What Robert Coppes Stichting does

Robert Coppes Stichting is a Dutch non-profit healthcare foundation (Stichting) founded in 1984, headquartered in Vught, Netherlands, that delivers specialized care to blind and partially sighted adults who frequently present with co-occurring conditions such as psychiatric disorders, autism spectrum conditions, cognitive impairment, personality disorders, acquired brain injury, mild intellectual disability, or substance dependency. The foundation serves approximately 285 clients through an integrated care portfolio that includes seven residential locations concentrated in Vught (Wonen's), day activity programs at four sites in Vught, Nijmegen, and Geleen (Dagbesteding), and home-based specialist support spanning North Brabant, Limburg, and most of Gelderland. Care modalities are delivered under Dutch regulated healthcare frameworks: Wlz-funded residential living and full-package-at-home (VPT/MPT) care, Wmo-funded ambulatory support and day activities, and Zvw-funded intermittent visual treatment (IVB), with a deliberately small-scale, personalized operating model.

The technology footprint is conventional and modest — internal operations rely on Microsoft SharePoint (Coppes Plaza intranet) and standard healthcare and office tools, with no disclosed proprietary platform or AI stack. The differentiating capability is clinical expertise codified into practitioner pathways such as the stepped-care model for depression and anxiety and the PHQ-4 screening instrument adapted for visually impaired adults under the RecognEYEze research project. The Expertise, Innovation and Knowledge (EIK) department, established in 2016 and formally recognized as a specialist expertise organization in 2024, conducts practice-based research in collaboration with Amsterdam UMC's Low Vision Research group (Prof. Dr. Ruth van Nispen, Dr. Hilde van der Aa) and contributes to the national Kennis Over Zien platform alongside Bartiméus and Koninklijke Visio.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through regulated Dutch public healthcare reimbursements (Wlz, Wmo, Zvw) with client co-contributions determined by the CAK; a separate ANBI-status donor foundation, Stichting Vrienden van de Robert Coppes Stichting (including a €100-per-year "Club van 100" recurring donor program), funds non-clinical client experiences. The organization is governed by a Raad van Toezicht (Supervisory Board) with Marian van Heerebeek as bestuurder, and a strategic team of four. In 2025 it broke ground on Hertoglaan, a 54-apartment energy-label-A+++ social housing development in Vught with 18 units reserved for RCS clients, forming part of a real estate plan extending to 2030.

Name

Robert Coppes Stichting

Legal name

Robert Coppes Stichting

Website

https://robertcoppes.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Robert Coppes Stichting is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 1984 that delivers specialized residential, day activity, and home-based care to approximately 285 blind and visually impaired adults with co-occurring psychiatric, cognitive, or physical conditions across South Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Disability and Visual Impairment Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Specialist visual impairment care
• Residential care services
• Home-based specialist support
• Day activity programs
• Disability healthcare Netherlands

Headquarters

HQ city

Vught

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-funded healthcare reimbursement (Wlz, Wmo, Zvw): As a Dutch healthcare institution, the organization receives reimbursement through the Wet langdurige zorg (Wlz — Long-term Care Act) for residential living (Wonen's) and the Volledig Pakket Thuis (VPT) and Modulair Pakket Thuis (MPT), through the Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning (Wmo — Social Support Act) for ambulatory home support and day activities, and through the Zorgverzekeringswet (Zvw) for Intermitterende Visuele Behandeling (IVB / intermittent visual treatment). These are regulated government funding streams for Dutch healthcare providers.
2. Donations and fundraising through Vrienden van de Coppes: The Vrienden van de Robert Coppes Stichting (Friends of Robert Coppes Foundation) raises donations, sponsorships, and legacies to fund experiential extras for clients beyond the standard care budget — such as outings, musical equipment, tandem bikes, and recreational equipment. The Friends foundation has its own ANBI (public benefit organization) status and a 'Club van 100' recurring donor programme at €100 per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Robert Coppes Stichting is a Dutch non-profit healthcare foundation that supports blind and partially sighted adults who often have additional disabilities (psychiatric conditions, autism, acquired brain injury, cognitive impairments, etc.). It delivers specialist residential living at seven locations in Vught, day activities at four locations (Vught, Nijmegen, Geleen), and home-based specialist guidance (AWB, IVB, VPT, MPT) across North Brabant, Limburg, and Gelderland, funded by Dutch healthcare laws (Wlz, Wmo, Zvw).

Product overview

Robert Coppes Stichting is a Dutch healthcare organization offering specialized care services for blind and visually impaired adults with additional problems. The organization operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a modular platform. Core services include Specialistische begeleiding aan huis (specialist home-based guidance), Intermitterende Visuele Behandeling (IVB - intermittent visual treatment), Volledig Pakket Thuis (VPT - full package at home), Modulair Pakket Thuis (MPT - modular package at home), residential living at multiple locations in Vught, and day care programs at four locations in Vught, Nijmegen, and Geleen. The Expertise, Innovatie en Kennis (EIK) department conducts research and knowledge development, including projects like RecognEYEze (depression/anxiety screening) and Eenzaamheid in Zicht (loneliness research). Services are provided in North Brabant, Limburg, and Gelderland, with residential and day care concentrated in Vught. The organization serves approximately 285 clients with support from 175 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coppes Couleur: Day care location in Vught offering creative activities, music, woodwork, assembly work, and cooking
• Coppes Anders Gezien
• De Hertog

Products and services

• Specialistische begeleiding aan huis (Specialist Home-Based Guidance) Specialist home-based guidance for adults with visual impairment who live independently but need support with structuring their day, managing fatigue or stress, using aids, and building social contacts. Available across North Brabant, Limburg, and most of Gelderland. Funded via Wmo.
• Intermitterende Visuele Behandeling (IVB) Flexible intermittent visual treatment or training that can be followed independently or in combination with specialist home-based guidance. Includes psychological support, practical skills training, mobility training, and support for increasing independence. Reimbursed under the Zvw with a GP or specialist referral.
• Volledig Pakket Thuis (VPT) Full Package at Home enabling clients with a Wlz indication to receive the same care services as in a residential facility while living in their own home. Includes 24-hour care accessibility, daily guidance, household support, and care coordination. Available in Vught and immediate surroundings.
• Modulair Pakket Thuis (MPT) Modular Package at Home offering flexible, customized care components for clients who need specific support while living independently. Clients select only the care forms they need. Available across most of South Netherlands (Limburg, North Brabant, and most of Gelderland).
• Wonen bij de Robert Coppes Stichting (Residential Living) Residential living for blind and visually impaired adults with additional problems who cannot live independently. Seven housing locations in Vught with varying levels of guidance support, ranging from 24/7 presence to on-call support at night. Funded via the Wlz.
• Dagbesteding (Day Activities) Day programs providing meaningful daily activities, social contact, and opportunity to discover talents for blind and visually impaired adults with additional challenges. Offered at four locations: Coppes Couleur (Vught), Diepenbrock (Vught), Coppes Anders Gezien (Geleen), and Nijmegen (at Dienstencentrum OBG). Funded via Wmo or Wlz.
• Expertise, Innovatie en Kennis (EIK) Department Department responsible for knowledge development, application, and sharing. Conducts practice-based research, develops specialist methods, creates training programs (including RecognEYEze and IdentifEYE), and shares expertise with professionals, clients, and partners nationally and internationally.

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kennis Over ZiencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019National knowledge platform co-founded with Bartiméus, Koninklijke Visio, the Oogvereniging, and the MaculaVereniging. Supported by the Dutch government, it develops and shares knowledge about living with visual impairment for professionals and experience experts. The Robert Coppes Stichting contributes research, expertise, and knowledge products to this platform.
• VIVIS (Vereniging van Instellingen voor mensen met een Visuele beperking)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Robert Coppes Stichting forms VIVIS together with Bartiméus and Koninklijke Visio. VIVIS advocates for good care, knowledge sharing, and a strong voice toward the government. Members collaborate on innovation and professional development in the visual impairment sector.
• Amsterdam UMC — Low Vision Research groupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing research collaboration with Prof. Dr. Ruth van Nispen and Dr. Hilde van der Aa at the Low Vision Research group of Amsterdam UMC. Together they conduct practice-based research to improve care for blind and visually impaired adults. This collaboration has produced multiple research projects and PhD trajectories, including RecognEYEze and Eenzaamheid in Zicht.
• EnviterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of approximately 25 specialist organizations serving people with visual impairment and co-occurring conditions. The Robert Coppes Stichting participates in international projects, knowledge exchange, and Erasmus+ programmes through Enviter, contributing to cross-border learning and development of practical knowledge products.
• BartiméuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner within VIVIS and Kennis Over Zien. Collaborates on research projects including Eenzaamheid in Zicht, and jointly offers stepped-care depression and anxiety treatment for adults aged 55+.
• Koninklijke VisiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner within VIVIS and Kennis Over Zien. Collaborates on research projects including Eenzaamheid in Zicht, and jointly offers stepped-care depression and anxiety treatment for adults aged 55+.
• Oogvereniging (Eye Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch patient association for people with visual impairment. Collaborates within Kennis Over Zien and as a partner in research projects including Eenzaamheid in Zicht, contributing the experiential perspective of visually impaired adults.
• MaculaVerenigingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient association for people with macular conditions. Partner within Kennis Over Zien, contributing to knowledge development and sharing about living with visual impairment.
• Reinier van ArkelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health institution (GGZ) with which the organization collaborates to provide appropriate care for clients with combined visual impairment and psychiatric conditions. Represents cross-sector collaboration between visual impairment care and mental health services.
• Hogeschool Zuyd (Zuyd University of Applied Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the organization on research and knowledge development, contributing academic expertise to practice-based research projects.
• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to research initiatives, adding scientific rigor and research infrastructure to the organization's knowledge development efforts.
• University of SheffieldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partner involved in research collaboration, contributing an international perspective to knowledge development about visual impairment and complex care needs.
• Woonstichting Charlotte van BeuningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing provider collaborating with the organization on the Hertoglaan new-build project in Vught. 54 social rental apartments are being built, 18 of which are designated for Robert Coppes Stichting clients. Represents an innovative partnership between housing and specialized care.
• Huybregts RelouminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company commissioned to build the Hertoglaan residential project in Vught in partnership with Woonstichting Charlotte van Beuningen.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People): UK national charity for blind and partially sighted people, providing direct services, advocacy, and research. Similar mission of supporting visually impaired adults with complex needs in a publicly funded healthcare context, but operating in the UK rather than the Netherlands.
• Lighthouse Guild: US-based organization formed from the merger of Jewish Guild for the Blind and Lighthouse International, providing integrated vision + behavioral health services. Closest international analog to RCS's dual-diagnosis model, though operating under a different funding environment.
• CNIB Foundation (Canadian National Institute for the Blind): Canadian national organization serving people with sight loss through direct programs, research, and advocacy. Operates in a comparable public healthcare funding context with services ranging from rehabilitation to community-based support for visually impaired individuals.

Broad incumbents

• 's Heeren Loo: Large Dutch care provider supporting people with intellectual disabilities and other complex needs. Overlaps with RCS in serving adults with co-occurring cognitive/psychiatric conditions but operates at much larger scale and across broader populations without visual impairment specialization.
• Philadelphia Zorg: Dutch care organization specializing in support for people with acquired brain injury (NAH), with services spanning residential, ambulatory, and day care. Shares RCS's model of long-term care for adults with complex neurological/behavioral conditions but addresses a different primary population.

Direct peers

• Bartiméus: Dutch expertise organization for blind and visually impaired people, including those with additional disabilities. Co-founds VIVIS with RCS and Koninklijke Visio, collaborates on research including stepped-care depression/anxiety treatment. Operates at significantly larger scale with national reach.
• Koninklijke Visio: Royal Dutch expertise organization providing support to blind and partially sighted people across the Netherlands. Co-founds VIVIS and Kennis Over Zien with RCS and Bartiméus. Jointly offers stepped-care mental health programs and collaborates on the Eenzaamheid in Zicht research project.
• Kentalis: Dutch organization providing services to people with hearing impairments and deafblindness, including those with additional complex needs. Comparable in providing specialized sensory disability care with co-occurring condition expertise, though primary focus is auditory rather than visual.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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