Founded in 1995 as the philanthropic arm of AIA Group, the Foundation focuses on education, health, poverty relief and community development in Hong Kong. Its flagship is the US$100 million AIA Scholarships programme, supporting 100 undergraduates a year across 10 Hong Kong universities with HK$50,000 per year each, alongside mentorship and leadership development. It also backs health and youth initiatives advancing its 'Healthier, Longer, Better Lives' mission.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Corporate Foundations
Established in 1993 as the charitable arm of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, the Trust is one of the world's largest charity donors, approving HK$8.6 billion in donations in FY2025/26 and HK$9 billion in 2024/25. Roughly 90% of the Club's annual operating surplus after tax flows into the Trust, which funds projects across youth, education, health, arts, sports, poverty alleviation and the environment. Working with the government and NGOs, it also proactively launches its own Trust-initiated programs and is the single largest source of charitable funding in Hong Kong.
- Capabilities
- Youth development, Education, Health and wellbeing, Arts and culture, Sports, Poverty alleviation, Elderly services, Environmental sustainability
- Based in
- Hong Kong · HK
- Listing status
- Unclaimed · Editor-verified
How to apply
- Who can apply
- Charitable organisations and NGOs in Hong Kong; the Trust works with the government, NGOs and community partners on funded projects and Trust-initiated programs
- Application process
- Partnership-led; the Trust proactively identifies and initiates projects and does not publish a standard open-call application form
Application details change — confirm the current process on the funder's website before applying.
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