The SE Directory, managed by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), has released its 2024/25 Social Enterprise (SE) survey. As of 30 Apr 2025, a total of 547 social enterprise units are listed in the SE Directory. The survey highlights the resilience of SEs in navigating economic challenges while steadily advancing social inclusion. According to the data provided by SE units, only 30% of the SE units achieved a profit last year, with the remainder either breaking even or recording losses. Despite the tough business environment, nearly 90% of SE units remain committed to their core social missions while over 75% of them expressed their determination to continue investing resources in business development to drive sustainable social impact. Nonetheless, approximately 20% of SE units wished to obtain more direct financial support, such as rent subsidies or other funding schemes. SEs commit to support disadvantaged communities and promote social inclusion. According to the survey, nearly 60% of the SEs have employed disadvantaged individuals over the past year, with these employees accounting for almost 40% of the SEs’ total workforce. This not only provides employment opportunities for disadvantaged communities but also aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ...

Do you have any innovative ideas that address poverty and social exclusion in Hong Kong? The fund provides funding and other forms of support to help launch impactful social projects into the market. It aims to foster social inclusion and leverage the potential of these projects. The Impact Incubator of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, an intermediary of the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund) cordially invites all current and aspiring social innovators and social entrepreneurs to join our upcoming Impact Incubator briefing session. During the session, our team will briefly introduce the new Impact Incubator, highlight key programme features and answer any questions you may have about applying for SIE Fund grant funding through the Impact Incubator. The Impact Incubator continues to support projects at different stages - Scale-up, Growing, and Start-up. We hope to support innovative projects in their continuous progress and "promote" them to a larger scale, creating broader and more far-reaching social impact! SIE Fund was established by the Commission on Poverty in 2012 to foster cross-sector collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange, guide resources toward grooming and coaching entrepreneurs. The fund also aims to incubate and implement new ideas, with the expectation that ...

Driving change is never easy, but if you are using technology to address social needs and want to raise awareness of your innovations and achievements among the public and stakeholders, don’t miss the "2025 Hong Kong ICT Awards: Smart People Award"! Award-winning projects will be promoted at various events, supported for participation in regional and international awards and competitions, and have the opportunity to be showcased at major local ICT events, expanding business opportunities and social impact. Whether you are looking to increase your project's credibility, connect with potential partners and resources, or seek professional feedback to refine your proposal, the award can provide strong support for project development. Seize this final opportunity and submit your application by July 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM! 📅Registration Deadline: July 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM 📍Details & Online Application: https://ictawards.hkcss.org.hk/ 📝Enquiry: 📩 [email protected] | 📞 2922-9277 (Miss Keiy HO) ...

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