Staff Welfare Fund is provided to bureaux/departments for organising sports, recreational, social and welfare activities or for purchasing sports/recreational equipment for staff use. The purpose of the fund is to improve staff morale and foster a greater sense of belonging in the civil service.

For disciplined services departments, the operation of their staff welfare funds is governed by statute. Apart from supporting social and recreational activities, their funds can be used to provide relief in the form of loans to officers in need of financial assistance.