What is SHARE?
SHARE is the hassle-free regular giving programme of Community Chest. It empowers communities-in-need in Singapore to live with dignity in a caring and inclusive society.
Through the collective giving
of over 2,000 companies and 250,000 individual donors, SHARE provides a reliable and sustained source of funds to run many critical social service programmes that require regular support.
To date, there are over 200 critical
services offered to those in need, including special education, youth programmes, adult disability support, family service centres, eldercare and caregiver support.
Where do SHARE donations go?
Community Chest is an aggregator of resources in meeting needs within the sector. SHARE donations are disbursed to Community Chest-supported social service agencies and programmes
based on an optimal resource allocation method - where each social service agency receives the funds that they need.
In 2018, NCSS developed a framework to capture the impact of donors’ support, enabling our social service
users to achieve the desired outcomes, in terms of opportunity, personal potential and social inclusion.
Impact of your contribution
ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
Trend: 6 in 10 adults with disabilities believe they cannot achieve their hopes and dreams.
IMPACT:
3,991 adults
with disabilities were able to earn an income for at least 3 months during the reporting period in FY22.
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND YOUTH-AT-RISK
Trend: About 9,660 children and youths in Singapore have a disability.
IMPACT:
7,327 children
with special needs received education and training in independent living skills.
PERSONS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
Trend: 1 in 7 are affected by mental health conditions at some point in their lives.
IMPACT:
407 cases
showed a reduction in social, psychological and/or emotional distress.
SENIORS IN NEED OF SUPPORT
Trend: 40% of seniors (Aged 80 and above) perceived themselves to be lonely.
IMPACT:
165 seniors
demonstrated improvements in coping skills with regard to difficult situations and show greater awareness of resources.
FAMILIES IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE
Trend: 43% increase in number of families in need and receiving help.
IMPACT:
8,057 clients
showed ability to meet needs and/or manage risks.
Impact figures are taken from Community Chest’s FY22 Impact Report.
A Company that Gives Together
Be a SHARE As One company which gives and volunteers together to make a lasting impact on the individuals needing support! We provide resources to help you develop a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) culture of giving back that inspires your staff.
Through SHARE, your staff’s monthly contribution can provide sustained support to communities-in-need. These contributions can be multiplied under the SHARE As One Grant, where the Government provides dollar-for-dollar matching for new donations that have exceeded the preceding year’s amount, up to Financial Year 2025. Your company can also use part of the matching grant to organise CSR activities which enables your staff to volunteer together.
