Standing with Tai Po

Since the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po in November 2025, the Club has dedicated itself to helping all those affected by this tragic event. The emergency response coordinated by us has moved swiftly from pledge to action, delivering critical on-the-ground support to survivors and families in close coordination with the Hong Kong SAR Government and our network of NGO partners.

Relief for victims and the community

In the days following the tragedy, we committed more than HK$170 million in immediate assistance. Some HK$100 million was provided through the Jockey Club Emergency Relief Fund (JCERF), while another HK$70.2 million came from the total gross income of a closed-door race meeting on 30 November 2025, which was given to the Government’s Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.

As of 1 February 2026

total earmarked JC Emergency Relief Fund (HK$)

disbursed JC Emergency Relief Fund (HK$)

households received relocation support

sessions of emergency medication services provided

households received emotional support

older adults and carers supported tangibly, emotionally and socially

We have worked closely with NGO partners to disburse relief and support the immediate needs of affected residents. This included providing financial assistance, tangible support, relocation and medication support, and a compassionate presence.

A safe living space—Within 48 hours, JC PROJECT LIFT and JCERF joined hands with operators of transitional housing sites and community partners and converted over 500 empty units into liveable homes. So far, we have provided relocation support for 1,897 households and more than HK$88 million disbursed via the JCERF. JC PROJECT LIFT Family Capacity Building Planners and Ambassadors also provided onsite support to families, such as distributing supplies, sharing meals, and offering a sympathetic ear to bring comfort and a sense of security to displaced residents. Read how we help families settle into temporary home.
Psychological and bereavement support—JC JoyAge established mobile booths which provided psychosocial support information and referral to psychological services to over 1,540 households. In addition, NGO partners offered grief and bereavement support outside mortuaries and at community centres. See how we deliver social support.
Meeting the needs of the young and the old— Our Jockey Club “Reach to Bridge” Community Elderly Support Project and Jockey Club Carer Space Project provided onsite support to over 390 older residents and carers, including emergency supplies, assistance with welfare needs and emotional support. KeySteps@JC partners are supporting children and families through online and offline sessions for parents, and through assistance to local kindergartens. At the same time, JC Project MuSE helps students to relax and temporarily set aside their grief, helping them start afresh through tailoring a series of sports and music activities. Learn how we provide healing help for young kids and rebuild a steady rhythm for students.
Help with medicines and health counselling—The Jockey Club PHARM+ Community Medication Service Network worked in close coordination with the Primary Healthcare Commission to provide medication support (including emergency medication dispensing, medication counselling and health advice) for over 2,180 victims, many of whom are older adults. Hear from our frontline pharmacists.

(Top) The son of a deceased foreign domestic worker wrote a note to us expressing his gratitude for the support provided by the JCERF.
(Bottom) Teachers and students from Tai Po Baptist Public School tailored a card to thank the JC Project MuSE project team.

Other immediate relief actions

Immediate assistance via JCERF—HK$150,000 to the family of each deceased person; HK$100,000 to each seriously injured person; and HK$50,000 to each injured person whose condition is stable.
For families relocated to transitional housing and youth hostels arranged by the government or those who arranged their own relocation—One-to-two person households receive HK$10,000; three-or-more person households receive HK$15,000.
Comfort in tough times and someone to talk to—To bring comfort to survivors and families who have lost their loved ones, the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Holy Carpenter Church, Salvation Army, Comfort Care Concern Group and JC Echoes of Love Fund have maintained close contact with government departments and other social service organisations to provide grief and bereavement support services as needed.
Meals and everyday essentials—Food assistance for affected families and frail elderly, and volunteers help to distribute supplies and provide practical care in the community, through Food Angel Jockey Club Food Production Centre, the Jockey Club Food Assistance Programme and JC Volunteer Together. Automated food dispensers at the transitional housing sites provide round-the-clock meal services.
Post-disaster emotional support—The Jockey Club Sleep Well Project provides one-on-one sleep and emotional support for disaster victims and affected Tai Po residents. In addition, we organised supportive webinars to help the general public find rest during this difficult time.

LIFT Ambassadors of JC PROJECT LIFT spontaneously organised and distributed supplies to their affected neighbours, exemplifying the spirit of mutual support.

Ongoing next phase support

In addition to our immediate response, we approved over HK$111 million to complement the government’s ongoing disaster relief efforts. We continue to partner with NGOs and are supporting the following initiatives to address the long-term needs of Tai Po fire victims:

Bereavement support for families with deceased household members—Working closely with the Advisory Committee on Mental Health (ACMH), we will launch a one-year project—Compassionate Support Programme for Bereaved Families. Seven experienced NGOs will participate in this initiative to provide bereavement support services under a structured and multi-tiered service model, covering engagement, individual and group bereavement counselling and specialised clinical support by registered clinical psychologists and psychiatrists for more severe cases. The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been engaged to standardise the service protocols to ensure the quality of services.
Community-based mental health support—In coordination with the ACMH, we have engaged The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to deploy a multidisciplinary team (including psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals) to offer onsite mental health support for displaced residents in 12 transitional housing sites. Working closely with JC JoyAge, our partners will conduct outreach and provide psychotherapy interventions to those with anxiety and other mental health symptoms and facilitate appropriate referral to family doctors and specialised clinical services in the coming 12 to 18 months. Besides, it is estimated that about 15% of the residents are at-risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the fire incident. As PTSD may have negative impacts on a person’s life, we are in discussion with relevant parties to deliver appropriate support to identify and help those suffer from PTSD and explore with HKU to conduct a study on the mental health challenges brought about by the incident. It is also planned to develop the capacity of frontline professionals to provide protocol-driven, trauma-informed community support service for those in need.
Bonding communities and enhancing social capital—We will launch a community building project, with its first layer supporting NGOs operators of nine transitional housing sites to organise a wide array of activities to support displaced residents to integrate into new environment and establish mutual support networks. The second layer of the project is the development of social capital in Tai Po through four network hubs and connecting with existing community service centres in the district. The network hubs will revitalise the district by providing activity space and organising community building activities, thereby supporting the holistic wellness needs of residents affected by the fire who plan to return to Tai Po in the long run. One of the network hubs is the KeySteps@JC hub in Tai Yuen Estate, which will support children’s emotional and overall well-being through the play-based community hub service model of the Trust’s KeySteps@JC project.

JC JoyAge established mobile booths which provided psychosocial support information and referral to psychological services to affected households.

Moving forward, together

The Club has been deeply moved by the heartfelt sympathy of everyone in the community. This spirit of solidarity helps to sustain the affected residents and all of us, and it puts wind in our sails as we continue to move forward.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to healing, recovery and rebuilding lives and the community, in partnership with the community.

How to apply for the Jockey Club Emergency Relief Fund

Victims of Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po who are in need of support can apply for the fund via the channels below:

1. "One social worker per household" service arrangement of Social Welfare Department (SWD);

2. Non-profit making operators of transitional housing or youth hostels (for victims who have relocated to their sites).

Social workers from SWD and non-profit making organisations will assist affected victims with their applications.

In addition, JC Echoes of Love Fund through its partner Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council, reaches out to children and adolescents aged 18 or below who had lost their parents, both onsite and at mortuaries, to provide them with bereavement counselling and support services. The fund offers financial assistance to eligible children and adolescents, develop individualised development plans for them, and provide timely follow-up adjustments.

Persons aged 18 or below who have lost their parents can contact the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council to apply for assistance from the JC Echoes of Love Fund (Phone: 5978 5687; Email: jcelf@skhwc.org.hk).