BC Hospice Palliative Care Association

What BC Hospice Palliative Care Association does

The BC Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) is a not-for-profit, charitable public membership organization founded in 1985 and headquartered in Vancouver, BC. It serves as the unified provincial voice for 72 hospice societies across British Columbia and Yukon, delivering advocacy, education, collaboration, and sector leadership to a hospice palliative care ecosystem that includes approximately 3,400 volunteers, 300+ hospice beds, and roughly 120,000 service interactions annually, collectively generating an estimated $141 million in annual system value to the provincial health system. Its revenue is sourced from a multi-stream mix: tiered organizational and individual membership fees ($135–$800 CAD for organizations, $70 CAD individual, $15 CAD student), provincial government grants (notably a $140,000 BC Ministry of Health grant in June 2023), charitable donations via CanadaHelps.org, paid educational events (Lunch & Learn webinar series, Breaking Barriers workshops, Grief Bereavement & Mental Health Summit, Hospice Education Days), job board listing fees, and Wildflower Bloom Campaign merchandise.

BCHPCA's offerings are programs and services rather than a unified technology product. Core programs include the biannual Lunch & Learn Webinar Series, annual regional Hospice Education Days co-organized with hospice societies, the triannual Grief Bereavement & Mental Health Summit, a Hospice Volunteer Training Program, and the Breaking Barriers workshop series focused on inclusivity for underserved populations. Supporting infrastructure comprises an online member directory and provider map (map.bchpca.org), an integrated volunteer/career job board, a Wild Apricot-powered membership portal with member-only forums, a CanadaHelps donation channel, and an online store for awareness merchandise and recorded event materials. Its GTM motion is community-led: member engagement, volunteer coordination, sector-wide education, and government advocacy rather than product sales or enterprise selling.

Name

BC Hospice Palliative Care Association

Legal name

BC Hospice Palliative Care Association

Website

https://bchpca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BCHPCA is a not-for-profit provincial association that advocates for, educates, and coordinates 72 hospice societies across British Columbia and Yukon, supporting roughly 120,000 annual service interactions through 3,400 volunteers via membership programs, education events, and government relations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Palliative Care Association Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO), Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Hospice-Affiliated/Independent) (HLADAHAL)

Keywords

• Hospice palliative care
• Palliative care advocacy
• Bereavement support services
• Volunteer training programs
• End-of-life care

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from organizational and individual members. Organizational membership fees range from $135 to $800 CAD based on annual budget size. Individual membership is $70 CAD, student membership is $15 CAD.
2. Government Grants: Provincial government funding including $140,000 grant from BC Ministry of Health in 2023 to support delivery of high quality palliative care by hospice organizations.
3. Donations: Charitable donations through CanadaHelps.org platform. BCHPCA is a registered charity with number 11880 1174RR0001.
4. Event Registration & Training Materials: Revenue from educational events including Lunch & Learn webinar series, Breaking Barriers workshop series ($125 non-member, $62.50 member), conference materials, and educational recordings.
5. Job Board Listings: Fees for posting job listings on the BCHPCA job board, ranging from free for 30-day member listings to $305 CAD for 90-day non-member listings.
6. Merchandise Sales: Sales of Wildflower Bloom Campaign merchandise including wildflower seeds ($35 non-member, $20 member) and lapel pins ($16.25 non-member, $7.25 member).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

BCHPCA is a not-for-profit provincial membership association that serves as the unified voice for 72 hospice societies across British Columbia and Yukon. It delivers advocacy, education, training, sector coordination, and resource publishing to support community-based hospice palliative care, grief and bereavement services, and end-of-life care. Core offerings include the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series, Hospice Education Days, the Grief Bereavement & Mental Health Summit, volunteer training programs, a hospice provider directory, a job board, and awareness campaign merchandise.

Product overview

The BC Hospice Palliative Care Association operates as a not-for-profit provincial organization offering a portfolio of educational programs, training resources, and awareness campaigns rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series (biannual), Hospice Education Days (annual regional events), and the triennial Grief Bereavement & Mental Health Summit. Supporting these are the Hospice Volunteer Training Program with facilitator guides and volunteer standards, the Breaking Barriers Workshop Series for underserved communities, and awareness merchandise through the Wildflower Bloom Campaign. The organization also provides digital products including recorded conference materials, publications such as annual Key Facts & Backgrounders, a hospice provider directory/map, and a volunteer and job board service. These programs collectively serve 72 hospice societies across BC and Yukon supporting approximately 120,000 service interactions annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lunch & Learn Webinar Series Biannual virtual webinar series covering grief, bereavement, caregiver support, MAiD, advocacy, and multidisciplinary topics for hospice palliative care professionals, members, and the public, delivered with member discounts.
• Hospice Education Days Annual regional in-person education events co-organized with hospice societies, bringing together interdisciplinary hospice palliative care teams, allied professionals, hospice volunteers, grief and bereavement providers, and the community.
• Grief, Bereavement & Mental Health Summit (GBMH) Triannual summit providing interdisciplinary education, idea sharing, and awareness on grief, bereavement, and mental health for professionals, caregivers, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• Hospice Volunteer Training Program Comprehensive volunteer training program including a Facilitator's Guide (revised 2016), Volunteer Standards, and an updated interactive training program aligned with 2021 Volunteer Competencies, used by hospice societies to onboard and develop volunteers.
• Breaking Barriers in Hospice Palliative Care Workshop Series Spring 2025 workshop series recording and toolkit on inclusivity and accessibility in hospice palliative care, focused on removing obstacles and promoting respectful care for underserved communities; available to members and non-members at tiered pricing.
• Wildflower Bloom Campaign Merchandise Annual awareness campaign merchandise including wildflower seed 3-packs ($20 member / $35 non-member) and gold-plated wildflower lapel pins ($7.25 member / $16.25 non-member) honoring hospice societies across BC and Yukon.
• Conference & Event Recordings and Materials Digital recordings and materials from past BCHPCA conferences and webinars (e.g., GBMH Summit 2021, Hospice Education Day 2022, Lunch & Learn Webinar Series 2020-2022) sold through the online store.
• Hospice Palliative Care Resources and Publications Provincial resource publications including A Guide to Hospice Volunteer Training Facilitator's Guide, Volunteer Standards, annual Key Facts & Backgrounders for BC and Yukon, and provincial reports on hospice palliative care.
• Member Directory and Hospice Provider Map Online map-based directory at map.bchpca.org that lists 72 hospice societies across British Columbia and Yukon and connects users with local hospice providers.
• Volunteer and Job Board Online job board where organizations post paid and volunteer opportunities in the hospice palliative care sector, with tiered 30-/60-/90-day member and non-member pricing, bundle packages, resume upload capability, and featured listing upgrades.
• BCHPCA Membership Program Tiered annual membership program for hospice societies, individuals, students, and staff/volunteers ($15–$800 CAD annually by category), providing access to advocacy representation, education, networking, dual CHPCA membership through MOU, member discounts, group insurance and benefits, and member-only forums.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,000 service interactions supported annually by hospice societies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, minor and core.

• Canadian Mental Health Association BC (CMHA BC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026BCHPCA participated in CMHA BC's Mapping BC's Voluntary Mental Health System project to ensure hospice societies and community-based grief programs are recognized within BC's broader mental health landscape.
• University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026BCHPCA shared invitation for national study on hospice nursing education led by UNBC researchers. Study explores educational strategies for hospice nursing staff across Canada.
• BC Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Provincial government funding partner providing $140,000 grant in June 2023 to support ongoing delivery of high quality palliative care by British Columbia hospice organizations. This funding enables BCHPCA to broaden its reach and better support members and community.
• Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership through Memorandum of Understanding providing dual membership in both organizations for every BCHPCA member, representation on CHPCA Board of Directors, access to advocacy, education and communication programs, and reduced rates at CHPCA conferences.
• Hospice Care Alliance of British Columbia (HCABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCHPCA participates in HCABC which includes representatives from hospice organizations, government, health authorities, professional organizations, researchers, healthcare facilities, charities, and patient/family groups to accelerate improvement of hospice care in BC.
• Family Caregivers of BCsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing caregiver resources and support programs for BC residents navigating challenging support systems. Family Caregivers of BC offers caregiver support groups by region.
• BC Centre for Palliative CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in palliative care research, education, and initiatives. BC Centre for Palliative Care led the Palliative Care Outcomes Project and developed the BC Atlas of Palliative Care in collaboration with Pallium Canada.
• Canuck Place Children's HospicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSole pediatric palliative care provider in British Columbia and Yukon. Canuck Place works closely with BC Children's Hospital and collaborates with BCHPCA on pediatric palliative care resources.
• Westland Insurance Group Ltd.secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides affordable and customized insurance programs for BCHPCA members through the Group Insurance Program. Contact: Brenda Erickson, Senior Account Executive.
• OASSISsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployee benefits program partner providing affordable, comprehensive employee benefits plans for BCHPCA not-for-profit members through partnership agreement.
• Vancouver Island Federation of Hospices (VIHoF)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional federation supporting relationships with health authorities, communication among hospices, and understanding of services and support of community in Vancouver Island region.
• Federation of Fraser Valley Regional HospicessecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional federation co-organizing Hospice Education Days and supporting better alignment with Fraser Valley region to increase support and communication among hospices.
• Northern Hospice CollaborativesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional collaborative supporting hospice services in Northern BC communities. Co-organized 2024 Northern Hospice Collaborative Education Days.
• BC Regional Health AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCHPCA and hospice societies work with all BC health authorities (Fraser Health, Interior Health, Island Health, Northern Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, Provincial Health) for hospice palliative care integration.
• British Columbia Centre for Palliative Care (Provincial Hospice Working Group members)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCHPCA, BCCPC, Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Victoria Hospice, and VIFoH formed the PHWG to develop the Hospice Care in BC: The Path Forward report and HCABC.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA): National hospice palliative care association of which BCHPCA is a provincial counterpart under an MOU. Directly comparable in mission (advocacy, education, member support) and structure (membership-based nonprofit) but operates federally rather than provincially.
• Canuck Place Children's Hospice: Sole pediatric palliative care provider in BC and Yukon and a core BCHPCA partner. Comparable as a hospice palliative care delivery organization within BCHPCA's member network, though specialized to pediatrics.
• BC Centre for Palliative Care: BC-based palliative care research, education, and policy organization that co-developed the BC Atlas of Palliative Care and is a core BCHPCA partner. Directly comparable mission around advancing hospice palliative care in British Columbia.
• Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO): Ontario's provincial hospice palliative care association offering membership, education, advocacy, and quality standards for hospice societies. Highly comparable business model and member-services portfolio to BCHPCA, but serving a different province.
• Victoria Hospice Society: BC hospice society providing direct hospice palliative care services and a BCHPCA member, whose CEO (Kevin Harter) serves as BCHPCA President. Comparable as a regional hospice provider connected to the BCHPCA membership ecosystem.
• Hospice Care Alliance of British Columbia (HCABC): Cross-sector alliance convened with BCHPCA participation to accelerate hospice care improvement in BC, including hospice societies, government, health authorities, and researchers. Directly comparable as a BC hospice-sector coordinating body.
• Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association: Alberta's provincial hospice palliative care association providing education, advocacy, and member support to hospice societies. Closely analogous provincial-level organization to BCHPCA, operating in an adjacent Canadian province.

Regional players

• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO): US national hospice and palliative care membership association. Comparable in organizational model (membership-based advocacy and education for hospice providers) but operates in a different regulatory and geographic environment.
• Hospice Foundation of America: US-based nonprofit advancing hospice and grief education through public awareness programs. Comparable in mission around hospice education and bereavement support, though US-focused rather than Canadian.

Emerging players

• Pallium Canada: National nonprofit focused on building palliative care capacity through education (LEAP courses) and resources. Comparable mission around palliative care workforce education and a collaborator with BC Centre for Palliative Care on the BC Atlas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bchospice.palliativecare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bc-hospice-palliative-care-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/bchospicepalliativecare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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