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British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
58/100 · methodology

About British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled

Headquarters
Vancouver, BC
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 67%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 58
Peer average: 61

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.67
Program expensesC$0.67 (C$38.7 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a registered social services nonprofit based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 118819036RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$76M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 58 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 61/100.

British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 1245 7Th Ave E, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has C$76M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$865K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$76M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 67% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among social services charities registered in Canada: British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$76M is well above the peer average of C$865K.

British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

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Annual revenue
C$10M-C$100M
67% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if BRITISH COLUMBIA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

AS
Ashley Thandi
Director & Regional Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Ashley T•••••
Director & Regional Director
CA
Catherine R•••
Treasurer & Director at-large
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Cheryl P••••••••
Director & Regional Director
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Erin E••••••
Director & Regional Director
HA
Harj D•••••••
Appointed Director
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Jessie A•••••
Appointed Director
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Kurtis B••••••
Regional Director
MA
Mark M•••••••••
Vice Chair & Regional Director
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Melissa B••••••••
1st VP, Director at Large
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Nichola W•••
Director & Regional Director
RE
Rebecca L•••
Director & Regional Director
RO
Rochelle S••••••••
Director & Regional Director
VI
Victoria B•••••
Chair & Regional Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$75.7M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$75.7M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other social services in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … This page 58 C$75.7 million 67%
Bonnyville and District S.p.c.a. (society for the Prevention … 61 C$249,392 100%
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre INC. 61 C$1.0 million 89%
Pembina Valley Humane Society INC. 61 C$298,871 82%
British Columbia Humane Society 61 C$32,847 98%
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation 61 C$1.5 million 95%
The Bow Valley Society for the Prevention of … 61 C$590,359 89%
Heavenly Creatures INC. 61 C$522,853 85%
Societe pour la Prevention de la Cruaute aux … 61 C$3.4 million 90%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
Financial filings
CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

What is British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?
British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a social services charitable organization based in Vancouver, Canada. Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled
Where is British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals located?
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
What is British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
Is British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals trustworthy?
British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's registration number?
Registration: 118819036RR0001 (Canada).
What is British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's website?
https://www.spca.bc.ca
Are donations to British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.