Donate for Giving Tuesday Dec 2nd

Yes. United Way BC is a registered charity. Only Canadian registered charities may issue official donation receipts that qualify for charitable tax credits. Our charitable registration # is 108160185 RR 0001 

Any monetary donation of $25 or more will automatically receive a receipt that can be used for tax purposes. You can also donate securities, property, and even cryptocurrency during your life or as a legacy. Visit our website to learn more about Major Giving. https://uwbc.ca/you-can-help/#give 

Yes. The tax receipt is issued to the person giving the donation (the name on the credit card used). 

Almost immediately. Once your donation has been received through our online portal, you’ll see an email confirmation and tax receipt sent to the email address you submitted. If you don’t receive an email confirmation, be sure to check your junk mail first and then contact us via email at giving@uwbc.ca.  

Donations of $200 or less receive 15% credit rate, while donations of $201 or more receive a 29% tax credit rate. 

All donations to registered charities made from January 1 – December 31, 2025 can be claimed on your 2025 tax return. Add up your total charitable donations and use the tax credit rates above to help you calculate your estimated tax credit. Please consult a financial professional for more information.  

I lost my tax receipt in my email. Can you issue another one? 

Yes. Contact our team via email at giving@uwbc.ca or give us a call at 1-877-557-1953.