THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF OAK BAY GRANT APPLICATION FORM Deadline: January 31 For the Year: 2019 Name of Organization: Victoria Women's Transition House Society (VWTH) Address of Organization: 100-3060 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC V8T 3J5 Contact Person: Elizabeth O'Brien Position with Organization: Development Manager Phone: 250-592-2927 ext. I Fax: I Email: Amount of grant requested: Have you applied before? Yes When: Grant Received: $ Type of Organization: Registered Non-Profit Society if other please describe: What year did the Organization begin? 1975 President: Shirley Elm, Chair Secretary: Elaine Warren, Financial Secretary Board of Directors: Position on Board: Loraine Lee Vice Chair Liette Bates-Earner Board Member Katherine Blake Board Member Lynne Jordon Board Member Ardys Baker Past Chair, Board Member Describe the function of the Organization: VWfH has setved Greater Victoria for 43 years by providing emergency shelter, counselling and support to women of all ages, with or without children, leaving abusive relationships. We provide 30-day Emergency Shelter; programs for children who witness abuse; programs for women proceeding in the justice system; transitional housing for older women; and a 24-hour Crisis Line. Supported by a robust volunteer program, we operate from six sites, including police and courthouse locations. We serve over 2,000 women and 150 children and youth annually. If your Organization has received a grant from Oak Bay in the past, describe how the money was used: N/A. Describe how the funds that are currently being requested will be used. Please indicate whether the grant will fund operating costs or a special project, and provide any information that will help Council to evaluate the grant request: Funding will support VWTH's Health and Wellness Project in Oak Bay for women ages 50-70+ years, who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse, including elder abuse. This free, weekly, arts-based program, will assist women to heal from the effects of domestic violence, to increase their opportunity for social inclusion, and to access available community resources. Overall, this will contribute to a community free from the effects of domestic violence and abuse.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF OAK BAY
GRANT APPLICATION FORM
Deadline: January 31 For the Year: 2019
Name of Organization: Victoria Women's Transition House Society (VWTH)
Address of Organization: 100-3060 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC V8T 3J5
Contact Person: Elizabeth O'Brien
Position with Organization: Development Manager
Phone: 250-592-2927 ext. I Fax: I Email:
Amount of grant requested: Have you applied before? Yes When: Grant Received: $
Type of Organization: Registered Non-Profit Society if other please describe:
What year did the Organization begin? 1975
President: Shirley Elm, Chair
Secretary: Elaine Warren, Financial Secretary
Board of Directors: Position on Board: Loraine Lee Vice Chair
Liette Bates-Earner Board Member
Katherine Blake Board Member
Lynne Jordon Board Member
Ardys Baker Past Chair, Board Member
Describe the function of the Organization: VWfH has setved Greater Victoria for 43 years by providing emergency shelter, counselling and support to women of all ages, with or without children, leaving abusive relationships. We provide 30-day Emergency Shelter; programs for children who witness abuse; programs for women proceeding in the justice system; transitional housing for older women; and a 24-hour Crisis Line. Supported by a robust volunteer program, we operate from six sites, including police and courthouse locations. We serve over 2,000 women and 150 children and youth annually.
If your Organization has received a grant from Oak Bay in the past, describe how the money was used:
N/A.
Describe how the funds that are currently being requested will be used. Please indicate whether the grant will fund operating costs or a special project, and provide any information that will help Council to evaluate the grant request: Funding will support VWTH's Health and Wellness Project in Oak Bay for women ages 50-70+ years, who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse, including elder abuse. This free, weekly, arts-based program, will assist women to heal from the effects of domestic violence, to increase their opportunity for social inclusion, and to access available community resources. Overall, this will contribute to a community free from the effects of domestic violence and abuse.
How will Oak Bay benefit?
The program is specifically offered to older women residing in the District of Oak Bay. Oak Bay has an aging demographic and is a desirable retirement location. As a result, the project is ideally situated to meet the needs of older women survivors of domestic violence and abuse in this area.
List other sources of potential income already solicited, amounts requested and amounts granted:
For the 2018-19 fiscal year, VWTH has confirmed project funding of $18,860 from The Tony and Mignon Fenton Trust, $5,000 from a VWTH individual donor, $4,140 in VWTH Corporate Support, and an $2,035 VWTH contribution (in-kind).
If the Grant is not approved, what impact would it have on the Organization?
If the grant it not approved, or if we received partial funding, we would consider shortening the scope of the project in order to offer this much-needed service to the Oak Bay community.
BUDGET Prepared to support the grant application of: VWTH's Health and Wellness Project in Oak Bay
Please provide details on revenue and expense projections. Indicate which revenue is secure and which is speculative. Expenses must NOT exceed revenues.
REVENUE EXPENSES (Please state source} Amount (Please itemize) Amount
Description Description
SECURE Salary and Benefits $12,960
Membership dues (if any) Program Management $5,339
The Tony & Mignon Fenton Trust $18,860 Program Support $2,385
VWTH Corporate Support $4,140 Food/Meeting Expenses $1,700
VWTH Contribution (In-Kind) $2,035 Materials and Supplies $1,200
IT and Communications $995
Honorariums & Admissions Fees $900
Transportation $785
Marketing and Promotion $620
Subtotal Office and related $570
SPECULATIVE District of Oak Bay $2,000
TOTAL $ 32,035 TOTAL $32,035
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Please enclose your last annual report and financial statements (including a balance sheet) and include any other supporting material that will assist in assessing your grant request.
Please deliver this application before January 31 to: Director of Financial Services
The Corporation of the District of Oak Bay 2167 Oak Bay Avenue Victoria BC V8R 1G2
The Corporation of the District of Oak Bay 2167 Oak Bay Ave Victoria, BC V8R 1G2
January 31, 2019
Dear Grants Review Committee,
On behalf of Victoria Women's Transition House Society (VWTH), we are pleased to submit our application to the District of Oak Bay in support of our Health & Wellness Project for Older Women, an initiative for older women survivors of domestic violence and abuse in Oak Bay.
In partnership with Recreation Oak Bay, this program is a specialized, psycho-educational, traumainformed support group for older women who are survivors of domestic abuse or elder abuse. After successfully running this program in different communities in Greater Victoria, we would welcome the opportunity to continue to make the sessions available to senior women living in the Oak Bay region.
The Health & Wellness Project for Older Women offers a support group for older women that aims to reduce isolation, strengthen their independence, and enhance their quality of life through self-care, mindfulness, arts and creativity, and socialization, especially if the women have a history oftrauma caused by elder abuse or domestic abuse. Facilitated by two specialized VWTH older women counsellors, the Project operates as an eight-week program, repeated four times during the year. The Project will be run as a cohort model and is completely free of charge to the participants.
Vulnerable women age 50-70+ who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse are often an overlooked demographic. As we have observed in the participants of past older women's outreach programs, they tend to be individuals who belong to a generation who may not have been aware of their long-term exposure to domestic abuse. This is why we strongly believe that as an organization, we need to reach out to these women and offer them the opportunity to heal and lead emotionally and mentally healthier lives, even at this late stage in their lives.
We would like to share this testimonial from one of our Older Women's Outreach participants, to help support and further illustrate the impact of our older women's initiatives: "I removed myself from my isolation by joining women's groups and participating in recreational activities for seniors. I gained friendships. I gained a community. At 84, I finally discovered who I was outside of the needs of others."
We currently have a gap in our program budget in order for this initiative to be fully funded. We are asking the District of Oak Bay for a $2,000 contribution to fill this final funding gap. We thank you for this opportunity and hope for your kind consideration of our program.
If you have any questions or require more details about this project, our organization and/or programs, feel free to contact me directly at or by phone at 250.592.2927 ext. .
Sincerely,
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Leadership Team Makenna Rielly Executive Director
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Lorelle Posten Finance Director
Susan K.E. Howard Development Director
Janet Henly Community Programs Manager
Janette Sproston Community Programs Manager
Lori Larose Shelter Programs Manager
Elizabeth O'Brien Development Manager
How to Reach Us
Crisis Line 250.385.6611
Community Office Suite 100 3060 Cedar Hill Road Victoria, BC V8T 3J5
MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD CHAIRS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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This past fiscal year (2017-18) was one of excitement and promise as we began laying the groundwork for expanding the services we offer to women and children fleeing intimate partner violence. For many years, we have seen the critical need for more options for women as they take the next steps after leaving our short-term Emergency Shelter. As part of our commitment to service excellence, and
guided by our Strategic Plan, we advocated for additional housing options for women and their children and continued to work towards addressing the risk of homelessness faced by our clients.
Supported by clients, staff and community partners, we took the first steps towards realizing our vision of providing a seamless transition of housing and support services for women, at each stage of their recovery process. The goal is to complete a new housing project, a Second Stage Transitional Housing complex, available to women, with or without children, who have left the Shelter. This will enable them to have more time and support to transition to permanent housing, regain stability, access support services and continue the process of rebuilding their lives. Having built an 18-bed Emergency Shelter and a 23-unit Third Stage Housing complex, we understand the needs, challenges and complexity of embarking on this project. We started searching for land, researched and summarized building details, consulted with key community representatives, and prepared for the next steps. As we continue to move forward, we are filled with excitement about new possibilities and broadening horizons for vulnerable women and children in our community.
During this busy and productive past year, we completed strategic planning that reiterated our commitment to pursue second stage housing and enhance youth violence prevention education; updated the VWTH Bylaws and Constitution to be in compliance with the new BC Societies Act; and continued to evolve the performance accountability framework of the Board and Agency. We were also thrilled to welcome three new Board Members, including our first male Board Member.
We are grateful to the federal and provincial governments for allocating funds for women and children fleeing intimate partner violence. When support is restricted, it is very difficult for families to leave abusive situations-especially if they face the possibility of homelessness. Many choose to remain with an abusive partner rather than put their children through the trauma and risks often associated with homelessness. As advocates for women and children in Victoria and the Westshore, we continue to be thankful for this new opportunity to provide safe and stable options with transitional housing for vulnerable families in our region.
We extend our warmest thanks to our donors, community partners, and all those who kindly supported us this year, including those who gave legacy gifts (bequests), gifts in-kind or proceeds from third party events. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. We are also sincerely grateful to our dedicated team of staff, volunteers, and Board Members, whose commitment, enthusiasm and vision have helped us move forward towards realizing our vision of further support for women and children through expanded programs and services.
To the women we serve, we admire your strength and resilience, and we commend your courage as you build new futures full of hope. And to all those facing adversity, working towards new beginnings, or striving to achieve a major milestone or goal, we share these words: "We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated" (Maya Angelou). Together, we continue to strive for a community that is free of violence and abuse .
OUR MISSION Victoria Women's Transition House Society, working collaboratively, provides shelter, support, counselling and education to women of all ages, with or without children, so that they can live free from the effects of abuse in intimate relationships. The Society strives to prevent and eliminate abuse through education, advocacy and partnerships.
\? SUPPORTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN CRISIS
Victoria Women's Transition House Society has been supporting women and children in the Greater Victoria region for over 43 years. We provide Emergency Shelter, counselling and support services to women, with or without children, fleeing domestic violence and abuse.
In 2017-18 our 18-bed Emergency Shelter provided safe, supportive accommodation for 122 women and 62 children fleeing domestic violence and abuse. The Shelter provided hot meals, clothing and toiletries as well as compassionate, professional women and children's counselling, referrals to community resources and assistance with legal issues.
Women in crisis accessed the Shelter through referrals from police, social workers, medical professionals, family, friends or self-referrals. Many of these women contacted the Shelter through our 24-hour Crisis and Information Line. Our extensively trained Crisis & Information Line staff and volunteers provided compassionate, confidential support to callers as well as information for professionals, and to concerned family and friends. This year, we received 3,140 phone calls through this Line.
\? EMPOWERING WOMEN TO OVERCOME ABUSE
The Victoria Women's Transition House Stopping the Violence (STV) counselling program provided individual and group counselling for women over the age of 19, who had experienced violence and abuse from an intimate partner. A total of 158 women participated in 796 individual counselling sessions. We also offered six group sessions as part of this program.
Our weekly Women's Drop-In Support Group, in collaboration with the YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island, continued to support women impacted by domestic abuse. Women who were leaving the Emergency Shelter were able to receive ongoing counselling in a safe and supportive group setting. This year the drop-in group provided support to 327 women.
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\? CHILDREN, YOUTH AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION
VWTH's Children Who Witness Abuse (CWWA) program, now renamed Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling & Empowerment (PEACE) Program, remained a cornerstone of our programs and services. Individual and group counselling sessions were provided to children ages 3-18 to help them acknowledge and process their feelings of witnessing domestic abuse.
In 2017-18 CWWA served a total of 198 children and 131 caregivers. Clients participated in 121 group sessions and 1,217 individual sessions. We offered 11 groups, two 2-week Summer Camps, one 1-week Spring Break Camp and two Helping Children Heal groups. Camps were designed to help children boost their self-esteem through counselling, positive group experiences, and healthy adventurous activities. A total of 79 children participated in the group sessions.
As well, the VWTH Violence is Preventable (VIP) program delivered 40 community presentations to schools and community groups about topics related to intimate partner violence, including healthy relationships, communication, boundaries, and dating abuse prevention. Community presentations reached 1,134 individuals.
This year, we also continued to offer Shine: Girls' Group, a 10-week group counselling program responding specifically to the needs of girls ages 10-15 who had witnessed domestic violence and abuse. With a high counsellor-to-participant ratio, the program reached 21 girls and provided 40 sessions during the year.
\? REBUILDING LIVES OF OLDER WOMEN
OLDER WOMEN'S/SAFE HOME PROGRAM In 2017-18 an increasing number of older women approached us seeking support. The VWTH Older Women's Outreach Program provided 473 individual counselling sessions and responded to 856 crisis calls. Our group sessions provided critical counselling, support and community connections for these older women. A total of 78 women participated in 13 older women's groups.
Older women continued to seek housing in our subsidized, 23-unit Third Stage Transitional Housing complex for women ages 40-65. The housing facility offered supportive programs to help women become self-reliant and allowed them to continue to heal from the impacts of domestic abuse. Onsite support programs for women included our financial literacy SAFE Program (Self-Sufficiency and Assets through Financial Education). This year we provided 46 one-on-one sessions on life goal setting and critical financial education for older residents. We also offered 31 sessions of a Health and Wellness program, which promoted women's physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing. In addition, we offered onsite trauma-informed yoga, a Friday Arts Group, and a Coffee group. Our eightweek group on Boundaries and Communication also provided information on non-violent communication, setting and maintaining boundaries, and positive communication tools.
\? SUPPORT THROUGH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
SPOUSAL ASSAULT VICTIM SUPPORT PROGRAM In 2017-18 a total of 1,725 women benefited from the Spousal Assault Victim Support Program (SAVSP). This program provided short-term counselling, safety planning, court accompaniment and referrals for women as their cases proceeded through the criminal justice system. The SAVSP team attended a Tech Safety Training program that provided information on technology-use to keep women and children safe as well as technology misuse by perpetrators to commit domestic violence, stalking, and harassment. Staff attended a Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS) training workshop as well as a Dr. Lori Haskell workshop on trauma-informed approaches to working with survivors.
REGIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT The Regional Domestic Violence Unit (RDVU) is a VWTH partnership with regional police across Greater Victoria and with the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development that addresses the highest risk cases of domestic violence and abuse. In 2017-18 the RDVU received a total of 60 case referrals from community partners; of these, 33 of the highest-risk files were opened and actively pursued. This past year RDVU staff underwent specialized training in San Diego, United States. This training sparked requests for presentations from community partner organizations working in the field of violence against women. The RDVU, the University of Victoria and the BC Post-Secondary Counsellors Association in collaboration with the Provincial Office of Domestic Violence also facilitated a two-day training session focused on trauma-informed approaches to working with survivors of violence. Various police, probation, healthcare and social services representatives attended.
The art on this page was created by VWTH clients and is presented with their permission.
\? ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AND ENDING VIOLENCE
PUBLIC EDUCATION This past year, we provided over 15 community presentations to approximately 300 people on the subject of Intimate Partner Violence. Groups included the Inter-Cultural Association, BC Ministry of Forests, University of Victoria Law Students, Victoria General Hospital Maternity Ward, Elders Centers and other service clubs and groups, including nurses, international students, and corporations.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM We are grateful to our team of dedicated volunteers who devoted their time to our Shelter, Third Stage Housing, community events and programs. They were indispensable to our programs and services. This year, volunteers contributed approximately 1,769 hours to Transition House activities. We couldn't have done it without the help of our volunteers who assisted with wrapping and delivering Christmas hampers; cooking and serving home-made meals; leading therapeutic yoga sessions; and assisting at public events.
SENIOR VOLUNTEER CULINARY INITIATIVE This year, VWTH implemented a program in partnership with the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA), to deliver the Food Skills for Families Program and train 12 senior volunteers. These volunteers utilized their new skills and knowledge to prepare weekly meals and share lessons on nutrition and healthy eating habits. This program served approximately 1,600 meals to women and children at VWTH's Emergency Shelter and Third Stage Housing.
COMPASSIONATE PET BOARDING PROGRAM In August 2017, we were excited to launch the Compassionate Pet Boarding Program to assist pets of women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse. VWTH wanted to eliminate as many barriers as possible to women leaving an abusive partner. To help with this, we partnered with a local animal shelter to board the pets of women staying at our Emergency Shelter.
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\? BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES
HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM (HPP) VWTH's HPP program provided financial assistance to 70 women who were at risk of becoming homeless after leaving their abusive partners. The women in this program received aid in the form of rental supplements, moving expenses, storage locker costs, utilities, as well as support from the VWTH Housing and Outreach Counsellor.
This program was especially important in a difficult regional housing climate as it helped women with limited financial resources to leave violent homes.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT VWTH is deeply grateful for the funds and support we received from the local community this past year. Each year we rely on cash donations, sponsorships from local business, gifts of supplies for the Emergency Shelter, and donations of proceeds from third party events, including golf tournaments, fashion shows, concerts, yoga classes, artisan sales, silent auctions, raffles, birthday parties and other community events. On behalf of our staff and all those who we serve, VWTH extends our sincerest thanks to the individuals, companies, clubs and organizations that partnered with us and helped raise funds and awareness on behalf of Transition House in 2017-18. To all of our kind and generous supporters in the community, thank you for helping us continue to provide shelter and support for women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse.
VICTORIA GODDESS RUN On June 4, 2017 we cheered on Shirley Elm, our Charity Champion for the sixth annual Victoria Goddess Run. Shirley is a member of the VWTH Board of Directors and an avid runner. As our
Champion, she secured cash l~~;;~~~~~~~~J pledges in support of the Transition House and participated in the run.
The Victoria Goddess Run brings women together to participate in an inspiring, friendly, and social environment.
ROYAL LEPAGE SHELTER FOUNDATION GOLF PARTY On September 12, 2017, Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty in Victoria hosted realtors, suppliers, friends and donors at their annual Golf Party in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. Event proceeds support four Victoria-area women's transition houses, including VWTH. The event included golf, prizes, silent and live auctions, and a delicious dinner.
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A SUMMER SOIREE Hosted at a private seaside home in the Uplands on August 12, 2017, A Summer Soiree was attended by members and friends of the Victoria Golf Club as well as donors and supporters of VWTH. The event involved an evening of dancing to a live band, canapes and cocktails, and a dessert buffet and coffees.
Guests enjoyed the scenic waterfront location while participating in golf, skill competitions, playing bocce in the orchard, and bidding on a silent auction.
CHERISH: A GLAMOROUS EVENING OF FASHION AND PHILANTHROPY On October 26, 2017, this sold-out, fabulous fundraising event was held at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in support of VWTH and Dance Victoria. Victoria dancers modelled fall fashions from three local boutiques, dancing down the runway to an eclectic mix of hip urban music. Guests were treated to wine and appetizers, mystery envelopes, and a fantastic array of auction items. The event was sponsored by Kirsty Thomson of Willow Wealth Management of Raymond James.
HOW WE RAISE AND SPEND OUR FUNDS AND YOUR DONATIONS
REVENUES
$2,956,252
EXPENSES
$2,888,931
Year ended March 31, 2018 Net Amortization $(71,515)
Surplus (Deficit) $(4,194)
HOW WE RAISE OUR FUNDS
■ Provincial Funding 58%
■ Grants 15%
■ Donations 15%
■ Bequests 4%
■ Special Events 4%
■ Rent Revenue 3%
■ Other Income 1%
HOW WE SPEND OUR FUNDS BY PROGRAM
■ Transition House (Shelter) 39%
■ Spousal Assault Victim Support 14%
■ Development and Communications 11%
■ Harrison Place Supported Housing 9%
■ Children Who Witness Abuse 8%
■ Stopping the Violence Counselling 6%
■ Homelessness Prevention 5%
■ Older Women's Outreach/ Safe Home 5%
■ Volunteer Program 2%
■ Community Education 1%
Full audited financial information is available by request. Please contact our Finance Director at 250.592.2927 ext. 208.
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 24-Hour Crisis & Information Line (250-385-6611): Compassionate, nonjudgmental support and information for women who are either experiencing domestic abuse, or who have experienced abuse.
Concerned family and friends, as well as professionals, can also call for support and information. The Crisis Line is operated by professional staff and trained volunteers.
~ Emergency Shelter for Women and • Children: Safe, supportive accommodation
tt for women of all ages, with or without children, escaping abuse and violence. Counselling, community services, referrals,
childcare and children's programs. Dedicated support for women to find safe and stable housing, including advocating with landlords and applying for housing. The 18-bed shelter houses women and their children for up to 30 days.
e Children Who Witness Abuse (CWWA/
tr PEACE): Programs that help stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse for children who have witnessed domestic violence and abuse at home. Individual and group counselling
plus Summer and Spring Break Camps help children recognize abusive behaviour, learn the tools to deal with their experiences, and consider alternatives to violence in their own behaviour. The Violence Is Preventable (VIP) program also provides public education about the impact of witnessing abuse and dating violence for middle and high school students and educators.
Spousal Assault Victim Support Program: Support to victims of assault, threats, or criminal harassment by an intimate partner or ex-partner. Women are provided with short-term counselling, safety planning,
emotional support, court accompaniment and referrals to community agencies, as their cases proceed through the criminal justice system. This program is located in Victoria and West Shore courthouse locations.
• • Stopping the Violence Counselling Program: Individual and group
t 1 compassionate and trauma-informed counselling for women who are currently experiencing abuse or who are leaving or
have left their abusive relationships. Women are guided to recognize the different forms of abuse and to explore the impacts of abuse. Counselling staff help women develop a safety plan, set boundaries and help build self-esteem. Women are connected to other community services and programs.
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@ Regional Domestic Violence Unit: This team model includes police, community-based victim service workers and a social worker. The unit conducts investigations, formal risk assessments, safety planning and victim
support for high-risk domestic violence cases.
~ Older Women's Outreach: Support for {"" JA older women age 50+ as they navigate the
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and specialty programs.
Third Stage Transitional Housing: Supportive, transitional housing for single women aged 40 to 65 who have left an abusive relationship. Providing affordable one-bedroom suites where women can stay for up to three years, this
housing supports residents in becoming independent and self-reliant through supportive counselling, activities, programs and life skills training.
m Community Education: Education and training for professionals, such as social workers, lawyers, health care providers,
_ _ counsellors, and police groups on violence against women. Presentations and
workshops on violence and abuse against women in relationships are delivered to university and college students, community groups, service clubs, church groups and businesses.
~ Volunteer Program: Volunteers are
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integral to supporting VWTH's programs and services. All volunteers complete an
.... extensive training program that provides opportunities to learn about the issues
of abuse against women, explores the effects of abusive relationships and outlines the roles of staff and volunteers. Training programs are interactive, combine theory with practice, and provide volunteers with tools needed for the specific volunteer placement.
* All Victoria Women's Transition House programs and services are offered free of charge.
VICTORIA WOMEN'S
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\/ Please contact our Development Director if you have any questions about our fundraising initiatives and the impact that your donations make in our community at 250.592.2927 ext.210
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $1,000+ Gordon & Roslyn Alexander Douglas Debeck &
Liette Bates-Earner Adrienne Betty Jill Braybook Curtis Bremner Helen S. Buck Brian Cameron Lorene Cammiade Donald Campbell Josephine Campbell Chris Chapman Dale Collins Thomas & Elenor Coward James Darke Tammy Dickeson Samantha Dickie Janice Drent Ann Drumm Bill & Shelley Evans Anne Foy Robert Furber &
Ms. Jeanette Funke-Furber Peter Gannon Dale Gilmore Henry Hamm Stephen Hammond Fernande P. Harrison Marianne Hartwig Paula Hopwood Colin A. Howlett Myra Johnson Erin Quinn Jones Frank Jones Eva Kiess Pamela J. Kirzinger Karen A. Kissinger Sumit Kumar Jacqui MacDonald Bill & Vicki Mather Alok McArthur Mel McDonald Ross E. McLean Mary Mills Simon & Annette Murphy Larry & Trish Murphy Charlie O'Rourke Josh Oulton Dan & Pauline Perrins Judith Phillips Lori-Ann Polukoshko Arthur & Margaret Pottie Alison Prentice Deborah Rhymer June Rogers Marilyn Rook David Schneider Carol S. Sherwood Ann G. Skidmore Barb Taller
Susan Walter John Wozny Meredith Zaparinuk
CONTRIBUTOR'S CIRCLE $500 - $999 Robert & Doreen Alton Marvin Argatoff Kathryn Armstrong Laura Atkinson Jason Austin Jill Bates-Smith Andrew Bekes Ann T. Baver Natalie Buchmann Bert Buckley Leslie Butt Ruby Chapman Walter Cownden Heather Daynard Peter & Susan De Wolf Ranjit Dillon Bruce Debby Elizabeth Doherty Jocelyn Duncan J. A. Fife Peggy Firstbrook Val Fitzpatrick Peter & Sheila Gallagher Wayne Ghesquiere Judith Hinton John & Donna Mae Hobbs Niki Holm Sarah Howard Karen Jensen Heather Keenan Karin Kelly Jean Koenig Surinder Kumar Susan J. Lane Craig & Catherine Langpap France Marie Laplante Lisbeth Larsen Ruth & Clifford Leach Carolyn Levesque Gordon & Lois Luciuk Donald MacGregor Heather Maclean Alison Mahmudi-Azer Peter & Helen Malcolm Catherine Morton Andrew Mulcahy Maureen E. Murray K. D. Neil Kent Wilson & Jane Potter Denise Rothschild Rachel Rounthwaite Alan Russell Wayne Sandsmark Brian Simons Natalie Skinner Anita Stuart
Jessica Subin Marg Tengs Jean Vantreight Jennifer Waelti -Walters Roberta Williston Cheryl Wright Hildegard Wurzacher Julian M. Young Darryl Young Jody Zink
MONTHLY DONORS Marie Abbott Rose Almagro Cheryl Armstrong Linda L. Bateman Evelyn Battell &
Kathryn Noneesuch Beverly Brookman Christine Chatfield Joan Coldwell Donald Coleman Brian Coleman Elizabeth Cox Stephanie Croft Nancy B. Curtis Yvonne L. Diemer-Koehn Mary E. Doody-Jones Justine Etzkorn Marion Evamy John Ewing S. Jane Fairhurst Mary Anne Foote Hope Funk Jean Galbraith Ann E. Gargett Marguerite A. Gayfer Nicole Gervais S. Elizabeth Gipson Roderick Glover Lisa Gordon Anne Griffith Norma Halliday Jane 0. Hastings Evelyn Hoffman Maxine Hollingshead Jane Hollis Niki Holm Sherrill Howard Diane J. Hughes Karen Hurley Marion Hutchinson Christina King Patricia Kinrade Susan Lindquist Karen Lindsay Anne-Lise Loomer Janet Lubick Linda Maasch Nancy Macdonald John G. Manning Kathleen Mccann
Stephanie McCullough Janet McGregor Catherine McGregor Anna Mclauchlan Patricia McMullen Margaret Melvin Barbara Menzies Valerie Mieras Kathleen Ruth Miller Jeanne Murphy Jan Nelson Patricia O'Brien Jeannie Owens Gail Patenaude Neil Paterson Michal Munro Patterson Lorraine Patterson G. Norman Piercy Jack Price Kathleen Rafferty Patrick Reid Caron Robin Donna Ruppel Graeme Savage Johanna Smelik Sanci Solbakken Lynda Spencer Courtney Stirling Noel F. Summers Jan M. Talbot Pat Tilly Susan Turner Nelly Van Schagen Brittany Vis Miriam Vos-Guenter Eric & Sharon Walker Grant Warrington Fredericke Weston Barbara Wilson Patricia R. Wrean Nancy Wright Howard Yeager
LEGACY Estate of Mary Brown Estate of Madelon Matheson Estate of Peter Gordon Smith Estate of Christine Anne Browning Estate of Margaret M. Brooke
FRIENDS Our sincere thanks to the donors who gave gifts of up to $499 during 2017-18. We are grateful for your support.
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Mayfair Shopping Centre Church of St. George The Martyr Coast Capital Savings
Credit Union Colliers Victoria
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Victoria Fernhill Consulting Fujitsu Consulting Canada Inc. Garside Signs & Displays
Greater Victoria Public Library -Central Saanich
Happiness Is Healthy Harbord Insurance Services Ltd. Harbour City Kitchens Hawthorne Naturopathic
Centre Ltd. Heirloom Linens Helping Hands of WorkSafeBC Holland 's Kung Fu Academy Huntingdon Manor Illuminations Lighting Solutions Inspire Hair Design Integrity Arts Investors Group Financial
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Harbourside Royal Canadian Legion -
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employees & staff The Glenshiel Senior's Housing The Kensington by Revera The Kitchen & Commons
Restaurant Ltd. The Sisters of Saint Ann The Wine Club with a Book
Problem Thrifty Foods H/O
Engagement Team Tul ipe Noire Unifor Local 4276 Unifor Local 114 United Way of Greater Toronto United Way of Greater Victoria Urban Systems Ltd. University of Victoria -
Office of Research Services Vecima Networks Inc. Victoria Amped Electrical
Contracting LTD Victoria Chinatown Lioness Club Victoria Chinese Ladies Club Victoria Golf Club Victoria Korean-Canadian Women's Association Victoria Public Market
at The Hudson Victoria Quilters Guild VIHA Quality Systems
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Group Ltd. Where The Head Goes Whitehall Apartments Wild Abandon Jewelry YoUnlimited
FOUNDATIONS A & A King Family Foundation Anne Hale
through Victoria Foundation Benefaction Foundation Canadian Women's Foundation CIBC Children's Foundation Colliers Cares Foundation Cote Family
Memorial Foundation
David Charitable Trust
Donald and Evelyn Maclean Fund through Victoria Foundation
Edmonton Community Foundation
Foord Family Foundation Gift Funds of Canada Jeremy's Memorial Foundation Lee and Karl Soberlak
Foundation Nickle Family Foundation Newman's Own Foundation
Fund at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Norgaard Foundation PayPal Charitable Giving Fund Pitts Family Foundation Raymond James
Canada Foundation Royal LePage
Shelter Foundation Shoppers Drug Mart
Life Foundation Solas Fund
through Victoria Foundation The Annual Foundation The Benevity Community
Impact Fund TLC Fund for Kids United Commercial Travellers
of America #434 through Victoria Foundation
Victoria Foundation Western Communities
Foundation William, Laura & Christopher
Cook Memorial Fund through Victoria Foundation
Zonta Club Victoria, Olga Bartello Fund through Victoria Foundation
GOVERNMENT BC Housing City of Victoria District of Saanich Government of Canada -
Department of Justice New Horizons for Seniors Program - Yukon/BC Region Province of BC -
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Province of BC - Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Community Gaming Grants Branch
Province of BC - Ministry of Justice, Victim Services and Crime Prevention
Province of BC - Ministry of Public Safety & Soliciter General Provincial Employees Community Services Fund
VICTOR IA WOMEN'S
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Grant Thornton
Financial Statements
Victoria Women's Transition House
March 31, 2018
Victoria \Vomcn's Transition House Society
Contents
Independent Auditors' Report
Statement of Operations
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Grant Thornton
Independent Auditors' Report
To the members of the Victoria Women's Transition House Society
Grant Thornton LLP Suite 650 1675 Douglas Street Victoria, BC V8W 2G5
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We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Victoria Women's Transition House, which comprise the statement of financial position as at March 31, 2018, and the statements of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's responsibility for the f inancial statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors' responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors' judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the evidence we have obtained in our audit is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Victoria Women's Transition House as at March 31 , 2018 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
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Restatement of comparative information
We draw attention to Note 14 to the financial statements, which explains that certain comparative information for the year ended March 31, 2017 has been restated. Our conclusion is not modified in respect of this matter.
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Chartered Professional Accountants
Victoria Women's Transition House Statement of Operations Year ended March 31
General Capital Total Fund Fund 2018 2017
Revenue Provincial funding $ 1,698,512 $ $ 1,698,512 $ 1,595,588 Donations 444,734 444,734 345,986 Grants 367,278 367,278 342,128 Bequests 108,581 108,581 274,926 Harrison Place operating revenue 100,156 100,156 91,155 Direct access grants and other gaming 89,200 89,200 88,650 Amortization of deferred capital contributions 98,778 98,778 92,471 Special events 118,912 118,912 72,513 Amortization of forgivable mortgage 53,800 53,800 53,800 Other 21,522 21,522 25,640 Investment income 3,910 3,910 5,783
2,952,805 152,578 3,105,383 2,988,640
Expenditures Wages and benefits 2,235,420 2,235,420 2,168,267 Programs 158,521 158,521 166,732 Repairs, maintenance and utilities 118,923 118,923 134,551 Harrison Place operating expenses 79,499 79,499 81,215 Communications and information technology 79,976 79,976 77,432 Contractors 26,045 26,045 76,059 Fund development 66,330 66,330 56,900 Staff costs and transportation 26,966 26,966 30,500 Office 65,498 65,498 21,821 Insurance, licenses and dues 15,946 15,946 16,213 Professional fees 11,091 11,091 15,605 Board and governance 4,716 4,716 4,739
2,888,931 2,888,931 2,850,034
Excess of revenue over expenditures before other items 63,874 152,578 216,452 138,606
Unrealized gain on investments 3,447 3,447 19,508 Amortization 224,093 224,093 200,116
3,447 224,093 220,646 180,608 (Deficiency) excess of revenue
over expenditures $ 67,321 $ (71,515) $ (4,194) $ (42,002)
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Victoria Women's Transition House Statement of Financial Position March 31 2018 2017
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Victoria Women's Transition House Statement of Changes in Net Assets Year Ended March 31 2018 2017
Restricted Funds
Operating Capital Endowment Fund Fund Fund Total Total
Net assets, beginning of year as previously stated $ 240,558 $ 1,366,933 $ 10,000 $ 1,617,491 $ 1,659,493
Prior period adjustment (Note 14) 99,600 99,600
Net assets, beginning of year, as adjusted 240,558 1,466,533 10,000 1,717,091 1,659,493
(Deficiency) excess of revenue expenditures 67,321 (71,515) (4,194) (42,002)
Direct increase in net assets 99,600
Amounts transferred (98,355) 98,355
Net assets, end of year $ 209,524 $ 1,493,373 $ 10,000 $ 1,712,897 $ 1,717,091
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Victoria Women's Transition House Statement of Cash Flows Year ended March 31 2018 2017
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Operating Deficiency of revenue over expenditures $ (4,194) $ (42,002) Amortization of forgivable mortgages (53,800) (53,800) Amortization of deferred capital contributions (98,778) (92,471) Amortization of capital assets 224,093 200,116 Unrealized gain on marketable securities (3,447) (19,508)
63,874 (7,665) Change in non-cash operating working
capital (Note 6) 224,788 (104,648)
288,662 (112,313)
Investing Purchase of investments (27,179) (4,123) Sale of investments 23,549 143,430 Deferred capital contributions received 5,000 285,000 Purchase of capital assets (128,355) (401,353)
(126,985) 22,954
Net increase (decrease) in cash 161,677 (89,359)
Cash, beginning of year 281,251 370,610
Cash, end of year $ 442,928 $ 281,251
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Victoria Women's Transition House Notes to the Financial Statements March 31, 2018
1. Purpose of the Society
The Victoria Women's Transition House Society (the "Society") is incorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia and is a registered charity within the meaning of the Income Tax Act of Canada. Its principal activity is the provision of temporary shelter, supportive counselling and assistance for women, with or without children, experiencing abuse in their intimate relationships.
2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of presentation
The Society has prepared these financial statements in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations ("ASNPO").
The Society follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions and records its activities in the following funds:
The General Fund accounts for the Society's day-to-day operations.
The Capital Fund was established to provide capital assets for the Society and to provide of all non-operating expenses related to those assets. This fund includes all capital assets and the long term liabilities related to those assets.
The Endowment Fund was established to account for donations or bequests which designate that the capital is to be maintained in perpetuity while the income is used for operating or other purposes.
Revenue recognition
The Society uses the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Externally restricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the appropriate fund in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the appropriate fund when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Contributions restricted for the purchase of capital assets are deferred and amortized into revenue on a basis consistent with the amortization rate of the of the related capital assets. Endowment contributions are recognized as direct increases in net assets.
Bequests are recorded upon receipt of the donated assets or when the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Bequests of charitable remainder trusts are recorded at the actuarial value of the trust at the date of settlement of the trust.
Contributions to endowment funds held by a foundation of which the Society is a beneficiary are not recognized as revenue.
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2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Donated goods and services
Donated goods and services are recorded both as donations and expenses at their fair value when fair value can be reasonably estimated. Contributed property and equipment with a value greater than $1,000 have been recorded at fair value as additions to property and equipment.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and balances with banks, net of bank overdrafts, and highly liquid temporary money market instruments with original maturities three months or less. Bank borrowings are considered to be financing activities.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost in the year of purchase. Amortization is provided based on the estimated useful life of the property and equipment as follows:
Building Leasehold improvements Website Vehicle Computer equipment Furniture and equipment
Employee future benefits
10-30 years, straight-line 3 years, straight line
4 to 5 years, straight-line 10 years, straight line 5 years, straight line
3 to 10 years, straight-line
The Society and its employees contribute to a multi-employer plan for group benefits, administered by the Community Services Benefit Trust and to the Municipal Pension Plan, a multi-employer defined benefit plan for pension benefits. Defined contribution plan accounting is applied to multi-employer defined benefit plans and accordingly, contributions to these plans are expensed.
Financial instruments
The Society's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables and accruals, accrued wages and vacation pay and long term debt. Financial instruments are recorded at fair value on initial recognition. Investments that are quoted in an active market are subsequently measured at fair value. All other financial instruments are subsequently recorded at cost or amortized cost.
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2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statement and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. These estimates are reviewed periodically and adjustments are made to income as appropriate in the year they become known. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. Marketable securities
The Society's marketable securities are comprised of equities, bonds, GIC's and money market investments, which are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices. These financial instruments are measured at fair value at each year-end. Net gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognized in the statement of operations. For the year-ended March 31, 2018, then net unrealized gain (loss) was $3,447 (2017: $19,508).
4. Capital assets 2018 2017
Accumulated Net Net Cost amortization book value book value
Victoria Women's Transition House Notes to the Financial Statements March 31, 2018
5. Long term debt
British Columbia Housing Management Commission, non-interest bearing forgivable mortgage, to a maximum of $2,500,000 secured by Harrison Place land and building. The agreement provides for a 35- year term commencing in 2007, and the loan is forgivable provided the Society fulfills the terms of the agreement. Forgiveness of the loan will commence in the 11th year, and will be reduced by 1/25 each year. Should the property cease to be used for its intended purpose, the loan will become due and interest will be calculated from that date at bank prime plus 2%
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation non-interest bearing forgivable mortgage, to a maximum of $807,000. Secured by Harrison Place land and building, a general assignment of all present and future leases, rents, grants, project or its operation during the existence of the loan, and a first security interest in all chattels, fixtures, equipment, vehicles, inventory and other assets and undertakings used or to be used on or about the project. The agreement provides for a 15-year term, commencing March 2007, and the mortgage will be forgiven at 1 /15 per year provided the Society fulfills the terms of the agreement
Less: current portion
2018 2017
$ 2,492,331 $ 2,492,331
215,200 269,000
2,707,531
153,493
2,761,331
53,800
$ 2,554,038 $ 2,707,531
Principal repayments in the form of debt forgiveness in each of the next five years is as follows:
Victoria Women's Transition House Notes to the Financial Statements March 31, 2018
6. Supplemental cash flow information 2018 2017
Change in non-cash operating working capital: Receivables $ 116,292 $ (168,447) Prepaids (601) 2,615 Bequests receivable 47,006 Payables and accruals 81,392 (47,855) Deferred contributions 27,705 62,033
$ 224,788 $ (104,648)
7. Deferred contributions 2018 2017
Contributions received and receivable have been restricted by the funders for specific projects have been deferred to future periods to match the expenses on those projects as follows:
BC Housing - Advance funding $ 90,156 $ 86,000 British Columbia Gaming Grant 86,000 84,459 Civil Forfeiture 71,717 Harrison Place Grant - SAFE Match 2,039 22,613 Ministry of Children and Family 15,000 21,254 NH Culinary Kitchen HP 10,324 other programs 69,911 7,500 PSSG VSNAW Program Enhancement Grants 64,566 3,600 Victim Services - Bail Surety 7,500
$ 335,172 $ 307,467
8. Deferred capital contributions 2018 2017
Balance, beginning of year $ 610,421 $ 517,492
Restricted contributions received 5,000 185,400 Recognition of deferred contributions (98,778} ~92,471)
Balance, end of year $ 516,643 $ 610,421
The Society receives contributions to acquire capital assets. These contributions are amortized into income on the same basis as the related capital assets. If the contributions are used to purchase capital assets that are not subject to amortization net assets are directly increased.
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9. Internally restricted funds
The Society has established a contingency reserve in order to finance operations in case of emergency. The fund was established to approximate one-month's operating costs.
The Society has established a Harrison Place Facility reserve fund for purposes which will be approved annually by the Board. Any facility operating surplus from Harrison Place will be added to this fund each year.
The Society has established a capital fund to finance future asset additions, which will be approved by the Board of Directors annually.
The Society has established building replacement reserve funds for the community Office, Shelter and Harrison Place.
The closing balances in the funds are as follows: 2018 2017
General Fund Contingency Reserve $ 190,665 $ 190,665
Capital Fund Community Office - replacement reserve 4,743 29,743 Shelter - replacement reserve 109,167 109,167 Harrison Place replacement reserve 150,870 150,870
$ 455,445 $ 480,445
10. The Victoria Foundation and Charitable Gift Funds Canada Foundation
The Society holds an endowment known as the "Victoria Women's Transition House Society Fund" ("the Fund") at the Victoria Foundation. The Society is the beneficiary of grants from the Fund which are made from time to time according to the Foundation's distribution policy and following recommendations from the Society and approval of the Foundation's Board of Directors. The endowment is not reflected in the Society's assets on the statement of financial position.
The Society also holds a fund known as the "RBC Charitable Gift Fund" ("the Gift Fund") at the Charitable Gift Funds Canada Foundation. The Society is the beneficiary of grants from the Gift Fund which are made from time to time according to the agreement with the Foundation and following recommendations approved by the Board of Directors of the Society. The fund is not reflected in the Society's assets on the statement of financial position.
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11. Employee pension plan
The Society and certain of its employees contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan. The Plan is a multi-employer defined benefit plan. The British Columbia Pension Corporation administers the Plan, including the payment of pension benefits on behalf of employers and employees in accordance with the Public Sector Pension Plans Act and the Municipal Pension Plan Rules. The risks and rewards associated with the Plan's unfunded liability or surplus are shared between the employers and the Plan's members and may be reflected in their future contributions.
During the year, the Society contributed $124,071 (2017: $131,614) on behalf of the employees. Based on the most recent actuarial valuation as of December 31, 2015, the Municipal Pension Plan has an unfunded liability which is being addressed through an increased employer contribution rate effective July 1, 2015. Portions of any surplus or deficiency are not attributed to individual employers.
12. Commitments
Future minimum payments for strata costs the Society has committed to for the next five years are:
Victoria Women's Transition House Notes to the Financial Statements March 31, 2018
13. Risk management
The Society's main financial instrument risk exposure is detailed as follows:
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. This risk is mitigated by the fact accounts receivable are not concentrated with any single party.
Currency risk
Currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Society does not face significant currency risk exposure.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk arises from changes in market interest rates that may affect the fair value or future cash flows from the Society's financial assets or liabilities.
Liquidity risk
The Society's liquidity risk represents the risk that the Society could encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with its financial liabilities. The Society is, therefore, exposed to liquidity risk with respect to its payables and accruals, government remittances, and long term debt.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices, whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual instrument or its issuer or factors affecting all instruments traded in the market. The Society's main market risk is in the investments held which are traded in the public market. The Society manages this risk by maintaining a conservative investment policy and holding the majority of funds in mutual funds.
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14. Prior period adjustment
During the period the Society determined the value of the land acquired in the purchase of the community office had been incorrectly included in deferred contributions. Paragraph 4410.34 of ASNPO states that restricted contributions for the purchase of capital assets that will not be amortized should be recognized as direct increases in net assets As a result of the correction the following financial statements items as at the end of the comparative period have been increased ( decreased) by the following amounts:
Statement of financial position as at March 31, 2017:
Invested in capital assets Deferred capital contributions
$ $
99,600 (99,600)
There was no impact on the deficiency of revenue over expenses in the prior year as there was no amortization taken on the value of the deferred capital contribution which was related to the land.
15. Employee remuneration
During the year, the Society paid a total of $257,264 in remuneration to the three employees whose remuneration during the fiscal year was at least $75,000. The Society did not pay Directors during the period. No contractors earned fees equal to or greater than $75,000 during the period.
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