Hong Kong and Mainland enterprises mobilise millions in aid for victims of Tai Po fire tragedy

Leading corporations and charitable foundations – including Li Ka Shing Foundation, Lee Shau Kee Foundation, DBS Hong Kong, Lenovo, Alibaba, and Tencent – have pledged substantial donations and resources to support relief and recovery efforts.

The catastrophic No. 5 alarm fire on 26 November 2025 at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court has claimed lives and caused extensive damage, leaving Hong Kong in mourning. In response, businesses and charitable organisations from Hong Kong and the Mainland have stepped forward with financial aid, emergency supplies, and recovery support.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is providing HK$100mn in assistance through its Jockey Club Emergency Relief Fund to address the immediate needs of victims and the families of the deceased. This aid will be provided via the Social Welfare Department and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Immediate emergency assistance includes:

• HK$150,000 to the family of each deceased person.
• HK$100,000 to each seriously injured person.
• HK$50,000 to each injured person in a stable condition.
• For families relocated to short-term housing and youth hostels arranged by the government or those who have self-arranged their relocation: one to two persons households will receive up to HK$10,000; three or more persons households will receive up to HK$15,000.
• For operators of short-term housing to furnish units in preparation to receive relocated families: HK$18,000 for one to two person households and HK$20,000 for three or more person households.

Apart from immediate financial assistance, the Club's Charities Trust is working closely with relevant government departments and NGOs to provide additional help over the next one to three months. This includes:

• Transitional housing
• Food assistance
• Bereavement and psychological support
• Educational support
• Carer support
• Distribution of medications through community pharmacies under the Jockey Club PHARM+ Community Medication Service Network.

Li Ka Shing Foundation (LKSF) has launched an emergency fund of HK$30mn to support registered charities, particularly those serving the Tai Po area, in providing immediate relief as well as longer-term assistance to affected individuals and families. Support for firefighters and first responders killed or injured in the line of duty will be provided through LKSF’s existing dedicated Disciplinary Services Fund. The Foundation will also earmark HK$50mn for follow-on recovery programmes.

Lee Shau Kee Foundation will donate HK$30mn for emergency relief and transitional resettlement.

The Community Chest will establish a HK$50mn fund and allocate all proceeds from this Sunday’s Hong Kong & Kowloon Walk for Millions to support families affected by the fire.

DBS Hong Kong has pledged HK$10mn to the Hong Kong Red Cross, enabling the charity to deliver clothing, water and warm food, temporary shelter, daily necessities, and mental health services to affected families.

HSBC and Hang Seng Bank have jointly announced a donation of HK$30mn to help affected individuals and families rebuild their lives.

Bank of China (Hong Kong) will donate HK$20 million and set up a dedicated account to collect public donations, which will later be pledged to The Community Chest to support affected residents. The bank will extend its service hours this Saturday (29 November) to help affected customers resume banking services. It has also established a 24-hour hotline and an emergency claims channel to simplify procedures for impacted clients.

Lenovo Hong Kong announced an immediate donation of HKD10mn, and is mobilising employee volunteers to assist on the ground, while exploring with relevant authorities about the ways its technology and expertise can aid rescue and reconstruction efforts.

K. Wah Group will contribute HK$10mn, including HK$3mn personally donated by Chairman, Mr. Francis Lui.

Sino Group and the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation will allocate HK$20mn and have prepared 160 hotel rooms across Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel, The Royal Pacific Hotel, and The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong for free accommodation. Various daily necessities have been handed over to relevant government departments for distribution. Volunteers also delivered meal boxes and hot soup to affected residents on 27 November.

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) will donate HK$20mn for emergency relief. In addition, its wholly-owned Royal Hotels will provide 160 rooms free of charge for affected residents in need of temporary accommodation. Meanwhile, members of SHKP’s integrated mall loyalty programme, The Point, can donate points through the platform to support victims, with the programme matching all point donations.

Hang Lung Group and Hang Lung Properties are committing HK$11mn to establish the 'Tai Po Wang Fuk Court Fire Relief Fund', which will provide cash assistance for emergency living expenses and related relief efforts. Additionally, the Group will offer 20 units at Kornhill Apartments for two-month stays as transitional accommodation.

Chow Tai Fook Group will donate HK$20mn for emergency assistance, including temporary accommodation, food, clothing, and daily necessities. The Group will also launch an internal employee fundraising campaign to help residents rebuild their homes.

Shangri-La Group will donate HK$10mn to provide emergency support to families affected by the fire.

The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce has announced a HK$1mn donation to provide appropriate assistance to victims and their families.

AS Watson Group’s Hong Kong retail brands, including Watsons Hong Kong, PARKnSHOP, Fortress, and Watsons Water, have delivered nearly 20,000 essential items to temporary shelters, including distilled water, food, daily necessities, and charging supplies. The Group will also set up ‘Care Service Stations’ in Tai Po, offering free charging, printing, and scanning services, as well as providing water and warm packs for those in need.

AIA Hong Kong, through the AIA Foundation, will donate HK$20mn to support emergency relief and assist with recovery efforts. The insurer has set up a 24-hour hotline to provide immediate assistance to those in need. Its financial planners have also reached out to affected customers to offer appropriate support. All claim applications related to this incident have been processed.

The Fok Ying Tung Foundations in Hong Kong and Macao, together with the Henry Fok Ying Tung Group, have announced a donation of HK$30mn to support emergency relief and post-disaster reconstruction efforts.

Best Mart 360 has committed HK$5mn and delivered 1,000 relief packages containing packaged food, drinking water, and tea to Tai Po residents.

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong’s 3Shop in Tai Po’s On Chee Road is providing spare mobile phones, SIM cards, and portable chargers for free loan, along with drinking water and daily necessities.

The Wharf Group has pledged HK$30 million through its Wharf Emergency Relief Fund to address both immediate needs and post-disaster recovery for victims of the Tai Po fire.

SF Express will donate HK$20mn and open its 146 stores in Hong Kong to facilitate free delivery of relief supplies.

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Mainland charities and companies are also contributing financial, equipment, and aid, including:

The Jack Ma Foundation has announced an emergency donation of HK$30mn to assist affected families and support firefighters and emergency personnel.

Alibaba Group has released the first phase donation of HK$20mn for transitional resettlement, daily necessities, and emotional counselling. The Group has also activated an emergency response mechanism with its logistics business Cainiao to deliver food and bedding to affected areas.

Anta Group will donate a total of HK$30mn in cash and cold-weather gear; 361 Degrees contributed HK$15mn in cash and equipment.

Ant Group and its Hong Kong subsidiary AlipayHK have made their first phase donation of HK$10mn. AlipayHK has also launched a dedicated donation channel for Hong Kong citizens.

The Xiaomi Foundation Hong Kong will donate HK$10mn for medical assistance, emergency resettlement, and transitional living support. BYD, ByteDance Hong Kong, and Futu each pledged HK$10mn, while XPeng Motors donated HK$5mn.

China Hongqiao Group and Tencent Charity Foundation will donate HK$30mn, while Baidu has pledged HK$10mn to support emergency relief and recovery efforts.

Li Ning Company and Xtep will each contribute HK$20mn in cash and gear. HongShan Charity Foundation, Fosun Foundation, DiDi, and Sinyi Group will each donate HK$10mn.

Nongfu Spring will donate HK$10 million in cash and HK$5mn worth of resources, while Chery Automobile will donate HK$10mn through the Red Cross Society of China.

Hengan International Group will provide HK$6mn in cash and resources. Seres and Xiaohongshu will each donate HK$5mn. Lilanz will donate HK$3mn in emergency resources and HK$2mn in cash. Tuhu will pledge HK$3mn, and Deloitte China will donate HK$1mn.

The Red Cross Society of China will donate RMB2mn to Hong Kong Red Cross to support emergency assistance and follow-up work.

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The HKSAR Government has established the ‘Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po’ with an initial capital of HK$300mn to assist affected residents and support all related recovery efforts. The Fund will accept donations from individuals and private organisations. In addition, the Government is coordinating with the information technology sector to develop an online platform that will allow organisations and members of the public to register items they can donate. This will enable the Government to consolidate resources and distribute supplies to residents in need more effectively. The platform is expected to be launched in the coming days.