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Charity’s main currency is trust. Better data is needed to restore it

When it comes to donating money for a good cause, fewer Singaporeans are opening up their wallets. In the most recent National Giving Study, the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre reported that giving had decreased between 2018 and 2023. While eight in 10 Singapore residents reported making donations in 2018,

When it comes to donating money for a good cause, fewer Singaporeans are opening up their wallets. In the most recent National Giving Study, the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre reported that giving had decreased between 2018 and 2023. While eight in 10 Singapore residents reported making donations in 2018, They cited lack of trust as a key barrier to giving. Some participants said that they were wary about scams, while others cited low levels of trust in charitable organisations.