Deadline approaching for 2023-24 flag days applications

     The Social Welfare Department (SWD) reminds charitable organisations wishing to hold flag days from April 2023 to March 2024 that the deadline for submitting applications is 6pm on May 12 this year.

     The application form for flag days together with the explanatory notes can be downloaded from the SWD's website at www.swd.gov.hk. The completed application form together with the required documents should reach the Lotteries Fund Projects Section of the SWD at Rooms 3601-02, 36/F, Dah Sing Financial Centre, 248 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, by 6pm on May 12 this year. Applications for flag days in 2023-24 can also be submitted online. Please refer to the SWD's website for application details. Late applications will not be considered.

     Enquiries can be made by telephone to 2832 4318 or 2832 4301; by fax to 2838 0441; or by email to eolf5@swd.gov.hk.