Augustine Centre

What Augustine Centre does

Augustine Centre is a Winnipeg-based non-profit community hub operating from the historic 444 River Avenue building in Osborne Village, which has served as a gathering place since 1903. Formally constituted in 2017 as a collaborative partnership after Augustine United Church lost an anchor tenant, the Centre is a multi-tenant platform comprising three founding partners — Oak Table Inc. (community meal services serving 30,000+ meals annually to vulnerable Winnipeggers), S.P.L.A.S.H. Child Care Inc. (a 92-space nature-based daycare launched in 2022 with a Forest School program), and Augustine United Church (a congregation rooted in 1887). Together, these partners deliver food security, early childhood education, worship, and Indigenous-led programming under a shared 'what benefits one partner benefits all' model.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: there is no proprietary technology, no software products, and no digital platforms beyond a Squarespace website and CanadaHelps donation integration. The 'platform' is fundamentally a physical asset — a historic building on Treaty 1 Territory — whose value derives from location, community trust, and shared infrastructure rather than software or IP. Revenue is generated through three streams: childcare fees (S.P.L.A.S.H.), venue rentals (Sanctuary up to 280 people, Phoenix Room up to 12, Conference Room up to 20, and Dining Hall/Kitchen), and donations/fundraising — including an active $4.5M Capital Campaign Transformation and a prior $300K steeple renewal.

The business model is non-profit and grant/donation-dependent, with no institutional investors, venture capital, or private equity involvement. The go-to-market is community- and partnership-driven rather than commercial: services are accessed through walk-ins (Oak Table), enrollment with a waiting list (S.P.L.A.S.H.), and email-based booking (venue rentals). The Centre is currently pursuing a transformative renovation that would add a 550-seat performing arts space, expand childcare, and create an additional 1,800 square feet of rentable space, signaling the most significant capacity expansion in the organization's history.

Name

Augustine Centre

Legal name

Augustine Centre

Website

https://augustinecentre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Augustine Centre is a Winnipeg non-profit community hub combining community meal services (Oak Table, 30,000+ meals/year), 92-space nature-based childcare (S.P.L.A.S.H.), worship (Augustine United Church), and venue rentals within a historic 1903 Osborne Village building.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community services
• Event venue rental
• Childcare services
• Community meal programs
• Nonprofit organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rental income: Revenue generated from renting out spaces within the Augustine Centre building including the Sanctuary (up to 280 people), Phoenix Room (up to 12 people), Conference Room (up to 20 people), and Dining Hall and Kitchen. Additional 1,800 square feet of rentable space planned as part of transformation.
2. Donations and fundraising: The organization conducts capital campaigns to fund renovations and operations. Currently raising $4.5 million for transformative renovation. Also accepts donations through canadahelps.org.
3. Childcare fees: S.P.L.A.S.H. Child Care operates 92 daycare spaces within Augustine Centre, generating revenue through childcare fees.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Augustine Centre is a non-profit community hub in Winnipeg's Osborne Village that provides community meals (via Oak Table), childcare (via S.P.L.A.S.H. Child Care, 92 daycare spaces), worship services (via Augustine United Church), and venue rentals (Sanctuary, Phoenix Room, Conference Room, Dining Hall). The 1903 historic building at 444 River Avenue serves as shared infrastructure for partner organizations delivering essential community services.

Product overview

Augustine Centre is a multi-tenant non-profit community hub comprising three core partners: Oak Table (community meal services), S.P.L.A.S.H. Child Care (daycare), and Augustine United Church (historic congregation). The organization also operates rental venues (Sanctuary, Phoenix Room, Conference Room, Dining Hall) and is conducting a $4.5 million Capital Campaign Transformation for building renovations. The model is a platform-plus-partners architecture where the building serves as shared infrastructure enabling collaborative community services under one roof.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rental Spaces Venue rental services including the Sanctuary (up to 280 people), Phoenix Room (up to 12 people), Conference Room (up to 20 people), and Dining Hall with Kitchen. Available for local organizations, individuals, and businesses seeking event and meeting spaces in Osborne Village.
• S.P.L.A.S.H. Child Care Inc. Early learning centre offering nature-based curriculum, gardening, urban Forest School program, and Indigenous teachings for children and families of all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Operating with 92 daycare spaces and a waitlist.
• Oak Table Inc. Community meal program serving over 30,000 meals annually to vulnerable Winnipeggers, including food services, Indigenous programming, music, foot care, vaccine clinics, resources and referrals, and art programs. Serves up to 75 guests plus volunteers.
• Augustine United Church Historic congregation founded in 1887, committed to social justice, operating as a founding partner in Augustine Centre with open hearts, open arms, and open doors philosophy. Provides worship services and social justice initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ meals served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oak Table Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Augustine Centre since 2017. Oak Table moved into bright, modernized lower level of 444 River Avenue with capacity for 75 guests plus volunteers. Serves over 30,000 meals annually and offers rich slate of programs including Indigenous programming, music, art, foot care, and vaccine clinics.
• S.P.L.A.S.H. Child Care Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner opened in Augustine Centre in early 2022 with 92 badly needed daycare spaces for Osborne Village. Delivers nature-based curriculum with urban Forest School program, influenced by Indigenous teachings, open to children and families of all backgrounds.
• Augustine United ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner with history dating to 1887. Deeply committed to social justice. Re-imagined itself as partner in community centre rather than just landlord. Will continue to promote justice and kindness through Augustine Centre.
• 1justCityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates Just a Warm Sleep (JAWS) each winter in cooperation with Oak Table, providing sleeping space, meals, showers, and laundry for up to 30 people experiencing homelessness.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Centre Flavie: Winnipeg non-profit providing meals, resources, and community programming for vulnerable women and families; directly comparable to Oak Table's meal and resource programming.
• Siloam Mission: Winnipeg-based non-profit providing meals, shelter, and support services to vulnerable populations — directly comparable to Oak Table's mandate and operates in the same city.
• Boys & Girls Club of Winnipeg: Youth-focused non-profit offering after-school programs, childcare, and community services in Winnipeg; comparable to S.P.L.A.S.H.'s childcare and youth programming arm.
• YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg: Community organization operating licensed childcare, recreation, and community programming; directly comparable to Augustine Centre's combination of childcare and venue-based community services.
• The Salvation Army Winnipeg: National faith-based non-profit with Winnipeg operations providing meals, shelter, and family services; comparable integrated community-services model under one organizational umbrella.
• Union Gospel Mission: Faith-based non-profit providing meals, shelter, and community programs; mirrors the church-anchored multi-service model that Augustine Centre replicates in Winnipeg.
• Main Street Project: Winnipeg non-profit offering meals, shelter, and outreach to people experiencing homelessness and poverty; operates in the same geography and serves an overlapping client base with Oak Table.
• 1JustCity (JAWS): Winnipeg non-profit running the Just a Warm Sleep (JAWS) shelter program in cooperation with Oak Table; an existing operational partner of Augustine Centre that runs an overlapping winter shelter service.

Regional players

• The Mustard Seed: Multi-service non-profit providing meals, shelter, and community programs across Western Canada; comparable service model to Oak Table but operates primarily in Alberta rather than Winnipeg.
• North End Community Renewal Corporation: Winnipeg community development corporation offering programs, events, and venue services; comparable to Augustine Centre's role as a community anchor and venue operator, though focused on neighbourhood revitalization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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