S U P P O R T A H O M E A W AY F R O M H O M E
2015
CORPORATE SPONSOR SHIP - THE
DANISH SEAMEN’S CHURCH
SPONSOR POLICY
We invite you to become a Corporate Sponsor of the
Danish Seamen’s Church supporting the Danish
community in Singapore. Below please find the
sponsor options available to your company along
with an outline of benefits for your company to enjoy.
We are always open for your comments and
questions and will be looking forward to welcoming
you as a sponsor of the Danish Seamen’s Church
2015 – celebrating the 30th anniversary for the
Church.
FUNDING
Historically the Danish Seamen's Church Singapore was very sparingly
funded mainly from DSUK (Danske Sømands-og Udlandskirker). When
cuts made the funding unsustainable, local initiatives has led to a safer,
financial position enabling more focus on future activities.
The annual budget (2015) of about SGD 800.000 is funded from 3
sources each contributing about 1/3:
Sponsorships and donations are raised through active fundraising work
mostly by volunteers. Currently the main contributors are Danish,
maritime companies and to a lesser extent Danish foundations, private
donors and Singapore authorities. The sponsorship benefits are
continuously being refined and foundations are being pursued. We aim
to increase the number of sponsors particularly from non-maritime
companies.
FUNDING
Memberships and activities have also risen significally. Paid membership is a
recent, successful initiative and as of September 2014 more than 150 households
are members. Thanks to the hard work and commitment of church staff and
many volunteers; church, social and cultural activities based around our
magnificent landmark building continue to evolve. We aim to increase our
membership base and to offer more activities.
DSUK contributes salaries of the port chaplain, the senior and junior assistants.
Though recent years staff allocated to Singapore has been reduced and the
rent contribution has ceased completely. We do not expect a reversal of this
development.
Going forward the existence of the Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore, will to
a large extend depend on membership fees, profit from various events and not
least the support from the Danish community and corporate sponsorships.
SPONSOR OPTIONS OVERVIEW
Bronze
(1.000)
Silver
(2.500)
Gold
(5.000)
Platinum
(10.000)
Wall of fame
X
X
X
X
Newsletter
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Logo at events
X
X
Logo front website
X
X
SGD
Logo on website
Rent sponsor
X
Logo in newsletters
X
Company
merchandise
X
SPONSOR BENEFITS
Wall of fame: Framed logos will be displayed at our in church “Wall of Fame” for all of 2015.
Newsletter: Upon sign-up/renewal sponsors will be mentioned for 2 months in the weekly newsletter
sent to more than 800 recipients.
Logo on website: Sponsor logos will be featured under “Sponsors” on the Church website in 2015.
Logo front website: The company logo will be on the first page of the Church website throughout
2015.
Logo display at events: The company logo will be on display during larger events at the church.
Rent sponsor of the month: A designated stand featuring the company logo as a rent sponsor will
be on display at the entrance to the church for one moth.
Logo in newsletter: Each newsletter for 2015 will feature the logo of the company for 2015.
Company merchandise: Companies with be able to provide logo/company merchandise such as
cups, pens, umbrellas, coaster or the like which will be used at the church.
USAGE OF FUNDS
Funds raised via Corporate sponsors ships and social
and cultural events held by the Church are going
directly toward the essentials of the Church’s
existence such as rent payment, upkeep and
upgrades of the buildings as well as some support
staff positions.
All events directly related to the church such as
sermons and the like are free for seafarers and the
users of the Church.
SPONSOR BENEFITS
Sponsor Evenings:
In appreciation, the Church hosts a sponsor evening t in October, for all our
sponsors letting you know about the past year as well as providing a sneak view
into what is to come in another exciting year ahead. The sponsor evening is held
as a networking event for our Sponsors and Church Council only.
Let the Church be the host of your corporate events:
Host your corporate events at the Church. Together with our kitchen find the
perfect F&B choice for your event. Invite your co-workers or business partners
into the church meeting room hosting your meetings in the beautiful
surroundings of Church at Mt. Faber
FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH
This new sponsor category is aiming at businesses or
companies who have a product or service to offer our
members or the Church. Agreements will be made on an
individual basis with the product/service in mind.
Friends of the Church will:
• Have their logo along with product/service displayed on
our website under “Friends of the Church”
• Offers/services mentioned in our newsletter upon signup/renewal
HISTORY AND FACTS
• In Singapore, we are about
• 1.500 Danes
• 500 Danish families
• 140 Danish companies
• The Danish Seamen’s Church in Singapore was founded
in 1985 and will be celebrating 30 years of service to
seafarers and residing Danes in 2015. The church resides
in a historical buildings on Mount Faber, which have just
gone through a major renovation
HISTORY AND FACTS
• The Church is by Danes considered as the “Danish
House” in Singapore, and is therefore both a
Church and a social meeting point.
• The Church has 6 staff members including a Port
Chaplain
• The Church works in close cooperation with other
Danish groups/organizations such as the Royal
Danish Embassy, DABS, DDS, The Vikings and SWA
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Throughout the year the Church is home to many
activities for seafarers and the Danish community in
Singapore:
• Visits by the Port Chaplain/Assistants to Danish
ships/ships with Danes onboard
• Additionally, the Port Chaplain conducts sermons,
christenings, confirmations, weddings, funerals,
ecumenical work and services as well as crisis
support to the community and prison visits
SOCIAL & CULTURAL
• The Church activities are amongst the main pillars
for Danes in Singapore- ashore as well as abroad.
The Church is among other things hosting coffee
mornings, a child play group, events for children,
teens and youth throughout the year
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Due to a decrease in financial funding, the
Church has initiated a more progressive
fundraising strategy and thereby initiated
more fundraising events such as:
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Wednesday lunches
Talks about relevant subjects
Sports events
Christmas bazaar
Movie nights
Concerts
Cultural events (Skt. Hans, Grundlovs dag,
Midsummers celebration and more)
Church BBQ’s
Scandinavian Fair
Corporate events for Danish companies
FINANCIALS 2013
Income SGD
Expenses SGD
Bazaar income
Events income
Sponsor/membership
Interest
Kiosk sale
Exchange gain
Church bulletin
Travel
Grants
Other income
121.532
184.389
245.593
805
103.137
3.422
5.250
4.723
30.637
189.985
Bazaar expense
Event expense
Sponsor/membership
Bank/Audit/Insurance/tax agent
Kiosk
Depreciation
Church bulletin
Travel
Rent
Employee and benefits
Maintenance and cleaning
Newspaper/stationary/equipment
Utilities/phone
Boat rental
Miscellaneous
63.852
78.195
12.870
14.356
85.862
3.070
4.399
9.209
169.200
40.338
32.396
28.951
38.450
18.531
828
TOTAL
889.473
TOTAL
600.507
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
THE DANISH SEAMEN’S CHURCH