JThe Singapore Statutory Boards Employees' Co-operative Thrift and Loan
Society is a registered co-operative in service to members since 1925. Its'
main objective is to combat widespread usury and indebtedness. The
co-operative successfully accomplished this mission. The Committee members
together with the members joined forces in order to work hand in hand make
this Society grow from a small group to a bigger group, from small office to
have its own office. Making sure that each and everyone's needs were met so
they can feel sense of belongingness.
WHAT IS A THRIFT AND LOAN CO-OP
A Thrift and Loan Co-op is a socio-economic organization formed by members. It has the following objectives:
- to promote co-operation and self-help
- to encourage thrift;
- to prevent permanent indebtedness of its members by enabling them to obtain loans on reasonable terms;
- to receive deposits from members;
- to assist members to reduce the cost of living and improve their economic position.
THE CO-OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES
All Thrift and Loan Co-ops in Singapore conform strictly to the principles of co-operation, enunciated by the International Co-operative Alliance.
- Open a voluntary membership
- Democratic control – one member one vote
- Limited interest on Capital
- Distribution of surplus to members in proportion to their patronage
- Promotion of education
- Mutual co-operation among co-operatives at Local, National and International levels.