4. Objects

The objects of the Foundation are to —

promote the welfare of the members of the labour movement in Singapore and of the families of the members;

participate, aid and assist in social, economic or educational programmes and undertakings relating to the development of the labour movement in Singapore;

provide bursaries, scholarships and fellowships for —

children of members of trade unions and platform work associations affiliated to the National Trades Union Congress and of members of other organisations that are associate affiliates of the National Trades Union Congress;

workers from Singapore or elsewhere who pursue studies or undergo training in Singapore in fields that are relevant to trade unions and platform work associations; and

persons nominated by the National Trades Union Congress to pursue studies in institutions of higher learning in Singapore or elsewhere;

award fellowship and awards in institutions of higher learning for research in matters relating to the labour movement;

establish and maintain industrial rehabilitation centres;

construct and maintain suitable premises for the use of trade unions, platform work associations and co-operative societies managed by trade unions, platform work associations or both in Singapore; and

assist by way of grants, donations or otherwise such charitable, educational or other work, object or endeavour in Singapore or elsewhere as the Board considers desirable in the interests of, or for the furtherance of, the labour movement or co‑operative movement in Singapore or elsewhere.