Our mission and history
NCSS envisions a society where everyone lives with dignity in a caring and inclusive society.
Last updated 16 December 2025
Vision
Compassionate society
Impactful sector
Dignified lives
Mission
To develop a sustainable social service sector that improves quality of life.
Core values
Conviction
We drive change with passion and commitment.
Courage
We speak up and act decisively.
Collaboration
We work together to co-create solutions.
Our history
From our beginnings as the Singapore Council of Social Service in 1958, to today, our organisation has evolved alongside the social service sector as it adapts to the changing needs of society. However, our goal of ensuring dignity and empowerment for individuals, families and communities remains unchanged over the years.
Listen to the NCSS Oral History Collection to follow the evolution of the social service landscape through the commitment of many individuals who have steered the course of social services in Singapore.
