Deadline approaching for flag day applications
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     The Social Welfare Department (SWD) reminds organisations wishing to hold flag days from April 2017 to March 2018 that the deadline for applications is May 17 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 SWD at Rooms 3601-02, 36/F, Sunlight Tower, 248 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong by 6pm on May 17 this year. Late applications will not be considered.

     Enquiries can be made by telephone to 2832 4318 or 2832 4301; fax to 2838 0441; or email to eolf2@swd.gov.hk.

Ends/Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Issued at HKT 10:18

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