ChariTrees 2025 Lights Up Marina Bay with “Blossom of Hope” Celebrating SG60 and the Spirit of Care
Singapore, [14 November 2025] – The spirit of giving shines once again as ChariTrees 2025 transforms the Marina Bay waterfront into a meaningful display of care and community. Returning with the theme “Blossom of Hope” the annual charity initiative continues to rally Singapore’s corporate and community partners in a celebration of care
resilience and unity in tribute to Singapore’s 60th year of independence (SG60).
This year’s light-up officiated by Madam Halimah Yacob, Chancellor, Singapore University of Social Sciences and Former President of the Republic of Singapore featured a spectacular showcase of 73 decorated Christmas trees, including one lush garden landscape and a Big Signature Tree symbolising growth and community togetherness.
Adding a futuristic touch to the opening ceremony on 14 November 2025, a robot from Astra Intelligence Pte Ltd made a special one-time appearance during the launch. Stationed at the Big Signature Tree the robot was dressed with festive elements and greeted guests and passersby with cheerful wishes of Merry Christmas. Its presence symbolised how innovation and compassion can co-exist reflecting Singapore’s spirit of progress and the Blossom of Hope theme of growth connection and community. The ceremony also featured a hip hop performance by students from The Little Arts Academy supported by The Business Times Budding Artists Fund (BT BAF), while the Singapore Police Force Quintet performed a medley of Christmas carols.
“From a festive robot sharing Christmas cheers to our young artists performing from the heart we see how creativity technology and community spirit can unite to illuminate Singapore’s path of growth connection and hope.”
– Astra Intelligence Pte Ltd
Growing Together through Care and Community
Under the returning theme “Blossom of Hope”, ChariTrees 2025 continues to embody the belief that every act of kindness helps another charity to blossom. The continuity of this theme first introduced last year signifies the initiative’s long-term commitment to nurturing a more caring and connected community.
“The theme Blossom of Hope reflects how our community continues to grow and flourish together,” said Mr. Tan Puay Kern, Chairman of the ChariTrees 2025 Organising Committee. “It represents our collective journey of growth and giving as each year we strengthen our bonds and deepen our care for one another.
Supporting Four Charities
Funds raised from ChariTrees 2025 will benefit four long-time partner charities:
• The Business Times Budding Artists Fund (BT BAF) managed by The RICE Company Limited (TRCL) empowering children and youths through the arts
• SPD uplifting people with disabilities
• Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) supporting suicide prevention efforts
• Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) providing care for end-stage kidney patients Highlights of ChariTrees 2025
• 73 decorated Christmas trees including one garden landscape and a Big Signature Tree at Marina Bay Sands.
• Launch officiated by Madam Halimah Yacob, Chancellor, Singapore University of Social Sciences and Former President of the Republic of Singapore with participation from students of BT BAF and Mr. Tan Puay Kern, Chairman of the ChariTrees 2025 Organising Committee along with Ms. Jennie Chua, Chairman, The Rice Company Limited (TRCL) Ms.
Ong Toon Hui, President from SPD Mr. Gasper Tan, Chief Executive Officer from Samaritans of Singapore (SOS), Mr Raymond Lim, General Manager from Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) and Mr Colin Goh, Chief Executive Officer, The Rice Company Limited (TRCL).
• Robot launch by Astra Intelligence Pte Ltd.
• $995,458 raised to date
• Supported by corporate and individual donors – Accesstech Engineering Pte Ltd, Ahrefs Pte Ltd, Arrowcrest Technologies, Astra Intelligence Pte Ltd, Atek Engineering Pte Ltd, avita, BDO LLP, Century Evergreen, Ms Chee Yin Chia, Chi Han Trading Pte Ltd, CME Group, ConocoPhillips Asia Ventures Pte Ltd, Dr Daniel Fung, Enova Electrical Pte Ltd, Gain City, Ms Gay Hui Yi, Genesis Advisors Great Eastern FA, Hao Chinese Language Centre Pte Ltd, Hiap Chuan Hardware Pte Ltd, Hoe Kee Hardware Pte Ltd, Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd, Hong Leong Foundation, Jardines MINDSET, Keppel, King & Wood Mallesons, Kuok Group Singapore, Lih Ming Pte Ltd, Linklaters Singapore Pte Ltd, Love-Link Service Society, L-QuBE Pte Ltd, Luzerne Pte Ltd, Marina Bay Sands, Mind the Gap 200, Newcastle Australia, Nunchi Marine Pte Ltd, Pavilion Capital International Pte Ltd, RagTag Training, Rainmaker Shows Pte Ltd, Rico Engineering Works Pte Ltd, Rio Tinto, RSM SG Assurance LLP, SBWD (Singapore Best Web Design), Scan – Bilt Pte Ltd, SCATECH Philanthropy Fund, Shaw Foundation, Straitdeer Pte Ltd, T.E Welgrow Engineering Pte Ltd, Tan Chin Tuan Foundation, Mr Tan Tiew Hin, Mr Tay Kai Hong, TOP International Holding Pte Ltd, Trailblazer Foundation, Tsao Pao Chee Group, TTJ Design And Engineering, Unigold International Pte Ltd, Union Gas Holdings Limited, VDL Enabling Technologies Group Singapore, VEGA Instruments (SEA) Pte. Ltd, Wang Learning Centre Pte Ltd, White Tower Capital, and Yong Fong Engineering and Construction Pte Ltd
Continuing the Spirit of Giving
Donations remain open via Giving.sg allowing the public to continue supporting the four beneficiary charities:
• https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/charitrees25
• https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/charitrees-2025
• https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/spd-charitrees-2025
• https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/charitrees-2025-kdf
Members of the public are invited to visit the light installations at Marina Bay Sands Waterfront Promenade from 14 November 2025 to 26 December 2025 and celebrate the joy of giving this festive season.
Looking Ahead- SG60 and Beyond
In celebration of Singapore’s 60th year of independence ChariTrees
2025 stands as a prelude to a series of major community arts events by
TRCL. As the lights of ChariTrees 2025 illuminate Marina Bay Sands,
they also shine a path of continued hope, care and community for
generations to come.
For media enquiries contact
Daphne Loo, Head of campaigns and communications
Contact 8945 9388 email daphne_loo@trcl.sg
