Donations from individual members, ranging from $10 to $1000, have been an invaluable source of funds. A few years ago, the Society received $5,000 from the estate of Billy Williamson, a long time BCGS member. This money was allocated for the BCGS website that you are looking at now. The website provides both distant and local members with digital resources exclusively in the Members’ Area.

We are one of very few remaining societies to maintain a functioning genealogical library. 95% of our annual budget is spent on the library. These costs include maintenance, and necessities such as hydro, telephone & internet, strata fees and insurance.

As of September 2019, our library catalogue had grown to more than 18,000 books and periodicals. All library services are provided by the hard work of 98 library volunteers, under the direction of Library Administrator, Corrine Jubb. Not one cent is given to any volunteer for their many hours of dedication.

Our largest single source of extra funds is annual donations from members who add a donation when they pay their membership fees or who donate a substantial amount annually.

Tax receipt provided with donations over $35 Registered Charity No. 118818608