GIVING BACK

 
SUPPORTING WORTHY CAUSES
 
Fundraising for President's Challenge
Throughout the year, i-SHINE teams continuously create and seek opportunities to raise money for over 40 charities under the umbrella of the President’s Challenge - raising about $790,000 for President’s Challenge since 2007.

Their efforts were recognized at a tea session held at the Istana on 4 April 2008. President S R Nathan graced the event and mingled with over 160 i-SHINE members, their beneficiaries and staff from Singapore Pools. Seven outstanding leaders received the i-SHINE Leadership Award from President Nathan for their efforts and dedication.
 
 
Community Schemes
  • Community Housing Scheme in Singapore Pools Branches

    The housing of community services at vacant second level units of Singapore Pools branches is a new initiative of Singapore Pools to utilise the available resources in a meaningful way and to give back to the community. In a tripartite sponsorship arrangement, Singapore Pools provides the vacant second level unit of its branch on a rent-free basis while Tote Board provides funds the cost of renovation.

    To date, two start-up welfare organisations have benefited from this scheme as they operate out of the second level unit of our Yishun Central and Hougang N1 branches respectively. To read more about their causes, click on the links below:

  • · Supporting good deeds at Singapore Pools Branches and Authorised Retail Outlets

    Singapore Pools also supports various fundraising efforts for charities and national events through the sale of tickets, placement of donation boxes, etc., through our distribution network.

    Some of the recent campaigns that we have supported include:
    • o Singapore Disability Sports Council Charity Draw 2010 ticket sales
    • o Chingay Parade 2010 ticket sales
    • o Sales of tickets for Handicapped Welfare Association 40th Anniversary All-Cash Donation Draw in 2009
    • o SingHealth Donation boxes at selected outlets (on-going)

  • In-kind Sponsorship Programme

    Singapore Pools supports numerous events through in-kind sponsorship of goodies bags, sports-related gifts, etc., for participants at Chingay Parade 2010, Community Chest's "TrueHearts" Charity Show 2009, Bull Charge 2008 organised by the Singapore Exchange Limited, and National Day celebratory events organised by the various grassroots organisations.
 
 
Giving through our parent, Tote Board
    One of the key missions of Tote Board is to donate funds for activities that will make for a stronger and better Singapore.

    The Board also ensures that the gaming surpluses generated through members of the group, Singapore Pools and Singapore Turf Club, are channeled back to the community for worthy causes. The recipients of our donations must possess strong corporate governance.

    The Board considers application for donations in six major areas:

  • Arts & Culture
  • Education
  • Charity (Social Service)
  • Health
  • Community Development
  • Sports

    • For more information about donation applications, please visit http://www.toteboard.gov.sg/donations.html Gaming surpluses from Singapore Pools are currently being to used to support worthy charity, community and sports initiatives, some of which are as follows:
 
 
Charity
  • Contribution to the President's Challenge since 2000. In 2008 alone, we contributed $1.357m to President's Challenge.
  • Per annum contribution of $12 million to support the operating costs of National Council of Social Services (NCSS) and its fund-raising arm, the Community Chest.
  • · Donations to Autism Resource Centre, Bright Vision Hospital, Kidney Dialysis Foundation, Singapore Red Cross Society, METTA Welfare Association, Home Nursing Foundation, Assisi Home & Hospice and many others.
 
 
Community
  • Supporting Caring Fleet, a new social enterprise providing specialised transport services for persons with physical disabilities and mobility needs.
  • The Tote Board Family participates in Chingay 2009
  • Supporting Clubilya, a non-profit organisation focusing on youth development
  • Celebrating Deepavali 2008
  • Building of the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 1970
  • Contributing $409 million for the construction of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
  • Supporting the construction of community clubs, facilities at the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park and other parks
  • Supporting a myriad of public and community projects through the People’s Association and its grassroots organizations
  • Sponsoring national events such as National Day Parade and Chingay Parade, and national-level programs like Anti-Drug Abuse campaigns, Road Safety Outreach Programmes and Crime Prevention Programmes.
 
 
Sports
  • AAA Awards sponsored by Tote Board and Singapore Pools
  • Singapore Pools' staff joined the Run Singapore in support of President's Challenge
  • Tote Board and Singapore Pools Support the 2009 Olympic Day Run
  • Singapore Pools presents awards at the Singapore Sports Awards 2009
  • Tote Board and Singapore Pools Support Bull Charge 2009
  • Singapore Pools F.A. Cup - fostering a spirit of corporate teamwork and harmony through football.
  • Tote Board and Singapore Pools presented S$750,000 to the women's table tennis team for their Silver-winning feat at the Beijing Olympics 2008 through Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC)'s Multi-Million dollar Award Programme (MAP)
  • Building of the National Stadium (read article on "The Beginnings of the National Stadium").
  • Sponsorship of $375 million towards the Sporting Singapore Plan. Contributing to sports development in the areas of training, administration, marketing, upgrading of facilities, and purchase of equipment etc. for the national sports associations
  • Funding MAP (Multi-Million Dollar Award Program) for Southeast Asian Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the Olympics
  • Support of national football development schemes and S.League