Hope Centre is a non-profit volunteer welfare organization (ROS 0276/96WEL) focused on empowering youths and their families. Established in 1997, Hope Centre is the brainchild of six young professionals who, bonded by friendship and a conviction to develop young people, are committed to the enhancement and betterment of the lives of the urban poor in Singapore and beyond.

The sextet - an accountant, a dental surgeon, a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist, a public affairs executive and a violin instructor - put in hours after work, three times a week, in their pursuit to organise fund-raising events. Pioneer projects include a May Day clean-up along East Coast beach, a musical for youths and a blood donation drive.

Since then, Hope Centre has expanded to a 1000-strong multi-national volunteer base, ranging from youth to adults. The primary focus is on empowering both youth and adults through service-learning based projects and programmes in Singapore and overseas.

Hope Centre has been acknowledged for their services to the Singapore community, was granted charitable status (Charity Registration no. 1308) and is a member of the National Council of Social Services (NCSS). On 11 March 2004, Hope Centre (S) was officially recognised as an organisation on board the Family Life Ambassador (FLA) programme.

As a FLA, Hope Centre

·         Actively promotes, encourages and organises family life programmes for employees and the community.

·         Disseminates family life education messages/ articles/ programmes to staff members.

·         Acts as a source for information and contact for family life issues for employees and the community.

Since 2003, Hope Centre (S) has been presenting Annual Bursary Awards to full-time students from financially-challenged backgrounds. As of 2010, more than $220,000 worth of bursaries and book vouchers have been awarded to 760 students in their education.

Hope Centre (S) is also affiliated to Hope Church (S), and serve the community regardless of race, culture, language or religion.