Launched in 2012, the HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme (“CPP”) has been supported by the Home Affairs Department, the Social Welfare Department and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS). CPP aims to inspire district-based community initiatives to foster a more inclusive society.  Also, it encourages cross-sector collaboration to address the social needs of local districts and help charities and community organisations in Hong Kong build capacity. In 2023, HKD18 million is allocated for supporting 30 projects under CPP.  HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme 2023 funding projects: District Organisation Name Project Name Hong Kong Island Golden Age Foundation Limited Junior Dr. Golden Programme Methodist Centre Planning At The Moment- Youth Financial and Life Planning Scheme Hong Kong Family Welfare Society Be the powerful partners for elderly The C&M Alliance Wah Kee Youth Centre Life Flip Hong Kong PHAB Association Happy Ageing Lifelong Learning Scheme The Warehouse Teenage Club Cultural and Creative Inheritance - New Generation Artisan Community Project Methodist Centre Virtual Rehabilitation Kowloon East Community Drug Advisory Council “Health Combo” - Intergenerational Health Education Project for Ethnically Diverse Communities Voltra Limited Future Community Leaders Training Programme Hong Kong Family Welfare Society Empowering Your Life's Second Half Financial ...

Operation Santa Claus (OSC) is an annual charity campaign jointly organised by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK). It aims to support the Hong Kong community and beyond, through the combined charitable fundraising power of two of the most respected news organisations in the city. Over the past 35 years, it has raised over HK$369 million for over 338 charity projects in Hong Kong. We are now calling for a new round of funding proposals. Non-profit charitable organisations registered in Hong Kong and exempt from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance are eligible to apply. The maximum funding amount per project is HK$1 Million.  We welcome projects focusing on one of these areas: children & youth, elderly, community, physical and mental disabilities, medical or environment and sustainability.  Submission deadline: 17 July 2023 (Monday) at 12 noon.  All submissions must be done online. Finalists will be invited to present their project ideas to the OSC Selection Committee in early September, and application results will be announced in October 2023. For details on guidelines and submission, please visit our website via https://oschk.org/grant   For inquiries, please email [email protected] or call 2680 8159. We ...

HKEX Impact Funding Scheme (Applicable to Recognised Social Enterprises) The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), in partnership with HKEX Foundation, has set up the HKEX Impact Funding Scheme (Applicable to Recognised Social Enterprises). The Scheme supports recognised social enterprises (SEs) to build scalable and impactful social projects focusing on the four key areas of HKEX Foundation, i.e. Financial Literacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Poverty Relief and Environmental Sustainability, serving a wide spectrum of people in need in our community. In addition, the Scheme also aims to promote the use of technology and innovation to address social and environmental challenges of the society. Application Details Date of Application The Scheme will be opened for online applications from 28 March to 28 April 2023.  Eligibility Has a clear social mission and revenue model, and Listed on the Social Enterprise Directory (SED) managed by the HKCSS; or Accredited under the Social Enterprise Endorsement (SEE) Mark administered by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Social Enterprises (HKGCSE); or Previously or currently supported by the government’s SE funding schemes, such as the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund), Enhancing Self-Reliance Through District Partnership Programme (ESR) and Enhancing Employment of People with Disabilities through Small Enterprise Project (3E) Fund Size The fund size for each ...

Application period： From 7th March to 13th April 2023 With the funding HKD18 million from The Hongkong Bank Foundation in 2023, the HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme (CPP) continues to drive innovative district-based initiatives to disadvantaged groups, fostering community growth, cooperation with social inclusion and building a sustainable and resource-efficient future. Support innovative district-based community initiatives across 18 districts in Hong Kong, help disadvantaged communities build resilience and become future-ready and promote green thinking and sustainable living. Funding focuses: Youth or Elderly.In addition, cross-generational inclusion initiatives are welcome. Projects with the following characteristics will be prioritised: Promoting financial wellness for disadvantaged youth Collaborating with social enterprises Enhancing engagement with HSBC through volunteering Donation for each project ranging from HKD200,000 to HKD700,000; Project duration up to 12 months. Applicants must be non-profit organisations registered under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap112) for at least 3 years. Applications from individuals and commercial ventures will not be considered. For details, please visit : https://www.communitypartnership.org.hk For enquiries, please email: [email protected] * The Guideline for the Use of Personal Data is available on the Website and can be viewed at:  https://www.communitypartnership.org.hk/privacy.php ...

HKEX Impact Funding Scheme Call for Application (Applicable to Local Charities) The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), in partnership with HKEX Foundation, has set up the HKEX Impact Funding Scheme (the Scheme). The Scheme supports non-subvented local charities to run community projects focusing on the four themes of HKEX Foundation, i.e. Financial Literacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Poverty Relief and Environmental Sustainability, serving a wide spectrum of people in need in our community. In addition, the Scheme also aims to promote the use of technology and innovation to address social and environmental challenges of the society. The Scheme opens for applications from 8 November to 8 December 2022. Eligibility Agency member of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service; Charitable organisations registered under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112); and Organisations that do not receive government’s regular subvention (Except the funding for project-based services and services through the way of bidding). Fund Size The fund size for each proposed project should range from HKD500,000 to HKD1,000,000. Duration of Each Project The duration of each proposed project should be between 12 months.(Starting from 1 June 2023 at the earliest and to be completed on or before 31 May, ...