Canadian Celiac Association British Columbia

What Canadian Celiac Association British Columbia does

Canadian Celiac Association British Columbia (operating as Celiac BC / CCA BC) is a registered non-profit, volunteer-run charity and the official British Columbia chapter of the national Canadian Celiac Association. Founded in 1983 and headquartered at 2675 Oak Street in Vancouver, the organization supports individuals and families affected by celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity across British Columbia. It is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors with approximately 5 volunteer staff and an advisor who is a Registered Dietitian.

The organization's core offerings are membership-based community services rather than technology products. These include an annual membership program (CAD $20/year) granting access to the quarterly BC Celiac News Magazine in print and PDF formats, a network of free drop-in support groups operating in-person across BC communities (Chilliwack, Powell River, Richmond, Surrey, Greater Vancouver) plus a province-wide Zoom group, a curated BC restaurant directory of gluten-friendly establishments, a multi-language educational resource library (with brochures in Arabic, French, Punjabi, and Chinese), and community events including the May Celiac Awareness Month programming and the Annual Christmas cookie exchange. Distribution is multi-channel across website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, YouTube, email newsletter, and a phone helpline.

The business model rests on three pillars: individual membership subscriptions, voluntary donations processed through CanadaHelps, and in-kind volunteer labor. The chapter is affiliated with Celiac Canada for shared resources and brand recognition, and partners with gluten-free businesses (such as Iki Japanese Restaurant and The Skript) to offer member discounts. There are no disclosed paid employees, no grants or commercial revenue streams, and no M&A activity; growth is incremental and awareness-driven rather than venture-backed.

Name

Canadian Celiac Association British Columbia

Legal name

Canadian Celiac Association British Columbia

Website

https://bcceliac.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Canadian Celiac Association British Columbia is a volunteer-run registered charity in Vancouver that supports individuals with celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and gluten sensitivity across BC through membership, support groups, a quarterly magazine, and a restaurant directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Celiac Disease Support Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Community Food Services (624210), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Nutrition & Malabsorption (Celiac/Short Bowel) (HLAKAEAI)

Keywords

• Celiac disease support
• Gluten-free advocacy
• Patient community services
• Non-profit healthcare
• Food allergy resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees of CAD $20 provide core revenue. Members receive quarterly BC Celiac News Magazine, exclusive member draws, discounts at local gluten-free businesses, voting rights at AGM, and regular email updates.
2. Donations: Charity accepts donations through CanadaHelps platform (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/4644) to support medical research and other support programs.
3. Volunteer Contributions: Organization is entirely volunteer-run with Board of Directors, advisors, and general volunteers contributing time to operations, magazine production, support groups, and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Canadian Celiac Association British Columbia is a registered non-profit, volunteer-run charity that supports people affected by celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and other gluten-related conditions in British Columbia. Its core offering is an annual membership program (CAD $20) that bundles a quarterly BC Celiac News Magazine, peer support groups across multiple BC communities plus a provincial Zoom group, a community-recommended gluten-free restaurant directory, educational brochures in multiple languages, and community events including Celiac Awareness Month activities.

Product overview

Canadian Celiac Association British Columbia (Celiac BC) is a registered non-profit, volunteer-run charity that operates as a unified member services organization rather than a technology platform. The core offering consists of a Membership Program that provides access to the quarterly BC Celiac News Magazine, local support groups (in-person across BC communities and online via Zoom), a restaurant directory of gluten-free friendly establishments, educational resources including guides and brochures, and community events including Celiac Awareness Month activities. All services are coordinated through a helpline, email contacts, and social media presence, with membership fees of CAD $20 annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership program (CAD $20) that delivers a quarterly BC Celiac News Magazine, exclusive member draws, discounts at local gluten-free businesses, regular email updates, and voting rights at the Annual General Meeting. Valid from the date of joining through December 31, 2026.
• BC Celiac News Magazine Quarterly magazine published throughout the year, available to members in both print and PDF formats. Features local gluten-free business updates, support group news, community event listings, dine-out recommendations, celiac-safe recipes, research summaries, and practical tips.
• Support Groups Free, informal, drop-in community gatherings hosted by volunteers across British Columbia. Includes local in-person groups in Chilliwack, Powell River, Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver/North Vancouver/West Vancouver, plus a provincial online support group held via Zoom on the third Thursday of every month.
• Restaurant Directory Comprehensive listing of BC restaurants recommended by the celiac community that offer gluten-free options. Covers multiple BC locations including Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, and others, with notations for dedicated gluten-free facilities.
• Educational Resources Collection of resources including newly diagnosed guides, food safety checklists, physician follow-up guides, celiac website links, apps, magazines, blogs, and travel websites. Brochures available in Arabic, French, Punjabi, and Chinese through partnership with Celiac Canada.
• Events and Gatherings Community events including Celiac Awareness Month activities in May, the Annual X'mas cookie exchange, Scotia Run, and local events that bring the celiac community together and provide information to food and medical communities.
• Helpline and Contact Services Phone helpline at (604) 736-2229 with toll-free BC number (877) 736-2240, plus email contacts for general inquiries, peer support, membership, event RSVPs, and newsletter. Also includes social media channels for community engagement.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Iki Japanese RestaurantminorOthersGluten-free restaurant offering 5% discount to CCABC members on every visit. Listed as member benefit on CCABC membership page.
• The Skript (formerly True Nosh)minorOthersGluten-free establishment offering 10% discount to CCABC members on classes and in-store products. Listed as member benefit on CCABC membership page.
• Celiac CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization of which CCA BC is the British Columbia Chapter. Celiac Canada provides shared resources, brochures (available in Arabic, French, Punjabi, and Chinese), YouTube channel content, and coordinates national efforts. CCA BC acknowledges being a chapter of Celiac Canada.
• CanadaHelpsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party platform used for credit card membership payments and donation processing. Membership payment of $21.05 (including fees) processed through their website. Donate page links to CanadaHelps.
• Gluten-Free BusinessescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCA BC works with gluten-free businesses to promote safe food practices for those adversely affected by gluten. Maintains a restaurant directory of community-recommended establishments across BC. Multiple businesses offer member discounts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Celiac Disease Foundation: US non-profit focused on celiac disease research, diagnosis, and patient support; provides education, advocacy, and patient resources that directly overlap CCA BC's programming, though at significantly larger scale.
• National Celiac Association: US non-profit serving the celiac and gluten-sensitive community through education, support, and advocacy; operates with a chapter-based model similar to CCA BC's relationship with Celiac Canada.
• Beyond Celiac: US-based non-profit dedicated to advancing celiac disease research, awareness, and support; directly comparable mission (celiac-specific advocacy, education, and community support) though operating at national US scale.
• Coeliac UK: UK charity for people with coeliac disease providing membership, food safety certification, and community support; closely analogous member-supported celiac charity with a much larger national footprint.
• Gluten Intolerance Group: US non-profit supporting those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities through education, support groups, and a restaurant certification program; peer in gluten-focused patient advocacy and community programming.

Emerging players

• Find Me Gluten Free: Digital gluten-free restaurant discovery app; represents an emerging, app-based substitute for CCA BC's community-recommended restaurant directory and a potential threat to that program's member value.

Broad incumbents

• Food Allergy Canada: National Canadian charity for food allergy and intolerance support including dietary management; broader mandate but overlapping patient-education and community-support functions in the Canadian non-profit landscape.
• Allergy & Asthma Network: US-based non-profit for allergy, asthma, and related conditions; broader scope but overlapping patient-education and community-support infrastructure for chronic dietary/immune conditions.
• Crohn's and Colitis Canada: National Canadian charity for inflammatory bowel disease; broader GI-condition scope but adjacent mission in supporting patients with chronic dietary and gastrointestinal conditions.

Others

• Celiac Canada: National parent organization of which CCA BC is the British Columbia chapter. Provides shared resources, brochures, and YouTube content, and is the closest ecosystem peer though it operates nationally rather than as a direct regional competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/celiac_bc
• Facebookfacebook.com/celiacbc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/celiacbc
• Instagraminstagram.com/celiac_bc
• TikToktiktok.com/@celiac.bc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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