St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH)
Education and vocational training for blind and visually impaired Malaysians
St Nicholas’ Home, Penang
GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH)
St Nicholas' Home in Penang is Malaysia's leading education and vocational training centre for blind and visually impaired (BVI) individuals. Operating on a six-acre campus, the centre offers programmes tailored to different levels of vision loss, delivered by experienced teachers and trainers, and also runs a Taska (childcare) service for BVI children. Its goal is to equip BVI individuals with living skills and employment readiness so they can lead independent lives.
Mission
To empower blind and visually impaired Malaysians through education, skills training, and employment support in a residential and community setting.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in MalaysiaConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) with a partial profile.
- Established in 1926, it is among the oldest education charities in Malaysia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any education charities in Malaysia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Malaysia data
- GiveRadar's profile for St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) draws on its contact details, in line with the typical education charities in Malaysia it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySt Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) is an education nonprofit based in Penang, Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1926 and has been operating for 100 years. Its registration number is P/PJB OKU 027/2021. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 41 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Malaysia is 47/100.
St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) is located in Penang, Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1926 and has been active for 100 years.
St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) is classified as an Education organization, based in Malaysia.
St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Malaysia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
St Nicholas' Home in Penang is Malaysia's leading education and vocational training centre for blind and visually impaired (BVI) individuals. Operating on a six-acre campus, the centre offers programmes tailored to different levels of vision loss, delivered by experienced teachers and trainers, and also runs a Taska (childcare) service for BVI children. Its goal is to equip BVI individuals with living skills and employment readiness so they can lead independent lives. St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) is an education organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1926.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
St Nicholas’ Home, Penang is listed in Malaysia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
St Nicholas’ Home, Penang is listed in Malaysia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewCause areas in Malaysia
How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in Malaysia
Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.
Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
-
Government registration · Registered with an official registry
-
Mission statement · Published
-
Official website · On record
-
Headquarters address · On file
-
Direct contact · Email or phone published
-
Founding date · 1926
-
Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
-
Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
-
Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
-
Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
-
Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyAre you the owner or a board member?
If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH)?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH)
- What is St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH)?
- St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) is a education nonprofit organization based in Penang, Malaysia, Malaysia. St Nicholas' Home in Penang is Malaysia's leading education and vocational training centre for blind and visually impaired (BVI) individuals. Operating on a six-acre campus, the centre offers programmes tailored to different levels of vision loss, delivered by experienced teachers and trainers, and also runs a Taska (childcare) service for BVI children. Its goal is to equip BVI individuals with living skills and employment readiness so they can lead independent lives.
- When was St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) founded?
- St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) was founded in 1926.
- Where is St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) located?
- Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.
- Is St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) trustworthy?
- St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH)'s registration number?
- Registration: P/PJB OKU 027/2021 (Malaysia).
- What is St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH)'s website?
- https://snh.org.my/
- Are donations to St Nicholas' Home, Penang (SNH) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.