Charities divided over prizes for donors
Some say token prize shows appreciation; others say giving should be from heart
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The Given Company conducts donation draws on its website, where donations made towards its selected charities will give donors the chance to win prizes like a Mercedes-Benz car.
PHOTO: THE GIVEN COMPANY
Cara Wong
A controversial form of fund raising which entices donors to give to charity by offering a chance to win luxury items in a lucky draw has reared its head again in Singapore.
The Straits Times reported earlier this month how social enterprise The Given Company has offered prizes including a Mercedes-Benz car through donation draws, triggering the concern of the Commissioner of Charities, which is now looking into the matter.