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The Community Chest is committed to addressing imminent needs in society. With the tremendous support of individual and corporate donors, over $220 million was raised in the 2023/2024 campaign year. All funds raised, without deduction of administrative expenses, will be allocated to support social services provided by more than 160 member agencies as well as designated funds set up for special purposes.
At the Annual Awards Ceremony held at Government House on Friday, 27 September 2024, the Chest recognised major corporate donors and individuals for their generous contributions. Mrs Janet Lee, President of the Chest, officiated at the event and presented awards to the Top Ten Donors, awardees in three special categories and the President’s Award. “Since its inception, the Community Chest has stayed true to its founding vision of gathering resources to help the less fortunate in our community.” Mrs Lee said.
The Top Donor, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited has been a major valuable charity partner of the Chest since the very beginning. Thanks to the bank and The Hongkong Bank Foundation’s generous donations, matching donations, special initiatives and staff participation in many Chest events, timely and effective assistance can be provided to people in need.
The Second Top Donor, Cheung Kong Group, is a long term-staunch supporter of the Chest. The Chest is blessed to have its support, especially the dollar-to-dollar matching scheme for the donation hotlines of the annual TV show, enabling the Chest to scale up the impact of donations made by the public.
The Third Top Donor, The Wharf Group, practices business in community and is committed to giving back to the society. This awardee is a long term supporter of the Chest’s Corporate and Employee Contribution Programme and Dress Casual Day.
The Fourth to Tenth Top Donor Awards were presented to Bank of China (HK), Sun Hung Kai Properties, Hang Seng Bank Limited, Biel Crystal Holdings Limited, Fotomax(F.E.) Ltd., Tencent Charity Foundation and Microware Limited, respectively.
The Partner in Charity Award went to The Hong Kong Jockey Club, whereas HKEX Foundation was recognised with the Partner of Charity Giving Award. In addition, The Hong Kong Golf Club was presented with The Community Chest Award for Outstanding Service.
2023/2024 Campaign Committee Chairman Mr Paulo Pong expressed the Chest’s appreciation for the generosity of other donors and presented them with Awards of Excellence, Awards of Distinction and Awards of Merit.
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The Top Donor is The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. The Chest has been very fortunate to have the unwavering support of this company and its charitable foundation all these years. Thanks to their generous donations, matching donations, and staff participation in many Chest events, timely and effective assistance can be provided to people in need.
The Second Top Donor is Cheung Kong Group. The Chest is blessed to have fostered a long-term partnership with the organisation, especially the dollar-to-dollar matching scheme for the donation hotlines of the annual TV show, which enables the Chest to scale up the impact of donations made by the public.
The Third Top Donor is The Wharf Group. This awardee practices business in community and is a long-term supporter of the Chest’s Corporate and Employee Contribution Programme, and major shopping malls managed by the awardee have been staunch supporters of Dress Casual Day over the years.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is presented with the Partner in Charity Award. The Club contributes annually to defray the Chest’s administration expenses, and allowing usage of the office premises at a nominal rent since 2000. Starting from 2024, the awardee generously increases its annual subsidized grant, enabling the Chest to allocate all funds raised to support social needs.
HKEX Foundation is presented with the Partner of Charity Giving Award. This awardee has been advancing philanthropy hand in hand with the Chest for over 20 years. The awardee launched the Charity Partnership Programme in 2020, through this special funding, resources are provided to scale up meaningful community projects.
The Hong Kong Golf Club is presented with The Community Chest Award for Outstanding Service. The awardee is a staunch supporter of the Community Chest Charity Golf Day. For 26 years, the awardee has not only offered a world class venue, but also professional advice and assistance on the event day.