21st Annual KPMG & BritCham Rugby Dinner Raises HKD800,000 for Charities

Giving back to society is part of KPMG 80th anniversary celebrations in Hong Kong

Giving back to society is part of KPMG 80th anniversary celebrations in Hong Kong

19 June 2025, Hong Kong (SAR), China (“Hong Kong”) – KPMG is proud to partner with the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong to host the annual KPMG & BritCham Rugby Dinner, a highlight of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens festivities. The event is the ideal kick off to one of the most important sporting weekends in Hong Kong and globally. This charity dinner also reaffirms our shared commitment to giving back to the community.

Thanks to the generosity of attendees, nearly HKD 800,000 has been raised to support various local charities. The funds will be distributed to:

  • HandsOn Hong Kong: HKD 345,000
  • Love 21 Foundation: HKD 195,000
  • Rugby for Good: HKD 195,000
  • ChildFund Rugby: HKD 30,000 

These contributions will help empower local initiatives and provide essential support to those in need, demonstrating the profound impact that sports and community engagement can have.

As KPMG marks 80 years of service in Hong Kong, the firm remains steadfast to its values of ‘For Better – We do what matters,’ emphasising its dedication to broader societal impact. The firm’s anniversary theme, ‘80 Years of Trust,’ embodies its unwavering commitment to clients and the broader Hong Kong community. Through initiatives like the Rugby Dinner, KPMG continues to show its dedication to supporting local causes and creating a brighter future.

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Ivy Cheung, Senior Partner in Hong Kong SAR and Vice Chairman of KPMG China, says:

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As KPMG celebrates 80 years in Hong Kong, we are proud of the contributions we continue to make in the local community. Our partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong for the Rugby Dinner is a testament to our commitment to making a real impact in the lives of those in need. We believe in the power of sport to unite and inspire, and we’re excited to continue creating a brighter future for Hong Kong.

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Paul McComb, Executive Director, The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, says:

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The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is honoured to once again partner with KPMG for the annual Rugby Dinner, a celebration of sport, community, and generosity. This event not only marks the start of an iconic weekend in the global sporting calendar but also highlights Hong Kong’s enduring spirit of camaraderie and compassion. We are incredibly proud to see nearly HKD 800,000 raised for local charities—an inspiring testament to the power of collective goodwill. Events like these showcase the very best of Hong Kong: a city that champions sport, supports its community, and embraces the spirit of giving. A great example of the meaningful change that can be achieved when business and community come together.

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Celebrating 80 years in Hong Kong

In 2025, KPMG marks “80 Years of Trust” in Hong Kong. Established in 1945, we were the first international accounting organisation to set up operations in the city. Over the past eight decades, we’ve woven ourselves into the fabric of Hong Kong, working closely with the government, regulators, and the business community to help establish Hong Kong as one of the world’s leading business and financial centres. This close collaboration has enabled us to build lasting trust with our clients and the local community – a core value celebrated in our anniversary theme: “80 Years of Trust”.

Celebrating 80 years in Hong Kong

About the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

The British Chamber of Commerce is one of Hong Kong's largest and most active international business organisations representing a broad span of British, Hong Kong and international companies doing business in, with, or through Hong Kong.

The Chamber’s aim is to help our members grow their business, and promote and represent their business interests, by providing representation and advocacy; networking and brand exposure; as well as information and insight.

While a number of our member companies do business with Britain, or have British operations, companies do not have to be British to join the Chamber. We have a large number of Hong Kong, Chinese and international companies within our membership.