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Sir Robert Ho Tung Fund pays out $20M
The Sir Robert Ho Tung Charitable Fund has recently granted some $20 million for the causes of health, medicine, welfare, and special education, the Deputy Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mr Ho Wing-him, said today (Tuesday).
"The sum enables 57 organisations either to improve their existing services or to purchase new equipment," added Mr Ho, who is also the Chairman of the Fund's Allocation Committee.
Major grants this year include a sum of $4.9 million to the Samaritan Fund which is managed by the Hospital Authority, to enable it to continue providing financial and technical assistance for patients in need.
A sum of $1.86 million has been granted to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals to purchase a new cardiac ultrasound imaging system at Tung Wah Hospital.
The St John Council receives $1.57 million for strengthening services, including the replacement of a seven-year-old ambulance. The Hong Kong Family Planning Association receives $1.43 million for setting up the first mobile clinic of family planning.
Other recipients include Po Leung Kuk, Hong Kong Red Cross, Hong Kong Family Welfare Society, The Salvation Army, United Christian Hospital, Tuen Mun Hospital, Shatin Hospital, Heep Hong Society for Handicapped Children, etc.
One of the major trust funds in Hong Kong, The Sir Robert Ho Tung Charitable Fund was set up in 1956 with a bequest of $0.5 million by the late Sir Robert Ho Tung. It is now managed by the HKBC Trustee (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Application is invited once a year in around June and July through the Department of Health, the Hospital Authority, the Social Welfare Department, the Education Department, the Home Affairs Department, and the Agricultural and Fisheries Department.
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