The Hong Kong Council of Social Service launched the “Caring Company Scheme” in 2002 to foster cross-sector strategic partnerships among stakeholders, with the aim of promoting corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. With the support of the Caring Company Scheme Patron Members, we organised over 20 Theme-based Partnering for Growth sessions in 2025, which attracted more than 1,000 participating companies and organisations and received substantial positive feedback. Therefore, the Scheme will continue the Co-Learning Activities in 2026. This initiative consists of a series of social-focused co-learning events designed to connect different stakeholders and facilitate mutual communication and collaboration to drive social progress. Local charitable organisations and social enterprises (hereinafter referred as “partner organisations”) are invited to collaborate in organising these events.

Objectives

• Provide opportunities for cross-sector exchange and learning to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of social issues
• Connect stakeholders with shared interests in the same issues to foster collaboration, collective impact, and stronger networks
• Establish cross-sector models for social resource sharing to strengthen companies’/ organisations’ implementation and extend partnerships

Participation Details

Interested parties should submit application form based on the following five themes and hold co-learning activities between May 2026 and February 2027. Each eligible partner organisation may submit proposals for more than one topic; up to two proposals per topic. Please submit a separate application form for each proposal.

Suggested Content (for reference only, eligible partner organisations are welcome to propose other content according to their areas of expertise)

• Caregiver Support: Promote caregiver support policies, create caregiver-friendly environment
• Empowerment (Elderly/ Women/ Youth): Talent development, skills training, active aging
• Environment: Corporate environmental initiatives, data tracking, green supply chains, and sustainable product development
• Health & Well-being: Work-life balance, mental health resources
• Inclusive Workplace: Diversity and awareness-raising training, accessible work environments, retention strategies

Target participants: Those interested in sustainability and caring business practices

Format: 1–2 sessions. We welcome any experiential or interactive approaches, online or in-person, that encourage companies/ organisations to learn about and deepen their engagement with the social issue.

Participants per session: Minimum 40 participants.

Fund arrangement: The initiative is supported by the Caring Company Patron’s Club. The maximum funding for each proposed activity session is HK$10,000. Administrative costs must not exceed 10% of the total cost.

Application Method

Interested parties please complete the attached application form and email it to ruby.fung@hkcss.org.hk by 30 April 2026.

Enquiry and Contact

For any inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Fung, Project Executive, Stakeholders Engagement (2864 2997; ruby.fung@hkcss.org.hk)

Ms. Yau, Manager, Stakeholders Engagement (2876 2468 ; kandy.yau@hkcss.org.hk)

We look forward to your participation!

Attachment:

Application Notes
Application Form