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Singapore Pools’ 10-cent PayNow fee under scrutiny; surcharges by merchants prohibited, says DPM Gan

ABS is engaging Singapore Pools over its years-long practice of charging 10 cents per PayNow transaction

Gwendolyn Lim, partner and South-east Asia office head at Bridgespan, says since US President Donald Trump took office, billions of dollars meant for official development assistance have been channelled elsewhere, so less funding is now available for governments to use on programmes creating social impact.
TAKING HEART

Tote Board, Temasek Trust among top 20 institutional funders in Asia

A Bridgespan report also notes that in the arena of corporate giving, four of the 20 largest givers worldwide are from Asia

Singapore Pools' Weekend With A Heart included football matches, games and exercise activities at the National Stadium.
TAKING HEART

Singapore Pools raises S$1.2 million for 7 charities; Deloitte Singapore raises S$700,000 for SPD

The funds will go towards supporting programmes that benefit individuals with disabilities, among other groups

Chew Sutat, chairman of ComChest, says: "We hope to enable Singaporeans to express solidarity in a more accessible and sustainable manner."
TAKING HEART

ComChest launches SGShare campaign to encourage regular donations to those in need

It is pushing for businesses to adopt a more long-term approach to giving back to the community

Project Green Shoots’ launch has taken place on Saturday, at the sidelines of the Give and Take Market, where lower-income households have received essential goods.
TAKING HEART

Singapore Pools, SP Group contribute to 2 initiatives that support children

BOTH Singapore Pools and SP Group have donated funds to support the development of children from lower-income families.

From left: Lam Chee Weng, chief executive officer of Singapore Pools; Tan Choon Shian, chief executive of Tote Board; and Chew Sutat, chairman of Community Chest, at the cheque presentation ceremony.
TAKING HEART

Singapore Pools raises S$500,000 for Community Chest through digital fundraiser

SINGAPORE Pools has raised S$500,000 for Community Chest in its first digital fundraising campaign, called Community with a Heart (CWAH).

Students from Metta School perform at Singapore Pools' 55th anniversary celebration, held at Gardens by the Bay with more than 350 people in attendance.
TAKING HEART

Singapore Pools gives back to celebrate its 55th anniversary

SINGAPORE Pools has launched a year-long fundraising effort with a target of S$1.5 million, and will set aside 15,000 square feet of retail space for social service agencies to use on a rent-free basi...

Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo (in grey jacket) with beneficiaries at the Singapore Pools Community Day 2023.
UPLIFTING THE COMMUNITY

Singapore Pools makes digital learning fun for seniors

AT A recent carnival at Gardens by the Bay, Kok Poh Yoke from Chinatown Active Ageing Centre showed off a pink balloon bracelet that she got from one of the booths there.

Singapore Pools CEO Lam Chee Weng in action at Tanah Merah Conutry Club during the BT Corporate Golf League 2023.
BT CORPORATE GOLF LEAGUE 2023

At Singapore Pools, a firm belief in benevolence

The BT Corporate Golf League’s presenting sponsor supports the arts, sports and numerous charity projects

Singer-songwriter Sky Shen says: “The mentors at ART:DIS encouraged me to dream bigger, and to produce my original compositions into completed songs. This eventually led to the conceptualisation and release of my EP album.”
UPLIFTING THE COMMUNITY

Singapore Pools collaborates with ART:DIS to empower people with disabilities through the arts

By funding renovation of the non-profit’s disability-friendly space, the company hopes to make an impactful difference