HKEX_Charity_Partnership

HKEX Charity Partnership Programme – Briefing Session

發布日期: 2026-05-29

Since 2020, HKEX Foundation has set up the HKEX Charity Partnership Programme (the Programme) to support impactful community projects that creates structural and system changes, run by local charitable institutions.

In partnership with The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the Programme aims to give back to the community based on four focus areas: Financial Literacy, Social Empowerment, Talent Development and Environmental Sustainability, addressing various social and environmental challenges.

Briefing Sessions

Session 1 (Conducted in Cantonese)
Date	15 June 2026 (Mon)
Time	2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Venue	Auditorium, 1/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
Language	Cantonese
Enrollment	Please click here – Limited and first-come first-serve, each organization can send up to 2 representatives – Successful registrants will receive confirmation email after enrollment deadline
Quota	100
Enrollment deadline	12:00 noon, 10 June 2026 (Wed)
Rundown	• Introduction on HKEX Charity Partnership Programme • Application Details • Sharing by HKEX Foundation funded projects • Q&A • Mingling session

Session 2 (Conducted in English)
Date	16 June 2026 (Tue)
Time	10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Venue	Online (Zoom meeting)
Language	English
Enrollment	Please click here – First-come first-serve – Successful registrants will receive confirmation email after enrollment deadline
Quota	100
Enrollment deadline	12:00 noon, 10 June 2026 (Wed)
Rundown	• Introduction on HKEX Charity Partnership Programme • Application Details • Sharing by HKEX Foundation funded projects • Q&A

Application Details

Date of Application
The Programme will accept online application from 24 June at 2 p.m. to 24 July 2026 at 5 p.m. (The online application platform will open in due course.)

Eligibility
Local charitable institutions that are:
• registered under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112) for at least 3 years (on or before 24 Jul 2023)

Funding Amount
The funding amount for each proposed project should range from HKD500,000 to HKD5,000,000.

Duration of Each Project
The duration of each proposed project should be 12, 24 or 36 months.
(Starting from 1 December 2026 and to be completed on 30 November 2027, 2028 or 2029. )

Vetting Prerequisite
Relevance with the Scheme’s focus areas:
• Whether the project aligns with the HKEX Foundation’s focus area(s)

Vetting Criteria

Criteria	Weighting
Project output, outcome and social impact – Demonstrates a good understanding of the root causes of the identified social problems, needs of the target beneficiaries and the community/ environment – Addresses unmet needs by filling existing service gaps – Designs clear and targeted intervention strategies, with measurable outputs, outcomes and impact to address the identified social needs – Demonstrates potential to drive structural/systemic change by addressing underlying social and/or environmental challenges	30%
Project content and planning – Establishes an effective operational model and feasible work plan, with efficient use of resources and time – Demonstrates strong cost-effectiveness – Incorporates robust financial management and risk control measures	25%
Organisation’s capability and track record – Demonstrates strong commitment and capability to deliver all proposed project deliverables – Possesses relevant experience, proven track record and solid past performance in delivering similar projects – Shows potential for organisational development through funding support	20%
Project sustainability – Demonstrates scalability and replicability, enabling amplified impact – Establishes mechanisms to sustain the project’s impact beyond the funding period	15%
Innovativeness – Pilots a new or significantly improved service model/ intervention approach in addressing social and/or environmental issues	10%

About HKEX Foundation
HKEX Foundation was established in June 2020 to deepen our connectivity and long-standing commitment to addressing the social and environmental challenges faced by our communities. We create a positive and enduring impact in our community by collaborating with local charities and supporting various projects. HKEX Foundation is a recognised charitable entity under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.

Enquiries
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Email: [email protected]

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