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Lotteries Fund

Background

The Lotteries Fund was created in June 1965 by Resolution of the Legislative Council for the purpose of financing social welfare services. The fund is primarily used to finance the capital expenditure of welfare projects and provide one-off grants to experimental projects with limited duration.

 Approval Authority

Subject to certain conditions, authority to approve grants from the Lotteries Fund has been delegated to the Director of Social Welfare, acting on the advice of the Lotteries Fund Advisory Committee.

 Eligibility of Application 

A non-governmental organisation is eligible to apply for a grant from the Lotteries Fund if it is recognized by the Social Welfare Department, in consultation with relevant authorities where necessary, as a non-profit-making organisation providing a valuable welfare service to the community.  'Lotteries Fund Application Form' can be downloaded here (MS Excel) (PDF). Please study the 'Lotteries Fund Manual' (October 2010 Version) which can be downloaded here.

Submission of Application

A non-governmental organisation should consult the relevant Service Branch / District Office of the Social Welfare Department on the purpose and scope of the proposed project. Application should be addressed to -  Lotteries Fund Projects Section Subventions Branch Social Welfare Department Rooms 3601-02, 36/F 248 Queen's Road East Wan Chai, Hong Kong Or email with digital signature to - grlfp@swd.gov.hk

Reference Materials for Applicants

Applicants should refer to the following information before making applications -

	Lotteries Fund Circular No. 1; Lotteries Fund Circular No. 2; Lotteries Fund Circular No. 3; Lotteries Fund Circular No. 4; Lotteries Fund Circular No. 5.
	Answers to Questions (Oct 2005 revised version) raised by NGOs and APs/Consultants regarding the revamped procedures set out in the Lotteries Fund Manual held in 2001 can be download here.
	Price List of Common Furniture & Equipment can be downloaded here.
	Standard Lists of Furniture & Equipment can be downloaded here.

 

Sources of Income 

The proceeds from the Mark Six Lottery are the main source of income of the Lotteries Fund.  Other regular sources of income include investment income and auctions of vehicle registration numbers.  Total receipts of the Fund during 2010-11 were $1,539 million.

Allocations

During 2010-11, 526 allocations amounting to $1,298 million were made from the Lotteries Fund for capital works items, renovation, furniture, equipment and experimental projects.  The following represents a breakdown of Lotteries Fund allocations by programme areas -  Lotteries Fund Allocations by Programme 2010-11

 

 

Family & Child Welfare	$30.91Mn (2.38%)
Social Welfare Support	$380.94Mn (29.35%)
Elderly Services	$507.59Mn (39.11%)
Rehabilitation	$363.36Mn (28%)
Young People	$11.14Mn (0.86%)
Services for Offenders	$1.65Mn (0.13%)
Community Development	$2.21Mn (0.17%)

 

Expenditure

During 2010-11, expenditure incurred against allocations amounts to $965 million.

Office:	Lotteries Fund Projects Section Subventions Branch Social Welfare Department Rooms 3601-02, 36/F 248 Queen's Raod East Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel. No.:	2832 4319
Fax No.:	2151 0573
E-mail:	lfenq@swd.gov.hk