Association
Vancouver is one of few cities that offer recreation programming via partnerships with volunteer-driven not-for-profit societies.
Led by an elected volunteer Board of Directors, Trout Lake Community Centre Association (TLCCA) is the charity that has been working behind the scenes here since 1956!
The first centre on this site opened in 1964 and was known as Grandview Community Centre. It was built thanks to active community pressure, and with most of the necessary funds raised locally. TLCCA also advocated passionately for and contributed financially to the construction of our current stunning building.
In other words, on behalf of this community, TLCCA has successfully collaborated with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation for 60 years! (You can read about the partnership here.)
Our role
TLCCA’s main role is to ensure that the community is reflected in, and benefits from, the activities at the Centre. See the Mission + Goals tab for more details about our commitment to the community.
Our responsibilities include:
- shaping programming
- employing instructors
- raising funds and accessing grants
- developing rental policy
- advocating for our parks
Community Centre Associations are financially independent (with some obligations via our agreement with Park Board). The revenue generated through programs and rentals stays in our community and is invested in things like family activities, special events, facility enhancements, artist residencies, etc.
TLCCA + you
Do you love Trout Lake Community Centre and want to pitch in? Check out the Get Involved menu!
TLCCA members are encouraged to consider volunteering on one of our dynamic committees or exploring available roles with TLCCA’s Board of Directors.
Vision
Trout Lake Community Centre Association’s Vision is of Trout Lake Community Centre as a place of connection that fosters a healthy, vibrant and sustainable community.
Mission
Our Mission is to bring together our community to provide accessible and inclusive social, cultural, recreational and educational opportunities that strengthen individual, family and community wellbeing.
Values
Our Values help focus our work. We strive to be:
- Inclusive. We welcome diversity in all its forms. We seek ways to break down barriers and improve access for our evolving community.
- Respectful. We demonstrate respect for one another, community members and our partners.
- Innovative. We build on what’s working well and lead with a solutions-oriented perspective.
- Sustainable. Our decisions and actions are aimed at long term financial, organizational and environmental wellbeing.
- Connected. We foster trust and collaboration and create opportunities that promote wellbeing.
In order to realize that vision and achieve our mission, we have a Strategic Plan (2019-2024). Here are the plan’s overarching goals and strategies that will guide our work in the coming years. Please get in touch if you’d like more information.
Goals
Goal 1 — Create a solid foundation for a strong community
Strategies:
- Achieve best practices for good governance
- Plan for long term financial vibrancy
- Encourage volunteerism for a stronger community
Goal 2 — Improve our reach and impact
Strategies:
- Ensure that programs are accessible and responsive to community need
- Deepen the relationship with John Hendry Park
- Strengthen environmental sustainability
Annual Reports
Trout Lake Community Centre Association produces reports annually to update members on the year’s activities, accomplishments and financial status. Below are those of the most recent years but our archive goes back further! Questions always welcome by email to [email protected].
• Grandview* Community Centre Association 2015 Annual Report
• Grandview Community Centre Association 2016 Annual Report
• Grandview Community Centre Association 2017 Annual Report
• Grandview Community Centre Association 2018 Annual Report
• Trout Lake Community Centre Association 2019 Annual Report
• Trout Lake Community Centre Association 2020 Annual Report
• Trout Lake Community Centre Association 2021 Annual Report
• Trout Lake Community Centre Association 2022 Annual Report
• Trout Lake Community Centre Association 2023 Annual Report
*Note that Trout Lake Community Centre Association was formerly called Grandview Community Centre Association, but legally changed its name in early 2019 to match the Centre, which was renamed back in 1977!
Policies
Over the past couple of decades the volunteers who make up TLCCA’s Board of Directors and committees have focused much effort on strengthening the governance of the organization. With an ever-growing local population and increasing use of the facility, policies play an important role in helping manage equitable and transparent access to the public amenity that we steward.
Access to the Facility and Programming Policy
Harassment and Bullying Policy
Information and Communication Policies
Did you know?!
As is traditional for Vancouver’s Community Centres, volunteers are at the heart of Trout Lake!
Indeed, working closely with our skilled Park Board programmers, Trout Lake’s committees power the centre’s planning and decision-making.
Visit the Committees page for a list and brief descriptions of the centre’s key committees.
Does any of this sound interesting to you?
Check out the Get Involved > Volunteer page or simply drop us an email for more info on joining a committee!