According to the latest research, one-fifth of Hong Kong’s population lives in poverty. To address this issue, and in particular to uplift low-income households living in transitional housing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced today (20 April) the launch of JC PROJECT LIFT, with an approved donation of HK$ 720 million from its Charities Trust.   The announcement was the highlight of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Day at Sha Tin Racecourse, attended by over 200 charity and community representatives, ...

The Hong Kong Jockey Club announces that as a result of Television Broadcasts Limited’s (TVB) new channels arrangement approved by the Communications Authority, with effect from 22 April 2024, TVB Finance, Sports and Information Channel (“FSI”) (Channel 85) will cease operation and all racing programmes and Mark Six draws currently aired on FSI (Channel 85) will be broadcast on Channel 82 (to be renamed as TVB Plus). The horse racing live programme Trackside will continue to provide Nicam services. Telecast of ...

The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced today (11 April) that it has offered over HK$2.5 million in immediate assistance through the Social Welfare Department (“SWD”) to meet the urgent needs of people injured in the Jordan Road fire yesterday as well as to the families of the deceased. Emergency assistance is being provided as follows: •  HK$150,000 to the family of each deceased person •  HK$100,000 to each seriously injured person •  HK$50,000 to each injured person in a stable ...

Early childhood is a formative stage in any child’s development. Yet young children from disadvantaged backgrounds often lack the opportunity to explore, grow and develop and so achieve their full potential. This not only affects their healthy growth, but can also perpetuate intergenerational poverty over the longer term. To address these needs, the Club’s Charities Trust launched KeySteps@JC. Utilising a holistic approach, it brings together the health, education, and welfare sectors to create a stimulating, educational and child-friendly environment for underprivileged ...

The Hong Kong Jockey Club offers its warmest congratulations to the Hong Kong China Rugby on the success of the Hong Kong Sevens, the last to be held at Hong Kong Stadium. Today (7 April), Club Chairman Michael Lee was honoured to present the Women’s Bowl to Great Britain and to join HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee and other guests for the presentation of the Men’s Cup to tournament winner – New Zealand. Over the past 30 years, Hong Kong Stadium has ...

Tomorrow sees the opening of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Ancient Civilisation of the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties in Henan Province exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of History. Solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, it is the first in the General History of China Series of exhibitions organised by the Hong Kong Museum of History. Featuring over 150 sets of precious artefacts, including some classified as grade-one national treasures, it will provide ...