The Vancouver Heritage Foundation is a registered charity that supports the conservation of heritage buildings and structures, recognizing their contribution to the city's sustainability, economy and culture. VHF promotes heritage conservation by creating opportunities for the public to learn about and access Vancouver's heritage buildings, and by fostering relationships that aide in the conservation of built heritage. VHF also actively protects our heritage by developing practical tools and incentives that help in the successful conservation of heritage buildings, and by fundraising in the public and private sectors to build an endowment, allowing us to protect our built heritage through granting programs.