Shares and Securities
You can help unlimit BC kids with a gift in the form of publicly traded securities.
Download the Shares Transfer Form below to get started.
Make a lasting impact
Donating shares or securities to Variety helps provide life-changing support while offering you significant benefits including:
- No Capital Gains Tax: By donating publicly traded securities, you avoid paying up to 50% in capital gains if you were to sell the shares and donate the proceeds.
- Tax Receipt: We issue a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value of the securities on the day of transfer. This receipt can then be used to offset other taxes.
- Flexibility: You can donate securities during your lifetime or through your will.
What You'll Need to Complete the Share Transfer Form
- Your name, address, phone number, email address
- Your broker’s name, phone number, firm name
- Your account name and number
- Name of your security, number of shares to transfer, approximate value of these shares, approximate total amount of your donation to Variety
- Date you want to transfer the shares to Variety BC
We can only accept listed securities that are available for immediate sale with no penalty or negative tax implication. We cannot accept securities that are encumbered by a hold-back or escrow period.
- Contact Natalina at [email protected] or 604.268.4038 prior to the actual transfer of securities
- Notify your broker of your intention to give and work with them to fill out the downloadable transfer form located above
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I support Variety BC?
Supporting Variety BC means supporting BC children with disabilities and complex health needs.
For 60 years and counting, Variety donors have helped BC kids receive the supports they need to explore their unique potential. Since its inception, Variety has distributed almost $300 million in funding to families, schools, hospitals, organizations and communities across the province.
When you support Variety, you help more kids reach crucial milestones; first words, first moments of independence, first exploration of their world. You bring families hope.
How can I donate stocks/securities or advise I have left a gift for Variety BC in my will?
Please email [email protected] prior to starting this process. You can find our fillable Share Transfer Form here (URL: https://www.variety.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Variety-Share-Transfer-Form-2022-3.pdf)