About the organisation
1. SoCO's Vision Equal for All For the past 45 years, SoCO upholds the motto that all people are equal. We believe in the rule of law. We advocate that the basic rights of all people should be protected under the law. We are also of the view that the community needs to supervise the performance of the government in an effective manner. Apart from providing daily services, we unite the vulnerable groups and help them fight for their rights and better lives through a fairer distribution of social resources. We want everyone to have an equal chance for development. We also want to raise the people’s social consciousness through civic education. People's Participation SoCO believes that the foundation of a solid democratic system and a fair society is through the participation of the people in the decision-making process of the government. Throughout the years, SoCO has introduced a series of civic education programs to cultivate a sense of direction and political responsibility in the community and grassroots organizations. The aim is to consolidate civic power. A Caring Society It is also our belief that to build a society respecting human rights, reasonable social policies including housing, medical and retirement schemes should be introduced to achieve a redistribution of resources. To achieve this, strong social actions based on mass mobilization are called for. 2. Aims of SoCO 2.1 To safeguard the human rights of the underprivileged and the general public; 2.2 To ensure the fully enjoyment of the human rights as enshrined by the International Covenants; 2.3 To advocate the democratic system in Hong Kong; 2.4 To empower the underprivileged in the society; 2.5 To foster a sense of community among the people of Hong Kong; 2.6 To educate and enable people to accept and take responsibility for participating in resolving problems affecting the community; 2.7 To provide training programs and local projects for community organization; 2.8 To provide direct and emergent social service to the underprivileged groups; 2.9 To stimulate community organization in Hong Kong; 2.10 To maintain contacts with community and related organizations overseas. SoCO pioneers efforts to mobilize the grassroots people to accomplish community organization among the citizens of Hong Kong. The aim is to establish a real power base for the people to protect their civil, political, economic and social rights. SoCO strives for greater social justice, equality and democracy through the different campaigns. The basic philosophy of empowering the people for structural changes is the firm adherence to the community approach in solving social problems based on the results of policy analysis and empirical research.
Mission
1. To organise and provide social welfare services for people in Hong Kong; 2. To promote the development of the community and a sense of belonging among people in Hong Kong; 3. To guide and help citizens take responsibility for their own through participation in the efforts to solve community problems; 4. To promote a caring and equal society.
Contact
- Phone
- 27139165
- soco@soco.org.hk
- Website
- www.soco.org.hk
- Address
- 3rd Floor, 52 Princess Margaret Road, Homantin, Kowloon
Focus Areas
Target beneficiaries
Sustainable Development Goals
Organisation type
Audited Financial Statements
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Subvention (SWD) allocations
Social Welfare Department allocations.
| Year | Mode | Amount (HK$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 4.53 million |
| 2024-25 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 5.13 million |
| 2023-24 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 4.94 million |
| 2022-23 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 4.83 million |
| 2021-22 | Lump Sum Grant | HK$ 4.84 million |
Past Funding Projects
Past funded projects for this charity.
| Project | Fund / opportunity | Amount (HK$) |
|---|---|---|
| Engage for Change – Internship and Mentoring for Empowering the Youth Living in Poverty | Community Chest | HK$ 4,382,829 |
| Cagehome and Old Private Housing Project | Community Chest | HK$ 945,500 |
Annual / Impact Reports
Latest updates
Recent posts and news from Society for Community Organization Limited, The.
- 香港社區組織協會(SoCO) 簡樸房關注組
31-3-2026 這篇文章 香港社區組織協會(SoCO) 簡樸房關注組 最早出現於 SoCO。
- 香港社區組織協會 回應 有關受簡樸房規管被迫遷住戶數目失實之聲明
24-3-2026 這篇文章 香港社區組織協會 回應 有關受簡樸房規管被迫遷住戶數目失實之聲明 最早出現於 SoCO。
- 香港社區組織協會 回應2026-27年度財政預算案 新聞稿
25-2-2026 這篇文章 香港社區組織協會 回應2026-27年度財政預算案 新聞稿 最早出現於 SoCO。
Other
- Subvented HK Charity
- Yes
- Charity number
- 91/1416
- BRN
- 05426330
- Effective date (charity status)
- 26/10/1980
- Incorporation date
- 22/08/1972
Disclaimer
Last updated: Mar 14, 2026
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