Registers charities, amateur athletic associations, and other qualified donees

• gives technical advice on operating a charity
• handles audit and compliance activities

The Charities Directorate:

• maintains the charities listings
• maintains a list of other qualified donees
• provides general information to the public about registered charities
• handles requests for public documents such as a registered charity's annual information return and/or financial statements
• revocations for charities failing to comply with requirements

Registered charities must file an annual information return with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA)

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

• visit Apply to become a registered charity for more information on registration
• list of charities can be found here