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WiseGiving Charity Logo
All WiseGiving Charities are entitled to use the "WiseGiving Charity" logo. By using the logo, a charity listed on www.WiseGiving.org.hk agrees to be accountable to the public by making its information publicly available, so as to enable donors to better understand its work, governance and finances. WiseGiving Charities may display this logo on their websites and publications as an indication of their support for charity accountability.
How to become a WiseGiving Charity?
Charities join WiseGiving on a voluntary and self-reporting basis. To be listed on the WiseGiving website, charities must |
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be a locally registered charitable organization which is exempt from tax under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance; |
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fulfill and comply with the 5 WiseGiving Charity Accountability Standards on governance, finances, fundraising, service quality and transparency; |
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be willing to disclose and regularly update accountability information on the WiseGiving website; |
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submit annual report and audited financial statements for annual validation. |
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| Donors or grant-making bodies may also encourage their grantees to join this platform. Upon submission of application and supporting documents, a due diligence process will be conducted and additional information will be requested as and when necessary. |
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1. | How to join? |
| Complete and return the "WiseGiving Charity Accountability Information Form" to us together with the following attachments: |
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- A certified true copy of the approval letter issued by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue, under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance;
- A copy of proof of registration (for example, the Company Registry, Societies Ordinance or the Laws of Hong Kong);
- A copy of your most recent audited financial statement;
- A copy of your most recent annual report.
Upon your submission, a due diligence process will be conducted and additional information will be requested as when necessary. WiseGiving will notify applicant charities in writing whether they are eligible to join WiseGiving or not. The due diligence process will be conducted annually upon the renewal of service.
To obtain the "WiseGiving Charity Accountability Information Form", please click here. |
2. | Is there any annual fee for WiseGiving Charities? |
| WiseGiving Charities need to pay a minimal annual fee. An annual fee of HK$1,000 for HKCSS agency members, HK$1,800 for non-HKCSS agency members do apply to cover the cost on conducting due diligence process and for the operation and maintenance of the WiseGiving website. Apart from the annual fee, WiseGiving does not charge any handling fees or commissions on the donations designated to WiseGiving charities (except third party service charges by bank and payment gateways). ** With the generous support of sponsors, the 1st year annual fee has been waived since Nov 1, 2007. |
3. | What are the responsibilities of WiseGiving Charities? |
| WiseGiving charities must be accountable to the public. In case a complaint is made on a WiseGiving charity, HKCSS will act in accordance to the following Compliant Mechanism:
1. Identifiable complaints in relation to the charity accountability issues will be handled.
2. An independent committee will be formed to steer the investigation when necessary.
3. Charities will be required to take corrective actions if the complaint is found to be genuine.
Charities will be de-listed or special remarks will be made on the WiseGiving website if charities fail to uphold ethics and credibility in relation to the disclosure of charity accountability information. |
4. | How to update charity information on WiseGiving? |
| Each WiseGiving charity has an independent online account for uploading information onto the WiseGiving website. A step-by-step User Menu will be provided to guide charities through the information input and update process. WiseGiving charities are required to update their accountability information within 3 months from the publishing date of their auditor's report or annual general meeting.
To know more about how to become a WiseGiving Charity, please click here. |
WiseGiving Office
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Room 1109, 11/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building
15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2876 2438
Email: info.wisegiving@hkcss.org.hk
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