1. Our Commitment to Donors

We deeply value the generosity of our donors. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all fundraising activities and financial stewardship.

Donors can expect:

• Respect, honesty, and professionalism in all interactions
• Timely acknowledgment and appropriate recognition of contributions
• Assurance that donations will be used effectively and for their intended purpose
• Access to accurate information about our mission, activities, and financial performance

2. Use of Donations

General donations will be:

• Applied to our programs, services or strategic development which are in line with our mission
• Subject to rigorous internal controls and regular audits

We will not accept donations that compromise our mission or values.

3. Legal Compliance

We comply fully with the prevailing legislation/best practice governing charities and donations, namely:

• Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap.112), s.88 for tax exemption
• Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615), for due diligence re financial transactions, including donations
• Personal Data Protection (Cap. 486), for handling donor information
• Independent Commission Against Corruption’s Best Practice Checklist – Management of Charities & Fundraising, for overall practice

We will not:

• Accept donations suspected to be proceeds of crime
• Facilitate transactions that violate Hong Kong’s laws

4. Transparency and Accountability

We pledge to:

• Provide regular updates and audited financial statements
• Deliver impact report upon prior request
• Disclose fundraising costs and administrative expenses
• Maintain open channels for donor feedback and inquiries

5. Recognition and Privacy

Donors shall receive an official receipt with donation over HKD100, or an acknowledgement letter with in-kind donation. Donors may be publicly acknowledged unless anonymity is requested. We respect donor privacy and comply with all applicable data protection laws.