HSBC Community Festival showcases 21 community projects; 10,000+ visitors experience community innovation first-hand
At the Festival, The Hongkong Bank Foundation (the “Foundation”) also announced the launch of HSBC Youth @ventures Programme, a new youth sports and arts initiative targeting 2,500 teenagers, provide sports and music training with an aim to boost their confidence and build resilience.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Hon K K Chan, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the HKSAR; Dr Peter Wong, Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited and The Hongkong Bank Foundation; Mr David Liao, Co-Chief Executive of HSBC Asia and Middle East ; Ms Maggie Ng, Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Hong Kong, and Hon Grace Chan, Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (“HKCSS”).
Awards were presented to recognise outstanding projects under the 2025 HSBC Community Partnership Programme, as well as winning teams from the SMART Community Hackathon.
Dr Peter Wong said: “For 45 years, The Hongkong Bank Foundation has supported the Hong Kong community. Building a more cohesive society requires sustained collaboration across the public, business and social sectors. As the Foundation’s flagship initiative, the HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme is expected to benefit around 300,000 young people, seniors and caregivers this year. We’ve also launched the HSBC Youth @ventures Programme, partnering with four charitable organisations to provide sports and music training for local youth, supporting their holistic development and resilience.”
In collaboration with HKCSS, CPP committed HKD 18 million in 2025 to fund 21 projects led by 19 NGOs. Hon Grace Chan remarked: “The 21 projects supported by HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme address social needs through innovative and community-based approaches. We are pleased to see cross-sector collaborations that bring together diverse expertise, enhancing both the impact and sustainability of these initiatives. For example, a marine conservation organisation partnered with Sai Kung district centre to design ocean exploration activities for students with special educational needs, fostering environmental awareness and community engagement. Meanwhile, a design institute collaborated with elderly service organisations and primary schools in Choi Hung Estate to promote intergenerational interaction and build a more age-friendly community. Together, these efforts advance a more inclusive and sustainable Hong Kong.”
The HSBC Youth @ventures Programme is delivered in collaboration with the Greater Bay Area Youth Orchestra, The Hong Kong Virtuoso Chorus, InspiringHK Sports Foundation, and Rugby For Good. To mark the launch, singer Jay Fung was invited to perform at the ceremony and share his musical journey with students.
Themed “Celebrating Everyday Heroes”, this year’s CPP recognises the collective achievements of 21 outstanding projects. Each project will receive a bespoke award, specially crafted to honour their dedication and innovative spirit in supporting the community. The theme encourages everyone in Hong Kong to walk alongside their communities—witnessing the efforts of participating organisations, sharing experiences, and inspiring one another. Following the Community Festival, these awards will be exhibited on the ground floor of Times Square in Causeway Bay from 20 to 27 May.
Appendix: HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme 2025 awarded projects:
| Award | Awardees | Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Community Engagement Award | Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - Hong Kong | Project of Lohas Mine X Intergenerational Inclusive Community Engagement |
| Outstanding Future Skills Award | Redress Limited | Redress Student Ambassador Programme |
| Outstanding FinFit Project Award | Hong Kong Family Welfare Society | Silver Smart Learning Hub |
| Outstanding Climate Advocate Award | Sai Kung District Community Centre | Star of the Ocean: Co- learning Growth Programme for SEN Students |
| Outstanding Creativity Award | Hong Chi Association – Hong Chi Morninghope School, Tuen Mun | Together, we crawl into the community |
| SMART Community Hackathon: The Most Outstanding Project Award | Kwok Tak Seng Catholic Secondary School | Dancing Mahjong |
| SMART Community Hackathon: Excellence in Practice Award | Kwok Tak Seng Catholic Secondary School | Dancing Mahjong |
| SMART Community Hackathon: Pioneering Idea Award | St. Paul’s Convent School | What’s in your closet? |
| SMART Community Hackathon: Cross-sectoral Collaborative Award | St. Paul’s Convent School | MyoX |
| SMART Community Hackathon: Community Impact Award | Diocesan Girls’ School | Recycling Monitor Specialist |
| SMART Community Hackathon: The Most Popular Project Award | Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Siu Ming Catholic Secondary School | OptiAge Lab |
Photo 1: Dr Peter Wong, Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited and The Hongkong Bank Foundation (third from right); Hon K K Chan, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the HKSAR (third from left); Mr David Liao, Co-Chief Executive of HSBC Asia and Middle East (second from left); Ms Maggie Ng, Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Hong Kong (second from right); Hon Grace Chan, Chief Executive, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (first form left) and HSBC Volunteer representative (first from right) officiated the opening ceremony of HSBC Hong Kong Community Festival.
Photo 2: Dr. Peter Wong announced the launch of HSBC Youth @ventures Programme, a new youth sports and arts initiative targeting 2,500 teenagers, provide sports and music training with an aim to boost their confidence and build resilience.
Photo 3: Hon KK Chan said the success of the HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme demonstrates the synergy created through tripartite collaboration among the Government, the business sector and the community—an approach the Government has long advocated. He also expressed his sincere thanks to HSBC for its active participation and support for the “Strive and Rise Programme”.
Photo 4: This year’s festival also invited nearly 100 mentees of the “Strive and Rise Programme”, together with HSBC volunteer mentors, to experience the creativity and efforts of community partners.
Photo 5: This year’s HSBC Hong Kong Community Festival features more than 25 booths, workshops and performances, enabling the public to learn first-hand about the outcomes of 21 community projects.
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About HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme
Since its launch in 2012, the HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Programme (the Programme) has been supported by the Home Affairs Department, the Social Welfare Department and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS). The Programme aims to inspire district-based community initiatives to foster a more inclusive society. Also, it encourages cross-sector collaboration to address the social needs of local districts and help charities and community organisations in Hong Kong build capacity. Please visit www.communitypartnership.org.hk for more details.