The Stock Code Balloting for Charity Scheme established by HKEX in 1999 provides a platform for the corporate sector to support social welfare services in the community. Under the scheme, listing companies are able to choose their own stock codes by making a donation to The Community Chest of Hong Kong, which acts as trustee of the funds raised and prudently allocates such funds to social welfare agencies in Hong Kong to strengthen and maximise their services to those in need.