日前我受新加坡社区基金会邀请，出席一场主题为“基业长青——传承遗产，守护世代”（Built to Last——Sustaining Legacy and Stewardship Across Generations）的财富传承英语讲座。讲座汇聚企业家、法律及金融界代表，探讨的重点不是财富如何分配，而是制度如何完善、责任如何延续。这个题目让我印象深刻且深有感触。在中文语境中，我们谈“传承”，往往首先想到的是财富、产业或地位的延续；而在英文中，“Stewardship”一词，原意是“受托管理”，应用到财富传承中，它所传达的精神，是财富的持有人并非永久的拥有者，而是被赋予管理与延续责任的人。财富与资源的真正价值，更在于被妥善管理并代代传递。
In today’s business landscape, success is no longer measured by profits alone. Increasingly, companies are judged by how responsibly they grow, and how generously they give back.Corporate philanthropy in Singapore is evolving beyond token cheques and CSR boxes to tick. It’s becoming a core business strategy, one that shapes culture, attracts talent, and strengthens trust with communities.
全国筹款平台“强大社会集体项目”推出一年多以来，新加坡社区基金会与公益金已通过53个捐赠者筹得超过800万元，为低收入弱势家庭提供支援。文化、社区及青年部代部长兼教育部高级政务部长梁振伟星期三（7月9日）在三巴旺伟林小学召开记者会宣布上述成果，同时表扬11名个人和机构捐赠者，包括纳丹教育提升基金、胜科工业的Energy for Good Fund，以及新中1990年建交后的首个新移民社团天府会。
SINGAPORE – A new initiative to raise funds to support lower-income families and boost social mobility has collected over $8 million in donations in its first year.The Collective for a Stronger Society brings together government agencies, community partners and donors to support lower-income families and complement the Government’s efforts in this area.
As cool, rainy nights set in and bright, sparkling decorations line the streets, it’s clear that the season of giving has arrived in sunny Singapore. Families and friends gather to celebrate the spirit of joy, love, and gratitude, exchanging gifts and enjoying moments together.However, this season can be a challenging time for some, who may feel a deeper sense of isolation amidst the celebrations. Financial pressures can weigh heavier on those struggling to get by.
The Mid-Autumn Festival held special significance for the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) team this year. They joined trainees at APSN Centre for Adults (CFA) for a creative lantern painting activity, transforming simple lanterns into vibrant artworks. The event served as an excellent icebreaker, sparking conversations and even some impromptu dance performances.
While philanthropy traditionally focuses on providing direct aid to those in need, its impact extends far beyond mere charity. Singapore owes much of its early development to philanthropists who made social investments in infrastructure, systems and people. In the case of sports, it can also be a driving force for national bonding and societal progress, nurturing a society where every member can thrive.In addition to fostering a sense of national pride, achieving success at international competitions serves to enhance Singapore’s global reputation. A vibrant competitive sports scene not only offers youths an alternative avenue to success but also yields numerous trickle-down benefits for community sports. These include promoting healthy lifestyles, instilling discipline in young individuals, and inspiring communities to embrace active living.
As the year 2023 drew to a close and office parties were being planned, the staff at CFS decided to redirect their staff celebration budget from traditional year-end parties and gift exchanges. Instead, they chose to sponsor a special New Year’s Eve dinner for the children and youth of Melrose Home, and contributed by purchasing grocery vouchers, hoping to bring joy and warmth to them during the holiday season.At CFS’s monthly Town Hall, representatives from Children’s Aid Society Ms Serlina Huang, Manager of Community Partnerships and Ms May Su Paing, Communications Executive from Children’s Aid Society, visited along with their colleagues from Melrose Home, Ms Michelle Chen, and Mr Timothy Pang. Together they offered the CFS team valuable insights into the home’s operations and needs, enhancing their understanding of how donor contributions can benefit the beneficiaries. Ms Tricia Lee, Director of Communications & Marketing at CFS then presented grocery vouchers that the CFS staff had contributed, to support the purchase of essential items for the residents of Melrose Home.
SG Cares Giving Week (1-7 December) celebrates the spirit of giving. This is the time to share your time, talent, treasure and voice to support causes that you are passionate about, in all ways, big and small.If you are considering making more lasting contributions that go beyond a single donation, CFS can help you transform your giving. Here are some ways in which you can make giving a sustained way of life:
CFS is pleased to be a part of Forward SG, as we build our shared future, together.We know that collective effort – through financial support, knowledge-sharing, and community collaboration – is the bedrock of a stronger, more inclusive society.
