Fund-raising schedule for March
Eight organisations have been granted permission to raise funds next month, a spokesman for the Social Welfare Department (SWD) said today (Sunday).
They will either sell flags, tokens or similar items, or place donation boxes in designated public places.
doubt.
Members of the public can call the Department's hotline 2343 2255 in case of
Any organisation planning to hold activities involving collection of money or sale or exchange for donation of badges, tokens or similar articles in a public place for charitable purposes should apply for a public subscription permit from SWD.
fraud.
The spokesman appealed to organisers to take precautions against any possible
"Sellers should display the permit or carry copies of the permit for inspection upon request if the fund-raising is mobile," he said.
The spokesman also advised them to prepare guidelines for sellers, setting out the places and the times for selling and the collection points for bags.
"Organisers should inform the Police in case of loss of property, and seek their help when fraudulent acts, such as tampering of collection bags or making unauthorised selling, are found," he added.
Permits are given to the following organisations for raising funds next month:
Flag Day
Event Date
Organisation
Fung Kai Public School
March 2
March 9
The Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon
March 16
March 23
March 30
Hong Kong Blind Union
The Salvation Army
Hong Kong PHAB Association