Charities Act 1994

Charities Act
Old Parliament House, photographed in January 2006
Parliament of Singapore
Long title An Act to make provision for the registration of charities, the administration of charities and their affairs, the regulation of charities and institutions of a public character, the regulation of fund-raising activities carried on in connection with charities and other institutions and the conduct of fund-raising appeals, and for purposes connected therewith.
Enacted by	Parliament of Singapore
Enacted	1 January 1995
Status: In force

The Charities Act is a Singapore statute which provides for the registration of charities, the administration of charities and their affairs, the regulation of charities and institutions of a public character, the regulation of fund-raising activities carried on in connection with charities and other institutions and the conduct of fund-raising appeals, and for purposes connected therewith. The Act, which was passed on 1 January 1995, empowers the Commissioner of Charities and Charity Council in overseeing the management and regulation of non-profits on the island.