{"id":2864,"date":"2026-03-20T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/?post_type=news&#038;p=2864"},"modified":"2026-03-25T05:01:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T05:01:45","slug":"application-arrangements-for-the-caring-company-scheme-2025-26-2","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/en\/news\/application-arrangements-for-the-caring-company-scheme-2025-26-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Arrangements for the Caring Company Scheme 2025\/26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div block-name=\"news-details\" class=\"news-details-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"bg-orange-pale\">\n        <div class=\"container mx-auto\">\n            <div class=\"container-4xl\">\n                <ul class=\"breadcrumb-section text-breadcrumb text-grey-dark font-noto leading-[normal] font-medium\">\n                    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/en\/\" class=\"breadcrumb-item\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/wp-content\/themes\/hkcss-caring\/public\/images\/icons\/circle-grey.svg\" \/><\/li>\n                    <li><a href=\"\/en\/news\" class=\"breadcrumb-item\">News<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/wp-content\/themes\/hkcss-caring\/public\/images\/icons\/circle-grey.svg\" \/><\/li>\n                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"px-2.5 truncate max-w-[300px] inline-block align-bottom text-grey-light\">\n                            Application Arrangements for the Caring Company Scheme 2025\/26                        <\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"py-[60px] lg:py-[120px]\">\n        <div class=\"container mx-auto\">\n            <div class=\"container-3xl\">\n                <div class=\"top-section\">\n\n                    <div class=\"tag-section\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/wp-content\/themes\/hkcss-caring\/public\/images\/icons\/tag.svg\" alt=\"tag\"\n                            class=\"mr-2.5\" \/>\n                        <p class=\"text-caption text-primary font-bold uppercase font-noto\">\n                            Important Notice, News                        <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"content-title\">\n                        <h1>Application Arrangements for the Caring Company Scheme 2025\/26<\/h1>\n                        <p>20.03.2026<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"news-detail-divider\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"content wp-content-styles\">\n                        <div class=\"table-scroll\">\n                                                            <p>The 2025\/26 logo application <strong><u>is now open until 31 August 2026, at 6:00pm<\/u><\/strong>. Please take note of the following arrangements and key milestones:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong><strong>Application Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"236\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"317\"><strong>Procedure<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"236\">19 March 2026<\/td>\n<td width=\"317\">Application starts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"236\">April to June 2026<\/td>\n<td width=\"317\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/en\/news\/the-caring-company-scheme-2025-26-online-information-sessions-capacity-building-workshops\/\">Online information sessions &amp; capacity-building workshops<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"236\">7 August 2026, 6:00pm<\/td>\n<td width=\"317\">New account registration deadline<\/p>\n<p>(Applicable to companies \/ organisations and nominators joining the Scheme <strong><u>for the first time<\/u><\/strong>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"236\"><strong>31 August 2026, 6:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"317\"><strong>Application deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"236\">September to December 2026<\/td>\n<td width=\"317\">Verification by the Caring Company Team<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"236\">December 2026 \/ January 2027<\/td>\n<td width=\"317\">Results announcement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. <\/strong><strong>Application \/ Nomination Che<\/strong><strong>cklist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To facilitate a smooth submission process for both logo applicants and nominators, we have prepared checklists of required documents and information. Please click the links below to download the relevant checklist:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hkcss.org.hk\/upload\/ccs\/CaringCompany\/Nominator&#039;s%20Checklist_20260319.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"button\">Nominator&#8217;s Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hkcss.org.hk\/upload\/ccs\/CaringCompany\/Applicant&#039;s%20Checklist_CC_20260319.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"button\">Applicant&#8217;s Checklist (Caring Company Logo)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hkcss.org.hk\/upload\/ccs\/CaringCompany\/Applicant&#039;s%20Checklist_CO_20260319.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"button\">Applicant&#8217;s Checklist (Caring Organisation Logo)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong><strong>\u201cForm A: Community Partnership\u201d Nominator List<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As \u201cForm A: Community Partnership\u201d requires mutual confirmation by both the logo applicant and nominator to constitute a valid nomination. Applicants must ensure relevant nominator(s) have completed their &#8220;Basic Information&#8221; update and pass the eligibility review to participate in the Scheme this year. Please note that if the nominator fails to pass the eligibility review, the relevant Form A will be deemed invalid.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/hkcsso365-my.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/g\/personal\/nomination_hkcss_org_hk\/IQCjDRr8vwknRbv0UkyDis48AcNLgBiuXajVp_w7XJhxuGw?rtime=XTW54GKF3kg.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to view the<strong> \u2018Nominator List\u201d <\/strong>(The list and verification status will be updated continuously).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. <\/strong><strong>Online Information Sessions &amp; Capacity-building Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To assist companies and organisations better understand the application mechanism and gain a comprehensive understanding of the submission requirements, we will host a series of information sessions and capacity-building workshops between April and June. The first three online sessions are scheduled for 16, 28 and 29 April. Interested parties are encourage to register early. Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/en\/news\/the-caring-company-scheme-2025-26-online-information-sessions-capacity-building-workshops\/\">here <\/a>for more details and registration.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. <\/strong><strong>Adjustment of Application Fee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The one-time application fee for the 2025\/26 cycle is HK$800, payable by the applicant. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable and is not eligible for tax exemption.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. <\/strong><strong>The Caring Company Scheme Logos and Certificates Usage Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Caring Company \/Caring Organisation Performance Recognition Logo, Recognition for Consecutive Participation Logo, and related certificate(s) issued in 2024\/25 and subsequent years <strong><u>do not carry an expiry date<\/u><\/strong>. However, logo recipients must email the layout of promotion materials using the logos to <a href=\"mailto:caringcompany@hkcss.org.hk\">caringcompany@hkcss.org.hk<\/a> for review and record. Such promotion materials can be publicly used only after obtaining approval from the HKCSS.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please note that logos issued for 2023\/24 and earlier have expired and should no longer be used.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. <\/strong><strong>Useful Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please refer to the following resources for more details regarding the Scheme:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccnomination.net\/client\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Login to the online system<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/en\/news\/application-arrangements-for-the-caring-company-scheme-2025-26\/\">Validity Periods for 2025\/26 Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/en\/join-the-scheme\/\">Recognition Mechanism and Eligibility<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/en\/join-the-scheme\/guidelines-and-procedures\/\">Application \/ Nomination Flowchart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/en\/join-the-scheme\/useful-info-and-faqs\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Arrangements for this year\u2019s applications \/ nominations will be posted and regularly updated on this webpage. Please refer to this page for the latest information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Enquiry<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tel: 2864 2966<\/p>\n<p>WhatsApp: (852) 2864 2966 (text message only)<\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:nomination@hkcss.org.hk\">nomination@hkcss.org.hk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"bottom-news-detail-divider\"><\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"read-more-section\">\n                        <h3 class=\"heading3 text-[#241F15] font-semibold text-center\">\n                            Read More News                        <\/h3>\n\n                        <div class=\"read-more-container mt-10\">\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/en\/news\/application-arrangements-for-the-caring-company-scheme-2025-26\/\" class=\"read-more-card group\">\n                                    <div class=\"aspect-[462\/290] rounded-t-[10px] overflow-hidden\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/News_Validity-Periods-2.png\"\n                                            class=\"w-full h-full aspect-[462\/290] object-cover card-image transition-transform duration-300 group-hover:scale-105\" \/>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-content\">\n                                        <div class=\"tag-section\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/wp-content\/themes\/hkcss-caring\/public\/images\/icons\/tag.svg\" alt=\"tag\"\n                                                class=\"mr-2.5\" \/>\n                                            <p class=\"text-caption text-primary font-bold uppercase font-noto\">\n                                                Important Notice                                            <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <h6 class=\"card-title line-clamp-2\">Validity Periods for the Caring Company Scheme<\/h6>\n                                        <div class=\"my-4 w-full h-[1px] bg-[#D8D5CC]\"><\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"learn-more-btn flex items-center justify-between\">\n                                            <p class=\"learn-title group-hover:text-primary transition-colors\">\n                                                Learn More                                            <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"arrow\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/wp-content\/themes\/hkcss-caring\/public\/images\/icons\/small-arrow.svg\"\n                                                    alt=\"arrow\" \/>\n                                            <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/en\/news\/the-caring-company-scheme-2025-26-online-information-sessions-capacity-building-workshops\/\" class=\"read-more-card group\">\n                                    <div class=\"aspect-[462\/290] rounded-t-[10px] overflow-hidden\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News_Capacity-Building.png\"\n                                            class=\"w-full h-full aspect-[462\/290] object-cover card-image transition-transform duration-300 group-hover:scale-105\" \/>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"card-content\">\n                                        <div class=\"tag-section\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caringcompany.org.hk\/wp-content\/themes\/hkcss-caring\/public\/images\/icons\/tag.svg\" alt=\"tag\"\n                                                class=\"mr-2.5\" \/>\n                                            <p class=\"text-caption text-primary font-bold uppercase font-noto\">\n                                                News                                            <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <h6 class=\"card-title line-clamp-2\">The Caring Company Scheme 2025\/26 &#8211; 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