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About the Company:
Extra•Ordinary People is a non-profit Singapore charity with IPC status, dedicated to empowering individuals with special needs, providing them with opportunities for personal growth, vocational development, and social integration. Through a range of specialised programmes in the arts, employment skills, and community engagement, the charity strives to foster independence and inclusion, helping beneficiaries lead fulfilling and productive lives.
The charity’s core initiatives come under our CAMPUS programme. This includes the Performing Arts Vocational Pathway, which features the Extra•Ordinary Music Company (EMC), offering individualised development programmes that use music and singing to promote creativity, self-expression, and employability. Through its Visual Arts and Culinary Arts Vocational Pathways, Extra•Ordinary People also nurtures the talents of individuals in the visual and culinary fields, providing vocational training and work exposure to enhance their skills and career prospects.
In addition to vocational training, the charity runs community engagement initiatives such as An Extra•Ordinary Celebration, Singapore’s largest inclusive concert, where individuals with special needs perform alongside their mainstream peers, fostering inclusivity and breaking down societal barriers. The charity also emphasizes advocacy, diversity, and inclusivity in employment, with its Disability & Inclusion Training for employers.
Name
Extraordinary People Limited
ACRA
201719854W
Website
Phone
62865088
Year
Founded
2017
Address
7500A Beach Road, #01-313, The Plaza Block A, Singapore 199591
"Inclusion begins with empathy—at Extra•Ordinary People, we uplift lives through kindness, respect, and opportunity."
Chief Executive Officer
Ivan Chin
About the
Director:
Ivan Chin | CEO, Extraordinary People Limited
In today's dynamic world, Ivan Chin emerges as a powerful catalyst for hope and progress. Serving as the CEO of ExtraOrdinary People Limited (EPL), a registered charity, his unwavering commitment is dedicated to fostering inclusivity within society and providing unwavering support to children with special needs.
Ivan's journey into the realm of social services commenced in the year 2000 and has since been marked by a legacy of profound impact. From early volunteer work to pivotal roles as the Head of Community Engagement and Partnerships at SG Enable and Director of Client Services at the SG Association of the Visually Handicapped, his leadership has forged a path of empowerment.
At EPL, Ivan's vision drives the tailoring of programmes that cater to diverse abilities and special needs, empowering families to enhance independent living skills, access new job opportunities, and alleviate financial burdens. A true visionary, Ivan Chin champions a sector-specific approach to the challenges faced today. His ambition extends towards a future where collaborative efforts defy the norms of conventional offerings, paving the way for a society that is genuinely inclusive.
Ivan Chin holds a BSc in Business Management from University of Bradford, and beyond his remarkable contributions to the community, he finds solace in permaculture, a passion he nurtures during his well-deserved moments of leisure.
