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Giving Circles are groups of people who come together to help others. They can be friends, family, colleagues, or even strangers who share the same values and want to make a difference. These circles pool their resources and make collective decisions to support families in need.
Ready to start your own Giving Circle to support those in need?
Download the Action Guide — a step-by-step resource filled with tools, reflection questions, and practical tips to help you bring your Giving Circle to life.
If you believe in the power of community-driven philanthropy and are ready to begin your collective giving journey, this guide is for you.
Supporting Families
In this model, a group of individuals come together to pool their donations and offer social support to a family in need for at least six months, with the goal of creating a sustainable support system for the family.
Circle members can choose how they wish to contribute – either by pooling funds, providing various types of social support, or both.
Value Of Giving Circles
Family Profiles
Giving Circles empower individuals to give back collectively as a group, making a greater impact through the 5Ts: Time, Talent, Treasure, Testimony, and Ties.
Giving Circles are groups of people who come together to help others. They can be friends, family, colleagues, or even strangers who share the same values and want to make a difference. These circles pool their resources and make collective decisions to support families in need.
Ready to start your own Giving Circle to support those in need?
The Giving Circles Action Guide by NVPC is a practical resource designed to help individuals, community groups, charities, and corporates start and sustain their own Giving Circles.
Whether you’re new to the concept or looking to deepen your impact, this guide walks you through every step of the Giving Circle journey — from gathering your group, identifying families or causes to support, to sustaining long-term engagement.
It also includes tools, resources, and reflection questions to guide you as you bring your giving circle to life!
Thank you very much!
Supporting Families
In this model, a group of individuals come together to pool their donations and offer social support to a family in need for at least six months, with the goal of creating a sustainable support system for the family.
Circle members can choose how they wish to contribute – either by pooling funds, providing various types of social support, or both.
Giving Circles empower individuals to give back collectively as a group, making a greater impact through the 5Ts: Time, Talent, Treasure, Testimony, and Ties.
Curious about how Giving Circles make a difference for both recipients and givers?
Below, we highlight how families in need and charities benefit from the support of a giving circle, as well as the value this initiative brings to individuals and communities involved.
How Giving Circles Support Families
How Giving Circles Empower Charities
How Giving Circles Engage Communities in Meaningful Impact
Check out the links below!
Here is how the process of joining a Giving Circle works:
Sign up as a giving circle member to journey with and support a family in need. You can sign up as an individual or as a group of up to 8 friends!
Attend a compulsory onboarding session to meet your circle members and discuss and co-design details of the circle together.
Pool your together resources make joint decisions to support a family in need by providing financial and social support!
Meet up with your giving circle to hear updates and any upcoming needs that the family you are supporting might have
Together with your fellow circle members, journey with and support the family you are supporting for a minimum of 6 months.
As a giving circle member, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Commitment:
Circle members must attend an in-person onboarding session. Date and time will be confirmed after registration.
Commit to supporting the family for a minimum of 6 months
Interested in making a difference in the lives of families in need? We invite you to join a Giving Circle!
Be part of a movement that aims to brings hope and support to those who are facing challenging times. Together, we can make a lasting difference!
The following are frequently asked general questions about Giving Circles.
Each giving circle should have a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 members.
Circle members need to commit for a minimum of 6 months but can be extended if members are keen to continue.
At the first circle meeting, all members will discuss and decide on how much money everyone is comfortable to give each month. It is preferable for everyone to give the same amount, but it is up to the group to decide.
The onboarding session will provide important information about the giving circle and what to expect for the next few months. You will also get to meet your fellow circle members and co-design details of the circle together.
During the onboarding session, the circle will collectively decide on the donation frequency. It can be monthly, quarterly or even yearly.
For any immediate queries, you may reach out to your Circle Champion and they will assist you from there. For further questions regarding giving circles in general, you may contact us at [email protected]
All Giving Circles will have a WhatsApp group chat setup consisting of all members, the social worker tagged to the family as well as NVPC staff. This chat will be the main communication platform during the lifespan of the giving circle.
If you’re looking to form or join a Giving Circle to support a family, these frequently asked questions will be of help.
Yes, you can! If you sign up as an individual, you will be matched with other circle members based on the profile of the family you would like to support.
Yes, you are encouraged to sign up as a group with your family, friends, co-workers and neighbours!
If you sign up as a group of fewer than 5 people, we will match you with other individuals based on the profile of the family you would like to support.
We are working with partners from various social service agencies who can refer and vet the families in need before they are matched with the giving circles.
At the onboarding session, all members will discuss and decide on how much money everyone is comfortable to give each month. It is preferable for everyone to give the same amount, but it is up to the group to decide.
The recommended frequency for befriending sessions/visits to the family is twice a month but this depends on the availability of the family, their needs and the availability of the members. All members can take turns for every visit and there should not be more than 4 volunteers at any one time. All volunteers should visit in pairs.
The onboarding session will provide more information on the details and process of the giving circle.
You don’t need any specific skills to befriend the family. Here are some examples of how other giving circle members have engaged the families they support:
Yes, all Giving Circle members will be asked to complete a few key documents: a self-declaration form, a Code of Conduct form, and a donation letter. These help ensure transparency, accountability, and a shared commitment to supporting the family.
Life has been an uphill battle for Madam Chang, the sole caregiver for her 14-year-old son diagnosed with mild intellectual disability, ADHD, and autism, her wheelchair-bound husband, and her 89-year-old mother. On top of managing her family’s needs, she struggles with her own depression, brought on by the relentless pressures of caregiving. With no close friends to lean on, Madam Chang has faced these challenges largely in isolation.
In August 2023, hope arrived in the form of a Giving Circle —a compassionate group of five individuals determined to lighten her load. Together, with the help of their friends and networks, they raised over $18,000 to ease the family’s financial burden. But their support extended far beyond dollars. The circle members stepped in with practical aid, securing donations of essential items like adult diapers and a hospital bed. They visited the family regularly, not only to bring supplies but also to bring joy. They spent time with Madam Chang’s son, playing board games to offer her precious moments of rest.
But their impact didn’t stop there. Understanding the power of connection, the Giving Circle rallied to strengthen the family’s social support network. They painted the family’s home ahead of Chinese New Year, bringing fresh hope and warmth to their living space. They also celebrated milestones with the family, including birthdays, transforming ordinary days into cherished memories.
Through their collective giving, the Circle has become more than just donors; they have become a source of strength, companionship, and encouragement for a family navigating life’s hardest trials. For Madam Chang, this support is a reminder that she is not alone—and that even in the face of adversity, kindness can spark lasting change.
This video showcases the story of the Chang family. Watch to see how Giving Circles has impacted her and her family.
You may also read this Straits Times article to find out more.
The New Women Power (NWP) Circle is a shining example of how collective giving can create meaningful change. Comprising eight inspiring Chinese entrepreneurs, university educators, and philanthropists based in Singapore, this circle is bound by a shared passion for uplifting their community.
Their mission goes beyond financial contributions—they aim to make a hands-on difference by championing causes close to their hearts. Focused on children and youth, women’s empowerment, and the arts, the NWP Circle is currently raising funds to support local charities that align with these causes.
Beyond fundraising, the members are deeply involved as volunteers, offering their time, expertise, and networks to amplify the impact of the charities they support. Together, they embody the spirit of collective action, proving that when like-minded individuals unite, they can spark transformative change and inspire others to join the journey.
Through their collective efforts, the NWP Circle is not just empowering charities—they are building a legacy of hope, resilience, and community-driven impact.