Police welfare fund receives HK$180m in donations last year, spending on refreshments up by 52 times more

The Hong Kong police’s principal welfare fund has received over HK$180 million in donations last year, an increase of more than 26 times than in the year 2018-2019, according to documents disclosed to the Legislative Council by the police force today.

The fund has also recorded nearly a double in overall spending, with the spending on “refreshments for police officers on special duties” reaching a sum of HK$64 million, an increase by 52 times more compared to the previous year.

According to the Police Force Ordinance, the Police Welfare Fund provides amenities for the enjoyment of officers, former officers and dependants. It also grants financial assistance to families of deceased officers.