Haven Of Hope Christian Service

What Haven Of Hope Christian Service does

Haven of Hope Christian Service (靈實協會) is a Hong Kong-based charitable non-profit organization founded in 1953 by Norwegian missionary Sister Annie Skau. It operates more than 60 service units delivering integrated health and welfare services, including elderly residential care (Haven of Hope Nursing Home, 270 beds; Wong Yiu Care & Attention Home, 180 beds; additional 136-bed facilities), subacute rehabilitation and extended-care hospital services through Haven of Hope Hospital (靈實醫院), special education for children with disabilities, integrated Chinese-Western medicine, community health, and a community pharmacy. The organization also runs the Professional Training Institute, which trains the nursing, allied-health, and eldercare workforce that feeds its own service network. In 2024-2025 it recorded approximately 1.06 million person-times of service, up from roughly 760,000 in 2019/20.

The revenue model rests on three pillars: Hong Kong government recurrent subsidies and grants (Lotteries Fund, Social Welfare Department subvention, Hospital Authority service agreements, district health centre operating contract), philanthropic donations (notably the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for specific infrastructure and pharmacy projects), and user fees. The organization is paid largely on a fee-for-service or block-subvention basis for residential places, hospital episodes, rehabilitation programs, and special-education seats, rather than via insurance. Its core technical infrastructure is primarily clinical and operational — hospital beds, residential care facilities, rehabilitation equipment, and community health programs — augmented by limited digital-health signals such as a CLP Power smart-eldercare meter partnership.

The organizational footprint is concentrated in the Sai Kung / Tseung Kwan O / Junk Bay area of the New Territories, with district-level reach through the Sai Kung District Health Centre. The 2016-launched 10-year "Building Lives Comprehensive Care Project" is the centerpiece of capacity expansion, while the 2024-established Harmony Pharmacy extends the platform into community pharmaceutical care. Strategic positioning is anchored in regulatory entrenchment (government service contracts), heritage brand equity, and a vertically integrated care continuum spanning prevention, residential care, hospital, rehabilitation, community health, and training.

Name

Haven Of Hope Christian Service

Legal name

Haven of Hope Christian Service (基督教靈實協會)

Website

https://hohcs.org.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Haven of Hope Christian Service is a Hong Kong charitable non-profit operating 60+ service units that deliver elderly residential and community care, subacute hospital and rehabilitation services, special education, and community health, funded through government subsidies, philanthropy, and user fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly and Social Care Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based & Nonprofit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC), Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH), End-of-Life Emotional & Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy/Counseling) In-Home (HSABAFAH)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Rehabilitation services
• Community healthcare
• Special education
• Social welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidized Services: The majority of elderly care and rehabilitation services receive government subsidies through the Social Welfare Department and Hospital Authority, providing funded placements and services for eligible residents.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations through various channels including online donations, monthly giving programs, corporate partnerships, legacy bequests, and fundraising events such as the annual 耆樂餅 cookie sales (30-year tradition), charity runs, and gala events.
3. Self-Pay Services: Non-subsidized elderly care beds, private medical services, dental clinics, Chinese medicine, and specialist outpatient services are provided on a fee-for-service basis.
4. Pharmacy and Retail: Community pharmacy sales of prescription and over-the-counter medications, health products, and merchandise through the E-touch online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Haven Of Hope Christian Service is a Hong Kong-based charitable non-profit operating 60+ service units that deliver residential and community-based elderly care, rehabilitation, healthcare (hospital, clinics, dental, Chinese medicine, pharmacy, palliative care), special education, and vocational training. Its integrated model combines Western and Chinese medicine rehabilitation with social and spiritual care for elderly, disabled, and vulnerable populations across Hong Kong.

Product overview

Haven Of Hope Christian Service operates as a comprehensive social service platform offering four major service categories: Elderly Care (elderly residential, day care, home care, and community services), Healthcare (hospital, clinics, dental, TCM, pharmacy, and palliative care), Rehabilitation (vocational training, residential care, early intervention, and community support), and Education (special school, growth center, and professional training institute). The organization runs over 60 service units and offers the E-touch Shop for donations and the 耆樂餅 fundraising campaign. Key facilities include Haven of Hope Hospital, multiple elderly homes, rehabilitation centers, community clinics, and the 司務道寧養院 hospice. The integrated service model combines medical, rehabilitative, educational, and spiritual care to serve the holistic needs of elderly, disabled, and vulnerable populations in Hong Kong.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 靈實全護通 (TotalCare): One-stop elderly care service providing integrated home care, day care, and residential care services
• 靈實耆樂餅 (Elderly Joy Mooncake/cookies)
• 愛心傳餸 (Love Food Delivery)
• 中西醫全方位復康治療 (Integrated Chinese-Western Medical Rehabilitation)
• 舒筋樂活新里程 (The ReLive Project)
• 築動生命全方位關顧計劃 (Building Life Comprehensive Care Project)
• 異象2030 (Vision 2030)

Products and services

• Wu Ping Elderly Home (胡平頤養院) Elderly residential care home providing over 180 beds for long-term and short-term accommodation, rehabilitation, and respite services in Tseung Kwan O. Features dementia-friendly design, rehabilitation therapy rooms, and garden facilities for elderly residents.
• Haven of Hope Nursing Home (靈實護養院) Government-subsidized nursing home with 270 beds providing 24-hour residential nursing care, rehabilitation, and spiritual care for elderly aged 65+ with significant impairment.
• Haven of Hope Ho Chung Elderly Home and Day Care Centre (靈實蠔涌頤養院暨長者日間護理中心) Integrated elderly care facility offering 68 residential care places and 30 day care service quotas in Sai Kung. Features 5 themed outdoor oasis areas with horticultural therapy, sensory training, and eco-therapeutic design.
• Haven of Hope Hospital (靈實醫院) Specialized rehabilitation hospital providing geriatric services, rehabilitation, chest and pulmonary services, palliative care, and infirmary services under the Hospital Authority governance. 24-hour hospital with specialist outpatient services, community health services, and sub-acute care.
• Haven of Hope Sarah Roe Hospice / Si Wu To Nursing Home (靈實司務道寧養院) Self-financing 100-bed hospice providing integrated medical care, rehabilitation, and spiritual care for frail elderly, chronic patients, and end-of-life patients in Tseung Kwan O.
• Haven of Hope Western Medicine Clinics (靈實西醫服務) Network of community clinics providing general outpatient and family medicine services, including dedicated clinics offering 慈恩醫療服務 (compassionate healthcare) for comprehensive healthcare access.
• Haven of Hope Traditional Chinese Medicine Services (靈實中醫藥服務) Traditional Chinese medicine services including general outpatient consultations, acupuncture, tuina massage, and herbal decoction services across multiple clinic locations in Sai Kung and Tseung Kwan O. Includes the HKBU-HOHCS Chinese Medicine Specialist Clinic at Causeway Bay.
• Harmony Pharmacy Haven of Hope Community Pharmacy (藥健同心靈實社區藥房) Non-profit community pharmacy operated by registered pharmacists, providing affordable prescription drug dispensing, chronic disease management, minor ailment consultations, and medication counseling services for Sai Kung district residents.
• Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine Holistic Rehabilitation (中西醫全方位復康治療) Subsidized rehabilitation program providing integrated Chinese-Western medicine treatment for stroke and chronic pain patients, including acupuncture, tuina massage, and rehabilitation exercises delivered by cross-disciplinary teams of Chinese medicine practitioners, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services (職業康復服務) Comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services providing skills training in packaging, laundry, catering, retail, logistics, cleaning, and crafts for persons with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and mental health recovery.
• Early Education and Training Centre (梁顯初寶林早期教育及訓練中心) Child-centered early intervention service for children aged 0-6 with developmental disorders, providing comprehensive training including speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and family counseling.
• Haven of Hope Residential Rehabilitation Services (靈實住宿復康服務) Residential rehabilitation services comprising 3 day activity centres and dormitories plus 1 intellectually disabled residence, providing daily activities, life skills training, and residential care for persons aged 15+ with intellectual disabilities.
• Severely Disabled Persons Care Home (嚴重殘疾人士護理院) Residential care facility for severely intellectually disabled or physically disabled persons aged 15+, providing self-care training, rehabilitation, nursing care, and family support services.
• Haven of Hope Sunnyside School (靈實恩光學校) Special school providing full-time special education and boarding services for severely intellectually disabled children aged 6-18, offering 88 places including 51 boarding places, with occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy departments.
• Haven of Hope Sunnyside Education and Growth Centre (靈實恩光成長中心) Transition learning platform for severely intellectually disabled youth awaiting adult services, also providing professional therapy for children aged 2+ with learning difficulties.
• Haven of Hope Professional Training Institute (靈實專業進修學院) Professional training institute providing recognised nursing and rehabilitation training courses with qualifications under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework. Established in 2007.
• Sai Kung District Health Centre (西貢地區康健站) District Health Centre providing preventive health services, health education, and chronic disease management for Sai Kung district residents, operated by Haven of Hope under government contract awarded in 2021.
• The ReLive Project (舒筋樂活新里程計劃) Occupational therapy program for individuals with persistent muscle stiffness or contractures, providing personalised rehabilitation, mental health support, and life reintegration services to help participants return to community living. Funded by Community Chest through Bank of China (Hong Kong).
• TotalCare One-Stop Elderly Care Service (靈實全護通) One-stop elderly care service integrating home care, day care, and residential care services, including the Elderly Community Care Service Voucher Scheme, TotalCare Day Centre, home-based care services, professional rehabilitation programmes, and respite services for institutional/home care.
• Haven of Hope Christian Service Core (基督教靈實協會) Comprehensive multi-service charitable organization established in 1953 providing elderly care, rehabilitation, healthcare, and education services across 60+ service units in Hong Kong, founded by Sister Annie Skau of the Norwegian Missionary Society.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1.06 million service user encounters in 2024-2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Hong Kong Baptist University (香港浸會大學)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaven of Hope operates the 靈實香港浸會大學中醫專科診所 (HKBU-HOHCS Chinese Medicine Specialist Clinic) at a Causeway Bay location, combining HKBU's academic Chinese medicine expertise with HOHCS service delivery.
• CLP Power (中電)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLP Power provides smart electricity meters for the '共築‧健康' (Build Together Health) program to monitor elderly residents' daily activity patterns and detect emergencies through abnormal electricity usage patterns.
• Cathay Pacific (國泰航空)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCathay Pacific provided special flight arrangements and cargo services for the ReLive Project Australia trip, enabling 9 disabled members to travel to Melbourne for rehabilitation and community integration activities.
• Planinka Asia-Pacific Limited (Prolom Natural Alkaline Water)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored bottled water for the HOPES RUNNER charity run event, supporting the organization's fundraising activities and promoting health through sports.
• 宇宙環境科技有限公司 (Cosmos Environmental Technology)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSubsidiary 宇宙清潔服務有限公司 participated in volunteer cookie sales and plans to provide cleaning services for families in need during winter visits.
• Manulife (Hong Kong) (宏利人壽保險)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerManulife staff volunteer team participates annually in 耆樂餅 cookie sales fundraising through the company's recreational club, contributing to elderly care services support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Po Leung Kuk: Long-standing Hong Kong charitable organization providing elderly housing, special education, vocational training, and medical services. Comparable in operating model and customer segments, with stronger brand recognition in education but overlapping elderly and disability services.
• Tung Wah Group of Hospitals: Hong Kong's largest charity conglomerate operating hospitals, elderly homes, schools, and community services across the territory. Directly comparable as a faith-rooted nonprofit delivering integrated hospital + elderly + education services, but at materially larger scale, competing for the same government contracts and donor pool.

Direct peers

• St James Settlement: Hong Kong NGO providing elderly care, health and community support programs including training centres and home care. Comparable target populations and charitable funding model, with similar scale and reliance on government tenders.
• Yan Chai Hospital (Yan Chai Social Services): Hong Kong charity operating hospitals, elderly care homes, and rehabilitation services across multiple districts. Closely comparable mix of subsidized hospital beds, CCRC-style elderly services, and rehabilitation programs targeting similar client populations.
• Caritas Hong Kong: Faith-based Hong Kong nonprofit operating elderly care homes, rehabilitation, social services, and community outreach. Most direct comparable peer given overlapping elderly, rehab, and community-service mission, plus shared reliance on SWD subsidies and individual donations.
• Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican) Welfare Council: Faith-based social services arm of Hong Kong's Anglican church, operating elderly homes, rehabilitation, and community support across the territory. Comparable in faith-rooted service ethos, government-subsidized elderly care operations, and integrated medical-social service portfolio.

Regional players

• Hong Kong Adventist Hospital: Faith-based private hospital operator in Hong Kong offering acute and rehabilitation services. Comparable in faith-rooted mission and rehabilitation focus, but operates on a private-pay model rather than government-subsidized nonprofit basis, making it adjacent rather than direct competition.

Emerging players

• Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation (HKSR): Hong Kong charity focused on community rehabilitation, vocational training, and disability services. Comparable in rehabilitation methodology and disability-focused programming, but narrower in scope (no hospital or elderly homes).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HavenofHope1953
• Facebookfacebook.com/hohcs.org.hk
• Instagraminstagram.com/hohcs_1953
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hohcs1953

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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