From Giving to Catalysing: Hong Kong’s Next Chapter in Impact Capital

​Hong Kong has a strong philanthropic tradition, an active civil society, a sophisticated financial sector and growing interest in family office philanthropy, ESG, social innovation and impact investment. At the same time, many social-purpose organisations continue to face fragmented support, short funding cycles and limited access to flexible resources for growth and sustainability.

​This event will explore how philanthropy and capital can move beyond traditional giving to play a more catalytic role in strengthening social impact ecosystems.

​The discussion will draw on Singapore’s experience as a practical reference point. TSIC’s recent work with The Majurity Trust on Singapore’s impact-first capital landscape examined gaps, opportunities and leverage points in mobilising impact-first capital and supporting impact enterprises. The purpose of this event is not to suggest that Hong Kong should copy Singapore, but to consider what may be relevant, adaptable or cautionary for Hong Kong.

​The main session will include a short sharing of selected insights from the Singapore study, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. The conversation will explore catalytic philanthropy, impact-first capital, intermediary support, organisational readiness, and the kinds of capital and capacity support social-purpose organisations need to grow sustainably.

​A networking reception will follow the main session, providing a more informal space for participants to meet the speakers and connect with peers across philanthropy, family offices, corporate foundations, impact capital, NGOs, social enterprises and intermediary organisations.

​Host

​The Social Investment Consultancy (Hong Kong)

​Programme

​2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Registration and arrival

​2:30 pm – 2:35 pm
Welcome by TSIC

​2:35 pm – 3:10 pm
Setting the Scene: Insights from Singapore’s Impact-First Capital Landscape by Bonnie Chiu (Managing Director, TSIC)
Bonnie Chiu will set the Hong Kong context and share selected insights from TSIC’s recent work with The Majurity Trust on Singapore’s impact-first capital landscape.

​3:10 pm – 4:05 pm
Panel discussion: From Giving to Catalysing
A moderated discussion featuring Martin Tan, Lillian Li and Justin Chang on how philanthropy, family capital and intermediaries can play a more catalytic role in strengthening Hong Kong’s impact ecosystem.

​4:05 pm – 4:25 pm
Audience Q&A

​4:25 pm – 4:30 pm
Closing and transition

​4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Networking reception

​Speakers

​– Moderator –

• ​Ms Bonnie Chiu
  Managing Director, The Social Investment Consultancy

​– Panellist –

• ​Mr Martin Tan
  Chief Executive Officer, The Majurity Trust

• ​Ms Lillian Li
  Executive Director, Social Impact Partners Hong Kong

• ​Mr Justin Chang
  Director for Philanthropy and Catalytic Capital, RS Group

​Panel focus

​The panel will explore:

• ​How philanthropy can move beyond funding programmes to strengthening organisations and ecosystems

• ​What catalytic philanthropy and catalytic capital mean in practice

• ​What Hong Kong can draw from Singapore’s impact ecosystem

• ​How funders, family offices, intermediaries, NGOs and social enterprises can work together more effectively

• ​What kinds of capital and capacity support social-purpose organisations need at different stages

• ​What practical shifts are needed in Hong Kong’s philanthropy and impact ecosystem over the next few years

​Who should attend

​This event is designed for selected stakeholders across Hong Kong’s philanthropy and social impact ecosystem, including:

• ​Foundations and philanthropic organisations

• ​Family offices

• ​Corporate foundations and CSR / sustainability leaders

• ​Impact investors and social investment practitioners

• ​NGOs and social enterprises

• ​Ecosystem builders and intermediaries

• ​Advisors, academics and policy-adjacent stakeholders

​Registration options

• ​Full Programme
  2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
  Includes the main session and networking reception.

• ​Main Session Only
  2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
  Includes report sharing, panel discussion and Q&A.

• ​Networking Reception Only
  4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
  For participants who wish to join the networking reception only.