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Making an impact for the betterment of society

ABOUT US

A long tradition of philanthropy.
A commitment that begins at home.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s history of donating to charitable causes can be traced back to 1915. In the 1950s, as Hong Kong struggled with post-war reconstruction and a large influx of migrants, we made this role a key part of our operations. Since then, we have worked to improve the lives of Hong Kong people through programmes that engage our community, driving progress through positive change.

In 1993, to better reflect the evolving nature, scale, and scope of our donations, a new entity was established: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. Today, it is recognised as one of the world’s leading charity donors.

Our commitment to the betterment of our society is founded on four core values that guide us in everything we do: world-class leadership, uncompromising integrity, continuous development and serving the community.

With these values as our bedrock, the Trust works with the government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community partners to actively identify the most pressing social needs and implement initiatives to address them. Together we collaborate to foster a caring and inclusive community.

OUR APPROACH

Our integrated
business model

Benefitting people from all walks of life in Hong Kong

Founded in 1884, we have evolved from a membership club that promotes racing into a world-class racing club that operates a unique, not-for-profit business model that enables us to generate economic and social value. The model comprises racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, sports wagering and lottery, with surplus revenues channelled to The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Our contributions

We are committed to providing clear information on our charitable projects in the community. The Club’s donations are detailed in our annual reports.

*Please refer to 2024/25 annual report for details

Read the 2024/25 annual report

tax contribution in 2024/25 (HK$) *

of the Club’s betting and lottery revenue given back to Hong Kong

approved donations in 2024/25 (HK$)*

charities and community projects approved in 2024/25

full-time and part-time jobs at the Club
Our Impact Programmes

Serving the needs of our community

We identify the most pressing social needs and address them through a variety of initiatives.

Over many years, the Trust has established its position as a major social partner in fostering a caring and inclusive community in Hong Kong. To address evolving community needs and social issues, we focus our efforts on different impact programmes that benefit people from all walks of life.
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OUR COMMUNITY FOOTPRINT

Providing greater choice for our community

Explore our spaces, services and facilities that helps make life better for the people of Hong Kong.
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Discover happenings

Explore our latest activities.

Current
Exhibitions
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Art of Armaments — Qing Dynasty Military Collection from the Palace Museum

This exhibition showcases Qing dynasty military artefacts, highlighting the development of military organisation, technology, and artistry.

22 Jan 2025 – 21 Jan 2026

Hong Kong Palace Museum

Current
Exhibitions
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Treasures of the Mughal Court from the Victoria and Albert Museum

This exhibition showcases the extraordinary artistic achievements of the Mughal dynasty through a display of over 100 precious artefacts.

6 Aug 2025 – 23 Feb 2026

Hong Kong Palace Museum

30 Aug 2025
Jockey Club joins roving exhibition to ignite passion for the 15th National Games, 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and 9th National Special Olympic Games

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Learn more about the work we do by exploring other sections on our website.

Impact stories

Discover impact in the community and be inspired by heart-warming stories.

Work with us

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Who we are

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, which comprises of racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community.

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