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Lotteries Fund Background
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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
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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
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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.
Please study the 'Lotteries Fund Manual' (April 2006 Version) which can be downloaded here.
| Submission of Application
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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 - |
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Lotteries Fund Projects Section
Subventions Branch
Social Welfare Department |
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Room 3001, 30/F, Wu Chung House
213 Queen's Road East
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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Or email with digital signature to -
grlfp@swd.gov.hk
| Reference Materials for Applicants
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Applicants should refer to the following information before making applications - |
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Lotteries Fund Circular No. 1; Lotteries Fund Circular No. 2. |
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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. |
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Price List of Common Furniture & Equipment can be downloaded here. |
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Standard Lists of Furniture & Equipment can be downloaded here. |
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Sources of Income
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The proceeds from the Mark Six Lottery are the main source of income of the Lotteries Fund. Other regular sources of income include auctions of vehicle registration numbers and interest. Total receipts of the Fund during 2005/06 were $1,231 million.
| Allocations
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During 2005/06, 380 allocations amounting to $1,293 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 2005/06
Allocation 2005 06
| Family & Child Welfare |
$30.25Mn (2.34%) |
| Social Welfare Support |
$920.80Mn (71.22%) |
| Elderly & Medical Social Services |
$248.04Mn (19.18%) |
| Rehabilitation |
$60.31Mn (4.67%) |
| Services for Offenders |
$0.62Mn (0.05%) |
| Young People |
$32.14Mn (2.49%) |
| Community Development |
$0.61Mn (0.05%) | |
Expenditure
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During 2005/06, expenditure incurred against allocations for capital works items amounts to $846 million.
| Enquiries
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| Office: |
Lotteries Fund Projects Section
Subventions Branch
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Room 3001, 30/F, Wu Chung House
213 Queen's Road East
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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2832 4319
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2151 0573
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| E-mail address:
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lfenq@swd.gov.hk
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