About Us


1987

Founded and became registered society to promote awareness and advocate for preservation of Singapore’s built heritage

1991

Signed Jakarta Declaration with other NGOs from ASEAN nations to collectively express concern at loss of built heritage due to rapid urban development


1992

Produced report on establishing local heritage trust at request of Singaporean Government, which would contribute to founding of National Heritage Board in 1993

1993

Registered as a charity

1994

Organised Asia and West Pacific Network for Urban Conservation Symposium in Singapore

2009

Granted status as Institution of a Public Character (IPC)

2019

Formed Southeast Asian Cultural Heritage Alliance (SEACHA) with six other Southeast Asian organisations



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