Shell Singapore celebrates its 120th Anniversary by coming together with its staff and industry partners to raise S$1.2 million for charity through a Charity Gala Dinner on 30 October 2011.

This joint charity drive is Shell’s way of giving back to society and celebrating the company’s long term success and achievements in Singapore. The cheque was presented at the dinner graced by Mr Lee Kuan Yew, former Minister Mentor of Singapore and Mr Peter Voser, Chief Executive, Royal Dutch Shell. It was attended by over 1,000 guests, comprising customers, suppliers, partners, government officials, senior company executives and Shell staff.

“We owe our growth and success in Singapore to the longstanding relationships and trust we have developed with our customers, partners and staff, as well as the wider community.“ said Mr Voser. “Shell clearly has benefited from the growth of Singapore and Asia over these many years, and we know this dynamic region will remain critical to our future success as well.”

Shell underwrote the entire cost of the Charity Gala Dinner and funds raised are donated to Movement of the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) and Fei Yue Community services programmes supported by Community Chest as well as The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.

In addition, Shell held an auction of autographed copies of Mr Lee’s books, “The Papers of Lee Kuan Yew” and “Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going”. Over S$160 000 was raised from the book auction and the proceeds will go to the Lee Kuan Yew Awards under the Ministry of Education’s Education Fund.

“It is heartening that Shell has chosen to celebrate its success and heritage in Singapore in a spirit of generosity and kindness,” said Mr Lee. “The funds raised through this event will benefit children who need special care and families in need of help. This charity drive together with other long standing initiatives such as the Traffic Games and the Youth Science Festival are important social contributions that deepen Shell’s involvement with the community in Singapore.”

The Charity Gala dinner culminates a year-long programme of anniversary activities which includes a photo exhibition, a charity car rally, a charity variety show and joint celebratory programmes involving staff and key partners.

 
Speech by Mr Lee Tzu Yang, Chairman, Shell Companies in Singapore

Performance by beneficiaries from MINDS