We are an impact-driven grantmaker focused on building a caring and resilient Singapore. From enabling healthy living to championing social care and inclusion, we empower individuals, families and communities today, with a vision for a better tomorrow.
Our grantmaking philosophy centres on three core pillars:
- Relevance
We support projects that align with broad national policy directions and our four strategic outcomes, addressing complex challenges and emerging needs in Singapore.
- Innovation
We prioritise social innovation and new initiatives that drive social change, experimenting with diverse grantmaking approaches and fostering cross-sector synergies for improved community outcomes.
- Impact
Collaborating with partners from the People, Private, Public, and Philanthropy sectors, we focus on programmes that yield positive social outcomes. Our Impact Measurement Framework guides, manages, and maximises the impact of our work, optimising resources for greater effectiveness.
Our Strategic Outcomes
Tote Board touches lives and cares for Singaporeans through our broad-based funding support for social and community well-being. Our grantmaking is focused on four strategic outcomes.
Healthy lives and
well-being
We encourage active participation in healthy living and well-being at all stages of life.
Empowered communities
Our grants seek to uplift vulnerable members and their families in our society, by maximising their opportunities and potential to make meaningful contributions.
A caring, cohesive and resilient society
We believe in inspiring a sense of belonging where people care for and support one another towards a society which is future-ready.
A sustainable and liveable home
We support causes and projects that create a sustainable living environment and a vibrant home for all to work, live and play.
At the forefront of our efforts is the emphasis on social innovation and novel initiatives that catalyse social transformation. We continuously explore a range of grantmaking strategies and cultivate collaborative partnerships across sectors to enhance community impact.
Below are some examples of such initiatives:
Capability-building for Social Innovation
Enabling Lives Initiative
Launched in 2015, the Enabling Lives Initiative is the first and only grant that brings together a community of partners to innovate and scale solutions for persons with disabilities and their caregivers.
Tote Board Community Health Fund (TBCHF)
Now in its fourth tranche, TBCHF encourages innovation and piloting of new approaches and care models to address gaps in the community care landscape. Pilots are supported with the goal of scale-up for multiplier effect and to benefit more Singaporeans.
Strategic Funding
KeyStart Home Ownership Programme
This is a new programme to empower low-income families to achieve their dream of owning an HDB flat through a comprehensive housing assistance.
Digital Mental Health Connect (DMHC) and Self-Help Resources and Tools
In line with the Government’s National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy, this new platform aims to make mental health support services more accessible and coordinated. DMHC is envisioned to streamline referrals between healthcare and social service professionals, making it easier to provide care for individuals with mental health needs. Meanwhile, the self-help resources and tools seek to promote self-help behaviours and reduce the medicalisation of mental health needs.
Collective Partnerships
Future Ready Society Impact Fund and Knowledge Partnership
The programme brings together community partners to co-solution towards a future-ready social ecosystem. These solutions will be informed by futures research, co-designed with partners, and driven by the community. The Fund supports the piloting of such innovative and evidence-based solutions to address complex problems and emerging needs.
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Tote Board Shared Gifting Circle for Children and Youth Mental Health
This was a novel participatory grantmaking approach where grant partners were empowered to make funding decisions based on their collective ground needs. As part of this ground-led initiative, the partners also went on to develop programmes to improve early identification of mental health conditions in children and youth collaboratively.
Impact Measurement
We have developed an Impact Measurement Framework in collaboration with stakeholders in the People’s Sector. This framework provides a common approach to tracking impact and outcomes across our broad-based portfolio, aligning programmes with our goals and areas of impact. Through rigorous measurement and evaluation, we ensure our programmes deliver tangible and sustainable results that meet our funding objectives and advance our mission.
We aim to extend the reach of our Impact Measurement framework to the broader ecosystem within the People’s Sector, to bring about greater social impact in our communities.
