Our Story
In 2017, a small group of therapists came together, deeply concerned by the rising trend in suicide rates in recent years. We hoped that through arts therapy, individuals experiencing emotional distress could express their innermost feelings, ease anxiety and stress, and find a way forward.
At that time, the government launched the Fifth Batch of the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme. This gave us the opportunity to bring new life to Roberts Block—transforming it into a safe, private, and tranquil space where individuals can release their emotions, regain balance, and reconnect with themselves. In revitalising the building, we also hope to help revitalise the heart of our service users.
The Story of Roberts Block
Roberts Block is a historic building with a history spanning over a century. Designed in the Edwardian Classical Revival style, it has been graded as a Grade I historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board. Over the years, it has served as married quarters for the British Army, a Japanese military headquarters, and a hostel, among other uses.
Today, we have introduced contemporary elements, allowing history and the present to engage in dialogue within this space. Our revitalisation design embraces accessibility, including the addition of a lift and connecting bridge on Kennedy Road (scheduled for completion in 2027). Regardless of age or ability, everyone is welcome to enter and experience the meeting of history and creativity.
Revitalisation of Roberts Block
Founding Members
In 2018, Christian Oi Hip Fellowship Limited and Art Hub Asia Company Limited were selected as the operating organisations under Batch V of the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme. In 2019, Hong Kong Roberts Block Centre Limited was established as a non-profit charitable organisation to implement the project of revitalising Roberts Block into a Creative Arts Therapy Centre.
Through a range of therapeutic approaches—including visual arts, dance movement, drama, expressive arts, music, and play therapy—we aim to promote mental well-being and support holistic health across different stages of life.
Christian Oi Hip Fellowship Limited (Oi Hip)
Founded in 1990, Christian Oi Hip Fellowship Limited is a non-profit social service organisation dedicated to promoting mental and psychological health.
Art Hub Asia Company Limited (AHA)
Established in 2014, Art Hub Asia Company Limited is a non-profit organisation committed to advancing arts and cultural education through exhibitions, as well as the organisation of art programmes and workshops.
Our team is united by a shared vision and mission. We bring together creative arts therapists, artists, architects, surveyors, engineers, doctors, nurses, social workers, and other professionals. Together, we take collective responsibility to plan comprehensively and deliver this transformative project with seamless execution.
Vision
Mission
Values
To enhance holistic health in Hong Kong through creative arts therapies, with a focus on psychological wellness.
To cultivate the personal growth of people from all walks of life in different life stages.
We value personal growth, holistic health, and meaningful living. We value professional and compassionate therapy.
Board of Directors
Directors
Mr Logan L H CHAN
Director of C Dragon Engineering Consultants Limited
Director of Anderson Construction Limited
Registered Professional Engineer
Mr Y W CHAN
Chairman, HKCCMConsulting Chaplain, NTW Christian Chaplaincy Limited
Founding consultant, HKCCCA
Mr Ringo C C CHENG
BA(AS)(HKU)
BArch(HKU)
HKIA Member
Registered Architect
AP(Architect)
Ms Jenny L C LAM
Registered Music Therapist (Australian Music Therapy Association)
Certified Counsellor (Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association)
Fellow of Association for Music and Imagery (US)
Fellow member of The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy (US)
Mr Richard W C LEUNG
Director of B&B Property Limited
Registered Professional Surveyor (General Practice)
MHKIS (GP/PFM)
MRICS
Mr Stephen M H LEUNG
Registered Social Worker
Advisor, Christian Oi Hip Fellowship Ltd
Dr Horace YUEN
MA in Public Administration
LLB
Company Secretary, IEC Holdings Ltd
Honorary Training Adviser, Agency for Volunteer ServiceSupervisor
Kei To Secondary School and Kei To Primary School (Kowloon City)
Advisors and Professional Team
The Centre would like to express its sincere gratitude to the following individuals for their contributions to the Roberts Block Creative Arts Therapy Centre (arranged alphabetically).
Advisors
Dr Kai Tai CHAN (Medical)
Chiu Kin HIU (Technical)
Rev.Dr.Peter Lam. (Pastoral)
Rev. Alex Luen (Pastoral)
Shiu Wah TANG (Legal)
Therapist Committee
Ms Jenny L C LAM
Art Therapist (Music) (The Health and Care Professional Council, UK)
Certified Counsellor (Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association)
Fellow of Association for Music and Imagery (US)
Fellow member of The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy (US)
Ms May Aresko Y Y LAM
Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist; Supervisor (Trainee) (Play Therapy International)
Filial Play Coach (Play Therapy International)
Certified Child Life Specialist (Association of Child Life Professionals, US)
Registered Social Worker (Hong Kong)
MA in Practice Based Play Therapy (Leeds Beckett University, UK)
Ms H L TANG
Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
Art Therapy Credentials Board, USA
Master of Science in Art therapy
Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting and Pre-Art Therapy
Ms Cindy YEUNG
Registered Arts Therapist (The Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association)
Master of Expressive Arts Therapy (Distinction), University of Hong Kong, HK
Master of Social Sciences (Mental Health), University of Hong Kong, HK
Bachelor of Sciences (Major in Psychology), the University of Melbourne, Australia
Corporate Communications Committee
Ms Claudia CHAN (Registered Arts Therapist (Creative Arts) )
Mr Kris CHENG
Ms Irene CHUA
Ms Jenny Lam (Registered Music Therapist)
Mr Richard LEUNG (Registered Professional Surveyor (General Practice)
Ms Kris WU
Human Resources and Administration Committee
Ms Rebecca CHAN
Ms Margaret CHIU
Mr Richard LEUNG (Registered Professional Surveyor (General Practice)
Ms Winnie WONG
Ms Margaret YUEN
Other Professional Team Members
Ms Kitty AU (Honorary Project Manager)
Ms Elaine CHAN (on Logo design)
Ms Mei Yee HO (on Secretarial aspects)
Mr Ka Hang LI (on the Technical Team)
Ms Pui Shan LEE (on Editorial & Copywriting)
Mr Joseph NG (Former Therapists Committee Member, Board Certified Dance Movement Therapist)
Ms Linda NG (on financial reports)
Ms Cynthia TING (Advisor on Architect aspects)
Ms Cecilia Yuhsi TSAO (Chinese proofreading)
Mr Kam Wah WONG (Former Advisor on Legal aspects)
Mr Marlist Yeung (Former Director)
Ms Emily YEUNG (Former Therapists Committee Member, Registered Music Therapist)