OVERVIEW PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABILITY FINANCIALS APPENDIX 129 ANNUAL REPORT 2024 OUR COMMUNITY Perennial Holdings remains unwavering in its commitment to uplifting the communities in which it operates. The Company embraces a holistic Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) strategy, encompassing corporate giving, partnerships with community organisations and employee volunteerism. Throughout FY2024, Perennial Holdings focused its CSR initiatives on enhancing life and ensuring access to quality healthcare for families, children, the elderly and other vulnerable groups. A wide array of community initiatives, donations and collaborative efforts underscored this commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen. Corporate Giving In FY2024, Perennial Holdings’ total contribution, comprising monetary and in-kind sponsorships was about S$1 million. These contributions supported various sectors, including healthcare and broader societal welfare through donations to Community Chest. As the Founding Corporate Patron of Voices of Singapore (“VOS”), Perennial Holdings reinforced its commitment to community engagement by supporting the VOS Festival, concerts and showcases through venue sponsorships. By bringing people from all walks of life together in its properties through singing, Perennial Holdings continues to strengthen community bonds. Partnerships with Community Organisations Capitol Singapore continued to support the arts in the community by sponsoring the Singapore Heritage Fest 2024. At the festival, it hosted “Cinema Reclaimed: Royston At Capitol!”, where acclaimed Singaporean filmmaker Royston Tan showcased films celebrating the history of Capitol Theatre, a key component of Capitol Singapore, followed by a dialogue session. Additionally, Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES contributed to the Singapore Night Festival 2024, offering exclusive deals and enhancing community engagement. Capitol Singapore hosted jazz concerts curated by the National Heritage Board, while CHIJMES Hall Young choral singers at Voices of Singapore Festival 2024 featured projection mapping artwork created by artists from a masterclass on its facade. Chinatown Point continued its partnership with the Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng Citizens’ Consultative Committee for the fourth consecutive year to support underprivileged households through the JoyPlus programme. The programme has provided essential items to less privileged residents. JoyPlus allows beneficiaries to “shop” for necessities, ensuring better resource allocation. For the 2024 Chinese New Year Edition JoyPlus Market, the team contributed supermarket vouchers and essential goods while volunteering at the market, benefiting over 600 households and creating meaningful interactions. Beyond Singapore, Perennial Holdings extended its commitment to community initiatives in China, another core market for the Company. In Foshan, Perennial Jihua Mall’s support for the China Southern Airlines roadshow was dedicated to first aid and aviation safety, with a special focus on educating children. Meanwhile, Perennial Qingyang Mall in Chengdu took a positive step forward for inclusivity by collaborating with community organisations to raise public awareness of developmental conditions such as autism and disabilities. Cinema Reclaimed: Royston At Capitol!
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