About Us

      Since the establishment on 19 September 1997, with the gracious guidance of Jesus Christ for over two decades, the Fund has allocated over HK$500 million to support more than 2,100 projects across four major areas: evangelism, healthcare, education, and social services, both locally and in Chinese Mainland (including Macau). To spread the love of Christ and the spirit of sharing, we have worked hand in hand with various partner organizations to serve deprived groups and communities with special needs. Our funded projects include caring for lives, supporting the disadvantaged, building community cohesion, nurturing talents, conducting church surveys and so on.

      The Fund receives numerous project applications every year. The number of funded projects has increased from 30 to 40 annually in our early years to around 90 in recent years, among which more than 200 partner organizations and churches are supported. We are grateful for the persistence and efforts of our partner organizations, in which the projects' effectiveness and efficiency have been maximized to meet the diverse needs of society, especially the most disadvantaged communities, even though some projects received partial grants only due to limited resources. As Jesus said, "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

      The smooth operation and sustainable outcome of the Fund owes much to the Lord's guidance and efforts of the past and current Trustees and staff of the Fund. The Screening Committee adheres to principles of fairness and justice in evaluating applications and making funding recommendations each year. The Finance Committee’s astute investment strategy, combined with professional management by external fund managers, has resulted in steady growth in investment returns, thereby ensuring that the Fund has sufficient resources to continue our work. Trustees also visit funded projects annually to maintain direct communication and interaction with partner organizations.

      Moreover, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the appointing agencies, all former and current Trustees. Through the selfless dedication and collaboration of everyone, the Fund has been able to work together with partners in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland for many years. I would like to extend special respect to our two former Chairmen, Prof. Tam Sheung Wai and Mr. Chow Kun Chee, Roland for their leadership. Even facing various social and economic challenges in the past, the Fund has continued fulfilling its role, embodying the Lord's teaching of sharing "a cup of cold water", spreading Christ's love and serving as salt and light.

       Looking ahead, in addition to supporting various funded projects, the Fund will also initiate social impact assessment research. Utilizing a systematic and evidence-based approach with the input of professionals, we will consolidate our experiences to evaluate the effectiveness of our work and its impact on society. We will share insights with our partner organizations to build each other up.

       Finally, I pray for God's grace and peace be with us, guide us to move forward in love and bring hope to more people!

Rev. Dr. So Shing Yit, Eric

Chairman

CWM/Nethersole Fund