What Gulliver does

Gulliver Società Cooperativa Sociale is an Italian social cooperative headquartered in Modena (Via Galileo Galilei 168) that operates 430 social, educational, and healthcare services across the Emilia-Romagna region, primarily serving elderly individuals, children aged 0–6, people with disabilities, and vulnerable populations including those with mental health conditions, addiction issues, and immigration backgrounds. The cooperative runs eight main service divisions: Terza Età (elderly residential and day care), Sistema Educativo 0-6 (nurseries, preschools, summer/winter camps), Inclusione Scolastica (school support and autism programs), Disabilità (specialized centers and transport), Sostegno e Integrazione Sociale (mental health, child protection, intercultural mediation), Divisione Poliambulatorio (multi-specialty outpatient clinic), Famiglia 360 (family transport and welfare), and Botteghe Artigiane (artisanal workshops such as Il Quinterno producing handcrafted goods via social inclusion programs).

The cooperative's revenue mechanics rest primarily on public-sector contracts won via municipal and regional tenders with bodies such as Comune di Modena, regional labor agencies, and healthcare authorities, supplemented by recurring private enrollment fees at nurseries and preschools, professional fees at the outpatient clinic, and direct sales of artisanal products. Governance operates under a mutual-prevalent cooperative model with 967 members (worker members and voluntary members) participating through General Assemblies and the PSAP strategic planning group, and the organization is affiliated with Legacoop Estense and Legacoopsociali umbrella bodies. Gulliver holds multiple ESG-related certifications, including UNI/PdR 125:2022 Gender Equality Certification (January 2025), Synesgy ESG Attestation at Level C (October 2025), and the maximum AGCM Rating di Legalità, positioning it for ESG-disclosure-aware public procurement.

Name

Gulliver

Legal name

Gulliver Società Cooperativa Sociale

Website

https://gulliver.mo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gulliver is a Modena-based Italian social cooperative operating 430 social, educational, and healthcare services for elderly individuals, children, people with disabilities, and vulnerable populations across the Emilia-Romagna region, primarily funded through public-sector contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination (HLADALAK), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Companion Care & Social Support (non-clinical) (HLADAGAB)

Keywords

• Social cooperative services
• Elderly care services
• Early childhood education
• Disability support services
• Community healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Modena

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Service Contracts: Contracts with municipalities, healthcare authorities, and public bodies for the delivery of social, educational, and healthcare services. Revenue is generated through public tenders and service agreements with government entities including RSA (nursing homes), educational services, and disability services.
2. Healthcare Services: Divisione Poliambulatorio provides healthcare services including dentistry, orthodontics, physiotherapy, hydrokinesitherapy, specialist services, diagnostic imaging, nursing services, occupational medicine, and home visits.
3. Craft Workshop Sales: Artisan workshops including Il Quinterno (binding workshop), Slow Art, Bottega delle Idee, and Bottega I Tigli produce and sell handcrafted products including personalized agendas and artistic items.
4. Childcare and Educational Services: Private enrollment fees for nurseries (nidi), preschools (scuole d'infanzia), and summer camps managed by the cooperative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gulliver Società Cooperativa Sociale is a non-profit social cooperative delivering integrated social, educational, and healthcare services across seven areas: elderly care, early childhood education (0-6), school inclusion, disability services, social support and integration, outpatient healthcare, and family services. It operates 430 services across Emilia-Romagna through public contracts with municipalities and health authorities, supplemented by private enrollments in nurseries and outpatient clinics, and operates artisan workshops employing people with disabilities.

Product overview

Gulliver is a social cooperative (Cooperativa Sociale) providing a comprehensive portfolio of care, educational, and social services across multiple areas. The organization operates as a multi-service platform with distinct divisions: (1) Elderly Care (Terza Età) with residential and day services; (2) Early Childhood Education 0-6 (Sistema Educativo 0-6) covering nurseries, kindergartens, and summer camps; (3) School Inclusion services with tutoring and autism support; (4) Disability Services including specialized centers and transport; (5) Social Support and Mental Health services; (6) Medical Outpatient Division (Poliambulatorio); (7) Family 360 support services; and (8) Artisanal Workshops (Botteghe Artigiane) including Il Quinterno which produces handcrafted paper goods through social inclusion programs. The cooperative also runs innovative social programs like the Sartoria Sociale and comic therapy projects. Gulliver manages 430 services with 967 members, operating primarily in the Modena area of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 430 services operated across social, educational, and healthcare sectors
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agenzia Regionale per il Lavoro dell'Emilia-RomagnacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Regional labor agency partnership for recruiting social healthcare workers. Collaboration on Recruiting Day events including the July 6, 2026 event at Castelfranco Emilia Centro per l'Impiego for hiring OSS and AdB/OSA personnel.
• Unione dei Comuni del SorbaracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Municipal union partnership for recruitment events and family assistance services (Sportello di assistenza familiare). Joint organization of recruiting day events in the territory.
• Legacoop EstensecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Regional Legacoop federation membership providing organizational support, training resources, policy advocacy, and collaborative initiatives including the Synesgy sustainability project and Premio Quadrofedele award competitions.
• LegacoopsocialicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025National Legacoopsociali federation membership for social cooperative advocacy and representation. Active participation in States Generali della Cooperazione Sociale initiatives and #Controvento project.
• SMA (Società di Mutua Assistenza) di ModenacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Mutual aid society providing supplemental health insurance (Piano Sanitario Integrativo) for cooperative members and employees through the SMAconTE portal.
• Fondazione ex Campo FossoliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for memory and historical education projects. Foundation provides educational sessions and documentary screenings at elderly care facilities (CRA Focherini e M. Marchesi) for Holocaust remembrance and historical awareness.
• Commissione Pari Opportunità di Legacoop EstenseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEqual Opportunities Commission partnership for gender equality initiatives including events, training, and awareness campaigns such as the Adelaide Ristori theatrical performance on March 5, 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Open Group: Italian social cooperative delivering care, educational, and rehabilitation services across Italy. Operates multi-regional facilities similar to Gulliver's community-based service model and competes for comparable municipal tenders.
• Coopselios: One of Italy's largest social cooperatives, headquartered in Reggio Emilia, providing elderly care, disability services, educational services, and healthcare across multiple regions. Most directly comparable to Gulliver in scale, service mix, and cooperative structure.
• Sol.Co Consorzio: Italian consortium of social cooperatives providing integrated social services including elderly care, education, and disability support. Comparable cooperative-led structure, multi-service portfolio, and regional Italian operating footprint.
• La Cascina Cooperativa Sociale: Milan-based social cooperative providing social and educational services including residential and day programs for vulnerable populations. Directly comparable in service model and cooperative governance structure.
• KCS Caregiver: Italian cooperative society providing socio-healthcare services including elderly care, disability support, and home care. Directly comparable in target populations, service delivery model, and reliance on public-sector contracts.
• Domus Assistenziale: Italian social cooperative providing elderly residential care and home care services, primarily in northern regions. Comparable in service specialization and dependence on public-sector funding.

Broad incumbents

• CGM Consorzio Generale della Mutualità: Major Italian cooperative consortium representing multiple cooperatives across social services, healthcare, and education. Comparable at an aggregated industry level but operates as a network rather than single cooperative like Gulliver.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GulliverModena
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCK-DuSvsXxehR0NbkSFSlBg/feed
• Facebookfacebook.com/GulliverModena
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gullivermodena
• Instagraminstagram.com/gullivermodena

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