They also work with the 40 staff at the Chest office to accomplish their fundraising target each year and allocate these funds to over 140 social welfare agencies.

The Chest's administrative costs are subsidized by an annual grant from The Hong Kong Jockey Club, and by returns on investments.

Until campaign year 2009/2010, over 3 million participants have joined this meaningful event and 160 walks have been organised by The Community Chest.

Local celebrities, prominent social elites and famous stars pitch in their efforts to rally support from the general public.

There are many innovative and entertaining programmes rolled out to raise funds for the Chest's member social welfare agencies.

Love Teeth Day aims to arouse public awareness on oral health whilst raising funds for the needy.

In return, a "Love Teeth Day Pack" with various oral care products will be presented to participants as gesture of appreciation.

Green Day aims to arouse public awareness on environmental protection and, at the same time, raise funds for the needy.

In lieu of gifts to celebrate birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, opening for new businesses and other special occasions, donors can share their happiness with the needy by donating to the Chest through this year-round programme.

Over the years, students from the 18 Districts Community Youth Clubs have been encouraged to take part in cleaning, planting and tree tendering in country parks, and at the same time, raise funds for the needy in Hong Kong.

The Chest always encourages the younger generation to take an active role in serving the community and the annual "Flag Day" provides an ideal channel for the youth to realise their benevolent initiatives.

Each year, more than 12,000 students and volunteers from primary and secondary schools, kindergartens, the Chest's member agencies, as well as other voluntary organisations participate in "Street Flag Sale".

Together with the significant contributions from schools participating in "Gold Flag Sale", the event has helped raise a generous amount of resources.