Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation and Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation have announced the two registered charities will amalgamate on April 1 into a combined new entity, under the name of Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation.
“The amalgamation is a strategic partnership between allied organizations to further the mission of raising funds for these healthcare facilities,” said Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation chair Harry Bloy. “We wish to recognize and celebrate the amazing partnership and strong collaboration between the two foundations that have led to this achievement.”
The announcement comes after boards of both foundations approved the direction to amalgamate in June 2021.
While the amalgamation marks an official end to the Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation, which was found in 1983, Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation will work to support the needs of Queen’s Park Care Centre and William Rudd House, said a news release. A Queen’s Park fund has been set up at Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation for donations to Queen’s Park Care Centre.
“The special fund ensures past and future donations meant for Queen’s Park Care Centre are restricted to Queen’s Park,” says Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation chair Cameron Belsher. “Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation will work with Queen’s Park Care Centre for continued priority equipment, staff education, and other needs.”
