About the organisation
Formerly known as “Suicide Prevention Society”, The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong was founded by Mr. H.K. To in July, 1960. The name of the organisation was later changed to “The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong” in October, 1976, without religious stance, we follow the generosity and benevolence of the Good Samaritan in the Bible who always stretched forth a helping hand to the distressed and helpless. Through the giving of support and rendering emotional counselling to those in need, we help them to help themselves. Mission: To bring out the benevolence in human nature and with love, patience and compassion, nurture the spirit of mutual aid, mutual support and mutual affection. To befriend, on humanitarian grounds, people who are facing difficulties or are lonely and depressed, by helping them to regain confidence in life. To publicise and promote the spirit of our service in the community through talks, seminars, research and other means of community service. To help in the South East Asia and neighboring areas to set up organisations with a nature and mission similar to ours.
Mission
1. To befriend, on humanitarian grounds, people who are facing difficulties or are lonely and depressed, thus helping them regain confidence in life; 2. To publicise and further the spirit of the service in the community by talks, seminars, research and other means; 3. To help South East Asia and neighbouring areas to set up organisations with a nature and mission similar to the agency.
Contact
- Phone
- 27908844
- admin@sbhk.org.hk
- Website
- www.sbhk.org.hk
- Address
- Unit 126-127, Kam Wah House, Choi Hung Estate, Kowloon
Focus Areas
Categories
Target beneficiaries
Sustainable Development Goals
Organisation type
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$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 15.56 million |
| 2024-25 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 15.12 million |
| 2023-24 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 14.48 million |
| 2022-23 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 14.06 million |
| 2021-22 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 14.19 million |
Past Funding Projects
Past funded projects for this charity.
| Project | Fund / opportunity | Amount (HK$) |
|---|---|---|
| Hotline Service | Community Chest | HK$ 1,906,260 |
| Central Administration | Community Chest | HK$ 189,840 |
Annual / Impact Reports
Latest updates
Recent posts and news from Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong, The.
- Bad Weather Arrangement
When ‘Typhoon Signal No.8’ or above , ‘Black Rainstorm Warning Signal’ or ‘Forecasting Extreme Weather’ is issued — Our Centers ( Headquarters & Hotline Center ) will suspend services and are expected to resume within 2 hours following the cancellation of the warnings.— The 24-hour emotional support hotline will continue to operate as usual During Bad Weather Arrangement appeared first on The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong.
- Life Companion Group Training Course
(Only available in Chinese) Life Companion Group Training Course appeared first on The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong.
- Life Companion Training Course
(Only available in Chinese) Life Companion Training Course appeared first on The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong.
Other
- Subvented HK Charity
- Yes
- Charity number
- 91/1498
- BRN
- C0468623
- Effective date (charity status)
- 03/10/1994
- Incorporation date
- 10/03/1994
Disclaimer
Last updated: Mar 13, 2026
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