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.
The Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) and the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) recently co-hosted a lively dialogue that brought business and social leaders together to explore how corporations can lead with purpose and create lasting impact.The event – titled Philanthropy and the Corporate Sector: Discovering the Future of Giving – underscored efforts by CFS and NVPC to nurture a stronger culture of corporate giving in Singapore – one that goes beyond writing cheques, to embedding purpose and empathy at the heart of business strategy.
The Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) is pleased to release our Annual Report for FY2024, themed “New Beginnings: Growth & Gratitude.”This year’s report reflects not only the progress we’ve made together but also marks a new chapter with our refreshed brand identity and leadership transition. It celebrates the generosity of our donors, the strength of our partnerships, and the resilience of the communities we serve.
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!”
在新加坡社区基金会（CFS），我们与来自各行各业的捐赠者合作。这些慈善人士在生活中也乐善好施，希望利用自身资源推动有意义的变革。他们有的是土生土长的新加坡人，有的则是把新加坡当成了自己的家园，渴望回馈这个真诚接纳他们的爱心社会。天府会对新加坡的承诺
At CFS, we work with donors from all walks of life who have done well in life and wish to use their resources to drive meaningful change. Some are born and raised here, while others have made Singapore their home and are eager to give back to the community that has embraced them. Tian Fu Association’s Commitment to Singapore
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.
We are pleased to share our 2024 Annual Report, celebrating The Community Foundation of Singapore’s 15th anniversary. This year’s report outlines our progress over the years, and reinforces our firm commitment to being the community foundation focused on uplifting and supporting communities across Singapore.A Year of Exceptional Grantmaking
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.
