Hong Kong is facing a mental health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as socio-economic pressures, have raised stress levels across the community. The situation is most critical among the young and the elderly. According to a survey, 2.8 per cent of Hong Kong students said they had suicidal thoughts in the 2022/23 academic year. For the elderly, deteriorating health coupled with loneliness and bereavement leaves them at greater risk of depression and suicide.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has been pleased to support the Hong Kong Arts Festival for more than half a century, bringing world-class performances to our city, building audience appreciation for the arts, and helping to nurture local talent.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club will once again be joining the International Chinese New Year Night Parade as Hong Kong welcomes in the Year of the Dragon on the first day of Chinese New Year (10 February). This is the 25th year the Club has participated.

With Hong Kong facing a rapidly ageing population, the city has a growing need for residential care services. To address this need, and to help the underprivileged elderly age with dignity and respect, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has supported the Banyan Services Association (“BSA”) to renovate and purchase furniture and equipment for the new BSA Home for the Elderly.

Over 4,000 runners with intellectual disabilities and their pair-up partners competed in the TWGHs “iRun” – Hong Kong Jockey Club Special Marathon (“iRun”) 2024 today (14 January). This is the 13th year The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has supported the event. Funded by the Trust and organised by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (“TWGHs”), the special marathon aims to promote social inclusion and encourage community participation in sports.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club ("the Club") was today (8 January) awarded the title "Outstanding Contributor to the Hangzhou Asian Games" by the Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee ("HAGOC") in recognition of its contribution to the success of the equestrian events of the Hangzhou Asian Games. This was followed by the first Joint Conference on Hangzhou-Hong Kong Equine Sports Development Collaboration, where the Hangzhou Municipal Government and the Club discussed further co-operation with respect to equine sports, cultural promotion and youth exchange, as well as future plans for co-operation.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced today (8 January) the promotion of Mr Moray Taylor-Smith to the position of Executive Director, Security, Integrity and Information Security with effect from 15 January 2024.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, through its JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER, has given its support to six new volunteer awards to foster a culture of volunteerism in the city. As part of the Hong Kong Volunteer Award scheme, the new awards encourage citizens to show more love and care to people in need. The Club’s support for the awards reflect its commitment to the betterment of our society.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced today (3 January) the appointment of Mr Gary Delooze as Executive Director, Information Technology (EDIT) with effect from 15 January 2024.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) announced today (21 December) the donation of HK$20 million to support rescue and relief work following a devastating magnitude-6.2 earthquake that struck Gansu and Qinghai provinces in northwestern China. The Club’s donation is being coordinated via the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (“CLO”).