SINGAPORE LSE TRUST
Introduction
The Singapore LSE Trust was launched in 2004 to help Singaporeans with financials needs to study at the LSE. The Trust also has the distinction of being the first charitable trust of its kind established in Singapore by an overseas University.
Alumni contribute funds so that Singaporeans who have gained admission to the LSE can have the opportunity to pursue their dream of studying at the world renown LSE. Gifts to the Trust will provide direct undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to Singaporean students who have been admitted to LSE for study, and whom require financial assistance to do so.
Tax-Deductible Donation
As an Institution of Public Character, all donations to the Singapore LSE Trust enjoy a double-tax deduction i.e. for every $1000 donated, $2000 will be deducted from the taxpayers’ chargeable income. In the Budget 2010 announcement, the Singapore Government decided to extend for another year the 2.5 times tax deduction, made in the calender year 2010 (i.e. 1st Jan. 2010 to 31st Dec. 2010).
Trustees
The Trustees of the Singapore LSE Trust include the following distinguished alumni:
1. Mr. Eddie Teo, Chairman of the Public Service Commission
2. Mr. Lim Ho Kee, Chairman of SingPost
3. Mr. Wong Yew Meng, Board Member, Public Utilities Board, Singapore
4. Professor Saw Swee Hock, Professorial Fellow of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
5. Mr. Ong Ye Kung, Assistant Secretary-General at NTUC
6. Mr. Andrew Fung, General Manager of the Tripartite Alliance for Fair Employment Practices (TAFEP)
7. Mr. Collin Tseng-Liu, Head of Business Development at Allen & Gledhill LLP
8. Mr. Julian Szego, Operations Director (Office of Development and Alumni Relations) at the LSE
Governance
As of 30 September 2009, more than $300,000 has been raised and this has enabled the establishment of six scholarships (both undergraduate and postgraduate) at the LSE. In adhering to the highest standards of governance, all donations to the Trust are made by cheque and the Trustees receive neither a fee nor an allowance from the Trust to keep expenses related to the work of the Trust to an absolute minimal. With the generosity and support of alumni who have contributed both in cash and in kind, the Trust has to date no expenses other than the direct funding of scholarships. Notwithstanding, in keeping with the best practices of handling and recording, all charitable donations and accounts are audited and filed annually by PricewaterhouseCoopers, Singapore.
Making a Donation
Donations by alumni for an educational and worthy cause make the “LSE community” in Singapore a special and meaningful one. Successful alumni helping aspiring young fellow Singaporeans to study at the LSE is indeed keeping with the best traditions of the LSE.
Should you wish to make a contribution, please fill out this form
Please send the completed form and cheque (made out to "The Singapore LSE Trust") to:
The Singapore LSE Trust
c/o TSMP Law Corporation
6 Battery Road, #33-01
Singapore 049909
Campaign for Endowment Fund and Event(s)
The Singapore LSE Trust Endowment Fund Gala Dinner will take place in Singapore on Tuesday, 13 April 2010. Please find details in the attached invitation:
The Singapore LSE Trust Endowment Fund Gala Dinner
Queries & Information
For further queries, please contact Collin Tseng-Liu at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Singapore LSE Trust was launched in 2004 to help Singaporeans with financials needs to study at the LSE. The Trust also has the distinction of being the first charitable trust of its kind established in Singapore by an overseas University.
Alumni contribute funds so that Singaporeans who have gained admission to the LSE can have the opportunity to pursue their dream of studying at the world renown LSE. Gifts to the Trust will provide direct undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to Singaporean students who have been admitted to LSE for study, and whom require financial assistance to do so.
Tax-Deductible Donation
As an Institution of Public Character, all donations to the Singapore LSE Trust enjoy a double-tax deduction i.e. for every $1000 donated, $2000 will be deducted from the taxpayers’ chargeable income. In the Budget 2010 announcement, the Singapore Government decided to extend for another year the 2.5 times tax deduction, made in the calender year 2010 (i.e. 1st Jan. 2010 to 31st Dec. 2010).
Trustees
The Trustees of the Singapore LSE Trust include the following distinguished alumni:
1. Mr. Eddie Teo, Chairman of the Public Service Commission
2. Mr. Lim Ho Kee, Chairman of SingPost
3. Mr. Wong Yew Meng, Board Member, Public Utilities Board, Singapore
4. Professor Saw Swee Hock, Professorial Fellow of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
5. Mr. Ong Ye Kung, Assistant Secretary-General at NTUC
6. Mr. Andrew Fung, General Manager of the Tripartite Alliance for Fair Employment Practices (TAFEP)
7. Mr. Collin Tseng-Liu, Head of Business Development at Allen & Gledhill LLP
8. Mr. Julian Szego, Operations Director (Office of Development and Alumni Relations) at the LSE
Governance
As of 30 September 2009, more than $300,000 has been raised and this has enabled the establishment of six scholarships (both undergraduate and postgraduate) at the LSE. In adhering to the highest standards of governance, all donations to the Trust are made by cheque and the Trustees receive neither a fee nor an allowance from the Trust to keep expenses related to the work of the Trust to an absolute minimal. With the generosity and support of alumni who have contributed both in cash and in kind, the Trust has to date no expenses other than the direct funding of scholarships. Notwithstanding, in keeping with the best practices of handling and recording, all charitable donations and accounts are audited and filed annually by PricewaterhouseCoopers, Singapore.
Making a Donation
Donations by alumni for an educational and worthy cause make the “LSE community” in Singapore a special and meaningful one. Successful alumni helping aspiring young fellow Singaporeans to study at the LSE is indeed keeping with the best traditions of the LSE.
Should you wish to make a contribution, please fill out this form
Please send the completed form and cheque (made out to "The Singapore LSE Trust") to:
The Singapore LSE Trust
c/o TSMP Law Corporation
6 Battery Road, #33-01
Singapore 049909
Campaign for Endowment Fund and Event(s)
The Singapore LSE Trust Endowment Fund Gala Dinner will take place in Singapore on Tuesday, 13 April 2010. Please find details in the attached invitation:
The Singapore LSE Trust Endowment Fund Gala Dinner
Queries & Information
For further queries, please contact Collin Tseng-Liu at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)