Before donating to a charity appeal you encounter in Punggol, ask who is collecting, who will benefit and how the money will be used. Open the official Charity Portal yourself to check the organisation and the disclosed appeal details.

The portal’s Safer Giving guidance distinguishes a charity’s identity from a particular fundraising activity. For a foreign charitable appeal, check the permit-holder and appeal details too. A familiar organisation name alone should not settle every question about a collection.

If you have doubts, you do not need to donate on the spot. Take time to verify through the organisation’s official contact route. A calm check lets you give to the intended cause without relying only on a collector’s explanation.

Ask for identifiable information

Ask for the organisation’s registered name, the beneficiary and the purpose of the collection. The current guidance says collectors for charities and valid permit-holders must identify themselves and carry an official appeal letter.

Write down the name accurately. This is especially helpful when a collection takes place during a busy shopping trip and several similar-sounding names are mentioned.

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Check the organisation and appeal

Use the Charity Portal search to review the organisation and available appeal information. For foreign purposes, verify the permit information, including the collection period and purpose.

Compare what you find with what you were told. If the details do not line up, contact the organisation through independently obtained official details before deciding.

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Understand what a receipt means

The Charity Portal says only Institutions of a Public Character can issue tax-deduction receipts for qualifying donations. Do not assume every charity contribution qualifies.

If a tax deduction matters to your decision, clarify the donation’s treatment through the official organisation. Keep a receipt and any confirmation together instead of relying on a verbal promise.

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Give at your own pace

Choose an amount and route only after you are satisfied with the checks. It is reasonable to finish your errands and review an appeal later at home.

The portal advises filing a police report if you suspect a scam. Preserve relevant messages, receipts or appeal details, and explain what happened without publishing other people’s personal information.

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Official sources

Information checked on 11 October 2026. Check the operator’s current acceptance and handover instructions before making a trip.

Charity Portal: safer-giving guidance · Charity Portal: search organisations