What CASP does

CASP (Centre d'Action Sociale Protestant) is a French non-profit association founded in 1905, headquartered in Montreuil with operations across Paris and the Île-de-France region. The organization supports people in situations of social exclusion and vulnerability, including homeless individuals, families in precarious situations, prison releasees, asylum seekers, RSA welfare beneficiaries, and persons without fixed address. CASP operates 84 structures, services, and dispositifs organized into four main divisions: Paris Urgence (emergency accommodation), Paris Insertion (housing and social integration), Asile et veille sociale (asylum and social monitoring), and Territoires et justice (prison and judicial support). In 2024, the organization reported supporting 136,322 people and housing 5,473 individuals across its network of 8 social residences with 175 housing units, multiple CHRS facilities, 4 family pensions, Points d'Accès au Droit legal services, and specialized child and family programs.

The organization's portfolio includes emergency shelters, transitional housing, employment integration through the PLIE program, legal aid access points, domiciliation services for the homeless, and reintegration programs for prison releasees (Arapej 75). CASP runs cross-cutting initiatives such as the Mission Enfance/Familles (established October 2022, serving approximately 1,300 minors including 600 under age 3), an annual CASPABOUM family festival, and the PODCASP podcast series featuring beneficiary testimonials. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard web/cloud hosting (OVH, AWS) and an iRaiser-powered donation platform — there is no proprietary technology or AI/ML capability.

CASP's business model is characteristic of a recognized public utility association: services are free to beneficiaries, with revenue sourced from individual donations (with 75%/66% French tax deductions), €15 annual membership fees, IFI wealth-tax donations through Fondation CASP, legacies and estate gifts, and co-funding from public institutions including DRIHL, DASES, and the EU's FSE+ program. The organization employs 501-1000 staff and is governed by a board of directors with a general director; it does not have shareholders or external funding rounds as a non-profit association under French law (loi 1901).

Name

CASP

Legal name

Centre d'Action Sociale Protestant

Website

https://casp.asso.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CASP (Centre d'Action Sociale Protestant) is a 120-year-old French non-profit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and social integration services across 84 facilities in Paris and Île-de-France, serving 136,322 vulnerable individuals annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: CASP receives donations from individuals, both one-time and monthly recurring contributions. Donors receive tax deductions of 75% of the donation amount up to €2,000, and 66% beyond that limit.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees of €15 per member, which are tax-deductible at 66%. Members receive two separate fiscal receipts.
3. Public Funding and Grants: Co-financing from government bodies including DRIHL (Direction Régionale et Interdépartementale de l'Hébergement et du Logement) and DASES (Direction de l'Action Sociale de l'Enfance et de la Santé) for specific programs like the Maison d'Accueil Églantine.
4. Legacies and Estate Gifts: CASP accepts legacies and estate donations as part of its long-term fundraising strategy.
5. IFI Donations: Separate donation pathway for donors subject to the Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière (IFI), facilitated through the Fondation CASP.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

CASP is a non-profit social welfare association that operates 84 facilities across Paris and Île-de-France providing emergency accommodation, transitional social housing, asylum and refugee reception, prison reintegration support, legal aid, employment integration, and dedicated services for children and families in precarious situations. Its services are organized into four main divisions: Paris Urgence (emergency), Paris Insertion (integration), Asile et veille sociale (asylum), and Territoires et justice (territorial justice). In 2024, CASP supported 136,322 people and housed 5,473 individuals.

Product overview

CASP (Centre d'Action Sociale Protestant) operates as a comprehensive social welfare organization providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and social integration services across Paris and Île-de-France. The organization functions as a unified service portfolio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, organized into four main divisions: Paris Urgence (emergency services), Paris Insertion (integration services including residences, CHRS facilities, employment support, RSA assistance, and legal access), Asile et veille sociale (asylum and refugee services), and Territoires et justice (prison and judicial support). Key service components include 8 social residences totaling 175 housing units, 4 family pensions, Points d'Accès au Droit for legal assistance, domiciliation services, and specialized programs for children and families. The organization also produces PODCASP podcast content and organizes community events such as CASPABOUM. With 84 structures and services, the organization supported 136,322 people in 2024 and housed 5,473 individuals across its facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paris Urgence Emergency accommodation and support services for individuals and families in acute crisis situations in Paris, including emergency shelters and immediate social support.
• Paris Insertion Social integration services including housing assistance, employment support, and reintegration programs for vulnerable populations in Paris, encompassing social residences, CHRS facilities, employment support, RSA assistance, and legal access.
• Asile et veille sociale Asylum seeker reception and social monitoring services providing shelter, legal support, and integration assistance for refugees and asylum seekers.
• Territoires et justice Territorial and justice-related social services supporting individuals involved with the justice system, including prison outreach, legal access points, and reintegration programs.
• Résidences sociales (Social Residences) Portfolio of 8 transitional housing residences with 175 total units providing temporary accommodation with social support for households unable to access permanent housing.
• CHRS Le Colibri Social rehabilitation center providing housing and comprehensive social support for adults, families, and single parents in precarious situations.
• Maison d'Accueil Églantine Facility providing housing and support for pregnant women and mothers with children, offering both emergency accommodation and long-term insertion services with 60 places.
• Arapej 75 Emergency shelter and social support for individuals leaving prison or under judicial supervision within 6 months of release.
• Points d'Accès au Droit (PAD) Free legal access points providing legal information and guidance on family law, housing, immigration, labor law, and administrative matters for vulnerable populations.
• Emploi (Employment Service) Employment integration service helping job seekers overcome barriers to employment through personalized support, workshops, and the PLIE program co-funded by FSE+.
• RSA Service Social and professional integration support for RSA (Active Solidarity Income) beneficiaries in Paris, with two antennas serving different population profiles.
• Domiciliation Domiciliation service providing official postal addresses for homeless individuals to facilitate access to rights, social services, and administrative procedures.
• ASLL (Accompagnement Social Lié au Logement) Social housing support service helping households in temporary housing achieve and maintain access to permanent sustainable housing.
• SAGEP (Service d'Accompagnement Global par une Equipe Pluridisciplinaire) Multidisciplinary support service for RIVP tenants facing difficulties maintaining stable housing, providing personalized assistance.
• CHRS Une famille un toit Diffuse housing service offering families in precarity an alternative to hotel accommodation, providing a pathway to autonomous housing.
• Louez solidaire et sans risque City of Paris program managing approximately 30 solidarity-rented housing units for households unable to access standard housing due to administrative or financial barriers.
• Mission Enfance/Familles Cross-functional mission managing approximately 1,300 minors (including 600 under 3 years old) across CASP facilities, improving care and support for children and families.
• Pensions de famille (Family Pensions) Four supported housing facilities (Servan, Polonceau, Aligre, Baron-le-Roy) providing permanent housing with social support for isolated individuals unable to access social housing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 136,322 people supported in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ANCV (Agence Nationale pour les Chèques-Vacances)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for vacation stays allowing residents from CHRS and social housing to access holiday programs. In 2025, 10 residents from CHRS Belle Étoile benefited from a Marseille and Côte d'Azur trip.
• Action contre la faimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative food security survey in HUDA (emergency housing for asylum seekers) facilities, investigating food security conditions.
• Fédération des acteurs de la solidarité IDFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funding of participatory budget for children with support from local initiative funds against exclusion.
• Pharma SolidairesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing healthcare access and wellness moments for isolated women at CASP facilities.
• Association cycl'AvenirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCycling program partner for 'En s'elle(s)' initiative teaching women residents to ride bikes.
• Yes We CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban garden initiative at Vivelesgroues in Nanterre hosting the CASPABOUM family festival.
• ibis hotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobilization of 80 volunteers from ibis hotels for CASPABOUM family celebration event.
• Yann Arthus-BertrandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDocumentary filmmaker featuring CASP in 'France, une histoire d'amour' film.
• ADOMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing provider for ASLL housing support services.
• HENEOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing provider for ASLL housing support services.
• RIVPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing company whose tenants receive SAGEP social support services.
• Juliette DenisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhotographer contributing to vacation campaign for children.

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Fondation de France: France's largest philanthropic foundation that funds and supports social action organizations including CASP itself. Functions as both a funder and ecosystem player in the same nonprofit space where CASP operates, making it an adjacent peer rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Armée du Salut (Fondation de l'Armée du Salut): Salvation Army France runs CHRS, social residences, and emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families across major French cities. Closely comparable operating model to CASP with state-financed housing programs and social reinsertion services.
• ATD Quart Monde: International movement focused on extreme poverty and social exclusion in France, running family housing, cultural, and advocacy programs. Comparable beneficiary focus (most vulnerable families) and similar reliance on donations and public co-financing, with distinctive participatory approach.
• Secours Catholique (Caritas France): Large French Catholic social action NGO delivering emergency aid, housing support, and integration programs to vulnerable populations nationwide. Directly comparable to CASP in service mix (emergency shelter, social accompaniment, advocacy) and donor-funded model, with significantly larger scale.
• Emmaüs France: Federation of Emmaüs organizations across France providing emergency housing, social reintegration, and second-hand economy activities. Closely comparable to CASP in mission (combating exclusion) and beneficiary base, though it operates a broader national footprint and a distinct community-based model.
• Croix-Rouge française: French Red Cross operates emergency accommodation (PRAHDA), social residences, and integration programs for homeless and refugee populations. Comparable to CASP's Paris Urgence and asylum services with overlapping CHRS-equivalent facilities and similar public-private funding model.
• Fondation Abbé Pierre: French housing-focused foundation advocating for and delivering housing solutions to homeless and poorly housed people. Comparable to CASP in housing/integration mission and reliance on donations plus government partnerships, with stronger advocacy and policy focus.
• France Terre d'Asile: Specialized NGO operating accommodation and legal support for asylum seekers and refugees across France. Highly comparable to CASP's Asile et veille sociale division and HUDA facilities, with similar government co-financing structure.
• Restos du Cœur: Major French food aid and social inclusion NGO operating nationwide food distribution and emergency support programs. Comparable to CASP in serving vulnerable populations through volunteer-supported and donation-funded model, though primarily food-focused rather than housing.

Emerging players

• Médecins du Monde: International medical-humanitarian NGO running programs in France for vulnerable populations including migrants and homeless individuals. Partially overlapping with CASP in asylum seeker and homeless support, with a stronger healthcare delivery component.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CASP_asso
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AssociationCASP
• Facebookfacebook.com/CentreActionSocialeProtestant
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casp
• Instagraminstagram.com/casp_asso

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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