Respect SG is an industry-led movement initiated by Timbre Group, The Black Hole Group and Team Rise, we strive to change the mindset and perception of the F&B industry in Singapore.

One of the key initiatives is Respect Work Attachment and Mentoring Program (RWAP) which invites secondary year three and four students to join us for a three-week immersive experience blending hands-on work exposure guided by industry mentors and accomplished entrepreneurs from Singapore renowned F&B brands. The core objective is to transform mindsets by actively engaging youth in genuine F&B settings, elevating their level of self-awareness, fostering empathy and appreciation within diverse team dynamic, all contributing to their future endeavours.

This program has been taking place at Timbre Group since 2016 and it has provided profound impact on students’ personal growth and character development, the tangible changes can be measured by the feedback received from the students:

“It gave me an opportunity to experience work life in the service industry, and this experience will definitely help me when I step into society in the future.”

“I liked most about the leadership workshop is self-reflection, there were many useful things that I learnt that can be used to improve myself and also use in the future as an entrepreneur.”

“I’d like to thank Chefs Chun Yean, Labu, Wilson, Yeow, Kecrik and Az for their kindness shown toward us in guiding us throughout the course of this attachment and in their patience towards when we made mistakes.”

How will the funds be used?

We aspire to provide equal opportunities for all secondary year three and four students in Singapore to join the Respect Work Attachment and Mentoring Program (RWAP), irrespective of their social economic status. This is where we need your help, we are currently donating our existing resources to provide food hygiene certification, leadership training, program coordination, marketing, and training venue. Your donation will help to expand the program to reach more beneficiaries from low-income families and easing the burden on our F&B partners by providing students with allowances.

Our mentors are volunteers from F&B operations who have committed over 5,000 hours to date serving our beneficiaries and our work continues to expand, our vision is to impact 1,000 students in 2024. By sponsoring $200 per student from low-income families or providing $300 allowances per student, your donation will go a long way in enabling us to work with more beneficiaries and to continue pushing our mission forward. your donation will help to cover the following costs:

• Food Hygiene Certification ($100)
• Rental for training venue & leadership workshops ($60)
• Marketing and Program Expenses ($40)
• Three weeks allowances ($300 per student)

About Respect SG

Respect SG is an industry-led movement initiated by Timbre Group, The Black Hole Group and Team Rise, we strive to change the mindset and perception of the F&B industry in Singapore. We are a registered non-profit entity (company limited by guarantee).

We looked deep into the manpower issues of the services sector and found ourselves asking – have we become a transactional society? We want to reignite the passion, heart, and purpose of service.

We don’t want the approach to be prescriptive. For the movement to be meaningful and results sustainable, respect has to be earned and not demanded. We want to do this inside out.

Danny Loong – Founder and CEO of Timbre Group
Pauline Low – Group General Manager of Timbre Group
Mustaffa Kamal – CEO and Co-Founder, The Black Hole Group
Calvin Seah – CMO and Co-Founder, The Black Hole Group
Deon Senturk – CEO and Coach, Team Rise

Our team of highly experienced leaders and entrepreneurs in their respective fields who are committed to champion change and make a meaningful impact by serving the mission of Respect SG. Feel free to visit our website at https://www.respect.sg or email ask@respect.sg

About Ray of Hope

100% of your donations to Ray of Hope go to people in need. We do not take a cut from the funds. We even cover 3rd party credit card charges that other crowdfunding platforms deduct from your donation for campaigns.

100% of all campaigns are also fully verified, so you know your funds goes to real people with real needs.

We take donor accountability very seriously – with yearly audited accounts and strong governance in place to ensure that your donations is properly channeled to the beneficiaries.

Ray of Hope is a registered charity and a member of the National Council of Social Services.