2017.07.21

Times Property Charity Foundation (abbreviated as Times Charity Foundation) received a 5A rating in 2017 after an inspection and evaluation by the Department of Civil Affairs of Guangdong Province. Times Museum received a 4A rating after an assessment by the Guangdong Social Organization Assessment Committee.

An awards ceremony for the level assessments of Guangdong social organizations in 2016 was held at Hotel Canton on the morning of July 20, 2017. Civic leaders were in attendance, including Mr. Liu Pingbo, the director general of the Guangdong Bureau of Civil Organization Administration, and Mr. Li Jianbo and Mr. Xu Zuping, the deputy directors general of the Guangdong Bureau of Civil Organization Administration. Ms. Li Juan, general manager of the Times Property Group Administrative Services Center and secretary general of Times Charity Foundation, and Ms. Liu Qian, the assistant curator of Times Museum, ascended to the stage in acceptance of the honor.

Times Charity Foundation is recognized as a 5A social organization

· Li Juan, general manager of Times Property Group Administrative Services Center, receives the medal on stage

The designation as a 5A social organization is not only a recognition of more than ten years of effort by Times Charity Foundation but is also a motivation for continued good work. The Times Charity Foundation has, over a span of 14 years, pursued public benefit with a commitment to growth in education, healthcare, poverty alleviation, disaster relief, and cultural and artistic support. Thus the Charity Foundation has donated a total of RMB 341 million to worthy causes.

The Times Charity Foundation has been involved in numerous groundbreaking projects in the past 14 years, including Boundless Love (visiting and helping), Kindness for Education and Growth, Virtue for Friendly Neighborhoods (community public service), and Joy for a Splendid Future (culture and art). Accordingly, the foundation will continue in observance of its creed, which is "to maintain truth, accumulate goodness, promote virtue and contribute" as the means to convey love and compassion to every level of society.

Times Charity Foundation has, as of this writing, built one special-education and rehabilitation building for a children's welfare institute, two comprehensive hospitals and 13 "Hope" schools. It has organized nearly 300 voluntary activities and helped, with paid surgeries, enabled more than 3,000 cataract patients realize the dream of recovering their vision. Meanwhile, the Charity Foundation has provided assistance to 30,000 financially challenged students so that they could finish school.

The lessons acquired through so many years in devotion to charity work have engendered a sense of mission in all involved. Thus the Times Charity Foundation will continue to spread love and charity, seeking public benefit with sincerity of heart and real actions. As we do, more and more people will be encouraged to share in our mission. Together, we will forge ahead.

Guangdong Times Museum is designated as a 4A social organization

·Liu Qian, assistant curator of Guangdong Times Museum, receives the medal on stage

In February 2017, a panel of experts from Guangdong Institute for Social Policy arrived at Times Museum for inspection. They made a rigorous assessment on four dimensions--"basic conditions," "internal governance," "business activities and integrity recommendations" and "social evaluation"--encompassing 123 indicators.

Among the 164 social organizations under assessment, Times Museum has the honor of becoming the only art institution in Guangdong to receive the highest rating. The distinction affirmed the value of highly standardized internal management, sound business development and leadership. Our museum has set a good example for private art museums, demonstrating strength and professionalism in setting a direction for self-development while creating a platform for high-quality cultural exchanges.

Registered as a nonprofit organization (private nonprofit organization) with the Guangdong Bureau of Civil Organization Administration in October 2010, Guangdong Times Museum has adhered to "academic independence" and actively promoted the development of contemporary Chinese art. It has provided, for more than 200,000 audience members, a total of 31 large-scale art exhibitions in a variety of art forms along with more than 1,300 public education projects. Today, as one of China's most important professional and charitable private art museums, its contributions and stature are known throughout the South China region and the global realm of contemporary art.

Times Property has always been committed to education, healthcare, culture and other charitable causes. The ratings it has received stand as recognition of the standard and professional internal management of the two organizations as well as their development and positioning.

As a positive member of society, Times Property will fulfill its duty of social responsibility in an ever-more active and standardized manner while contributing its share to the community at large.