A gift in your will provides years of support.
Requests for Variety support are increasing each year with 50-60 applications coming in each week. With you, Variety can be there to step in when BC families need us the most. Our team is here to help you turn your vision of impact into a reality.
Register for our upcoming planned giving webinar
Join us on May 29, 2025 from 12:00-1:00pm (PST) for an overview
from planned giving experts.
We can explore your options with you.
- Leave a gift in your will
- Donate your life insurance
- Name “Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC” as a beneficiary on your investments
- Set up a donor-advised fund
- Donate a gift of assets
Leaving a legacy
Identify Variety - the Children's Charity of BC in your will
To make Variety part of your legacy, mentioning “Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC” in your will is just the first step.
Notify us that you have left a gift in your will
Once you’ve made the decision, let us know we’re remembered in your will along with any specific requests you have for your legacy gift. Our team is excited to hear from you.
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Donating your life insurance
When you donate a life insurance policy, it isn’t subject to taxes, probate costs, or estate debts, yet you’ll still receive charitable tax receipts. It’s the ideal way to make a substantial contribution through small monthly or yearly payments.
Here are three ways to donate your policy:
- Take out a new policy in the name of “Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC”.
- Name Variety BC as the beneficiary of an existing policy.
- Transfer ownership of an existing policy to Variety BC.
Donating financial assets
By naming “Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC” as a beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF, or pension, you can offset the taxes that your estate would otherwise pay on these assets. Discuss this option with your financial advisor or lawyer to find out if it’s right for you.
Setting up a Donor-Advised Fund
This option allows you to donate a lump sum now that can be distributed over several years. When you make a donation using this type of fund, you receive a tax receipt and can then allocate the funds to Canadian registered charities of your choice.
Contact us today!
Our team is here to answer your questions and help you build your legacy today.
Legal name: Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC
Address: 4300 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby BC V5C 6C6
Charitable Business Number: 10816 8709 RR0001
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I consider leaving a gift in my Will to Variety – the Children’s Charity?
Leaving a gift in your Will to Variety is a big decision and a final statement of your values. If you want to leave behind a brighter future for BC’s kids and help to ensure that each child is receiving the support they need, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss how you can provide for your loved ones while also supporting the causes you care most about. For more information email [email protected].
What other types of gifts can I leave to Variety?
By choosing to leave a gift of assets other than cash, you could save capital gains and estate taxes, and therefore make a bigger impact than you previously thought possible. Examples of other types of gifts you can leave are stocks and securities, life insurance, RRSPs or RRIFs, Annuities and more. For more information email [email protected].
How do I leave a gift in my Will?
There are two ways that you can leave a charitable gift in your will. You can leave a specific sum of money or leave a residual gift (ie. a portion of your estate in the form of a percentage or share, after debts, taxes and expenses have been paid). Leaving a bequest is simple. Discuss your wishes with your family and then speak to your lawyer about drafting or revising your will. Email [email protected] for more information.