Chinese Temples Committee

Chinese Temples Fund

Background

The Chinese Temples Committee, constituted under the Chinese Temples Ordinance (Cap. 153), has 24 temples under its direct administration. Temple management contract fees and worshippers' donations are paid to the Chinese Temples Fund controlled by the Committee. Income from investments also adds to the revenue of the Fund.

Fund Objectives

The income of the Fund is used to finance customary ceremonies and the maintenance of temple properties. Surpluses are transferred to the General Chinese Charities Fund, which is also controlled by the Committee.

General Chinese Charities Fund

Background

The General Chinese Charities Fund consists of surpluses transferred from the Chinese Temples Fund in accordance with the provisions of the Chinese Temples Ordinance (Cap. 153). The Fund is administered by the Chinese Temples Committee chaired by the Secretary for Home Affairs.

Fund Objectives

Grants from the Fund may be made to any Chinese charity in Hong Kong as the Chinese Temples Committee sees fit. Examples of such disbursements are grants to charitable institutions, such as Kaifong schools, hospitals and homes for the disabled. In addition, sums are allocated annually to each District Office for emergency relief grants.