HKFYG

What HKFYG does

The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG, 青協) is a non-profit youth service organization founded in 1960 and headquartered in a 28-storey complex in North Point, Hong Kong. It is the city's largest youth services body, operating 21 Youth S.P.O.Ts (Spaces for Participation, Opportunities and Training) across all 18 districts of Hong Kong, four outdoor camps, multiple counselling centres, kindergartens, a primary school, a secondary college, and the M21 multimedia centre with a Digital Skills Transformation Centre covering XR, metaverse, and green-screen studios. Across its history HKFYG has served 500,000+ members, runs 28,000+ activities annually reaching 400,000+ participants, and mobilizes 260,000+ registered volunteers contributing close to 900,000 service hours per year.

HKFYG delivers over 60 service lines spanning early childhood education, school social work and student guidance, mental wellness and clinical psychology (Wellness PLUS), career planning and employment support (Youth Employment Network), leadership training (Leadership Institute at the former Fanling Magistracy), creative and STEAM education (Creative Education Unit, FLL Robotics, Creative Programming Design Competition with HKU), social innovation and youth entrepreneurship (Jockey Club Social Innovation Centre), volunteering (EasyVolunteer, Youth Volunteer Network), youth crime prevention, hostels (PH2, WL Residence), and media production through the M21 platform (uTV, uChannel, uCinema, uMobile). Underlying digital infrastructure includes the EasyMember membership platform (upgraded December 2023), the AI-powered 'DSE升學易' course-selection app supporting the DSE 27771112 hotline, and the medialiteracy.hk education resource platform.

The operating model is a hybrid non-profit funding stack. Core revenue consists of Hong Kong Government Social Welfare Department subventions, supplemented by charitable donations (notably the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charitable Trust, which has funded the Social Innovation Centre with over HK$10 million and many flagship facilities), corporate sponsorships (CLP, Lee Kum Kee Family Foundation, Hang Seng Bank, Lloyd's of London), membership fees (HKFYG Members for youth aged 6-35, Friends of HKFYG for non-residents/outside age range), activity and programme fees, social enterprise income (Café 21, PH3 venue, Organic Farm), and venue rental. Go-to-market combines a 21-point physical distribution network with self-serve digital channels (EasyMember, M21), school-based embedded services (school social work, in-school activities), and large-scale community events such as the annual Neighbourhood Reunion Dinner across 1,100 tables. The organization is governed by a Council, currently led by Executive Director Ms. Tsui Siu-man, and has no parent company or external equity investors.

Name

HKFYG

Legal name

The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups

Website

https://hkfyg.org.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

HKFYG is Hong Kong's largest non-profit youth service organization, founded in 1960, operating 21+ Youth S.P.O.Ts across all 18 districts and serving youth aged 6-35 with 60+ service lines spanning education, employment, counselling, leadership, media, and social innovation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Student Support Hotlines & Digital Wellbeing Tools (EDAJAIAL), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Student & Youth Hostels (Youth Organization/HI-style) (THAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Youth social services
• Community education programs
• Youth counselling support
• Career development services
• Volunteer engagement programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: HKFYG collects membership fees from youth aged 6-35 (HKFYG Members) and non-residents or those outside age range (Friends of HKFYG). Members enjoy discounted rates for activities and access to member-only services.
2. Activity and Program Fees: Revenue generated from fees charged for various youth programs, courses, camps, and educational services across 21 Youth S.P.O.Ts and other service units.
3. Government Subventions: Core funding from Hong Kong Government Social Welfare Department and other government departments for youth services, counselling, and social welfare programs.
4. Corporate and Foundation Donations: Funding from organizations such as Hong Kong Jockey Club Charity Trust, Lee Kum Kee Family Foundation, CLP Holdings, and other corporate sponsors for specific programs and initiatives.
5. Social Enterprise Revenue: Income from operated social enterprises including Café 21, PH3 event venue, and HKFYG Jockey Club Organic Farm.
6. Venue Rental: Revenue from renting out facilities at HKFYG Building, Leadership Institute, M21, and camp sites to external organizations for events and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HKFYG (Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups) is a non-profit youth service organization established in 1960 that operates a network of Youth S.P.O.Ts across Hong Kong and delivers 60+ programs including youth employment training, counselling, leadership development, media education, outdoor camps, and social innovation initiatives targeted primarily at youth in Hong Kong.

Product overview

HKFYG operates as a comprehensive youth services organization offering 60+ service units. The core portfolio includes 22 Youth S.P.O.Ts (community spaces), M21 multimedia services with digital skills transformation facilities, the Leadership Institute at the historic Fanling Magistracy, employment and social innovation support through the Jockey Club Social Innovation Centre, and counseling/wellness services (Wellness PLUS). Supporting platforms include EasyMember for member management and Digital Media Literacy Platform for education. Additional services span youth crime prevention, volunteer networks (260,000+ volunteers), three social enterprises (Café 21, PH3, Organic Farm), and educational institutions from kindergarten through secondary school.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youth S.P.O.T. Spaces for Participation, Opportunities and Training - youth centres across Hong Kong operated by HKFYG
• M21
• EasyVolunteer / EasyVolunteer.hk
• EasyMember / 青協·會員易
• EasySchoolConnect
• DSE 27771112
• Wellness PLUS
• Youthline 27778899
• uTouch
• Youth Employment Network (YEN)
• Leadership Institute
• Neighbourhood First
• Dragon Foundation

Products and services

• Youth S.P.O.Ts Network

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ cumulative members served since inception
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• CLP Holdings (中電)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate vitality partner for youth energy and innovation awards program. Jointly organizes the 'CLP New Generation New Momentum Award Scheme' recognizing youth achievement.
• Lee Kum Kee Family FoundationGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organized the 'Family Love Theme Song Composition Competition' promoting intergenerational harmony through music.
• Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting innovation and technology programs. University provides expertise and facilities for youth STEM education initiatives.
• University of Hong Kong (HKU) - Department of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes the annual Creative Programming Design Competition with HKFYG Innovation Science Centre. Jointly nurtures students' digital thinking and technology application skills.
• Innovation and Technology BureaumajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment bureau providing sponsorship for STEM and technology education programs including FLL Robotics Competition and Creative Education initiatives.
• Education BureaumajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment education authority partnering on digital education framework, school social work, and student guidance programs.
• Environmental Protection DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for environmental education programs and FLL Robotics Competition theme alignment.
• Hong Kong Science and Technology ParksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts HKFYG Creative Education Unit at Science Park, supporting STEM and technology education programs.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong: Hong Kong's other major youth-focused non-profit operating community centres, after-school care, and youth development programs. Directly comparable in mission, target demographic, and Hong Kong geographic focus, though smaller in scale and unit count than HKFYG.
• YMCA of Hong Kong: Multi-service youth and community organization operating hostels, schools, training centres, and youth programs in Hong Kong. Closely aligned with HKFYG on its combination of accommodation, education, and youth development services, though with a more religious-affiliated orientation.
• Hong Kong Children & Youth Services: Hong Kong non-profit specifically focused on children and youth welfare, counselling, and family services. Direct peer in target demographic and core services like counselling and at-risk youth support.
• The Scout Association of Hong Kong: Hong Kong's premier youth character-development organization running camps, outdoor training, and leadership programs. Directly comparable to HKFYG's camp and Leadership Institute operations in mission and target demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Hong Kong: One of Hong Kong's largest social service NGOs with extensive youth, family, elderly, and education programs. Comparable in scale and government subvention dependence, but broader in scope beyond youth services.
• St James Settlement: Major Hong Kong community services NGO offering youth, elderly, and family programs. Comparable in district-level service delivery and government partnership model, though diversified beyond youth.
• The Salvation Army Hong Kong: International NGO with substantial Hong Kong operations including youth and family services. Comparable in funding model and service breadth, though youth is one of multiple mission areas rather than the primary focus.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: U.S. national federation of youth community centres providing after-school programs, leadership training, and youth development. Functionally analogous operating model to HKFYG's Youth S.P.O.Ts network, though at vastly larger scale and with different funding structure.
• Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican) Welfare Council: Large Hong Kong NGO running youth, elderly, and social welfare services with significant government subvention. Comparable in funding model and youth service delivery, though with a religious affiliation and broader mission scope.

Emerging players

• Junior Achievement Hong Kong: Hong Kong affiliate of the global JA network focused on youth entrepreneurship, career readiness, and financial literacy. Comparable to HKFYG's Youth Employment Network and Social Innovation Centre in employment and entrepreneurship focus, though narrower in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hkfyg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/m21hk
• Facebookfacebook.com/hkfyg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hk-fyg
• Instagraminstagram.com/hkfyg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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