Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is, today (Thursday), pleased to invite applications from social enterprises in Hong Kong for funding, through the HKEX Impact Funding Scheme 2022 (Scheme), a tailored HKEX Foundation charitable programme.
HKEX Foundation will this year allocate $10 million to the Scheme to support local social enterprises, helping them build and grow their enterprises and undertake innovative projects that address social and environmental challenges. The Scheme looks to support programmes that focus on the following four areas: Financial Literacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Poverty Relief, and Environmental Sustainability.
HKEX Group Chief Communications Officer and HKEX Foundation Company Secretary, Tori Cowley said: “HKEX Foundation is delighted to making this funding available to Hong Kong’s innovative and progressive social enterprises. We are excited about hearing from organisations that have impactful projects that we can support as part of our ongoing commitment to the long-term health of our community. As a purpose-led organisation, we are focused on helping to bring about meaningful and positive change so that society, our community, our customers and our markets can thrive.”
The Scheme, first launched in 2021, is managed by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. It seeks to support local community projects run by non-government organisations, with a short-to-medium term timeframe. Last year, 11 projects were selected under this Scheme.
The application window is now open, until 30 April 2022. Interested social enterprises please refer to the HKEX Group website for further details.
