Wang Zhimin, director of the Liaison Office in Hong Kong and Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, at the Community Chest’s 50th Anniversary Walk for Millions event in January 2019. Wang has been replaced while Lam’s popularity has sunk amid protests: Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong protests scupper fundraising as Community Chest faces record drop in donations in 51-year history
- The not-for-profit organisation is likely to miss its 2019/2020 fundraising target as protests, economic recession undermine donations
- HKEX’s stock code for charity programme offers saving grace as contributions surpassed HK$1 billion milestone last September
Wang Zhimin, director of the Liaison Office in Hong Kong and Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, at the Community Chest’s 50th Anniversary Walk for Millions event in January 2019. Wang has been replaced while Lam’s popularity has sunk amid protests: Photo: Felix Wong