St. Andrew's Autism Centre

What St. Andrew's Autism Centre does

St. Andrew's Autism Centre (SAAC) is a Singapore-based non-profit charity and service of St. Andrew's Mission Hospital, founded in 2005 to serve persons with moderate to severe autism across their lifespan. The organization operates a comprehensive portfolio of direct services: St. Andrew's Autism School (SAAS) for students aged 7-18, two Day Activity Centres (Siglap and Sengkang) for post-18 adults, and St. Andrew's Adult Home (SAAH) — Singapore's first purpose-built residential facility for adults with autism requiring 24/7 care. Supporting these core services are the Dignity of Work sheltered employment programme (horticulture and baking tracks), GoodSpace day programme for adults not receiving other post-18 services, the Mobile Caregiver Empowerment Programme (MCEP) for home-based family support, and the Enabled Living Programme (The LIGHT House @ Woodlands) for supported community living in HDB flats.

Name

St. Andrew's Autism Centre

Legal name

St. Andrew's Autism Centre

Website

https://saac.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Andrew's Autism Centre is a Singapore non-profit charity providing lifespan services for persons with autism — special education, day programmes, residential care, sheltered employment, and community living — serving 536 beneficiaries in 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Social Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Transition Planning & Postsecondary Readiness (Educational) (EDAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Autism services
• Special education
• Residential care
• Caregiver support
• Vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals through various payment methods including PayNow, credit card, bank transfer, and cheque. Donations of $10 and above are eligible for 250% tax deduction as SAAC is an Institution of Public Character (IPC).
2. GEM Programme (Monthly Giving): Give Every Month Programme enables supporters to make monthly recurring donations via credit card or GIRO, providing sustainable funding for SAAC's services.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with corporations like Mastercard, ACE Team Foundation, Baker & Cook, and others for funding, in-kind support, and cause marketing initiatives such as Time for Acceptance and SAAC GoBlue.
4. Government Funding: Supported by NCSS (National Council of Social Service), MOE (Ministry of Education), and MSF (Ministry of Social and Family Development) for various programmes and services.
5. Service Fees: Annual membership fee for GoodSpace programme ($250/year) and potentially nominal fees for certain programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

St. Andrew's Autism Centre (SAAC) is a Singapore-based charity that provides lifespan autism services through a special education school (SAAS) for ages 7-18, Day Activity Centres for post-18 adults, and St. Andrew's Adult Home (SAAH) — Singapore's first purpose-built residential facility for adults with autism. Supporting programmes include the Dignity of Work sheltered employment programme, GoodSpace day programme, Mobile Caregiver Empowerment Programme (MCEP), and the Enabled Living Programme (The LIGHT House @ Woodlands) for supported community living.

Product overview

St. Andrew's Autism Centre (SAAC) is a social service organization providing a comprehensive suite of autism care services across the lifespan, not a traditional technology product company. The portfolio comprises St. Andrew's Autism School (SAAS) for special education, two Day Activity Centres (DAC) for post-school adults, and St. Andrew's Adult Home (SAAH) for 24/7 residential care. Supporting these core services are the Dignity of Work employment programme, GoodSpace day programme, Mobile Caregiver Empowerment Programme (MCEP), and the Enabled Living Programme (The LIGHT House @ Woodlands) for supported community living. SAAC also operates public-facing inclusion initiatives including Time for Acceptance (with Mastercard), Acceptance Matters (with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower), and SAAC GoBlue for community fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• St. Andrew's Autism School (SAAS) A special education school offering a comprehensive developmental curriculum for students aged 7-18 on the autism spectrum, adopting evidence-based practices with a person-centred approach to develop essential life skills.
• Day Activity Centres (DAC) Day programmes for post-18 adults with autism focusing on fostering independence and building essential life skills through Activities of Daily Living, Community Living Skills, and Emotional Behavioural Management, available at Siglap and Sengkang locations.
• St. Andrew's Adult Home (SAAH) Singapore's first purpose-built residential facility for persons with autism providing 24/7 long-term residential care services for adults requiring moderate to severe support needs.
• Dignity of Work Programme A sheltered work environment providing meaningful employment opportunities for persons with moderate autism through horticulture and baking tracks, with job coach support and industry partnerships.
• GoodSpace Programme A twice-weekly programme for adults with moderate to severe autism not receiving post-18 services, offering a safe environment for growth, learning, and meaningful engagement through arts, fitness, and daily living skills activities. Annual membership $250/year.
• Mobile Caregiver Empowerment Programme (MCEP) A home-based service supporting families and caregivers of adults on the autism spectrum through emotional support, counselling, and practical strategies tailored to family needs.
• Enabled Living Programme - The LIGHT House @ Woodlands A community living initiative providing supported housing in HDB flats for adults with autism and intellectual disability with low to moderate support needs, enabling independent living in ordinary neighbourhoods.
• Acceptance Matters An initiative partnering with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and leading organizations to raise autism awareness and champion inclusion through storytelling and community engagement.
• Time for Acceptance An initiative developed with Mastercard helping businesses create calmer, more welcoming environments for persons with autism through training, resources, and a directory of autism-friendly spaces across Singapore.
• SAAC GoBlue A partnership programme inviting businesses to go blue for autism awareness by pledging products, selling merchandise, displaying QR codes, or providing branding recognition to support sustainable care for persons with autism.
• Understanding Autism Exhibition An in-person exhibition at Gardens by the Bay showcasing autism awareness through personal stories, invisible challenges, and practical guidance on creating supportive environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 536 persons with autism served in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Gardens by the BaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2026Co-developed online sensory map for visitors with disabilities at Gardens by the Bay. Partnership enables SAAC to reach broader public audience with autism awareness message through Understanding Autism exhibition.
• MastercardflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership through Time for Acceptance initiative, helping businesses create autism-friendly environments. Mastercard is SAAC's preferred payment option and co-funds the initiative. Includes training programmes, directory of autism-friendly spaces, and awareness campaigns.
• Baker & CookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Dignity of Work programme. Trainees from Crunchy Teeth bakery helped assemble and pack Hot Cross Bun boxes for Easter. Baker & Cook donated over S$2,000 and 69 boxes of Pay-It-Forward Hot Cross Buns.
• Frasers PropertycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusion Champions programme with training for frontline staff and retail partners. 'Calm Hours' provide sensory-friendly atmosphere at Frasers Property malls. Multiple locations listed in Time for Acceptance directory.
• HSBC SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRolling out Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme across branches and offices. Customer-facing employees trained to recognise Sunflower symbol and provide tailored support. Physical wearables available.
• Crunchy TeethcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAAC's Dignity of Work bakery track - trainees learn baking and food preparation skills in sheltered work environment with support from job coaches.
• Starbucks SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple locations participating in Time for Acceptance initiative, equipped with autism awareness training for staff to create welcoming environments.
• SAFRAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple SAFRA locations across Singapore participating in Time for Acceptance directory, offering autism-friendly experiences at their venues.
• i'mable by SG EnablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Enabling Village location in Time for Acceptance directory, supporting autism-inclusive community spaces.
• King LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurniture showroom participating in Time for Acceptance, trained to support customers with autism and their families.
• SG EnablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency managing disability services. SAAC appointed as pilot provider for Enabled Living Programme. Referrals and placement coordination for SAAC services.
• Hidden Disabilities SunflowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal initiative SAAC partners with in Singapore to raise awareness about hidden disabilities including autism. Sunflower wearables available at SAAC.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• SG Enable: Singapore government agency administering disability services, grants, and referral pathways. Not a direct competitor but a key funding source, referral partner, and ecosystem coordinator for SAAC's services.

Direct peers

• Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities: Singapore non-profit operating disability services, elderly care, and family programmes. Comparable as a broad social-services charity in Singapore with autism and disability programme adjacency.
• AWWA (Asian Women's Welfare Association): Singapore social service agency offering disability, eldercare, and family services including special education schools and adult disability programmes. Comparable as a multi-service social-service non-profit serving persons with disabilities in Singapore.
• MINDS (Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore): Singapore non-profit providing lifespan services for persons with intellectual disabilities, including schools, day activity centres, and residential homes. Directly comparable to SAAC in mission, service mix, and target population, with overlap on autism beneficiaries.
• Rainbow Centre Singapore: Singapore charity running special education schools (Eden School and Margaret Drive School) and adult programmes for persons with autism and other developmental disabilities. Direct comparable on autism-specific education and adult services.
• SPD (Singapore): Singapore charity serving persons with disabilities including physical and developmental disabilities, providing therapy, day activity, and employment support services. Directly comparable on lifespan disability services delivery.
• Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS): Singapore charity providing early intervention, special education, day activity, and residential services primarily for persons with cerebral palsy but also developmental disabilities. Comparable on multi-service disability care model.
• Pathlight School: Singapore autism-specialised school operated by Metta Welfare Association, serving students on the autism spectrum. Direct peer on autism-specific education with overlapping target population.
• Metta Welfare Association: Singapore Buddhist non-profit operating disability, eldercare, and education services including Pathlight School for autism. Comparable as a multi-service welfare organisation in Singapore's disability sector.

Broad incumbents

• Autism Society of Singapore: Long-standing Singapore non-profit providing autism-specific services, training, and advocacy. Comparable as an autism-focused support organisation, though narrower in direct service provision than SAAC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvqBEyE7MaSogjWX0q15y7Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/sg.SAAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/standrewsautismcentre
• Instagraminstagram.com/saacsg
• TikToktiktok.com/@saacsg

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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