Help plant hope that keeps growing.
Every gift funds tools, expert training for teachers and student places — and every eligible gift receives an official tax receipt.
Equip a workshop. Send an expert. Sponsor a student.
Amounts are illustrative. Gifts are pooled to fund our programs where they are needed most, unless you tell us otherwise.
- 01
$50
Buys a set of hand tools for a teacher's workshop.
- 02
$300
Covers a volunteer expert's lodging and meals for a week.
- 03
$500
Sponsors a student through a full trade course.
- 04
$3,000
Sends a volunteer expert to train teachers for two weeks.
Give the way that suits you.
Give online
Secure credit card or PayPal through CanadaHelps. Your receipt arrives by email instantly.
Give regularly
Give monthly, quarterly or once a year. A regular gift lets us plan equipment orders and expert visits with confidence. Change or cancel any time.
Gifts of securities
Donating publicly listed shares directly means no capital gains tax, and a receipt for their full market value.
Gifts in kind
Tools, sewing machines and laptops for the workshops we equip. Eligible gifts receive a receipt at fair market value.
01Interac e-Transfer
Send to donate@cariboogate.ca. Include your mailing address in the message for your receipt.
02Cheque
Payable to Cariboo Gate Foundation, mailed to 401-629 Lansdowne St., Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y6, Canada.
03Workplace & matching
Many employers match employee gifts. Ask your HR team, then let us know so we can confirm your donation.
04Gifts in your will
A legacy gift can train generations. Your estate receives a receipt that can significantly reduce final taxes.
Of income reached Uganda
Our directors and volunteers are unpaid. See our financial statements on the Impact page.
What your gift can do.
Amounts are illustrative. Gifts are pooled to fund our programs where they are needed most, unless you tell us otherwise.
Your gift goes further than you think.
Donations to registered charities earn a non-refundable federal and provincial tax credit. For most British Columbians, the combined credit is roughly 20% on the first $200 you give in a year and about 44% on everything above that — more at the highest income levels.
- A $1,000 gift can mean roughly $390 back at tax time for a typical BC donor
- You can claim gifts up to 75% of your net income in a year
- Unused donations can be carried forward for up to five years
- Spouses and common-law partners can combine receipts on one return
General information only, not tax advice. Rates vary by income and change over time — check with your tax preparer.
Our donor promise
- Official receipts for eligible gifts of $20 or more, issued within 7 days
- We never sell, rent or trade your personal information
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- Designated gifts are used as you direct, or we'll ask you first
- Gift made in error? Contact us within 30 days for a full refund
Will I get a tax receipt?
Yes. We issue official donation receipts for eligible gifts of $20 or more. Online gifts are receipted instantly by email; other gifts within 7 days.
How much of my donation reaches Uganda?
Our directors and volunteers are unpaid. In 2025, 89% of our spending went directly to programs. See our financial statements on the Impact page.
Can I choose what my gift funds?
Yes. You can direct your gift to workshop equipment, a volunteer expert visit, student places, a specific trade or a project. If it becomes fully funded, we'll contact you before redirecting your gift.
Can I donate shares or goods?
Yes. Gifts of publicly listed securities avoid capital gains tax and are receipted at full market value. Eligible gifts in kind are receipted at fair market value.
Do you sell or share donor information?
Never. We use your information only to process your gift, issue your receipt and — if you agree — keep you updated.
Our partners
- Bweyale Vocational EducationLocal partner
- Your company hereFounding corporate partner
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Giving on behalf of a company?
See corporate donation, sponsorship and matching options.