SINGAPORE, 1 September 2026 — The Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) presented S$1.97 million in donations to 14 charitable organisations, including President’s Challenge, at its May Day Charity 2026 Cheque Presentation Ceremony on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
The presentation marked the culmination of another chapter in SICC's tradition. Themed "Uplifting the Underserved", this year's May Day Charity brought together members, staff, donors, and partners in support of communities in need.
The 2026 campaign was anchored by the SICC May Day Charity Gala Dinner on 1 May, graced by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Patron of SICC May Day Charity.
From April to June 2026, a wide range of club-wide fundraising activities were held, including:
This year, SICC broadened its support through the inaugural "Donate & Drive" campaign in aid of President's Challenge, running from 8 April to 9 May 2026.
The initiative invited members, guests, and the public to contribute towards a cause while standing a chance to win a brand-new GAC HYPTEC (Gullwing) electric vehicle, sponsored by VINCAR Group and valued at more than S$124,000 (excluding COE).
Under the entry terms:
The campaign raised S$94,458.72, with the final draw held at the Island Clubhouse on 9 May, where one winner was selected. All proceeds were channelled to President’s Challenge to support organisations that uplift aspirations and empower lives. The introduction of "Donate & Drive" extended SICC's fundraising efforts beyond its traditional May Day Charity activities while supporting a national movement that brings Singaporeans together to uplift those in need.
SICC Captain Lam Zhiqun (SICC May Day Charity 2026 Organising Chairman), SICC Lady Captain Francesca Kirkham with representative of President’s Challenge, Mr Kang Guo Quan, Deputy Director (Philanthropic Partnerships)
Since its inception in 1972, SICC May Day Charity has raised more than S$27 million for over 100 charitable organisations, supporting social service programmes and communities across Singapore.
Mr Lam Zhiqun, SICC Club Captain and Organising Chairman of SICC May Day Charity 2026, said:
"May Day Charity has always been about more than the funds we raise. It is about bringing people together with a shared purpose and creating meaningful connections with the organisations and communities we support."
"While the cheque presentation marks an important milestone in this year's May Day Charity, our engagement does not end here. We look forward to creating more opportunities for our members to connect with our beneficiaries throughout the year, including at our Christmas Light-Up in November. We are deeply grateful to our members, donors, sponsors and partners for helping us continue this tradition of giving."
Mr Ian Roberts, General Manager of SICC, said:
"For more than five decades, May Day Charity has demonstrated what the SICC community can achieve when we come together for a common purpose. What began with a group of golfers wanting to give back has grown into a Club-wide effort involving our members, staff, sponsors and partners."
"This year’s nearly S$2 million raised reflects that collective generosity. More importantly, it enables our beneficiaries to continue the important work they do for the communities they serve. We are proud to play our part in supporting that work and carrying this legacy forward."
The 14 beneficiary organisations for 2026 are:
Preparations are already underway for the 56th edition of SICC May Day Charity in 2027, continuing a tradition that has remained at the heart of the Club's community efforts for more than five decades.
Through May Day Charity, SICC remains committed not only to raising funds, but also to creating opportunities for members, partners, and beneficiaries to come together, strengthening connections that turn generosity into meaningful and lasting impact.
Applications for the SICC May Day Charity 2027 beneficiaries are now open. Interested organisations can visit the SICC May Day Charity webpage for more information and to apply by 30 November 2026.
