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Sunshine Coast Hospice Society

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Sunshine Coast Hospice Society

We provide free palliative, hospice, grief and loss, advance care planning programs, and educational resources to residents of the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia.

Founded
Headquarters
Sechelt, British Columbia
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Canada
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 68%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.93
ProgramC$0.93
AdministrationC$0.07
93% to programs beats the peer average (68%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sunshine Coast Hospice Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • Its integrity score of 69 places it in the top 1% of the 3,812 health charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sunshine Coast Hospice Society is a registered health nonprofit based in Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its registration number is 863788360RR0001. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$469K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Sunshine Coast Hospice Society's official registration number is 863788360RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Sunshine Coast Hospice Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Canada is 71/100.

Sunshine Coast Hospice Society is located in Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years. Its registered address is Po 902, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Sunshine Coast Hospice Society has C$469K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 68% for health charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$25M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sunshine Coast Hospice Society is classified as a Health organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$469K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Sunshine Coast Hospice Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Sunshine Coast Hospice Society holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 68%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We provide free palliative, hospice, grief and loss, advance care planning programs, and educational resources to residents of the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. Sunshine Coast Hospice Society is classified as a health organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among health charities registered in Canada: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 68%. Its annual revenue of C$469K is below the peer average of C$25M.

Sunshine Coast Hospice Society 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.

Annual revenue
C$100K-C$1M
93% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if Sunshine Coast Hospice Society is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

CA
Carmen G•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Hospital district agrees to $1M in funding for Mossy Rock hospice - Coast Reporter
Mar 2026
www.coastreporter.net
Just Ask: How can I access caregiver support on the Sunshine Coast? - Coast Reporter
Sep 2025
www.coastreporter.net
Roberts Creek named as location of new eight-bed hospice - Coast Reporter
Sep 2024
www.coastreporter.net
New hospice to improve end-of-life care for Sunshine Coast residents - hospitalnews.com
Sep 2024
www.hospitalnews.com
Eight-bed hospice coming to the Coast - Coast Reporter
Sep 2024
www.coastreporter.net
New Sunshine Coast hospice centre will provide home-like environment, VCH - My Coast Now
Sep 2024
www.mycoastnow.com
New Sunshine Coast hospice centre will provide home-like environment, VCH - My Coast Now
Sep 2024
www.mycoastnow.com
Photos: Hike for Hospice - Coast Reporter
Jun 2024
www.coastreporter.net
Form filed
C$0.5M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)
A helping hand for Sunshine Coast Hospice - talkofthetown.co.za
Nov 2020
www.talkofthetown.co.za
Tennis tournament supports Hospice Society - Coast Reporter
Sep 2018
www.coastreporter.net

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health this charity 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

Sources and verification

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
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 13 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1987
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sunshine Coast Hospice Society

What is Sunshine Coast Hospice Society?
Sunshine Coast Hospice Society is a health charitable organization based in Sechelt, Canada. We provide free palliative, hospice, grief and loss, advance care planning programs, and educational resources to residents of the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia.
When was Sunshine Coast Hospice Society founded?
Sunshine Coast Hospice Society was founded in 1987.
Where is Sunshine Coast Hospice Society located?
Headquartered in Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada.
What is Sunshine Coast Hospice Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sunshine Coast Hospice Society trustworthy?
Sunshine Coast Hospice Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Sunshine Coast Hospice Society's registration number?
Registration: 863788360RR0001 (Canada).
What is Sunshine Coast Hospice Society's website?
https://coasthospice.com
Are donations to Sunshine Coast Hospice Society 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.