Public changelog and suggest-form reliability
- Added this Changelog page (linked from the footer) so you can see what’s new.
- Suggesting a change to a charity listing is more reliable, including when you attach supporting files.
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Changelog
A plain-language summary of what's new on Charity Finder. Recent updates appear by date; older history is grouped from our public release notes.
Faster pages across the site
- The directory, charity pages, map, compare view, and sitemap load more quickly for everyday browsing.
- Star ratings on charity pages load more smoothly.
Richer profiles and easier navigation
- Charity profiles can show Chinese descriptions, WhatsApp contact links, and newsletter sign-up links when available.
- Keyboard users can skip straight to the main content with a skip link.
- Clearer loading states while charity, compare, and map pages fetch their data.
- Old charity links continue to resolve to the right organisation where possible.
Better visibility in search engines
- Improved how charity pages and guides appear in search results, including structured information for search engines.
Privacy, terms, and attribution
- Added a Privacy & Terms page, linked from the footer.
- Footer now credits the Foundation for Shared Impact.
Analytics sections and charity structures guide
- Analytics is organised into clearer topic sections so you can explore sector data more easily.
- New guide on charity structures (how organisations are legally set up).
Website updates and Chinese display names
- Charity pages can show recent website updates via RSS when a feed is available.
- Chinese display names are better supported in search and listings.
- Newsletter URLs can appear on profiles when we have them.
IRD Updates and delisted charities
- New IRD Updates page showing recent changes from Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department charity list.
- New Delisted page for organisations that are no longer on the Section 88 list.
- Charity pages note IRD listing status more clearly, and empty financial or impact sections stay hidden when there is nothing to show.
- Analytics now distinguishes active and delisted charities.
Impact reports and analytics charts
- Impact reports on charity pages are easier to browse.
- Analytics category charts and related views are clearer.
Deeper profiles and mobile polish
- Profiles can note Community Chest membership, board directors (with links into the directory), and clearer year labels on documents.
- SIE Fund and related government funding links appear where we can match them.
- Large improvements for phones and smaller screens on charity and compare pages.
- You can create an account to save favourite charities and filter the directory to those you saved.
Clearer charity URLs and funding context
- Charity URLs support parent and subsidiary organisations in a clearer path structure.
- Profiles can show HKCSS-related context, beneficiary information, and Social Welfare Department subvention allocations when available.
- Funded-project and grant-related context on profiles is clearer where we have matching data.
Mission statements and mobile menu
- Charity profiles can show a mission statement when available.
- Header navigation works better on phones with an improved mobile menu.
Donate, support, and stronger branding
- New Donate and Support Our Work pages.
- About Shared Data page expanded with clearer initiative context.
- Directory filters and charity cards refined; site branding and graphics updated.
Links to Grant Finder
- Where relevant, charity pages link through to matching grant providers on Grant Finder.
- Map embeds and location display on profiles improved.
Analytics, audits, financials, and SDGs
- Public Analytics overview of the Hong Kong charity sector.
- Audit documents and impact reports appear on charity profiles when available.
- Financial figures are easier to explore in a collapsible section.
- Directory can be filtered by UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) where tagged.
Guides and side-by-side compare
- Guides on charitable donations, charity classifications, and audit research.
- Compare charities side by side with a fuller comparison table.
- Location map snippets on charity profiles when coordinates are known.
Directory launch
- Charity Finder directory first published for Hong Kong Section 88 charities.
- Search and filter by sector, beneficiaries, and related attributes.
- Interactive Charity Map of organisations with known locations.
- About Shared Data and Guides hub pages; Disclaimer for how to use the data.
- Suggest corrections or additions to charity listings.
- Save favourites and rate charities when signed in; share buttons on profiles.
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