Note: 1. Ci included unrealized gains and investment management fees which affected investment income by $1.5m in F2024, ($1.1m) in F2023, and ($118k) in F2022. 2. Ci adjusted for grants payable which affected grants by ($843k) in F2024, $89k in F2023, and $447k in F2022.  

The Victoria Hospitals Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization that brings together donors, caregivers, volunteers, and the community to elevate care at Royal Jubilee (RJH) and Victoria General (VGH) hospitals. As a charitable partner of Island Health, we raise funds to invest in priority and best-in-class medical equipment, caregiver education, research, special projects, and caregiver recognition.

In 2024-25, more than $24 million was raised from over 5,600 donors to bring innovation to the forefront of patient care in our acute centres. Since 1989, the Foundation has raised over $233 million to benefit Vancouver Island’s acute care hospitals, which serve the region’s 930,000+ residents.

This past year, alongside 5,600 donors, 150 volunteers, and visionary leaders in care, we set new standards for RJH and VGH. Together, we turned bold ambition into life-changing breakthroughs, transforming care for every Vancouver Islander who depends on our acute centres.

We believe philanthropy redefines what is possible.  In the past year alone:

• Through our Imaging is Power campaign, our donors introduced Canada’s first MRI of its kind featuring the country’s most advanced AI technology. The first of three MRIs immediately increased diagnostic capacity by 25 patients per week.
• Through our It’s Time for Surgical Innovation campaign, we launched the Island’s first surgical robotics program, bringing next-generation precision to patient care. In prostate cancer surgeries, 74% of patients are now discharged within 24 hours—down from the typical three-to-five-day hospital stay.

Beyond our major campaigns, our donors funded 252 pieces of medical equipment and technology last year, including:

• Advanced neuro spine navigation instruments that allow surgical teams to safely operate in two ORs simultaneously, helping reduce wait times.
• A new C-Arm for the Pain Clinic, doubling treatment capacity to serve 900 patients per month.

Our donors also invested in the people behind the care:

• 510 caregivers were empowered through scholarships to advance their training, support engagement, and strengthen retention.
• 34 local researchers received funding to pioneer new approaches to prevention and patient care—relieving pressure on the healthcare system while improving outcomes.
• Through our careworker recognition program, our care teams at RJH and VGH were celebrated and acknowledged through a number of initiatives and programs.

These milestones and more will be featured in our upcoming Annual Report, available on our website on September 3, 2025.

Our audited financial statements will also be posted online by October 31, 2025. As careful stewards of donor contributions, we are committed to supporting vital projects funded by our generous supporters. Funds are disbursed to Island Health as expenses arise, with timelines varying according to healthcare system requirements. We remain deeply accountable to our donors, ensuring every dollar is used as intended and consistently upholding the trust they place in us—an essential value at the heart of our organization.

We invite you to learn more about the Victoria Hospitals Foundation and how you can make a difference, by contacting us at 250-519-1750 or visiting our website at www.victoriahf.ca