Our Mission

The HGMF receives charitable and other donations, as well as income from interest and fundraising activities, and expends funds on charitable activities in keeping with its Constitution.

About HAMILTON GAULT MEMORIAL FUND,

The Objects of the HGMF will be limited to the following charitable purposes:

 1.   To provide emergency financial support to veterans and families by providing funds to assist in preventing evictions, provision of food cards, minor home repairs and accessibility modifications.

2.    To provide bursaries for post‑secondary education to members of the PPCLI Regimental Family, defined as serving and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) posted to PPCLI battalions or Battle Groups (including reservists and support trades), Titular and Honorary Patricia’s, members of PPCLI affiliated Cadet Corps, and their respective families.

3.     To provide a public amenity by providing funding to support the development and maintenance of the PPCLI Regimental Museum and Archives.

4.     To protect and preserve significant heritage sites by providing funding to support the development, restoration, and maintenance of PPCLI Regimental monuments and memorials with a view to commemorating people and events and educating the public about them.

5.     To promote the mental health of veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces by providing and supporting specialized training for suitable Peer Support Volunteers.

6.     To promote the mental health of veteran’s family members by providing funding for services not covered or provided by others.

7.     To promote the mental health and well-being of isolated veterans by providing funding for the purchase, training, and maintenance of communication equipment.

8.     To promote the efficiency of the Canadian Armed Forces by:

a.  Providing funding to PPCLI affiliated cadet corps to support cadet training for youth. The HGMF will provide grants to cadet corps; funding to facilitate the HGMF Cadet Corps Trophy Competition; and provide funding for the purchase of PPCLI Regimental accoutrements.

b.  Sponsoring the participation of PPCLI affiliated cadets in significant PPCLI Regimental events, museum, and memorial visits as well as battlefield tours of PPCLI operations. The eligibility, selection and process criteria will be posted on the HGMF website in advance of major events.

c.  Providing funding to support publications / artwork / documentaries on PPCLI history.

d.  Providing funding to public events that commemorate the history and heritage of the PPCLI.

9.     To receive and maintain a fund or funds and to apply all or part of the principal and income therefrom, from time to time, to qualified donees as defined in subsection 149.1(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada).