The Chung Chi College Block E Redevelopment Project (known as Project E) recently received two major donation pledges: HK$25 million from the Tam Shiu Charitable Trust (bottom left) and HK$20 million from Mrs. Carol Tsang, a member of the CCC Board of Trustees (bottom right). In addition, The Pentecostal Mission Hong Kong & Kowloon has donated HK$10 million to the College to fund major renovations of the Pentecostal Mission Hall Complex, which consists of two student hostels. The College expresses its heartfelt gratitude for these generous supports and will continue to enhance the learning environment, promote holistic education and pursue excellence.

Tam Shiu Charitable Trust: Embracing the Founding Vision

A donation ceremony was held on 21 May during a meeting of the CCC Board of Trustees to express appreciation for the generous contributions from the Tam Shiu Charitable Trust and Mrs. Carol Tsang. Both donations will be allocated to Project E, supporting the enhancement of the College’s learning and residential environments and further strengthening CUHK’s position as an international education hub.

Mr. Tam Shiu (1933–2001) was a renowned entrepreneur who came to Hong Kong from Guangdong in 1950s to begin his career, founding the Texwood Garment Factory, which launched the brand “The Apple Jeans”. As Tam’s business prospered, he established the Tam Shiu Charitable Trust in 1991, with a mission to advance social welfare and community development. The Trust has since supported initiatives in healthcare, rehabilitation services, education, and support for underprivileged groups.

To this day, the Trust continues to uphold the late Mr. Tam’s philanthropic vision. In the area of higher education, the Tam Shiu Charitable Trust has also provided support to local universities, including The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and The University of Hong Kong. Regarding the Trust’s recent donation of HK$25 million to Chung Chi College to support Project E, Dr. Chan Tak Lam Norman, Chair of the CCC Board of Trustees, stated that this donation reflects the Trust’s alignment with Chung Chi’s educational philosophy and serves as a tremendous encouragement to the Board and all the staff members. He added that excellent campus facilities provide a nurturing environment for students’ growth, helping to foster a sense of belonging and instil values — goals that the College is committed to achieving. Dr. Chan also expressed gratitude to Mr. Lau Kar Wah, a member of the Board, for facilitating this donation by the Foundation.

To acknowledge the generous support from The Tam Shiu Charitable Trust, Chung Chi College Board of Trustees presented the Trust with a calligraphy piece written by former College Head Professor Leung Yuen Sang. (From left) Mr. Chan Chun Wing Terence, Mrs. Tsang Chan Kwai Mui Carol, Mr. Chan Cho Biu Eric, Chair of the Board Dr. Chan Tak Lam Norman, Representative of the Trust Mr. Herbert Tam and Ms. Mary Chor, Mr. Cheng Man Shan Ricky, Mr. Lau Kar Wah.

Mrs. Carol Tsang: Giving Back to Her Alma Mater

Another donor, Mrs. Carol Tsang, is an alumna of Chung Chi College. She graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) from CUHK, and later obtained her Master of Social Science from The University of Hong Kong in 1993. Even during her university years, she was committed to serving society. After graduation, she worked at Caritas Hong Kong and later served as a fieldwork supervisor in the Social Work Department at CUHK. Over the years, she has continued to support grassroots youth and elderly services through sustained donations to organisations such as Caritas Hong Kong, the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), and Breakthrough.

During the initial stage of the COVID-19 outbreak, there was an extreme shortage of epidemic-prevention items. Mrs. Tsang worked tirelessly with various manufacturers and agents, purchasing and distributing batches of masks and test kits to social welfare agencies and Chung Chi College student hostels for urgent use. In addition, following the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po in 2025, Mrs. Tsang even promptly donated HK$10 million to support relief efforts for the affected residents. All this demonstrated her unwavering responsiveness to community needs.

Mrs. Tsang is also passionate about arts and photography. She obtained a Master of Fine Arts from RMIT University, Australia. She is an Associate of The Royal Photographic Society (ARPS) of Great Britain and an artist of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. She has used her artistic talents for charitable purposes, actively participating in charity exhibitions and auctions to raise funds for organisations such as Yan Chai Hospital, Yan Oi Tong, and the International Osteoporosis Foundation, contributing to healthcare, education, and social welfare initiatives.

A long-time supporter of her alma mater, Mrs. Tsang has served on the CCC Board since 2010 and has consistently contributed to scholarships and development initiatives. Notably, she donated HK$4.1 million to support the now-completed Chung Chi Student Development Complex Project (D&G Redevelopment Project). Since 2021, she has served as Deputy Convenor of the Board’s Fundraising Committee and has played an active role in the planning, conceptual development, and design of Project E.

Dr. Norman Chan expressed his sincere gratitude for her selfless contributions, noting that her generous donation of HK$20 million exemplifies the spirit of giving back to one’s alma mater. He added that a thanksgiving dinner will be held in early August to express appreciation to supporters of the College’s development.

Chung Chi College Board of Trustees also presented another piece of Professor Leung’s calligraphy to Mrs. Tsang to acknowledge her years of support and dedication. (From left) Mr. Terence Chan, Chair of the Board Dr. Norman Chan, Mrs. Carol Tsang, Mr. Eric Chan and Mr. Ricky Cheng.

Pentecostal Mission Hong Kong & Kowloon: A Lasting Partnership

In addition to the above donations, The Pentecostal Mission Hong Kong & Kowloon donated HK$10 million in this May to support major renovation works for the Pentecostal Mission Complex student hostels at Chung Chi College.

Founded in 1907, The Pentecostal Mission Hong Kong & Kowloon is one of the earliest indigenous Christian churches in Hong Kong and has a longstanding commitment to spreading the full gospel of Christ through different ministries. Its close relationship with Chung Chi College can be traced back to the late industrialist Mr. S. H. Sung (1917–2018).

Mr. Sung obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Hong Kong in 1937 and later pursued further studies in the United Kingdom. After returning to Hong Kong in 1946, he entered the industrial sector and went on to manage Union Metal Works Limited and Unimet Investments Limited.

Mr. S. H. Sung’s father, T.M. Sung, was one of the founders of the Pentecostal Mission Hong Kong & Kowloon. Following his father’s passing in 1958, Mr. Sung started serving as Chairman and Superintendent of the Mission and devoted his service thereafter. From 1976 to 2009, he was also a member of the CCC Board of Trustees, strengthening the close ties between the College and the Mission.

The Pentecostal Mission Hall Complex, comprising the High Block and Low Block, originally served as the CUHK’s postgraduate residences. With a donation of HK$15 million from the Mission, the buildings were converted into undergraduate hostels in September 2002, becoming Chung Chi College’s ninth and tenth student hostels and providing over 410 residential places.

With the passage of time, aging facilities, particularly in the Low Block, have necessitated major repair and upgrading works. In response, College managements visited the Mission last December to express gratitude for its longstanding support and to share the maintenance needs of the two hostels. The Mission’s latest donation of HK$10 million is a timely and active response to this need. Expecting to provide a more comfortable learning and living environment with prayer and meditation space, the donation stands as a testament to the partnership between the Mission and Chung Chi.

Chung Chi College Secretary Dr. Tong Wing-sze and her colleagues visited the Pentecostal Mission Hong Kong & Kowloon last December, expressing the College’s gratitude for their support and sharing the maintenance needs of the student hostels, the Pentecostal Mission Hall Complex.