The Hong Kong Jockey Club has become the first Asian charity donor to be listed in the top 10 of the World Charity Index, coming in sixth for 2015. The HKJC made HK$3.87 billion (€444,345,571/£341,270,253) in charitable contributions in 2014/15, supporting 189 charitable and community projects.
“Globally the Club was ranked sixth in The World Charity Index 2015, and the Club is also the world's second biggest fundraising private charity donor,” said HKJC Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges. “This is the first time an Asian foundation has made it into the top 10. The Club, together with people of Hong Kong, has achieved this international recognition–it is a joint effort.”
“As Hong Kong's largest community benefactor, the Club is committed to giving back to society,” he added. “We shall continue to seek out the root causes of social issues, and work in partnership with government and the community to help resolve them.”
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