PlayFACTO School donates $50,888 to ST School Pocket Money Fund

SINGAPORE – Student care and enrichment centre chain PlayFACTO School has raised $50,888 for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF), which provides children from lower-income families with financial support.

The cheque was presented to STSPMF at PlayFACTO School’s annual professional development day on Oct 24, held at Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre.

The funds were raised through a corporate social responsibility campaign launched by PlayFACTO School to mark its 10th anniversary in 2025. Families, students and staff contributed to the campaign through Giving.sg

All sales proceeds from a limited-edition smartwatch, produced in partnership with local start-up myFirst Tech for PlayFACTO’s anniversary, were also directed to the campaign.

PlayFACTO School said in a statement that the initiative reflects its belief that every child deserves care, dignity, and the chance to thrive.

Mr Justin Chen, chief executive and founder of PlayFACTO School, said: “At PlayFACTO, we believe education goes beyond academics. It is about nurturing both the mind and the heart.”

Mr Zakir Hussain, a board trustee of STSPMF and ST associate editor, said: “We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the parents, students and staff at PlayFACTO centres for initiating this donation drive and raising funds for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.

“Their effort and generous contribution will go a long way towards ensuring our beneficiaries – less well-off students – get the help they need.”

Since the initiative was launched in 2000, STSPMF has provided pocket money for children from lower-income families to help them through school. It has disbursed more than $100 million, and helped more than 220,000 children and youth in need.

People who wish to donate to the fund can visit STSPMF’s website at

www.spmf.org.sg