What Stimenz does

Stimenz (legally Stichting Stimenz) is a Dutch non-profit social work organization headquartered at Prins Willem-Alexanderlaan 1419 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. The organization delivers general social work services, social-legal counseling, financial and debt advice, family and parenting support, youth work, senior support, neighborhood development, and volunteer coordination. It serves residents free of charge across ten municipalities in the Gelderland and Veluwe region: Apeldoorn, Barneveld, Ede, Elburg, Harderwijk, Nunspeet, Oldebroek, Putten, Renkum, and Voorst. The legal entity was rebranded from its predecessor Opstap Apeldoorn around 2022, with predecessor roots tracing back to circa 1991.

The organization operates with 250 paid employees and more than 400 volunteers, supported by local offices in each operating municipality, plus home visits, community-center presence, telephone, and video consultation channels. Its underlying technology stack is conventional office and communication tooling rather than a proprietary platform, and its service delivery model is fundamentally human-driven. Stimenz collaborates within an integrated ecosystem of municipal partners, neighborhood alliances (Samen055, Renkum voor Elkaar, Putten voor Elkaar), sector associations (Sociaal Werk Nederland), youth and family centers (CJG), safety teams (Veilig Thuis), and volunteer foundations (Stichting Present, Join Us). It holds the Kwaliteitslabel Sterk Sociaal Werk, recertified in March 2026.

Stimenz is funded entirely through municipal government contracts within the Dutch social welfare system; no commercial pricing exists, and no equity funding rounds are present. Governance rests on a Raad van Bestuur (executive board) led by directeur bestuurder Marian Kemper and a Raad van Toezicht (supervisory board). Recent initiatives include the launch of a Migratiedesk in Apeldoorn for migration-related support, the Toekomsttuin pilot with Veilig Thuis for domestic violence prevention, and youth programming with Join Us.

Name

Stimenz

Legal name

Stichting Stimenz

Website

https://stimenz.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stimenz (Stichting Stimenz) is a Dutch non-profit social work organization that provides free social work, financial-legal counseling, youth, family, and senior support to residents across ten municipalities in the Gelderland and Veluwe region, funded by municipal government contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Work Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Social work services
• Community outreach
• Financial counseling
• Youth programs
• Senior support

Headquarters

HQ city

Apeldoorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Funding: Stimenz receives funding from municipalities in its service area (Apeldoorn, Barneveld, Ede, Elburg, Harderwijk, Nunspeet, Oldebroek, Putten, Renkum, and Voorst). Services are provided free of charge to residents, funded through municipal social welfare budgets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stimenz (Stichting Stimenz) is a Dutch non-profit social work organization that delivers free, community-based social support to residents across 10 municipalities in the Veluwe region. Its services span nine categories: financial and legal counseling, family and parenting support, neighborhood mediation and discrimination reporting, relationship support, volunteer coordination, neighborhood development, social contacts and activities, senior support, and youth work. Services are delivered through local offices, home visits, telephone, and video consultation, and are funded by municipal government contracts.

Product overview

Stimenz is a social work organization in the Netherlands providing general social work services, financial counseling, youth work, neighborhood development, and senior support across multiple municipalities including Apeldoorn, Barneveld, Ede, Elburg, Harderwijk, Nunspeet, Oldebroek, Putten, Renkum, and Voorst. Their services include maatschappelijk werk (social work counseling), sociaal raadslieden (social-legal advice), financial support services, community building initiatives, and various training programs. The organization operates through local partnerships and community centers rather than as a technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Financial and Legal Counseling (Geldzaken en juridische zaken) Free counseling for residents on financial matters, legal questions, debts, tax issues, benefits applications, and social security; funded by municipal contracts.
• Family and Parenting Support (Gezin en opvoeding) Support for families and parents dealing with overburdened family situations, child-rearing concerns, child welfare issues, and family crisis intervention.
• Reporting Points (Meldpunten) Neighborhood mediation services and a reporting/discussion point for residents experiencing or witnessing discrimination.
• Relationship Support (Relaties) Counseling and information for residents with concerns about their relationship or questions regarding (legal) separation and divorce.
• Volunteer Coordination (Vrijwilligers) Recruitment, coordination, and support for volunteers and active residents who contribute to neighborhood and community initiatives.
• Neighborhood Development (Buurten & buren) Community-building programs that help residents strengthen social cohesion, improve their living environment, and support each other in their neighborhoods.
• Social Contacts and Activities (Sociale contacten en activiteiten) Programs that connect residents with one another and support new community initiatives and activities to combat loneliness.
• Senior Support (Senioren) Support and information services for elderly residents, including senior sports training and awareness around issues such as digital crime.
• Youth Work (Jongeren) Programs for young people (aged 12-30) including the Academy for resilience training, the Join Us social connection program, and youth center activities in Apeldoorn.
• Migratiedesk (Migration Desk) Dedicated desk offering guidance and support to residents on migration-related issues, located in Apeldoorn.

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sociaal Werk NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStimenz is a member of Sociaal Werk Nederland, the national association for social work organizations in the Netherlands. This membership provides access to professional standards, training, and collective advocacy for the social work sector.
• Samen055coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership in Apeldoorn municipality bringing together social services, healthcare, and welfare organizations. Stimenz participates as a key service provider within this integrated social support network.
• Renkum voor ElkaarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStimenz is part of Renkum voor Elkaar, the central contact point for residents with questions or seeking support, and for those who want to help others in the community.
• Putten voor ElkaarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStimenz delivers services within the Putten voor Elkaar partnership, a center for care, welfare, and culture in Putten.
• Municipalities (10 total)coreOthersStimenz operates under contract with 10 municipalities: Apeldoorn, Barneveld, Ede, Elburg, Harderwijk, Nunspeet, Oldebroek, Putten, Renkum, and Voorst. These municipal contracts fund the social work services provided to residents.
• CJG (Centrum voor Jeugd en G gezin)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with youth and family centers for early intervention and coordinated support for families and children.
• Veilig ThuismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the regional safety team for domestic violence and child abuse prevention and intervention, particularly in the Toekomsttuin (Future Garden) pilot project.
• Sportservice ApeldoornminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on senior sports programs, including the volunteer senior sports instructor training program.
• Stichting PresentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community volunteer initiatives including the Buurtkoffie (neighborhood coffee) program.
• Join UsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStimenz collaborates with Join Us, a national foundation helping young people build social connections and reduce loneliness, active in Apeldoorn for ages 18-25.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• VluchtelingenWerk Nederland: Dutch national organization supporting refugees with integration, legal advice, and social support funded by government; partially comparable in legal/social counseling delivery to vulnerable populations, though narrower in target group.

Direct peers

• Mozaiek (voorheen MO-groep): Dutch regional social work and welfare organization active in Noord-Brabant delivering community work, youth services, and family support under municipal contracts; directly comparable in operating model and service mix.
• Stichting Perspectief: Dutch regional social work foundation operating in Groningen providing maatschappelijk werk and community support under municipal contracts; directly comparable as a regionally focused non-profit social work provider.
• Kwadraad: Regional Dutch social work organization delivering maatschappelijk werk, family support, and youth services under municipal contracts in Zuid-Holland; directly comparable as a regionally contracted social work provider.
• Buurtzorg Nederland: Dutch community-based care organization delivering neighborhood-level social and health support with small self-managing teams; comparable in Dutch community-service delivery model and regional presence, though focused on home care.

Broad incumbents

• Humanitas: Large Dutch social work and welfare organization delivering community support, family services, and volunteer-driven programs nationwide; comparable in mission and service breadth, but operates at national scale rather than a single region.
• MEE NL: National Dutch organization supporting people with disabilities and their families via information, advice, and independent living support; comparable in mission around vulnerable populations and government-funded service delivery, though narrower in scope.
• Leger des Heils Nederland: National Dutch welfare organization providing social support, family aid, and community-based services funded by government contracts and donations; comparable in municipal-contract-funded social work delivery, but with broader scope including shelters.

Emerging players

• CJG (Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin): Dutch municipal centers for youth and family services; Stimenz explicitly partners with CJG, and the two compete/collaborate in family and youth support across Dutch municipalities.
• Veilig Thuis: Dutch regional advisory and support centers for domestic violence and child abuse; Stimenz partners with Veilig Thuis in the Toekomsttuin pilot, and the two operate adjacently in family crisis intervention services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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