LEGACY FUND
The Sheila McGiverin bentley Legacy Fund for the Arts
A lasting fund for the arts at TOSH, held with the Parksville Qualicum Beach Community Foundation.
SHEILA MCGIVERIN BENTLEY AND THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
Sheila loved this place with her whole heart. The summers she spent in Qualicum Beach, and a school year within these very walls were among the happiest of her childhood and shaped her in ways that lasted a lifetime. Though she made her home in Victoria, she never stopped loving this close-knit seaside town. She went on to build a remarkable life, becoming known for her achievements in golf and her leadership within the sport, and equally admired for her curiosity, humour, loyalty, and deep commitment to family and community.
The sense of belonging Sheila found here as a young girl never left her. She believed deeply in giving back to the communities she loved. Through her daughter’s generosity, that connection now lives on — supporting the arts in the very community where part of Sheila’s story began.
ABOUT THE FUND
A LEGACY THAT LIVES ON
Established in 2026 by Sheila’s daughter as a tribute to her mother, the Sheila McGiverin Bentley Legacy Fund helps ensure that art and creativity remain part of this community for generations to come.
YOUR GIFT, IN TRUSTED HANDS
The Fund is held by the Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation, a trusted local organization that provides professional stewardship, charitable tax receipting and oversight to ensure your gift supports the arts at TOSH for generations to come.
What began as one family’s gift is now an invitation for others to become part of its legacy.
WHAT IS LEGACY GIVING?
Legacy giving is simply a way to support something you care about beyond your lifetime. It can be included as part of your will or estate and, for many people, comes after taking care of family and loved ones.
A legacy gift to the Sheila McGiverin Bentley Fund is a way of saying: the arts mattered to me, and I want them to matter here long after I'm gone.
Many legacy gifts also provide tax advantages in Canada. A financial advisor or estate planner can help determine what option may be right for you.
YOUR LEGACY CAN KEEP ART IN SESSION
Considering a legacy gift? We'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're ready to give or simply exploring your options, we're here to answer your questions.
Call: (250) 752-6133 Or Email: theoldschoolhouseartcentre@gmail.com
SUPPORTING TOSH TODAY AND TOMORROW
There are many ways to make a difference at TOSH.
Donations today help keep our doors open, support artists and arts education, and make creativity accessible to our community.
Legacy gifts help protect that work for future generations.
Both are essential to keeping
art alive at TOSH.