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Humanitarian Aid for Political Prisoners help support them and their families with their daily cost of living. Donate now We are supporting Hong Kong political prisoners, £45,600 Donation needed per month (GBP)* 257 Families we supported £380 Monthly support per family (GBP)* *As of 30 April 2024. International exchange rates may fluctuate, all amounts are in GBP. Latest Updates We are organizing letter-writing tea gatherings "Letter for Wish" in different cities across the UK. We hope that everyone can experience the emotions between people through sincere letters and also encourage everyone to write to those who have yet to gain their freedom. Letter for Wish How we operate We are regulated by the UK government and will publish a financial report at least once a year. Learn more Our funds will never be unjustly frozen We are a UK-registered organisation, and we use Wise (UK) to prevent unjustified and freezing of funds due to political reasons. Your safety is our priority We prioritise the protection of the privacy and safety of our donors and beneficiaries, and have implemented corresponding measures. Learn more How can your donation help? Monthly donations provide stable financial support for political prisoners and save us from worrying about insufficient funds at the end of each month. HKD $50 HKD $100 HKD $200 HKD $500 HKD $1000 5 packs of M&Ms 1 pair of underwear 1 prison visit's transportation cost 1 custom meals (in prison) 1 book 1 prison visit's transportation cost 1 week's of snacks 1 month's electricity bill 2 custom meals (in prison) 2 weeks' of snacks 4 takeaway meals 1 month's newspaper subscription 1 day's salary 4 weeks' of snacks (prison visits are time consuming) 2 weeks' of snacks 2 month's newspaper subscription 1 month's daily essentials Donation Support political prisoners Platform Stripe Paypal Bitcoin Donation Method One-off Monthly Currency HKD ($) GBP (£) CAD ($) USD ($) Amount $50 $100 $200 $500 $1000 Donate now Donate now 捐款地址： bc1qkeluy6mmpd66cazrdccqeumtxda4dwvmdwnr4xjsa5ywugqcszxqeflgz9 If you'd like to amend or cancel your monthly donation Please email us at info.bonhamtreeaid@pm.me . Apply for support We welcome applications for assistance from any eligible individuals. View details Our newsletter 2024 Q4 (Chinese only) Read details

2025 Calendar The calendar features original stories created by our community, accompanied by 12 watercolor illustrations, adding a splash of color to your home. Order Now —— A story about a Tree This year, we are telling a tale of a Tree. This is also a tale of a place. Buy Now Bonham Tree 2025 Picture Book Calendar · A3 Wall Calendar · 297mm x 420mm / 11.7” x 16.5” · A total of 13 pages, printed on one side · Wall mountable · Made in Taiwan / the UK · Expected delivery in Late November Order Now! Please click the country you locate at to proceed United Kingdom United States Canada Taiwan Australia Other countries Buy calendar Partners Special thanks to the following partners: We need your support We are currently supporting over 200 families; your donation can provide stable financial support for incarcerated individuals. Donate

2024年月曆 這本月曆是給每一個仍在努力的香港人。我們希望透過講述不同地方、不同崗位、不同背景的香港人故事，令大家知道在世界每個角落都有人在默默努力。 立刻選購 我們以「重新出發，好好生活」為主題創作了十二個故事，串連着這本月曆，並邀請到十二位藝術家為每個月的故事創作插畫。我們希望這本月曆可以為開展了第二人生的香港人帶來一點鼓勵和安慰。今次月曆的收益會全數用於細葉榕的營運開支和在囚支援。 ​ 月曆設有英國🇬🇧、美國🇺🇸 、加拿大🇨🇦、澳洲🇦🇺和台灣🇹🇼 五個版本，每個版本都有當地假期及香港節日。 配合每月主題的插畫 參與今次計劃的藝術家除咗一些大家熟悉的面孔，都有些新晉藝術家，包括：阿塗、Emily Lee、我要見律師、Frank Yau、黃照達、Arkisan、Amity Chan、Fiona Yellow、vawongsir、WL.A&D、開鎖佬和Ricker Choi。 立刻選購 立即選購月曆 請點選你所在的國家前往所屬分銷網店 英國 美國 加拿大 台灣 澳洲 Buy calendar We need your support We are currently supporting over 200 families; your donation can provide stable financial support for incarcerated individuals. Donate

FAQs 1. If I want to apply for aid, what information do I need to submit? Please prepare the following supporting documents and email the electronic files to this email address: info.bonhamtreeaid@pm.me Personal identification document (ID card or passport copy only) Proof of the prisoner's identity* Proof of relationship* Proof of address within the last three months Telegram username of an important contact person Certification of Trial (issued by the Correctional Services Department) Relevant news report in PDF format. ​ * If the application is not submitted by the person in custody 2. How does BTA ensure that my personal information will not be leaked? To ensure the safety of applicants, all application data will not be stored in Hong Kong. To protect privacy and personal safety, we also recommend using ProtonMail and VPN. The applicant may also provide other relevant proof of eligibility for financial assistance to the fund for reference. You can find more guidelines on protecting privacy and security on this page . 3. Will the scope of support of BTA be expanded to cover legal or medical expenses in the future? We are more than happy to provide comprehensive support to all persons in custody, but currently the fund only has a monthly donation amount of approximately HKD 100,000, which limits the scope of distribution. Currently, our financial support for political prisoners is based on their actual term of imprisonment, and is not distributed indefinitely. The amount of support ranges from HKD 3,000 to 9,000 per month or equivalent currency, depending on the amount of donations received by the fund. 4. How can we ensure that the donation process is secure in Hong Kong under the national security law? The safest monthly donation method for now is through the Stripe platform. Stripe only shows that you donated to a charity*, and hides the name of the fund, so BTA's name will not appear on your bank records. ​ Also, donors can easily donate with a credit card (Visa/Master/AE) using Stripe. ​ *The actual category name may vary depending on the bank, but in any case, our name will not be displayed directly. Learn more 5. How can I ensure that my donation is being used appropriately? We implement a "third-party oversight system" where third-party human rights activists supervise the fund's finances. This not only ensures that the funds are used for legitimate purposes, but also eliminates the problem of high administrative expenses that is common in general funds, aiming to achieve "transparency" and "integrity". Currently, we submit detailed financial reports to the our Voluntary Finance Committee every month for approval. In addition, we also publish a detailed work report every three months to ensure that the fund is subject to public scrutiny. BTA is committed to inviting different human rights organisations to serve as voluntary finance committee members to monitor the fund's financial situation. And in case of unreasonable financial conditions, the voluntary finance committee will publicly disclose our complete financial report, allowing the public to judge whether to continue trusting the fund. View more details 6. Previously, some humanitarian aid funds had their accounts frozen. Do you have any corresponding preventive measures in place? The Hong Kong government has frozen bank accounts of some organizations and individuals involved in humanitarian work under the pretext of suspected money laundering to achieve political goals. Therefore, we have a series of corresponding measures in place. BTA is a UK registered fund that uses WiseUK for banking, and using overseas financial institutions can avoid funds being unreasonably and indefinitely frozen due to political suppression. In addition, we also recommend donors to use monthly donations instead of one-time large donations, mainly to avoid hoarding resources and reduce risks. On the other hand, we also hope to provide stable financial support for prisoners. 7. What are the current difficulties of BTA? We are currently facing two pressing challenges: 1）Lack of visibility At present, our social media following is relatively low, and due to algorithmic limitations, our posts are seen by fewer targeted users. As a result, Bonham Tree Aid is unable to achieve the same level of support as similar funds. 2）Lack of manpower Due to limited membership, we require assistance in various areas, including but not limited to: daily administrative support, public relations and communications, accounting, and those who are willing to work with us in advancing human rights in Hong Kong and reviving the local community. 8. What are your long-term goals for the organisation's future development? The primary goal of the fund is to support political prisoners and newly-released individuals, and in the future, we will also strive to establish stronger support programs for various public welfare activities, including but not limited to education, entrepreneurship, and scientific research. Our plans include: 1. Include and update our prisoners' support guidelines 2. Scholarship programme 3. Promotion of overseas Hong Kong cultural educatio n Ultimately, we hope to cultivate talent through education, and unite talent for the development of science and entrepreneurship, so that eventually we can give back to the Education and Humanitarian Support fields.

About us Board & committee The board Eric Ho Biology professor I believe that educated people have the responsibility to help make the world a better and more democratic place, which is why I didn't hesitate to join BTA. Helping those in need is my duty. Kelly Pun Media professional I hope to help families in need and unite democracy activists to build a bright future for Hong Kong through my involvement with BTA. Thomas Fung Accountant I have been studying and working in the UK for nine years and currently work as an accountant. In my spare time, I have been assisting a UK-based non-profit organisation to help Hong Kong people resettle in the UK. The financial oversight committee Australia Hong Kong Link An Australia-based human rights group AHKL was established during the 2014 Umbrella Revolution and is committed to monitoring and the human rights situation in Hong Kong. We have been engaging with major political parties, raising human rights issues in Hong Kong, and promoting the Australian "Safe Haven Project" to assist those in need from Hong Kong. Simon Cheng Founder of Hongkongers in Britain I pledge to independently carry out my duties as a financial regulator to gain and maintain public confidence in supporting the program for incarcerated individuals, ensuring maximum humanitarian assistance for political victims and their families. Clara Cheung Art curator & former HK District Councillor I will do my best to supervise the financial operation of the fund, ensuring that donors' contributions can truly help political victims and their families. Trust can be established only when we truly rebuild. Nathan Law Former HK Legislative Councillor Named one of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people and the youngest-ever member of Hong Kong's Legislative Council in 2016, he went to the UK in 2020 following the implementation of the National Security Law and continues to advocate for Hong Kong's democratic development on the international stage. We need your support We are currently supporting over 200 families; your donation can provide stable financial support for incarcerated individuals. Donate

2024年月曆 這本月曆是給每一個仍在努力的香港人。我們希望透過講述不同地方、不同崗位、不同背景的香港人故事，令大家知道在世界每個角落都有人在默默努力。 立刻選購 我們以「重新出發，好好生活」為主題創作了十二個故事，串連着這本月曆，並邀請到十二位藝術家為每個月的故事創作插畫。我們希望這本月曆可以為開展了第二人生的香港人帶來一點鼓勵和安慰。今次月曆的收益會全數用於細葉榕的營運開支和在囚支援。 ​ 月曆設有英國🇬🇧、美國🇺🇸 和加拿大🇨🇦 三個版本，每個版本都有當地假期及香港節日。 配合每月主題的插畫 參與今次計劃的藝術家除咗一些大家熟悉的面孔，都有些新晉藝術家，包括：阿塗、Emily Lee、我要見律師、Frank Yau、黃照達、Arkisan、Amity Chan、Fiona Yellow、vawongsir、WL.A&D、開鎖佬和Ricker Choi。 立即選購月曆 請點選你所在的國家前往所屬分銷網店 英國 美國 加拿大 Buy calendar We need your support We are currently supporting over 200 families; your donation can provide stable financial support for incarcerated individuals. Donate

Essential guides Anonymous & safe donation To ensure the safety of donors and beneficiaries, here are our guidelines and recommendations: - an incognito donation platform The transaction record on Stripe will only show the recipient as 'Stripe,' rather than the bank account of our foundation. This ensures that your bank will not be directly associated with us. About Stripe Overseas database The database and all members of Bonham Tree Aid are located overseas, hence the organisation's operations will not interfered by the Hong Kong Government. Communicate through Protonmail Do not use your personal email address to communicate with BTA. If you do not wish to receive information from us, you may provide an invalid email address. ​ * We strongly recommend that you apply for a new or use an existing ProtonMail account to receive receipts and information. View Protonmail Additional steps to ensure your safety Donate using an overseas bank card Donate through Crypto currencies We need your support We are currently supporting over 200 families; your donation can provide stable financial support for incarcerated individuals. Donate

Detention Guide (Chinese only) View guide Source: Etan Liam 簡易指引 被捕後 若家屬在場：向警員查詢會被帶到哪間警署，然後聯絡律師前往警署。若家屬不在現場：被捕後30分鐘後致電被捕人士住所附近的警署，查詢被捕人士是否在該警署。 家屬第一次探訪 第一日探訪有機會尚未收到還押人士的還押編號，家屬可在探訪 申請表還押編號一行寫上還押人士的身分證號碼。在提交申請表後，懲教處職員便會提供還押人士編號。 還押轉在囚 宣判刑期當日才算在囚，定罪後只是還押。請注意以下事項: 1. 向私飯供應商取消私飯。 2. 向報紙供應商取消報紙。 3. 由於轉新院所時原有物資不能帶走，需要重新準備在囚物資。 4. 等待福利官電話去更新在囚編號及所在院所 。 查看詳細指南 We need your support We are currently supporting over 200 families; your donation can provide stable financial support for incarcerated individuals. Donate Your safety is our priority We prioritise the protection of the privacy and safety of our donors and beneficiaries, and have implemented corresponding measures. Learn more

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Support political prisoners Your donation will go to 100+ families. Platform Stripe Paypal Bitcoin Donation Method One-off Monthly Currency HKD ($) GBP (£) CAD ($) USD ($) Amount $50 $100 $200 $500 $1000 Donate Now Donate now 捐款地址： bc1qkeluy6mmpd66cazrdccqeumtxda4dwvmdwnr4xjsa5ywugqcszxqeflgz9 How can your donation help? Monthly donations provide stable financial support for political prisoners and save us from worrying about insufficient funds at the end of each month. HKD $100 HKD $200 HKD $500 HKD $1000 1 custom meals (in prison) 1 book 1 prison visit's transportation cost 1 week's of snacks 1 month's electricity bill 2 custom meals (in prison) 2 weeks' of snacks 4 takeaway meals 1 month's newspaper subscription 1 day's salary 4 weeks' of snacks (prison visits are time consuming) 2 weeks' of snacks 2 month's newspaper subscription 1 month's daily essentials