Annual Report: 2025-26 at REFBC

This past year unfolded against a backdrop of volatility and uncertainty locally, nationally, and globally. In moments like these, it matters how we show up.

At REFBC, we stayed grounded in our mission to fund projects, build relationships, and share knowledge to advance sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use and real estate practices across BC. That meant taking some meaningful steps forward, including welcoming two new governors and four new staff members. We also published our first progress report on the Transformative Actions for UNDRIP Advancement action plan.

More than anything, this year reaffirmed the importance of our values: equity, decolonizing, reciprocity, sustainability, and integrity. In this year’s annual report, we do our best to share how we have made decisions, built relationships, shared power, and stewarded resources.

In this report, you’ll find stories and updates about:

REFBC’s progress on our 50 Transformation Actions for UNDRIP Advancement
REFBC’s grantmaking activities and trends over the last five years
Grantees connecting communities to the land through culture and stewardship practices
The evolution of responsible investing at REFBC
Financial highlights
The Watershed Security Fund

On behalf of the Board of Governors and staff of the Real Estate Foundation of BC, we thank you, the community leaders, partners, grantees, advisors, and friends who continue to walk alongside us in service of healthy lands, waters, and communities across the province.