Corporate Governance

DOT has a Whistleblowing Policy that provide employees with accessible channels for reporting suspected fraud, dishonest practices or other similar matters. Report any misdemeanours to [email protected]

Download our Whistleblowing Policy here.

As a public-facing organisation, DOT recognises the benefit of media as an important tool of engagement, to communicate with the stakeholders and supporters.

It is important that the reputation of DOT, as well as its affiliated partners and government agencies, is not tarnished in any way by anyone using media tools inappropriately, particularly in relation to any content that directly references DOT. The staff are, therefore, expected to behave and express themselves appropriately and in a manner that is consistent with DOT’s media communications guidelines.

Click here for a more comprehensive look at our Media & Communication Policy.

DOT has a Reserves, Funds & Investment Policy to provide clarity in the management of our reserves and to assure stakeholders that we are well-managed and have a strategy for building up reserves of up to two years that is, the unrestricted funds that are freely available for operating expenses, in order to ensure long-term sustainability.

DOT has in place processes and practices to ensure that all fundraising activities are honest, ethical and uphold the public’s confidence in fundraising and charities. The Board ensures that all materials used for fundraising contain relevant and accurate information and do not contain any misrepresentation or material omission. DOT ensures that funds and donations are used in accordance with donors’ intentions and the specific purpose as communicated when soliciting for donations. Processes are in place to ensure that donors’ confidentiality is respected. Any information or records of donors are kept strictly confidential at all times.

DOT does not make loans or donations to any party, and has a conservative investor risk profile. DOT only invests in investment instruments that are principal guaranteed or assured, in the form of bank deposits.

There are documented procedures for Board members and staff to declare actual or potential conflicts of interest. Board members and staff are expected to avoid actual and perceived conflicts of interest, where they have personal interest in business transactions or contracts that DOT may enter into, or have vested interest in other organisations that DOT has dealings with. They are expected to declare such interests as soon as possible, abstain from decision-making and not vote or participate in matters where they have a conflict of interest.

As a non-profit organisation, volunteers play an integral role in uplifting the lives of the vulnerable while enhancing resilience in our community. DOT keeps track of their contribution of time, resource and expertise to advance DOT’s cause. DOT strives to empower our volunteers with the knowledge and skills sets to make a positive difference in their areas of interest.