MAIN PROGRAMMES
In 2011, we made a strategic decision to adopt a community development approach where social issues are regarded as opportunities for people from different backgrounds to cooperate toward a common good. We focused on public-rental housing neighbourhoods and to build community from the “inside-out” with support and resources from the “outside-in.” This meant identifying assets among residents such their abilities, aspirations and support networks and together, creating a context for them to bring good to their neighbourhood.
Hence, all work took on a community development emphasis and was consolidated under the Youth United Programme.
Healthy Start Child Development Centre (HSCDC)
Beyond Social Services closed the Healthy Start Child Development Centre (HSCDC) on 31 December 2025. HSCDC began in 2002 as the Level-Up Playhouse, responding to gaps within lower-income communities. It was a preschool that provided school partnership programmes, engaging parents and caregivers to better support children’s learning needs. HSCDC grew into a trusted preschool and care centre, walking alongside hundreds of families to give children a stronger start in life.
Over time, the early childhood landscape evolved, with more affordable and accessible preschool options. As these needs were increasingly met, enrolment and referrals at HSCDC declined, alongside the relocation of families due to housing redevelopment. After careful consideration, Beyond made the decision to wind down HSCDC after two decades. For more details on the closure and transition, please refer to the full press release.
Beyond reflected on how best to focus our efforts in response to current community needs. A pilot community-based initiative, Project Care, is being developed to build on existing relationships and continue supporting young children’s learning needs. We will share more details as the initiative takes shape.
Youth United
This is a community building effort that organises resources & relationships around youth living in public rental housing neighbourhoods. In the spirit of “building futures through friendships,” the programme intentionally reconnects with its members periodically and supports research endeavours that shed light on their lived experiences as well as their membership with Beyond.
We adopt this approach believing that offending and undesirable behaviours are not inherent in people but a product of their environment and circumstances.
Supported by the Tote Board Social Service Fund (TBSSF) since 2015, alongside many generous corporate and individual donors, this programme continues to evolve with the changing needs and landscape of our communities — staying true to our belief that every young person deserves care, connection, and the chance to thrive.
Who we reach:
Youths from less privileged families and neighbourhoods
Who’s involved:
Family groups, grassroots, police, youth agencies, our larger community
What we do:
Provide a nurturing environment to help fend off delinquency and other potentially harmful behaviours
How we do it:
Community Engagement – We build relationships with youths, engage them in community activities and hook them up with community resources.
Restorative Neighbourhoods – We nurture a conducive environment that helps youths stay on the right track but if they fall off, get back on their feet.
Community Partnership – We are the facilitators for volunteers and the wider community to positively contribute to the lives of disadvantaged youths.
Peer Learning Circles
Peer Learning Circles bring children and youth together to learn from and support one another in their studies. Beyond providing academic guidance, the circles create a safe and encouraging space where participants build confidence, friendships, and a love for learning.
Guided by volunteers and community mentors, these sessions recognise that everyone has something to offer — whether it’s sharing knowledge, asking good questions, or cheering on a friend. By learning together, children not only improve academically but also experience what it means to belong to a caring community.
Who we reach:
Children, youth, and families living in public rental housing communities who face social and economic challenges.
Who’s involved:
Residents, volunteers, partners, and staff who walk alongside one another — each contributing their strengths, time, and care
What we do:
We create safe, supportive spaces for people to connect, grow, and take the lead in shaping stronger, more caring neighbourhoods.
How we do it:
Through relationship-building, shared learning, and collective action rooted in the principles of community development.
I am looking to:
If you’ve got some or a lot of change to spare, every dollar you donate will better the lives of disadvantaged children through our programmes.
Find out more about volunteering with us and sign up as an individual or in a group. Come join us in serving over 3,000 families and 6,000 youths.
If you’re a school, community group, government body or a voluntary welfare organisation seeking to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people, we’d love to partner you.