About Us

History

Teach Unlimited Foundation (TUF) is a non-profit organization founded in April 2011 by a group of local parents concerned about the quality of education for financially and socially disadvantaged students in Hong Kong.

We are a registered tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112) in Hong Kong.

We are a charity listed on WiseGiving and have been awarded the Caring Organisation Logo by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service since 2015.

Vision

Every youth has a dream and can learn to realize it.

Mission

  • To support the education and personal development of financially and socially disadvantaged students through enhancing self-esteem, learning attitude and motivation.
  • To develop high caliber, socially conscious and passionate university graduates as role models and future leaders to advance the cause of quality education for all.
  • To model an effective way on mentorship and promote its integration into youth education in Hong Kong.

Values

These are the core and shared convictions Teach Unlimited stands for. They are the root of all our action; direct us to a common purpose and to work together effectively.

Righteousness

  • Exercising social conscience and moral courage to assert the cause of quality education for all
  • Integrity in all our undertakings and action

Respect

  • Treat everyone fairly, responsibly and honorably
  • Value the talents, efforts and contribution of everyone

Compassion

  • Empathy for and charity towards the disadvantaged
  • To kindle courage, aspiration and determination
  • Serve generously, giving without haughtiness

Modesty

  • Humility in success
  • Sincere and prudent, foster trust and cooperation
  • Acknowledge all successes being outcomes of collaboration and generosity of people

Perseverance

  • Persistent and courageous at times of adversity; challenges are not obstacles to success but requisites for success
  • Resilience and commitment; real achievement is dependent upon sustained efforts

Uniqueness

  • Everyone is a bearer of unique gifts and talents. All children have unlimited potential for development.

People

Board of Directors

  • Tom Hung
    Chairperson
  • Maria Lee
    Vice Chairperson
  • Simon Chan
    Director
    Compliance Committee
    Chairperson
  • Peter Chow
    Director
    Head Coach
  • Rosanna Chu
    Honorary Treasurer
  • Justina Law
    Honorary Secretary
  • Tony Wong
    Director
    Immediate Past-Chairperson
    Fundraising Committee Chairperson
  • Carol Kwong
    Director
  • Peter Lai EdD
    Director
  • Edwin Tai
    Director

Honorary Chairman

  • Roger Ng Ph.D. FHKITA

Honorary Advisors

  • Professor
    Catherine K.K. Chan
    PhD
  • Professor Cheng Yin Cheong
    B.Sc., Dip.Ed., M.A., Ed.M.,
    Ed.D
  • Alice Chow, MBA
  • Angela Lai, MBA

Honorary Advisor on Compliance

  • Bridget Yu
    BSocSci, LL.B., LL.M

Honorary Legal Advisor

  • Walter Lee
    LL.B, LL.M, M.C.I. Arb.

Program Advisor

  • Dr. Yu Wing (Brad) Chan
    DPhil, MSc, B.Ed.
  • Kevin Lee
    B.SSc
  • Sonia Lui
    B.Eng
  • Mickey Wong
    B.Sc

Program Staff

  • Clement Ng
    Executive Director
  • Chloe Chan
    Program Manager
  • Christy Lee
    Program Manager
  • Cherry Wong
    Program Manager
  • Helen Ho
    Marketing Executive
  • Tiffany Lai
    Assistant Program Executive

Program Mentors

Term 2021-2023 (Year 1)

  • Jolie Ng
  • Jonathan Wu
  • Maggie Chang
  • Michelle Tam
  • Tiffany Cheung
  • Tiffany Mak

Term 2020-2022 (Year 2)

  • Gladys Shiu
  • Tiffany Wong

Term 2019-2022 (Year 3)

  • Janet Lau
  • Kiko Law

Governance/Finance

Good governance is important to build community's confidence in TUF. It also leads to better decisions and resources use.

 

Audit, Compliance & Finance Committee

The Committee is one of the standing Committees of the TUF Board and provides advice and recommendations on audit, compliance, and finance matters. It safeguards public trust on TUF by ensuring compliance and absolute probity with our finance and internal policies, regulatory requirements and requirements prescribed by benefactors.

The Committee holds no less than two internal meetings each year.

Membership:
Committee Chairperson: Simon Chan (TUF Board Director)
Standing Members:
TUF Hon Treasurer: Rosanna Chu
TUF Vice Chairperson: Maria Lee
TUF Hon Legal Advisor: Walter Lee
TUF Executive Director: Clement Ng
TUF Honorary Advisor on Compliance: Bridget Yu

 

Our Financials

TUF was founded with a seed fund donated by its Board of Directors. Additional funding has been sought through continued fundraising appeals to individuals, corporate donors, and foundations.

For the fiscal year ending 31 July 2020, the fundings received and expenses of TUF was recorded as HK$5.60 million and HK$5.57 million respectively.

We strive to keep our administrative expense at a low percentage of our annual budget. Consistently since 2011, over 90% of our funds is being used for direct services.