Peter Lim pledges $20m for community projects; $680k goes to new grant supporting kids through sport

Former Manchester United footballers Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt added some star power to the launch of the Peter Lim Sports Ignite Grant at Cafe Football on Friday.

The grant aims to provide a platform for children and youth from less privileged backgrounds to gain exposure, pursue their interests and support their skills development, with a focus on sport.

It was kicked off with a $680,000 commitment from Singapore billionaire Lim. The six-figure sum is part of a new $20 million pledge the 68-year-old has made towards community projects for children.