“强大社会集体项目”一年筹800万元扶助弱势
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。
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Collective for a Stronger Society raises over $8 million for lower-income families
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.
Continuity, Growth, and Purpose: CFS Launches Refreshed Mission and Brand
As the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) approaches 17 years of enabling meaningful giving and enters a new chapter, we have unveiled our refreshed brand identity and a renewed Vision and Mission – marking a significant milestone in our journey to build a more generous, connected, and resilient Singapore.“Singapore’s philanthropic landscape has evolved significantly in the last decade, so it’s timely for CFS to take stock and reflect on how far it has come and where it wants to go. In a process that took a year, CFS’s leadership team worked with its Board and staff to reexamine and validate why giving is an important societal virtue, and how growing the giving pie translates to stronger, happier communities.” said Mr Paul Tan, CEO of CFS.
The Community Foundation of Singapore Ushers in a New Era of Philanthropy
The Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) enters a new era with the appointment of Mr Paul Tan as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2025. This marks a significant leadership transition for Singapore’s most established community foundation, as outgoing CEO Ms Catherine Loh steps down after 13 years of dedicated stewardship.Paul joined CFS in August 2024 as Chief of Staff for Strategic Planning and Finance, bringing with him years of public sector and media industry experience, including leadership roles at the Singapore Tourism Board and National Arts Council. He holds a PhD from Nanyang Technological University and has served on various government and philanthropic committees. Prior to joining CFS full-time, Paul also served on its Programmes and Grants sub-committee.
What does philanthropy have to do with drone football?
This article was contributed by Paul Tan, CEO of the Community Foundation of Singapore, and published by The Straits Times.A group of white-haired men and women, including one in a wheelchair, have clustered in a room and are focusing on plastic balls flying in the air. Inside each ball is actually a drone operated by a senior and the participants are trying to outmanoeuvre each other and get their drones into the circular goal. Although this is just a training session, there are broad smiles when someone scores and the occasional shout of “Goal!”
A Celebration of Growth, Gratitude and New Beginnings: CFS’s Annual Chinese New Year Appreciation Luncheon
On 7 February 2025, the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) welcomed over 200 donors, charity partners, and friends to our Annual Chinese New Year Appreciation Luncheon at Paradox Singapore Merchant Court Hotel.As we celebrated the festive season, we also reflected on the impact we’ve made together – thanks to the generosity and commitment of our community.
Philanthropic donations jumped 96%, Low Tuck Kwong Foundation the largest giver
A foundation named after Singapore-born coal tycoon Low Tuck Kwong is the top private giver in a list of Singapore’s 10 biggest philanthropic organisations in terms of donations given.The Low Tuck Kwong Foundation, set up in December 2022, gave $127.6 million in 2023 to educational and healthcare causes.
Man starts charitable fund with close to $100k in life savings left by his nanny
A tech investor was shocked to find out that his majie, or nanny, left him her life savings of close to $100,000 when she died.To honour her, the 41-year-old, who wanted to be known only as Mr Lim, used the money to set up a charitable fund in her name with the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) in 2023.
The Community Foundation of Singapore wins Charity Transparency Award for the Fourth Time
The Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) has been awarded the Charity Transparency Award (CTA) 2024, marking its fourth consecutive win of this prestigious honour. Presented by the Charity Council, the CTA recognises organisations that uphold high standards of transparency as outlined in the Charity Transparency Framework (CTF).
Secure And Impactful Philanthropy: CFS Clinches Cyber Essentials Mark
We are proud to announce that CFS has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Mark, a cybersecurity certification by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore. This recognition highlights our commitment to operational excellence and data security, essential for protecting donor information and other sensitive data.The Cyber Essentials Mark acknowledges organisations with robust cyber hygiene practices, safeguarding systems against cyber-attacks. Other notable recipients of the Cyber Essentials Mark are SISTIC Singapore, M1 and Capella Hotel.
