Rethinking Community Making – Neighborhood Innovation

Ms Florence Cheng is the Chief Purpose Officer of SVhk and Co-Founder of COSMOS, dedicated to designing impact solutions across business and community. She has advised 10+ companies, startups, social-purpose organisations (SPOs), and public bodies on inclusive employment, family wellbeing, and community empowerment—turning strategy into partnerships and measurable results. She spearheads cross‑sector platforms including the Community Resilience Fund and Business with Purpose, mobilising capital and corporate action. She also develops place‑based social innovations in Sheung Wan, Sham Shui Po, Kwun Tong, and the Northern Metropolis, integrating capital deployment and community-making.

An LSE alumna and a former consultant, she serves as a Member of the SIE Fund Task Force.

Isabel is a seasoned grant-making and project management professional with extensive experience overseeing diverse charitable portfolios, particularly in community development, education, and sector-capacity building. She brings a strategic and collaborative approach to driving social impact across multiple domains.

Prior to joining SVhk as Manager of Impact Strategy in January 2026, Isabel played a pivotal role in fostering cross-sector partnerships among government bodies, community organizations, and educational institutions. She was instrumental in the design and execution of several citywide initiatives, including JC Volunteer Together, JC CoolScience, and the JC Broadening Outreach Scheme. Her contributions span the full project lifecycle—from developing conceptual frameworks and engaging stakeholders to leading implementation, outreach, impact evaluation, and sustainability planning. Isabel’s work reflects a deep commitment to building inclusive, resilient communities through innovative and evidence-based strategies.