Donation parameters

What we support

In mainland China, the Hongkong Bank Foundation prioritises charitable projects which enhance links between the Hong Kong SAR and mainland China. It also endeavours to foster home-grown help, mainly through the China Charity Federation and its regional members. Principal interests are special education, vocational training and community welfare.

What we like to fund

The Foundation prefers to fund:

Projects in places where HSBC has a presence to enable staff involvement
Nationwide training programmes that encourage exchanges between provinces and cities
Not-for-profit projects that help the underprivileged in the community
Projects that achieve synergies with programmes funded by the Foundation in the Hong Kong SAR
Specific projects rather than general funds
Directly
One-off programmes rather than capital projects or ongoing recurrent expenditures
Locally registered voluntary agencies/charities providing services in the Hong Kong SAR and/or the Mainland

What we do not do

The Foundation does not give priority to funding:

Individuals
Capital projects
Book publication, film/drama production
Research studies, surveys
Conferences or symposiums
Other corporate trusts and foundations
General fund-raising activities
Open-ended recurrent expenditure
Projects or programmes already underway

How we evaluate applications

The reputation and established track record of applicant
Objective, justification/proven need and sustainability for project and programme
Feasibility, planning, project co-ordination/management
Comprehensive budget and cost efficiency
Accountable reporting
Financial status, including level of support (if any) from other sources such as the Government
Other funding obtained or sources approached
Time-frame

How to apply

Domestic organisations that are registered on mainland China should submit applications via the China Charity Federation.

Applications must include the following:

a description, timeline and performance indicators of the project or programme
a comprehensive budget with unit cost information on expense items
details of funding already obtained or other sources of funding already approached; and
the applicant organisation's most recent report, audited accounts, and (for first time applicants) an organisational chart.

Applications should be sent to:

Secretariat
The Hongkong Bank Foundation China Charity Federation Fund
33 Er Lung Lu Jia
7th floor, Xin Lung Da Xia
China Charity Federation
Beijing
China

Applications in the Hong Kong SAR should follow existing application procedures of the Hongkong Bank Foundation.