The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund

The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund To reach out to every child in need and provide them with the resources to do well in school The Fund supports more than 10,000 children and youth a year.

The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund started in 2000 as a community project initiated by The Straits Times to provide pocket money to children from low-income families to help them through school. The children can use this money for school-related expenses, such as buying a meal during recess, paying for transport or using it to meet other schooling needs. The financial help also eases the b

urden of the many parents who are already struggling to feed their families on their meagre incomes. Since the project started in 2000, the Fund has disbursed more than $90m and helped over 200,000 cases of children and youth in providing them with monthly school pocket money. STSPMF was established as a Trust on 20 October 2010 with a Board of Trustees and was granted charity status on 14 November 2011 with Institution of A Public Character (IPC) status effective from 1 January 2012. Since its inception as a community project to its transition to a full-fledged charity, The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund has been working closely with its strategic partner, the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). On 7 October 2016, STSPMF annnounced its partnership with MOE and all mainstream schools. Students from low-income families will be able to apply for the school pocket money fund in their schools.

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Thank you, RISIS, for turning the beauty of orchids into brighter futures for children.

Your support will help students from low-income families stay in school and pursue their education with confidence. Thank you for helping every child bloom.

A heartfelt thank you to Eagle’s Eye Art Gallery and all the participating artists for supporting The Straits Times Scho...
20/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Eagle’s Eye Art Gallery and all the participating artists for supporting The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund through the 31st Anniversary Fundraising Exhibition, Patchworks of Hope – Colours for Every Child.

Together, the campaign raised an incredible S$13,636, with every contribution helping to support children from low-income families in their education. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for using the power of art to make a meaningful difference in our community.

Thank you Mr Teo! This generous gift will help provide monthly school pocket money to children and youth from low-income...
15/07/2026

Thank you Mr Teo! This generous gift will help provide monthly school pocket money to children and youth from low-income families, ensuring that they can focus on learning and achieve their fullest potential.

Thank you for your unwavering support and for making a lasting difference in the lives of our students. Congratulations to TTJ on its 45th anniversary!

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TTJ Design and Engineering founder Teo Hock Chwee has been a donor to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund since 2011.

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Your donation can make a difference. Every contribution helps students like Zi Xuan participate in their CCA and access opportunities like competitions and performances.

Help a student believe in their potential: https://www.spmf.org.sg/how-to-donate

What happens when thousands of little hearts, big dreams and one amazing community come together? 💛This year, the MindCh...
13/07/2026

What happens when thousands of little hearts, big dreams and one amazing community come together? 💛

This year, the MindChamps family raised an incredible $185,816 for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF), helping children from lower-income families receive the support they need to continue their educational journey.

From our young Champs and families to our educators and corporate team, every act of kindness added up to something truly meaningful. Together, we've shown our children that giving isn't about how much you have, it's about how much heart you share. 🌟

We were honoured to present the cheque to Jaime Ho, Chairman of STSPMF, and Hwee-Leng Tay, General Manager of STSPMF, and celebrate the impact this collective effort will have on children across Singapore.

At MindChamps, we believe education goes beyond academics. It's about nurturing future-ready children with the confidence to succeed and the compassion to make a difference.

💛 Thank you to every family, educator, Champ and supporter who made this possible. This achievement belongs to all of you.

Read more:
📰 The Straits Times: https://lnkd.in/gBs2bhaS
📰 Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 : https://lnkd.in/ghcTSis9
📰 Berita Harian Singapura: https://lnkd.in/gDWcQy2p

📷 Photos courtesy of The Straits Times.

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Today's dreams. Tomorrow's possibilities.

This Youth Day, we celebrate the potential, resilience, and aspirations of every child. Every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and pursue their dreams—regardless of their circumstances.

At The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, we believe that no child should be held back by their financial challenges.

Happy Youth Day!

Thank you, MindChamps, for raising an incredible $185,816 for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF). Your ...
01/07/2026

Thank you, MindChamps, for raising an incredible $185,816 for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF). Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children from low-income families, helping them stay in school and thrive.

We are especially grateful for fundraisers like you, who not only give back to the community but also inspire and nurture the spirit of compassion and generosity in the younger generation from an early age.

Read: https://www.spmf.org.sg/news-inner/625/

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