CCF Singapore

What CCF Singapore does

Children's Cancer Foundation (CCF Singapore) is a charitable non-profit organization constituted as a Public Company Limited by Guarantee in Singapore, incorporated on 14 October 2019 and operating under the oversight of the Ministry of Health with Institution of Public Character (IPC) status effective 5 May 2025 to 4 May 2028. The organization delivers a holistic Model of Care to children with cancer and their families, anchored on two hospital-based service centers—CCF@NUH at National University Hospital and CCF@KKH at KK Women's and Children's Hospital—plus a community office at GB Point, Kallang Bahru. Core programmes include financial assistance (food and transport vouchers, medical expense support), casework and counselling, therapeutic play, Childlife services, the PALS educational support programme (delivered in part via Zoom), caregiver support, and palliative and bereavement care.

The foundation's business model is fundraising-driven, with no goods or services sold. It raises its own funds without government grants, drawing roughly 60–70% of annual fundraising from individuals, schools, and corporate organizations, and the remainder from self-organized flagship events such as Hair for Hope and CCF Walk of Hope. A Will and Hope Monthly Giving Programme provides recurring donor revenue, and a multi-sector corporate donor base (logistics, fintech, energy, retail) supplements individual giving. In 2024, CCF served 677 children and families against an average of about 132 new childhood cancer diagnoses per year in Singapore, and directs 90% of expenditure to direct charitable programmes.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (Chair: Dr. Kevin Tay) and led by CEO Mr. Koh Shukai, with no parent company, subsidiaries, or external investment ownership. Its customer base is strictly domestic—Singapore-based children with cancer, their families, and survivors—though its marketing mentions a Southeast Asia contextual reference. There is no technology platform, proprietary software, or AI component; the product is the integrated psychosocial and financial support programme delivered through its hospital and community footprint.

Name

CCF Singapore

Legal name

Children's Cancer Foundation

Website

https://ccf.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CCF Singapore is a charitable foundation providing holistic medical, financial, educational, and psychosocial support to children with cancer and their families through hospital-based centres at NUH and KKH and a community office, funded by individual donations, corporate sponsors, and flagship events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Paediatric Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care (HLADAHAI)

Keywords

• Childhood cancer support
• Psychosocial care services
• Palliative care programmes
• Family counselling services
• Financial assistance programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Fundraising: CCF raises its own funds without government funding. About 60-70% of annual fundraising target comes from individuals, schools, and corporate organizations. The remaining comes from their own fundraising activities such as Hair for Hope, Walk of Hope, and other events.
2. Monthly Giving Programme: Will and Hope Monthly Giving Programme provides recurring donation support from regular donors.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate organizations sponsor CCF events and programmes, contributing to annual fundraising targets.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Children's Cancer Foundation (CCF) Singapore provides holistic psychosocial, emotional, educational, and financial support services to children (aged 0–16) diagnosed with cancer and to their families in Singapore. Services are delivered through hospital-based programmes at NUH and KKH and through community-based programmes, framed under its proprietary CCF Model of Care.

Product overview

CCF Singapore operates as a charitable foundation offering a unified suite of support services for children with cancer and their families, not a technology platform. The organization provides hospital-based services at CCF@NUH and CCF@KKH, community programs including PALS (Place for Academic Learning and Support), financial assistance, palliative and bereavement care, and therapeutic support. Fundraising initiatives include Hair for Hope and CCF Walk of Hope. The organization does not offer a SaaS platform or technology product with modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCF Model of Care Holistic 360° care framework addressing the medical, emotional, social, and financial needs of children with cancer (aged 0–16) and their families throughout the cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment, palliative care, and bereavement support.
• CCF@NUH Hospital-based psychosocial support centre located at the National University Hospital, providing in-hospital care and support services to children with cancer and their families during treatment.
• CCF@KKH Hospital-based psychosocial support centre located at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, providing in-hospital care and support services to children with cancer and their families during treatment, and housing the Family Resource Centre.
• PALS (Programmes in Activities for Learning Skills) After-school learning support programme that helps children with cancer continue their education during and after treatment, providing academic support so they can keep up with schooling and re-integrate into mainstream education.
• Palliative and Bereavement Care End-of-life and bereavement support service for children with cancer and their families, providing emotional, psychological, and practical support during palliative care and after the loss of a child.
• Financial Assistance Programme Financial aid programme that helps families of children with cancer cope with the economic burden of treatment, providing direct financial support to offset costs associated with medical care and related needs.
• Family Resource Centre Resource centre located at CCF@KKH that provides information, guidance, and community referrals to families of children with cancer, helping them navigate available support services.
• CCF Community Office Community-based service office that delivers programmes and outreach outside of the hospital setting, supporting families in the broader community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88.8% overall survival rate for childhood leukaemia in Singapore
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Amazon Asia Pacific Holdings Pte LtdminorOthersCorporate supporter of CCF, guided by principles of community engagement and commitment to strengthening communities where employees live and work.
• CWT Pte. LimitedminorOthersGlobal multinational logistics group that supports CCF as part of their community outreach and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Arc Energy Trading Pte LtdminorOthersOil trading company that supports CCF, motivated by desire to give hope and strength to children fighting cancer.
• iFast Corporation Ltd.minorOthersDigital banking and wealth management fintech platform headquartered in Singapore that supports CCF's mission.
• CMA CGMminorOthersGlobal logistics group employing over 155,000 people worldwide that supports CCF as part of community engagement efforts.
• Blue Sky Events Pte LtdminorOthersInnovative boutique events company behind Christmas Wonderland, supporting CCF's fundraising initiatives.
• Unigold International Pte LtdminorOthersLargest manufacturer of gold chains in Singapore, supporting CCF as part of corporate social responsibility.
• National University Hospital (NUH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor hospital partner hosting CCF@NUH location, providing cancer treatment and care where CCF delivers psychosocial support services.
• KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary hospital partner hosting CCF@KKH, treating the largest number of childhood cancer cases in Singapore where CCF provides comprehensive support services.
• National Council Social ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCF is a registered member of NCSS, Singapore's coordinating body for social service agencies.
• Ministry of Health (MOH)coreOthersGovernment sector administrator overseeing CCF's operations as a charitable organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Children's Oncology Group: World's largest paediatric cancer research organisation, supporting clinical trials and care standards across hundreds of hospitals. Comparable as a paediatric cancer ecosystem player, though research-focused rather than social-support-focused like CCF.
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Largest US paediatric cancer charity combining research, treatment and family support services. Operates a much broader portfolio than CCF but addresses the same paediatric oncology beneficiary population with overlapping psychosocial and financial support programmes.

Direct peers

• CLIC Sargent (now Young Lives vs Cancer): UK charity providing financial, emotional and social support to children with cancer and their families through hospital-based social workers. Directly comparable service model and beneficiary population to CCF Singapore.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities Singapore: Singapore charity providing accommodation and support for families of children receiving medical treatment, including paediatric oncology. Directly comparable mission (family-centred support around childhood hospital treatment) and Singapore-only operating geography.
• Children's Cancer Foundation (Hong Kong): Same name, same mission of supporting children with cancer and their families in the Greater China region. Directly comparable in scope (financial assistance, counselling, play therapy, hospital-based support) and beneficiary segment to CCF Singapore.
• Children's Cancer Research Fund: US non-profit funding paediatric cancer research and family support programmes. Directly comparable in cause area and combined research-plus-family-services model, though primarily US-based and larger scale.
• Make-A-Wish Singapore: Singapore-registered charity fulfilling wishes for children with critical illnesses including cancer. Operates in the same country, serves a partially overlapping beneficiary population and relies on a comparable donations-plus-corporate-sponsorship funding mix.

Regional players

• Singapore Children's Society: Long-established Singapore charity providing services to children and youth at risk. Comparable as an NCSS member organisation serving children in Singapore with a similar charity/non-profit operating model, though focused on child protection rather than paediatric illness.

Others

• National Council of Social Service (NCSS): Singapore's coordinating body for social service agencies, of which CCF is a registered member. Not a peer in service delivery but a direct institutional counterpart governing the social service ecosystem CCF operates within.
• KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH): Strategic hospital partner that treats the majority of childhood cancer cases in Singapore and hosts CCF@KKH. Comparable as the healthcare delivery counterpart CCF's psychosocial services are embedded within, not a competing peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccfsingapore

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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