What Wijkracht does

Wijkracht (legal entity: Stichting Wijkracht) is a non-profit social work foundation headquartered in Hengelo, Netherlands, providing community-based social support services across five to six municipalities in the Twente region (Borne, Dinkelland, Haaksbergen, Hengelo, Oldenzaal, and Enschede). Founded in 2015 with 101-250 employees, the organization delivers a broad portfolio of individual and collective services including general social work, youth work (Skillz), caregiver support (Mantelzorgondersteuning), young caregiver support (JMZ), neighborhood mediation, school social work, newcomer integration, language support, and sports coaching. Physical service delivery is anchored in neighborhood-level hubs including three Wijkhuyzen in Hengelo, Buurthoek Berflo, Bij Mozart, Sociaal plein Oldenzaal, and Odensehuis Haaksbergen, complemented by specialized programs such as Alzheimer Café, Mantelzorgcafé, and Hulpdienst Hengelo (practical assistance including clothing bank, transport, and letter help).

The organization holds ANBI (Public Benefit Organization) status and the Kwaliteitslabel Sterk Sociaal Werk quality certification from Sociaal Werk Nederland, and operates a knowledge/training sub-brand called Wijkracht Academie. Wijkracht's revenue model is non-commercial: as a Dutch Stichting it is funded primarily through municipal contracts and public healthcare/welfare arrangements, with revenue figures not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is community-based — direct outreach through local events, the wijkracht.nl website, and a network of partner organizations (Aveleijn, Carintreggeland, Humanitas Onder Dak, Mediant, RIBW Overijssel, Tactus) consolidated under the Wijkracht Hengelo collaborative framework launching January 2025.

The core technology layer is a basic digital platform for service coordination and information delivery, with no disclosed proprietary AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or technology products beyond a contact form and informational website. Governance is provided by a Raad van Bestuur (currently Cevdet Örnek as Chair and Hans Bonten as second board member appointed in 2024) and a Raad van Toezicht, with no parent company, venture capital, or equity ownership.

Name

Wijkracht

Legal name

Stichting Wijkracht

Website

https://wijkracht.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wijkracht is a Dutch non-profit social work foundation headquartered in Hengelo, providing community-based personal support, youth work, caregiver services, and neighborhood programs across six Twente municipalities. It is funded by municipal contracts and partners with regional healthcare and social service organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hengelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Wijkracht is a non-profit social work organization that provides community-based advice and support services to residents of Twente-region municipalities in the Netherlands. Its core offerings include individual social support, youth work, caregiver support, volunteer coordination, language assistance, neighborhood sports coaching, and practical help services, delivered through neighborhood centers and partner organizations. The organization operates the Wijkracht Academie knowledge center for training and education in social care.

Product overview

Wijkracht is a dynamic social work organization operating in Twente, Netherlands, providing comprehensive social support services across six municipalities (Borne, Dinkelland, Haaksbergen, Hengelo, Oldenzaal, and Enschede). The organization offers a broad portfolio of interconnected services organized around personal support (persoonlijke ondersteuning), community development, youth work (Skillz), young caregiver support (JMZ), elderly care, and volunteer coordination. Key offerings include the Wijkracht Academie for professional training, three Wijkhuyzen neighborhood centers in Hengelo, specialized programs like Alzheimer Café and Mantelzorgcafé, practical assistance through Hulpdienst Hengelo, and sports coaching services. The organization operates as a unified social work platform supporting individual and collective needs of residents across all life stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wijkracht Academie: Knowledge center for professionals, inhabitants, volunteers and experts providing training, courses, workshops and education in social care
• Wijkracht Vrijwilligerswerk Hengelo
• Wijkracht JMZ
• Wijkracht Hengelo

Products and services

• Persoonlijke ondersteuning (Individual Support) Individual support services including general social work, corporate social work, neighborhood mediation, home guidance, and support for various target groups such as parents, newcomers, elderly, and volunteers.
• Skillz Jongerenwerk (Youth Work) Youth work services providing support and activities for young people in Hengelo.
• Wijkracht Academie Knowledge center for professionals, residents, volunteers and experts providing training, courses, workshops, lectures and networking meetings on social care topics.
• Wijkhuyzen Hengelo (Neighborhood Centers) Three neighborhood centers (Hasselo, Nijverheid, Weidedorp) serving as meeting places for relaxation and development with broad activity programs.
• JMZ (Jonge Mantelzorgondersteuning / Young Caregiver Support) Support service for young caregivers aged 8-26 providing buddy matching, JMZ-café meetings, and activities for young people caring for family members.
• Mantelzorgondersteuning (Caregiver Support) Support services for caregivers including Mantelzorgcafé meetings, information sessions, and practical assistance for caregivers in Hengelo.
• Buurtsportcoach en Beweegmakelaar (Neighborhood Sports Coach) Neighborhood sports coach and exercise broker services promoting physical activity and sports participation for residents.
• SAM (Social Support Service) Social support service for residents with various questions and problems in daily life.
• Odensehuis (Dementia Meeting Place) Meeting place for people with dementia and their loved ones in Haaksbergen, offering activities and support.
• Hulpdienst Hengelo (Practical Assistance Service) Assistance service offering practical help including clothing bank, administrative assistance, AutoMaatje transport, visit services, letter help, and tandem cycling.
• Wijkracht Vrijwilligerswerk Hengelo (Volunteer Coordination) Volunteer coordination service helping organizations and volunteers find, connect and strengthen volunteer work, with vacancy database.
• Schoolmaatschappelijk werk (School Social Work) Social work services in schools supporting students with various social and emotional concerns.
• Sociaal makelaars (Social Brokers) Social brokers who connect residents with appropriate support and community resources.
• Taalondersteuning (Language Support) Language support services including Taalpunt for literacy and language learning assistance.
• ZIENS (Personal Growth Support) Support service focusing on personal growth and self-reliance for residents.
• Loes opvoedondersteuning (Parenting Support) Parenting support service helping parents with child-rearing questions and challenges.
• Maatschappelijke begeleiding nieuwkomers (Newcomer Social Guidance) Social guidance services for newcomers and refugees integrating into Dutch society.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• AveleijncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within the Wijkracht Hengelo collaborative framework, coordinating social work services for the Hengelo municipality in the Twente region of the Netherlands.
• CarintreggelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within the Wijkracht Hengelo collaborative framework, coordinating social work services for the Hengelo municipality in the Twente region of the Netherlands.
• Humanitas Onder DakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within the Wijkracht Hengelo collaborative framework, coordinating social work services for the Hengelo municipality in the Twente region of the Netherlands.
• MediantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within the Wijkracht Hengelo collaborative framework, coordinating social work services for the Hengelo municipality in the Twente region of the Netherlands.
• RIBW OverijsselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within the Wijkracht Hengelo collaborative framework, coordinating social work services for the Hengelo municipality in the Twente region of the Netherlands.
• TactuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within the Wijkracht Hengelo collaborative framework, coordinating social work services for the Hengelo municipality in the Twente region of the Netherlands.
• Twentse Kracht (Twentse Koers)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaborative initiative in Twente focused on coordinated social work and community development across the region.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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