Latest News

《社企指南》新加入社企巡禮（2023年9-10月） SE Directory - Newly-joined SEs (September-October 2023)                 《社企指南》 由香港社會服務聯會所營運的《社企指南》，羅列不同社會企業（社企）的資料供公眾查閱，讓企業及大眾認識更多本地社企產品及服務。《社企指南》獲香港特別行政區政府支持及認可，是各政府部門、公營機構、企業及院校履行責任採購的重要參考資料。 列載於《社企指南》的社企涵蓋不同業務性質。歡迎利用《社企指南》網上搜尋器，隨時隨地搜尋所需的產品及服務。 SE Directory Managed by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the Social Enterprise Directory (SE Directory) facilitates public access to social enterprise (SE) information in Hong Kong, aiming to promote their products and services to a wider audience. The SE Directory is supported and recognised by the HKSAR Government. It also has long been serving as an important reference material for advocating responsible consumption across government departments, public organizations, corporations and educational institutions. The SEs listed in SE Directory cover a wide range of business natures. You are welcome to search for SE products and services through SE Directory online search engine anytime, anywhere.   於2023年9-10月加入《社企指南》的社企單位 SE Directory newly-joined SE units in September - October 2023 社企單位名稱 Name of SE unit 簡介 Introduction 火星學堂 Mars Power   更多詳情 More details 火星學堂是一間綜合腦神經訓練中心，專注全面治療4-21歲SEN孩子。透過高強度感統訓練和情景式訓練從而達到強化腦神經，結合訓練活動及家長群體，培育特殊學習需要孩子「身、心、社、靈」成長，並融入社會。 Mars ...

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has updated the procedures on application for recognition of tax exemption status under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (S88 of IRO) and has updated the Tax Guide for Charitable Institutions and Trusts of a Public Character in June 2023. To further support our agency members in handling tax related matters to comply with the updated tax law, the Council will collaborate with EY Tax Controversy Services Team again to offer pro bono consultation sessions. Each successfully enrolled agency can meet with the consultant individually to seek advice on its tax issues. Date: February 2024 to April 2024* Time: 2:00 - 6:00 pm (around an hour for each session) Venue: EY’s office at 27/F One Taikoo Place or via Online Video Conferencing *Actual meeting time will be assigned by EY. Successful applicants may be required to provide related information to EY for the consultation. Consultation Scopes: - Regular review ...

共創 Co-Creation - 2023年11月號         "Walking with" the Youth In the previous issue of our newsletter, we gathered the social issues that everyone is concerned about. The responses we received mostly revolved around "youth" and "community involvement".  Undoubtedly, youth plays a crucial role in the continuation of society, but not every young person believes in their ability and confidence to create social changes. Therefore, more encouragement and support are needed. More and more companies and organisations are utilising various social media platforms to actively engage with young people. Additionally, they offer scholarships, entrepreneurship funds, and other avenues to encourage youth to actively participate in social affairs, thereby allowing the creativity of the next generation to flourish. As we walk alongside and nurture young talent, do you have any effective methods that you can share?       To Make the working carers seen to the society It ...

自資營運的社會服務機構需要籌募經費以維持及發展服務。為促進機構獲得資金和撥款的機會，星動計劃現舉行資源介紹會，並有幸邀請到社會福利署（下稱社署）代表，向機構講解兩個由社署統籌及管理的項目及申請注意事項。 租金/差餉/地租津貼           政府透過「租金／差餉／地租津貼計劃」（「津貼計劃」）向營辦非資助福利服務的慈善機構提供津貼，以不同方式回應社區的福利需要。社署會根據津貼計劃的既定審批準則評估個別申請。評估的範疇包括財務及服務。 攜手扶弱基金           由「攜手扶弱基金」代表及成功獲得撥款的機構凝動香港體育基金總幹事分享申請經驗。透過實際例子，說明其目標及資助範圍，以及成功要訣，讓機構掌握正確方向及重點，從而增加獲批撥款的機會。 政府設有不同津貼和基金，歡迎社福機構申請，申請項目有其獨特目標及條件。本會建議參加者出席簡介會前，預先閱覽基金的申請資格 (請瀏覽以下網址)，以了解機構是否能夠符合申請的相關要求。簡介會的詳情如下： 日期：2023年12月5日（星期二） 時間：下午2時30分至5時00分 地點：灣仔軒尼詩道15號温莎公爵社會服務大廈2樓201室 對象：自資營運機構統籌/帶領服務發展的機構主管/管理層或董事 名額：80人 語言：廣東話 凡有興趣參加人士，請於12月4日(星期一)或之前按此報名。如有查詢，歡迎致電28762411或電郵到[email protected]與星動計劃主任謝俊麒先生聯絡，謝謝！ 租金/差餉/地租津貼 (請參閱文件第9頁起，段落「B. 一般申請資格」、「C. 財政評審」及「D. 服務評估」) :  www.swd.gov.hk/storage/asset/section/48/tc/Application_Form_and_Exp_Notes_RR2023_24_Chi.pdf 攜手扶弱基金 :   www.swd.gov.hk/tc/svcdesk/funds/partnership/pfd_info/index.html  ...

近年不少港人退休後考慮跨境到廣東省及大灣區養老，兩地政府均積極配合。《施政報告》亦強調要增加兩地醫療合作，讓長者到大灣區內地城市養老有更多選擇，同時獲得更適切支援。 安享晚年離不開長遠的規劃，長者決定跨境養老時必須做好準備，了解有什麼選擇和服務配套。 文章刊於2023年11月28日《AM730》p.14-15 ...