Signature Events

Join our community of givers by being part of our signature events. Give hope and help to empower our social service users through the multiple platforms that we have to offer.

For event sponsorship opportunities, please contact ncss_comchest@ncss.gov.sg.

 

Community Chest Awards 2023

The annual Community Chest Awards (CCA) honours organisations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the social service sector by caring for the individuals in need within our community. 

The event is held at The Istana, attended by the President of the Republic of Singapore, and hosted by the Minister for Social and Family Development.


This year, Community Chest celebrates its 40th anniversary. To commemorate this occasion, we are bringing a special edition of CCA. The event will celebrate organisations and individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to empower communities in need through generous donations, fundraising activities and supporting Community Chest's work, as well as recognise long term donors.

We seek to inspire and encourage more partners to continue supporting our social service users and sustainably build upon our partnerships to make giving a way of living.


As 2023 is also the Year of Celebrating Social Service Partners, Community Chest has been partnering with the Ministry of Social and Family Development to recognise and affirm our partners, such as social service practitioners and agencies, corporates and social enterprises, volunteers and donors, as well as academics and educators to build a caring and inclusive society for all.


Blooms Performed by Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC) and Maya Dance Theatre

Dancers from the Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC) and the Maya Dance Theatre will present a dance performance, titled “Blooms”, which is an inclusive dance performance that celebrates the beauty of diversity and the blossoming of artistry.

Dancers of all abilities and backgrounds will come together to create a vibrant and harmonious tapestry of movement and expression in this captivating performance, as they represent a wide spectrum of talents and experiences, reflecting the rich tapestry of humanity. Each performer brings their unique style and perspective, showcasing the infinite possibilities of the human spirit nurtured through love, kindness, and respect.


The performance is artistically directed by Kavitha Krishnan and choreographed by Shahrin Johry, with music by R. Raghavendra and Kailin Yong. “Blooms” was also recently performed at Solo International Performing Arts (SIPA) 2023, with support from the National Arts Council and the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund.


Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC)

About Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC)

DADC is a community initiative that seeks to create a co-existing space for persons with disabilities and art-makers. The team develops dance techniques and skills related to employment in the arts, such as costume management, administration, and teaching at preschools.


About Maya Dance Theatre

Maya Dance Theatre (MDT) is a non-profit professional dance theatre company that has carved out a niche for itself in the Singapore dance scene, through creating works with narratives encapsulating social consciousness and social stories. Pivoted on a social theme, each multi-disciplinary production encourages meaningful conversation with audiences and artists.

Duet by Strawberry Story

Born prematurely and blind since birth, Wai Yee is a content writer, sportswoman and environmentalist. She is part of SG Food Resue, a group that collects unwanted food items from grocery stores, then sorts and shares vegetables that can still be eaten to reduce food wastage.

She went into the working world after secondary school to support herself and her family as her father had kidney problems. Some of the difficulties she faced were learning how to be more confident and how to interact with others. She wanted to live her life and be who she is, contributing to society.


Ivni has been a musician since year 1998, as a guitarist performing gigs with various bands. Released an E.P. in 1999 with a band called Helm’s Key, playing their own heavy metal originals. He started exploring commercialised pop music with his acoustic guitar, performing at various events, corporate functions, and weddings.

Ventured into playing drums in 2011 and achieved Grade-5 from Trinity College of London. In April 2020, he started Strawberry Story and formed a Facebook and YouTube channel.

Strawberry Story - Ivni and Wai Yee

About Strawberry Story

Strawberry Story is a duet formed by two visually impaired artists, Ivni – lead musician, and Wai Yee – lead singer. The duo is known for their basking experience and has been making music on the streets, in ballrooms, at parties, and on stages across Singapore.

Through their performances, Ivni and Wai Yee have inspired many of all ages to remain resilient and cling to hope despite today’s challenging climate.

Pinnacle

SP Group
 
 
 

Enabler

Marina Bay Sands
SP Group
 
 

Volunteer Partner

CapitaLand
Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd
DBS Bank
PwC Singapore Foundation
Singapore Exchange Limited
Singapore Pools (Private) Limited
Singtel
SP Group
UOB
UOL Group Limited

Charity Platinum

AIA Singapore Private Limited
Cortina Holdings Limited
DBS Bank
DBS Foundation
Far East Organization
G.H.Y Culture & Media (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Gartner Advisory Singapore Pte Ltd
Housing & Development Board
Land Transport Authority
Marina Bay Sands
Ministry of Education (Schools)
Mr Loh Kiong Poot
Mr Tan Kang Seng
Musim Mas Holdings Pte Ltd
NetLink Trust
NTUC FairPrice Foundation Limited
PropNex Realty
Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore (REDAS)
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Armed Forces - Republic of Singapore Army
Singapore Armed Forces - Republic of Singapore Navy
Singapore Exchange Limited
Singapore Police Force
Singtel
SP Group
ST Engineering
Standard Chartered Bank
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
UOB
UOL Group Limited
Woh Hup (Private) Limited

Charity Gold

Defence Science and Technology Agency
Edrington Singapore Pte Ltd
Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd
Hitachi Group of Companies
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Maybank Singapore Limited
Ministry of Education
Mrs Cathy Dart
National University Health System
National University of Singapore Students' Union
Ocean Trust Energy Pte. Ltd.
Prudential Singapore
SATS Ltd.
SIA Engineering Company Limited
Star Alliance
UNIQLO (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Charity Silver

Agency for Science, Technology and Research
AlphaSoc
Blackstone Singapore Pte Ltd
Boo Lee Siang
Central Provident Fund Board
CGS-CIMB Securities
Changi General Hospital
Chew Kwee San
Chia Ah Ee
CIMB Bank, Singapore
HP Singapore
Illumina Singapore Pte Ltd
Income Insurance Limited
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
JERA Global Markets
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Home Affairs (ISD)
Ministry of Manpower
Ministry of Social and Family Development
National Environment Agency
Octava Foundation Limited
POSB
PSA Corporation Limited
PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency
Resorts World at Sentosa Pte. Ltd.
Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore
Singapore Armed Forces - Joint Staff
Singapore Armed Forces - Republic of Singapore Air Force
Singapore General Hospital
Singapore Land Group Limited
Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore Prison Service
SMRT Corporation Ltd
StarHub
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada Singapore Branch
Toppers Education Centre Pte Ltd
Tower Capital Asia Pte. Ltd.
Wing Tai Holdings Limited

Charity Bronze

Abbott
Applied Materials
Aurigin Technology Pte Ltd
Borneo Motors (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Daikin Airconditioning (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Dan Namhyung Kim
ETLA Limited
Fu Lu Shou Si Mian Fo Pte Ltd
Health Promotion Board
Home Team Science and Technology Agency
Institute of Mental Health
Institute of Technical Education
Intercon Marine Singapore Pte. Ltd.
JCCI Singapore Foundation Limited
JTC Corporation
Lin Wen Long
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nanyang Polytechnic
National Council of Social Service
National Library Board
National Parks Board
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
novita, 9 Koi Marketing Pte Ltd
PCS Pte. Ltd.
People's Association
Prof. Michael A. Witt
S C Wong Foundation Trust
Seatrium Limited
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Singapore Pools (Private) Limited
St. James's Place Charitable Foundation
Starbucks Singapore
Temasek Polytechnic
The Japanese Association, Singapore
Tikehau Investment Management Asia Pte. Ltd.

SHARE Achiever

Amansa Capital Pte Ltd
AMT Pte Ltd
Civil Service College
Land Transport Authority
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Social and Family Development
People's Association
Republic Polytechnic
RSM
SGP Credit Singapore Pte Ltd
Singapore Land Authority

SHARE Platinum

Accountant-General's Department
Auditor-General's Office
Building and Construction Authority
Central Provident Fund Board
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
Defence Science and Technology Agency
Energy Market Authority
Enterprise Singapore
ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd
Gambling Regulatory Authority
Health Sciences Authority
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
JTC Corporation
Ministry of Home Affairs (HQ)
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
National Arts Council
National Environment Agency
National Heritage Board
National Parks Board
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency
Roche Singapore Pte Ltd
Royal Plaza on Scotts
Singapore Food Agency
Singapore Medical Council
Singapore Police Force
Singapore Prison Service
Singapore Tourism Board
Sport Singapore
Strategy Group, Prime Minister's Office
Temasek Polytechnic
Workforce Singapore Agency

SHARE Gold

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority
Central Narcotics Bureau
Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau
Declarators Pte Ltd
Health Promotion Board
Home Team Science and Technology Agency
Housing & Development Board
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Ministry of Communications and Information
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Education (Schools)
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Home Affairs (ISD)
Ministry of Law
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Transport
National Council of Social Service
National Library Board
National Youth Council
SkillsFuture Singapore Agency
State Courts
VITAL

SHARE Silver

Info-Communications Media Development Authority
Kerry Consulting Pte. Ltd.
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Ministry of Education
Nanyang Polytechnic
Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Asia
Seatrium O&G (Americas) Limited
Singapore Armed Forces - Joint Staff
Singapore Armed Forces - Republic of Singapore Air Force
Singapore Armed Forces - Republic of Singapore Navy
Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board

SHARE Bronze

Coilcraft Industries Singapore Pte Ltd / Coilcraft Singapore Pte Ltd
Institute of Technical Education
Intellectual Property office of Singapore
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Ministry of Manpower
National Skin Centre
Parliament of Singapore
PCS Pte. Ltd.
PSA Corporation Limited
Public Service Division
Seatrium New Energy Limited
SG Enable
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore Turf Club
ST Engineering
St. James's Place (Singapore) Private Limited
The Polyolefin Company (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Urban Redevelopment Authority


Mr Tan Puay Kern, Vice Chairman

Mr Tan Puay Kern is Vice President of Security at Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd. He has served with Community Chest Committee since 2000 and is currently a Vice Chairman. Mr Tan also holds the position of Vice Chairman of the National Crime Prevention Council.


Mr Sim Gim Guan, Member
Mr Sim Gim Guan is currently the Executive Director of the Singapore National Employers Federation and Secretary in the Community Chest Committee.

Previously, Mr Sim served as the Chief Executive of NCSS, where he led various initiatives such as the first Quality of Life Study on individuals in need and the nationwide public education campaigns on disability awareness and stigma on mental health conditions.


Mr Puvanaratnam s/o Ariaratnam, Member
Mr Puvan Ariaratnam has served in the Education sector in various capacities. He is currently the Director overseeing Education and Career Guidance at the Ministry of Education. As a member of the NCSS Board and the Community Chest Committee, he has engaged in getting youths involved in community service and worked on volunteer management.

Ms Audrey Tan Hwee Gek, Member
Ms Audrey Tan is Senior Director of the Sector Planning and Development Division at the Ministry of Social and Family Development. She has also been a member of the Community Chest Committee since 2018.

Ms Lee Mui Ling, Member
Ms Lee Mui Ling is currently the Chief Operating Officer of ServiceSG in the Public Service Division.

ServiceSG seeks to integrate the delivery of services across public agencies to serve citizens better. It also builds deeper service delivery capabilities within the Public Service to raise overall service standards. Ms Lee was a member of the Community Chest Committee from 2016-2022.