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Posted by Anonymous at 7:10 PM



About the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund

The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund was initiated on Children's Day (October 1) in the year 2000 by The Straits Times, to heighten public awareness of the plight of children from low-income families who were attending school without proper breakfast, or pocket money to sustain their day in school.

The aim is to alleviate the financial burden faced by parents in providing for their children's education. At the same time the funds will help children who are already facing difficulties in remaining in school to stay on.

In the past few years, members of the public, schools and corporations responded generously after reading stories highlighting children especially those from single parent families who were most affected.

The public's generosity...
In its first year, 2000, The Straits times managed to raise $1.3m that went on to help 3,175 kids on the fund. Over the next few years, the number of beneficiaries increased significantly.

Since donations to the fund are collected prior to the year it is disbursed, donations received in a given year goes on to help the people who apply to the fund the following year. An estimate on the amount that needs to be raised is based on the projection provided by the National Council of Social Service.

In 2002 , we received $3.5m from the corporations and members of public to support the 11,200 beneficiaries.

The School Pocket Money Fund has received immense support from the public, especially individuals. In fact, donations from individuals make up almost 80% of the collections whereas corporations make up the other 20% of the donations.


Disbursement of the fund ...
The National Council of Social Services, which administers the funds, makes quarterly disbursements to agencies, such as the Family Service Centres (FSC), Special schools and Children's Homes to benefit their eligible clients.

Currently 38 FSCs, 22 Special Schools and 13 Children's Homes have been commissioned to administer the scheme.

Agencies' approval is based on set of eligibility criteria and assessment of the family's financial situation. Based on the assessment of the case, social workers recommend the disbursement.

Administration Costs
10% of all donations go to the National Council of Social Service for their administrative costs.Singapore Press Holdings does not take any cut of any donations.

100% of all donations received by Ride from the Heart will be given to the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.

Posted by Anonymous at 7:06 PM



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Posted by Anonymous at 7:03 PM

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Posted by Anonymous at 4:40 PM



You can donate to us by

a)Buying our Merchandise

b)Making a Cash donation

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Kindly make the cheque out to "The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund"

For Individual donors
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Donors are eligible for a tax-deductible receipt, if donation is more than $10. The receipt will be issued out by the National Council of Social Service.
It will take about 3 to 4 weeks for your donation to be processed before a receipt is sent to you.

Posted by Anonymous at 2:32 PM



As tertiary students, we have had the privilege to enjoy a world class education in Singapore's universities. We recognize there are children out there who struggle to complete their education due to financial constraints. Hence we feel compelled to give back to society in our own way - via cycling 1000 Miles for the kids.

Through these 1000 miles, we hope to fulfil the following objectives:

• To raise greater awareness and a targeted sum of $60,000 for the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
• To impact society by inspiring today’s youth to break out of their comfort zone and pursue their dreams

We could have helped our beneficiary via other avenues, but we chose to cycle 1000 miles from Phuket to Singapore because we believe that by leaving our comfort zones to do something unique and challenging for charity, we can motivate others to donate to our cause.

We also hope to motivate others around us by our experience, to look beyond their self imposed limits and dare to dream.

Posted by Anonymous at 1:53 PM