Easter Seals British Columbia/Yukon
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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Audited financial statements for current and previous years available on the charity’s website.
B
RESULTS REPORTING
Grade based on the charity's public reporting of the work it does and the results it achieves.
Low
DEMONSTRATED IMPACT
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NEED FOR FUNDING
Charity's cash and investments (funding reserves) relative to how much it spends on programs in most recent year.
3%
CENTS TO THE CAUSE
For a dollar donated, after overhead costs of fundraising and admin/management (excluding surplus) 3 cents are available for programs.
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OVERVIEW
About Easter Seals British Columbia/Yukon:
Easter Seals British Columbia and Yukon is a 1-star charity. It has a B results results reporting grade, which is average. Ci has given this charity a Low impact rating based on demonstrated social impact per dollar spent. Its overhead costs are outside of Ci's reasonable range. For every dollar donated, 3 cents are available for the cause.
Founded in 1947, Easter Seals British Columbia and Yukon (ESBCY) is a service of the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. It helps children and adults with disabilities build self-confidence and independence. It also provides housing for those travelling to Vancouver for medical reasons. ESBCY has three programs: summer camps, the Easter Seals House, and client services. In the fiscal year ending September 2023 (F2023), ESBCY spent $3.4m on its programs.
Easter Seals British Columbia and Yukon spent $2.3m (69% of program spending) on summer camps in F2023. Summer camps provide fun experiences while encouraging growth and development. Camps are for people ages 6-49 with cognitive and physical disabilities. ESBCY offers overnight camps, leaders in training camps, virtual camps, and family camps. Counsellors for all camps are trained to work with people with disabilities. ESBCY offers overnight and family camps at three sites across BC. In F2023, 649 people registered for summer camps and 162 people attended family camps.
ESBCY spent $729k (21% of program spending) on the Easter Seals House in F2023. The House is a place for families to stay when travelling to Vancouver for medical reasons. It lessens the financial burden on families. Families can stay in the Easter Seals House for around $100/night. In F2023, the Easter Seals House had 16,011 total guest stays and a 98% occupancy rate.
ESBCY spent $325k (10% of program spending) on client services in F2023. Client services include the Compass programs, ReadySet, and scholarships. Compass is a three-month part-time program. It helps young adults with disabilities prepare for the transition to adulthood. Compass 2 is a 10-week program focused on employment preparation. CompassWorks is a full-time 22-week work experience program. It gives participants certification to get entry-level jobs in the hotel industry. ReadySet is a volunteer summer camp. ESBCY also provides scholarships to youth with disabilities for post-secondary education. Through ReadySet, young adults with disabilities volunteer with local community organizations. In F2023, ESBCY provided 192 hours of online classes and seven scholarship opportunities.
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Results and Impact
Easter Seals British Columbia and Yukon reported that at the end of the Winter 2022 Compass session, 100% of participants said:
I can describe my strengths.
I can challenge myself to do something outside of my comfort zone.
I feel hopeful about my future.
I can create a healthy meal.
I set goals for myself.
I have a peer support network.
I am comfortable asking for support from my peers.
I know how to take care of myself.
While Ci highlights this key result, it may not be a complete representation of ESBCY's results and impact.
Charity Intelligence has given Easter Seals British Columbia and Yukon a Low impact rating based on demonstrated social impact per dollar spent.
Impact Rating: Low
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Finances
In F2023, Easter Seals British Columbia and Yukon received $1.7m in Canadian donations and special event revenue. It also received $7.3m (63% of revenue) in government funding. Most of this funding came from a $7.0m grant from the BC government to support the renovation of Camp Shawnigan. Fees for services (camp fees, Easter Seals House rents, fees for client services programs) were $2.35m (20% of revenue) in F2023. Administrative costs are 5% of total revenue (excluding investment income) and fundraising costs are 92% of donations. Overhead spending is 97%, which is outside Ci’s reasonable range. For every dollar donated, 3 cents are available for the cause. In F2023, ESBCY spent $3.39m on its programs, which is 29% of its revenue.
In F2023, ESBCY had a surplus of $6.2m (53% of total revenue) and spent $1.8m on capital expenditures.
At the end of F2023, ESBCY had $3.83m in funding reserves. This includes $439k in donor-endowed funds. Excluding donor-endowed funds, reserve funds can cover 101% or around a year of the charity’s annual program costs.
In F2022, Easter Seals British Columbia and Yukon changed auditors to Grant Thornton LLP (F2021: D&H group LLP).
This charity report is an update that was sent for review to Easter Seals British Columbia and Yukon. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.
Profile created on May 31, 2024 by Thea Clark.
Financial Review
Fiscal year ending September
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2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative costs as % of revenues | 5.3% | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Fundraising costs as % of donations | 92.2% | 30.7% | 37.5% |
| Total overhead spending | 97.4% | 43.3% | 51.7% |
| Program cost coverage (%) | 100.9% | (43.2%) | (42.2%) |
Summary Financial StatementsAll figures in $000s |
2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | 1,165 | 2,066 | 1,625 |
| Goods in kind | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Government funding | 7,326 | 604 | 480 |
| Fees for service | 2,349 | 1,879 | 1,163 |
| Special events | 515 | 583 | 264 |
| Investment income | 259 | (60) | 73 |
| Other income | 105 | (51) | 0 |
| Total revenues | 11,719 | 5,022 | 3,610 |
| Program costs | 3,386 | 3,036 | 1,987 |
| Donated goods exp | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Administrative costs | 602 | 642 | 504 |
| Fundraising costs | 1,549 | 812 | 708 |
| Other costs | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Total spending | 5,537 | 4,491 | 3,255 |
| Cash flow from operations | 6,182 | 531 | 356 |
| Capital spending | 1,800 | 776 | 516 |
| Funding reserves | 3,832 | (866) | (394) |
Note: DEFERRED ADJUSTMENT: ESBCY uses deferred accounting. To show donors this information on a consistent basis, Ci adjusts for these deferred revenues. This affected revenue by $6.3m in F2023, $48k in F2022, and $110k in F2021. ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTIONS: Ci includes endowment contributions in donations. This affected revenue by $1k in F2023, $4k in F2022, and $5k in F2021.
Salary Information
$350k + |
0 |
$300k - $350k |
0 |
$250k - $300k |
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$200k - $250k |
1 |
$160k - $200k |
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$120k - $160k |
1 |
$80k - $120k |
4 |
$40k - $80k |
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< $40k |
0 |
Information from most recent CRA Charities Directorate filings for F2023
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Comments & Contact
Comments added by the Charity:
Comment added August 14th, 2024.
Now in the second year of our three-year strategic plan, we are beginning to see some outcomes and forward movement, coming out of COVID. While we encountered a few challenges this year, our team held strong and forged ahead with the sole purpose of serving the disability community in a more meaningful and comprehensive way. Everyone from our senior leadership team to our house staff to our Board of Directors came together this past year to create forward momentum and maximize impact. We grew our staff with some key additions in the fundraising and marketing department as well as human resources, both of which have already made significant, positive changes to the organisation—changes that will allow us to deliver our mission more effectively in the months and years to come
The team continued to develop programs and services for kids and adults with disabilities with innovative approaches to training and education. This included the expansion of our programCompass in the creation of a job-focused program that includes on the job training. We partnered with the hotel and hospitality industry to run our CompassWorks program that provided certification to obtain entry-level employment in the hotel industry for young adults with disabilities. As well as launching our ReadySet Volunteering Day Camp, providing young adults with a 3-week summer program introducing them to volunteer experiences, engaging them with community organizations, and developing their independence and confidence.
Key highlights from fiscal 2022-23 include:
Summer Camp
Since we opened our first camp location in 1968, Easter Seals has been dedicated to maintaining a place where everyone is welcome, and where unique programming caters to all abilities and cultivates personal growth.
Throughout our decades of service, we have remained committed to establishing innovative and effective opportunities for our campers to have safe, fun and rewarding experiences while improving skills and character.
Our programs are structured to ensure safety and enjoyment, with sensitivity to each child’s social and learning style. Staff are trained to provide nurturing care that assists campers with having fun-filled experiences, and encourages development in life skills, self-confidence and independence.
Impact:
• 649 campers registered for summer programs.
• Age breakdown: 398 or 61% were between the ages of 6-18 years and 39% of campers were adults, 19-49+.
• Disability breakdown of those attending camp:
o ADHD 16.83% (ADHD is alongside other conditions)
o Autism 41.99%
o Down Syndrome 10.90%
o Cerebral Palsy 8.33%
o Seizure Disorder 9.29%
o Anxiety 11.22% (Anxiety is alongside other conditions)
o Developmental Delay 10.42%
• Benefits of camp for persons with disabilities are:
o increased confidence and independence
o activity and exercise
o the opportunity to interact with others just like themselves and develop friendships
o positive role modeling by adults
o a chance for parents to have a much-needed break
• Camp provides the physical benefits of increased activity. Many children and adults with disabilities or chronic illnesses are sedentary and don't get to participate in the sports or recreational activities that their peers do. They therefore miss out on the social and health benefits that exercise brings. Our camps provide an environment where campers can bond with others with similar disabilities.
• Camp provides the physical benefits of increased activity. Many children and adults with disabilities or chronic illnesses are sedentary and don't get to participate in the sports or recreational activities that their peers do. They therefore miss out on the social and health benefits that exercise brings. Our camps provide an environment where campers can bond with others with similar disabilities. Easter Seals Camps have a camper to staff ratio of 3:1 and a 24-hour medical team on-site. All camps, in-person and virtual, have counsellors trained specifically to work with persons with disabilities. Every provision has been made for guarding the health and well-being of all campers.
• All kids, and adults too, benefit emotionally and physically when they're outdoors and running around. But persons with disabilities can't always take part in sports teams or gym class because the activity is not set up for someone with a disability. This is why our camps are so enriching because we provide accessible activities that allow them to be more physical, get out of their comfort zones, try new activities, and learn new skills.
• Video highlights from Camp Shawnigan in 2020: https://youtu.be/YnZoGd9Mlfo
Family Camp
With travel limitations put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families of children with disabilities had even less travel options than the limited ones they normally have. Opening up our camps to families brought a connection and adventure that was needed after another year of isolation and disconnect that our families had in their day-to-day lives.
Impact:
• 162 people went to family camp over two weekends
• We held four family camp sessions last season across all three sites.
• 92% expressed achievement of personal development after attending family camp
Day Camp and Virtual Camp
A week of our day camp programing and our virtual camp gives people with disabilities a sense of belonging and peer to peer support, plus the fun of overnight camp without the “overnight” part, all while also extending a much-needed respite to parents and caregivers.
Impact:
• 192 hours of online classes and virtual camps were offered to ages 6-49 years
• Online programs run year-long, providing educational experiences, socialization and fun, along with respite for families and caregivers. While Virtual Camp runs in the summer alongside the in-person camp experience.
• 2 social clubs weekly, one for children, and one for adults. With one free “Fun and Fitness” virtual class offered weekly for 12–24-year-olds.
Easter Seals House
Easter Seals House continued to operate for medical accommodation, and we partnered with other organizations to serve individuals at their time of need, providing essential housing.
Impact:
• 16,011 people stayed at Easter Seals House from October 2022 – September 2023 when traveling to Vancouver for medical appointments, treatments or to visit a patient, relieving them of the stress and financial burden of finding somewhere to stay in an expensive, and unfamiliar city, while still having to pay their bills back home.
• With a 98% occupancy rate, Easter Seals House consistently offered safe and inviting accommodation for our mission guests, including families and caregivers requiring respite.
• Renovation was completed on a third floor suite to update the facilities and improve guest experience.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
• During the 2022/23 fiscal year, Easter Seals ran its operations with a deficit of $386K.
• Partnering with BC Housing improved revenue by $590,205 when mission-based capacity was reduced at Easter Seal House due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
• Capital investments included:
o considerable progress on Shawnigan Lake redevelopment ($1,176,085 was spent)
o replaced aging network infrastructure
o updated essential sewer facilities at Camp Shawnigan
o repaired the pool at Camp Squamish, reopening it to campers for the next season
o renovated a 3rd floor suite at Easter Seal House
• Provincial government funding was awarded in the amount of $7M for some of these capital investments that are classified under deferred capital contributions
Investment funds totaling $2.96 million are held to provide income to operations (2022- $1.89M), as well as, to provide a financial reserve available to the organization to borrow in order to meet annual operating commitments.
2023 Financial Ratios
Administration was 10.4% of total expenses
Fundraising costs were 28.6% of total revenue
With our deficit, our Operating Ratio was 107%
Charity Contact
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