About the organisation
In the late 19th Century, abduction and trafficking of women and children were serious crimes in Hong Kong. On 8th November, 1878, a group of local Chinese presented a petition to the Governor, Sir John Pope Hennessy, K.C.M.G., to set up Po Leung Kuk to rescue the kidnapped victims. The “Society for the Protection of Women and Children” was approved by the Hong Kong Governor in May, 1880, but as the petition was submitted on 8th November, 1878, that date was adopted as our founding date. “Po Leung”, translating literally as protection of the young and the innocent, represents the core vision of our organisation. Formally established as the Society for the Protection of Women and Children in 1880, in our long history we have prevented and resolved kidnappings, protected destitute women and children, and assisted the Secretary for Chinese Affairs (under British Rule) as a mediator in complex family and marriage disputes. In line with the economic development of Hong Kong over the past century, the range of services and coverage we provided to the community constantly expanded as welfare needs evolved. Today, we are Hong Kong’s leading social service organisation and fundraiser.
Mission
Mutual Respect, United Effort, Benevolence, Charitable, Gratefulness and Recognition, Dedication to Serving the Community. Dedicated in protecting the young and innocent, caring for the elderly and the underprivileged, aiding the poor and healing the sick, educating the young and nurturing their morality, providing recreation to the public, caring for the environment, passing on the cultural inheritance and bringing goodness to the community.
Contact
- Phone
- 22778888
- Website
- www.poleungkuk.org.hk
- Address
- 66 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Focus Areas
Governance & transparency
- Annual report on website
- Yes
- Financial audits on website
- Yes
- Board of directors on website
- Yes
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Subvention (SWD) allocations
Social Welfare Department allocations.
| Year | Mode | Amount (HK$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 1425.25 million |
| 2024-25 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 1375.8 million |
| 2023-24 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 1201.33 million |
| 2022-23 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 1163.06 million |
| 2021-22 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 1249.24 million |
Annual / Impact Reports
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Other
- Subvented HK Charity
- Yes
- Charity number
- 91/140
- Effective date (charity status)
- 14/02/1958
Disclaimer
Last updated: Mar 14, 2026
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