HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme 2024 – Application will be open soon!

Application period：
From 1th March to 12th April 2024

With the funding HKD18 million from The Hongkong Bank Foundation in 2024, 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, and their carers. In addition, cross-generational inclusion initiatives are welcome.
• Innovative projects with the following characteristics will be prioritised:

  • Enhancing direct service for disadvantaged groups

  • Collaborating with social enterprises

  • Promotion of volunteering (including volunteers from HSBC)

• 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

Capacity Building Workshop 2024

To inspire organisations to develop innovative community projects with aligned strategy and mindset, we are organising the following Capacity Building Workshops inviting representatives from HSBC, local charities, and academic advisors to share ideas and insights, please enroll and attend at least one workshop.

The Capacity Building Workshops are now open for enrollment, and refer to details as follows.
(*Limited seats, first come first served. Each of the session covers different themes and welcome to register more than one session if you are interested.)

1st Session: Sharing session – From Vision to Action: Building Sustainable and Impactful Community Projects
With the invaluable insights shared by Professor Chiu Chi Yue, Dean of Social Science and Professor of Psychology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, you will gain practical approaches and tools to effectively plan and present your project ideas. Learn how to articulate the expected social outputs and outcomes of your initiatives through storytelling, enabling others to visualize the positive changes you aim to achieve. This event will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to create meaningful and impactful community projects. Don’t miss the chance to get inspired! 

Guest Speakers: Professor Chiu Chi Yue, Dean of Social Science and Professor of Psychology of The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Date: 29th February 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (registration begins at 2:45 pm)
Format: In-person
Quota: 90 (Limited and first-come first-serve, each organisation/company can send up to 2 representatives to attend the Workshop)
Language: Cantonese
*Enroll now

2nd Session: Discover and Take-Action Training Workshop – Adapting Sustainability and Green Practices in Social Services and Proposal Ideation
Explore the adaptation and localisation of sustainable practices in Hong Kong along with global sustainability trend in 2024, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable groups. The discussions will work around with practical exercises and hands-on examples, try to revolve around the challenges faced and the importance of building resilience for creating a more sustainable future together. The workshop would also discuss the sustainability strategies in the daily operation and integrate sustainability elements into programme design to achieve a sustainable service model. 

Guest Speakers: Mr. Chong Chan Yau, Chief Executive Officer of CarbonCare InnoLab
Workshop Facilitation Partner: Dream Impact

Date: 7th March 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (registration begins at 2:15 pm)
Format: In-person
Quota: 30-40 (Limited seats available, each organisation/company can send up to 2 representatives to attend the Workshop)
Language: Cantonese
*Enroll now

3rd Session: Discover and Take-Action Training Workshop – Hong Kong Financial Wellness Education and its Adaptation with Social Services
By combining information sharing and idea transformation, this workshop aims to uncover the intrinsic link between Social Services and Financial Wellness Education. It will explore Hong Kong’s financial education framework and the financial issues faced by the elderly and youth, prompting the design of tailored interventions. Participants will also learn how to leverage resources and tools to address the needs of beneficiaries. 
There will also be Design Thinking exercises, hands-on examples, and coaching sessions to facilitate the idea development process. Come and brainstorm new ideas with us!

Guest Speaker: Ms. Anny Choi, Manager, Innovation and Partnerships, Investor and Financial Education Council
Workshop Facilitation Partner: The Good Lab

Date: 13th March 2024 (Wednsday)
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm (registration begins at 1:45 pm)
Format: In-person
Quota: 30-40 (Limited seats available, each organisation/company can send up to 2 representatives to attend the Workshop)
Language: Cantonese
*Enroll now

Targets: Representatives of charities registered under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112), People and organisations who are in social enterprises, social innovation units, or representatives of related organisations

Please register online on or before 27 February 2024 (Tuesday). Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email with details by 28 February 2024 (Wednesday).