The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
Funds raised go towards school pocket money disbursements and support of the social and educational development of the children and youths.
Established in 2000 as a community project by The Straits Times, STSPMF supports children and youths from low-income families with school pocket money. To date, it has supported more than 230,000 cases and disbursed over $110 million. Eligible families have a per capita gross monthly household income of $1,000 or less. Monthly assistance is $65 for primary, $100 for secondary, and $125 for ITE, Junior College and Polytechnic students. Funds also support their social and educational development.