targeting the same mindfulness-for-work segment in Singapore, with overlapping corporate clients, but delivered through a mobile app rather than in-person centres.
• Thrive Global: Corporate well-being and performance platform founded by Arianna Huffington, focused on stress reduction, resilience, and mental health. Comparable to Brahm Centre in addressing employee burnout and stress for large organisations, but delivered through enterprise SaaS and content rather than on-site workshops.
• Modern Health: Global employer-focused mental health platform combining digital self-service, coaching, and therapy. Comparable to Brahm Centre's corporate mindfulness and counselling proposition for large enterprises, but at a global scale with technology-led delivery.

Direct peers

• Ooca: Thailand/Singapore-based mental health platform connecting users to licensed psychologists for video counselling and corporate EAP services. Comparable to Brahm Centre in providing professional counselling and corporate mental health support, with a focus on anxiety, depression, and stress across Southeast Asia.
• Samaritans of Singapore (SOS): Singapore suicide prevention and mental health charity operating a 24-hour hotline, outreach, and community education. Comparable to Brahm Centre as a Singapore non-profit mental health service provider with subsidised care, volunteer-driven delivery, and government/NCSS affiliation.
• Aware Singapore: Singapore non-profit focused on mental health awareness, counselling, and caregiver support. Closely comparable as a Singapore-based charity delivering subsidised mental health services, public education, and community programmes analogous to Brahm Centre's community care and counselling offerings.
• Intellect: Singapore-headquartered mental health platform offering on-demand counselling, therapy, and corporate wellness benefits. Most directly comparable to Brahm Centre on Singapore mental health service delivery, with overlapping corporate and individual segments, but delivers through a digital-first model rather than physical centres.

Broad incumbents

• Calm: Global meditation, sleep, and mindfulness app with a Calm Business arm serving employers. Comparable in content category and enterprise sales motion, but serves the same mindfulness-for-stress and resilience demand as Brahm Centre's corporate workshops via a digital product.
• Headspace: Global mindfulness and mental health platform with consumer subscriptions and Headspace for Work targeting employers. Comparable to Brahm Centre's mindfulness curriculum and corporate workshop offering, but at global scale and through a digital-first B2B2C model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BrahmCentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brahm-centre-ltd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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