About the Charitable Organisations - Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

Overview

The Marathon Charity Programme (the “Programme”) of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon (SCHKM) aims to provide local charitable organisations the opportunity to raise funds for their services and programmes.Charitable organisations are cordially invited to apply for the Programme if they serve in one of the three categories, namely “Children & Youth”, “Rehabilitation & Health Care” or “Diversity & Inclusion”.Under the Programme, Charity Quota will be allocated to the selected charitable organisations for them to fundraise for their services and programmes to support those in need.

Objectives

To support charitable organisations to promote their public profile and awareness to the running community
To provide a platform for fundraising purpose
To provide a channel for the running community to make donations to charitable organisations with good causes
To enhance a cohesive, inclusive, and caring society such that charitable organisations with different serving arms and groups can be supported

Entitlement

Selected charitable organisations will be entitled:

Quotas of Marathon, Half Marathon and / or 10km (non-challenge races)
The allocated charity quotas are used for fundraising purposes, and the proceeds from fundraising can be used for their services and programmes to support those in need
Exposure in the event official channels such as website, official event app and social media
Host community activities in SCHKM Expo
Additional special designed bib will be given to runners applying through the Programme

Eligibility of Applicants

The Programme welcomes applications from charitable organisations which must be a non-governmental charitable organisation with Section 88 exemption, providing services under one of the three service categories of “Children & Youth”, “Rehabilitation & Health Care” and “Diversity & Inclusion”.

Children & Youth

Charitable organisations which aim to help children and youth to face challenges and difficulties in their personal growth and / or changing environment and circumstances.

Rehabilitation & Health Care

Charitable organisations which aim to assist patients and their families with emotional or daily living problems arising from illness, trauma or disabilities; to enable patients to make the best use of the medical / rehabilitation services in medical institutions and the community; to contribute to the total rehabilitation (physical, medical and social) of patients, and their reintegration into society; and to strive for the promotion of health awareness for patients, their families and the community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Charitable organisations which aim to assist the minorities groups to integrate into the society; to help minorities gain basic rights and more equal treatment and opportunities; to train and assist special educational needs students; to help and encourage the active participation of people with disabilities in the society; foster public understanding of people of different abilities and ethnic cultures and eliminate discrimination and misunderstanding.

Relevant Documents

Enquiries

Phone: 2177 2600
Email: hkmarathon_charity@hkaaa.com

Marathon Charity Programme