Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong

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Introduction

Employees' health encompasses not only physical wellness but also spiritual wellbeing. Through "H-Care Health-Friendly Scheme", Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong (YMCA) encourages companies/organisations to create a work environment that cares for the physical, mental and spiritual health of their employees. In addition to presenting an H-Care Health-Friendly Organisation logo to eligible companies/organisations, the Scheme also provides participating companies/organisations with the YMCA's recreational, healthcare professions and counselling services, to enhance the physical, mental and spiritual wellness of their employees

Objectives

We encourage companies/organisations to implement health-friendly policies and measures to: 

• Enhance the quality of physical, mental and spiritual wellness of employees, minimise the chance of illness and improve work efficiency
• Project a positive image of the company/organisation that cares for employees' health, and fulfil its corporate social responsibility
• Improve the physical, mental and spiritual wellness of employees

Recognition

• The logo of eligible companies/organisations under the "H-Care Health-Friendly Scheme" will be featured on the Scheme's official website;
• Eligible companies/organisations will be invited to attend the Scheme's award ceremony and receive a certificate of commendation;
• Eligible companies/organisations will receive the H-Care Health-Friendly Organisation logo. The logo can be used on their letterhead, business cards, websites and corporate publications for a period of one year

Eligibility

Companies/organisations that meet at least two criteria (e.g. A1.1 and A1.2 are two separate criteria) in each of (A) Sports and Health-Friendly and (B) Mental Health-Friendly categories during the year (from 1 April each year to 31 March of the following year) will be awarded with the H-Care Health-Friendly Organisation Logo after being assessed and verified by YMCA. All registered companies and organisations, tertiary institutions, schools, government departments and public organisations are eligible to participate.

Application Fee

• The annual application fee is HK$2,000 for each business registered company/organisation.
• The fee can be used in full to redeem our recreational, health care professions and counselling services for employees to enhance their physical, mental and spiritual wellness. Application fee, once submitted, is non-refundable.
• Once companies/organisations have submitted the application form and paid the application fee, they can register for the above-mentioned services with the payment receipt. They will be contacted and followed up by a dedicated staff. 
• If the activity/service exceeds HK$2,000, companies/organisations are required to pay the outstanding fee.
• For more information about the available recreational, health care professions and counselling services, please visit: www.ymca.org.hk/hcare/services or scan the QR code above.
• Participating companies/organisations shall submit the participation form and pay HK$2,000 by cheque or bank transfer.
  • Crossed cheque (Payable to: Chinese Young Men's Christian Association of Hong Kong)
  • Bank deposit (ATM transfer or bank deposit to HSBC 018-012096-001) [Please attach a copy of the pay slip]

Application Guidelines 

• Participating companies/organisations shall ensure the authenticity of the information given in the application form;
• Participating companies/organisations shall submit additional information for verification as and when required by YMCA;
• The information provided by the participating companies/organisations will be used for the purpose of communication of the campaign. Participation in the campaign will be assessed on a yearly basis from 1 April of each year to 31 March of the followingyear, and companies/organisations will be required to submit the application form and related documents for each year;
•  Logo awarded companies/organisations are required to participate in the publicity and promotional activities of the H-CareHealth-Friendly Scheme;
• Logo awarded companies/organisations are allowed to use the Logo within one year from the date of recognition comply with the rules for the use of the Logo;
• The display of the Logo in advertisements and promotional materials does not imply any endorsement of the products or services of the Logo awarded companies/organisations. Advertisements and promotional materials must be lawful, well-intentioned, truthful and free from any defamatory, discriminatory or abusive elements;
•  Logo awarded companies/organisations shall send samples of products, services, promotional material and advertisements using the logo by email to YMCA for approval and filing. The approval period will be no less than 7 working days. Please allow time for revision.The Logo may be used publicly upon approval;
• Logo awarded companies/organisations should name the full scheme name "Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong H-Care Health-Friendly Scheme" for any text description;
•  Logo awarded companies/organisations shall comply with the laws of Hong Kong, including the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region;
• YMCA may request the Logo awarded companies/organisations to terminate the use of the Logo. In case of any dispute, YMCA reserves the right to make final and binding decisions.

How to apply

Interested enterprises/ organisations are required to fill in this application form and return it to YMCA by email. 

Email：[email protected]

Enquiries

For enquiries, please contact us at 2783 3370 or by email to [email protected].

Office hours: 0900-1800 from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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