Join our Schools Fundraising Program
Help unlimit young lives in your community with a Variety fundraiser at your school.
Our Schools program is simple and collaborative. And the best part? It helps BC youth in communities across the province.
Getting involved is easy!
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Tell us about your school so we can get to know more about your community and deepen our partnership.
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Review our Fundraising Toolkit
Download the Variety Schools Fundraising Toolkit to help with hosting fundraising events. Kits include tools to help you recruit volunteers, plan, and set goals for your fundraiser!
Contact Us
To learn more about the Variety Schools Program, contact us by email.
Want to upgrade your school to be more inclusive with a $10,000 support grant? Click on the School Grants button below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the money our school raises in support of Variety BC go?
For over 55 years, Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC has stepped in where health care ends, providing direct help to children and their families and ensuring that all children have the support they need to reach their fullest potential and thrive. Your donation helps Variety BC to cover a wide range of assistance from adaptive & mobility equipment, educational bursaries and tutoring for children with learning disabilities, specialized therapies (such as speech & language therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, equine therapy, music therapy, autism assessments, and psycho-educational assessments), and mental wellness counselling. We’re one of the oldest registered charities in BC! Our Registered Charity number is: #108168709.
Will our school or supporters receive a tax receipt?
- Schools will receive an unofficial tax receipt by mail acknowledging your donation to Variety BC.
- Parents and supporters who require an official tax receipt can receive one from Variety BC:
- For those who donate directly to your school’s online fundraising page set up by Variety BC, a tax receipt will be issued immediately by e-mail.
- For those who prefer to donate offline, a personal cheque can be made payable to Variety – the Children’s Charity and mailed to 4300 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby, BC V5C 6C6. Please ensure your school’s name is written in the cheque memo. We’ll add donations made by personal cheque to your school’s fundraising total, and a tax receipt will be mailed to the individual donor.
Where can I find more tools and resources to help organize my school fundraiser?
Variety BC has developed a FREE Fundraising Toolkit specifically for schools! Let us do some of the heavy lifting with pre-built fundraising campaigns, thoughtful conversation starters and reflection prompts for students, and action planning worksheets that can help take your event to the next level. Visit the Variety Schools Fundraising Program page on our website to download your toolkit today! If you have a great idea for the toolkit that you feel is missing, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We’re always thrilled to collaborate with students and teachers, and are here to work with you to build a stronger school community across the province!