aan-z
Aan-z is a non-profit Benelux cross-border social welfare organization delivering integrated social work, youth, Wmo, caregiver, and meal-delivery services across the Dutch municipality of Terneuzen and the Flemish municipalities of Assenede, Kaprijke, and Sint-Laureins, funded by municipal commissioning.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersAxel, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What aan-z does
Aan-z (legal name: Benelux Groepering voor Territoriale Samenwerking 'aan-z') is a non-profit cross-border social welfare organization incorporated in 1981 as a Benelux Grouping for Territorial Cooperation (BGTS), with headquarters in Axel, Netherlands and 51-100 employees. It delivers integrated welfare services on behalf of four commissioning municipalities — Gemeente Terneuzen (Netherlands) and the Flemish municipalities of Assenede, Kaprijke, and Sint-Laureins (Belgium) — covering social work (maatschappelijk werk), youth and family services (jeugd en gezin), youth work (jeugd- en jongerenwerk including JIP Terneuzen), Wmo provisions under the Dutch Social Support Act, informal caregiver support (mantelzorg), and a meal delivery service (Tafeltje-dek-je). It also coordinates a large volunteer corps providing transportation, grocery assistance, household/garden help, language tutoring, and loneliness interventions.
The organization's operational model combines a physical network of 10+ neighborhood offices and community centers across Terneuzen, Axel, Sas van Gent, Sluiskil, and Assenede with digital channels including the mijn.aan-z.eu customer portal, vrijwilligers.aan-z.eu volunteer portal, mijnwelzijn-leren.nl online learning platform, and the Positieve Gezondheid self-assessment tool. Since 2025, the organization has been integrated into regional clinical workflows via a VIPLive-based social referral system used by 5 GP practices in Terneuzen and through the Kerngezond Terneuzen multi-stakeholder healthcare collaboration. The website is WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliant as of April 2026 (audited by Cardan).
Revenue mechanics are dominated by municipal government contracts from the four commissioning authorities, supplemented by consumer-paid meal delivery (€8.25-€10.25 per meal, €25 trial pack) and Wmo transport facilitation fees. Volunteer reimbursements (€0.42/km, €5/hour for garden maintenance) flow to volunteers and are not organizational revenue. The organization holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status and the Sterk Sociaal Werk Kwaliteitslabel awarded by Sociaal Werk Nederland in 2022. Leadership consists of director Jan Provoost and adjunct-director Corinne de Feijter, with governance involving representatives from each commissioning municipality.
aan-z firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- aan-z
- Legal name
- Benelux Groepering voor Territoriale Samenwerking (BGTS) 'aan-z'
- Website
- https://aan-z.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Aan-z is a non-profit Benelux cross-border social welfare organization delivering integrated social work, youth, Wmo, caregiver, and meal-delivery services across the Dutch municipality of Terneuzen and the Flemish municipalities of Assenede, Kaprijke, and Sint-Laureins, funded by municipal commissioning.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
aan-z industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Social Welfare Services
- NAICS
- Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)
- SIC
- Services-Social Services (8300)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)
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Where aan-z is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Axel
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices11 records
Markets served
aan-z business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Others
Revenue model
- Municipal Government Funding: Aan-z operates as a Benelux Grouping for Territorial Cooperation (BGTS) and receives funding from its public commissioning municipalities: Gemeente Terneuzen (Netherlands), Gemeente Assenede, Gemeente Kaprijke, and Gemeente Sint-Laureins (Belgium). This forms the core of its operating revenue as a public welfare organization.
- Meal Delivery Service (Tafeltje-dek-je): Paid meal delivery service for seniors and adults who cannot prepare meals themselves. Users pay per meal or meal package. Pricing tiers: main course €8.25, main+starter €9.50, full three-course €10.25. Trial package of 5 meals for €25. Delivery area covers Terneuzen, Hulst, Assenede, Kaprijke, and Sint-Laureins.
- Volunteer Services Reimbursement: Volunteers provide services such as transportation, grocery shopping, errand running, and handyman tasks. Nominal cost reimbursements are paid by service users to volunteers (e.g., €0.42/km for transportation and errands, €5/hour for garden maintenance). These are not revenue streams for the organization but facilitate service delivery.
- Wmo Transport Referral Fees: For residents of Terneuzen, Assenede, and Kaprijke, aan-z provides access to Regiotaxivervoer (Wmo transport) and arranges volunteer driver services. The organization facilitates Wmo provisions on behalf of the municipality.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Main course only — €8.25 per meal |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Starter + Main course — €9.50 per meal |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Starter + Main course + Dessert — €10.25 per meal |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Trial package — 5 meals for €25 |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Volunteer errand/transport service — €0.42/km reimbursement to volunteer |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Volunteer garden maintenance — €5/hour + €0.42/km |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels9 records
aan-z product offering
Product offeringCore offering
aan-z is a cross-border public social welfare organization (Benelux Grouping for Territorial Cooperation) that delivers a multi-service welfare portfolio to residents of Terneuzen (NL) and Assenede, Kaprijke, and Sint-Laureins (BE). Its offering combines professional social work, youth and family services, Wmo brokerage, caregiver support, a volunteer-coordinated home services suite, and the Tafeltje-dek-je daily meal delivery service. Services are commissioned by four municipalities and delivered through neighborhood offices, home visits, GP referrals, and online portals.
Product overview
aan-z (full name: Benelux Groepering voor Territoriale Samenwerking aan-z) is a cross-border social welfare organization serving the Dutch municipality of Terneuzen and the Belgian municipalities of Assenede, Kaprijke, and Sint-Laureins. It operates as a multi-service welfare organization rather than a single-product company. Its core offerings are organized around several interlocking service lines: (1) Tafeltje-dek-je, a meal delivery service offering warm and chilled-fresh meals prepared in the Zo-lekker kitchen or local care centers; (2) Vrijwilligersdiensten, a broad suite of volunteer-delivered services covering transportation, grocery shopping, friendship visits, loneliness support, household/garden chores, language tutoring, and community dining; (3) Maatschappelijk Werk, Jeugd en Gezin, and Jeugd- en Jongerenwerk teams providing professional 1-on-1 social work and youth services including JIP Terneuzen; (4) Wmo services providing access to aids, home adaptations, household help, day care, and personal budgets under the Dutch Social Support Act; (5) Mantelzorg Ondersteuning for informal carers; and (6) a publicly accessible Activiteiten en Agenda of community activities. aan-z also offers digital tools including the Positieve Gezondheid Test, online learning paths (mijnwelzijn-leren), and the Formulierenbrigade. All services share a common focus on social connection, self-reliance, and community participation across all age groups.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Tafeltje-dek-je (meal delivery) Paid daily meal delivery service providing warm and chilled-fresh meals to seniors and adults who cannot prepare meals themselves, delivered Mon–Fri (also public holidays) between 10:30 and 12:30 across Terneuzen, Hulst, Assenede, Kaprijke, and Sint-Laureins. Meals are prepared in the Zo-lekker kitchen (Axel) and local care centers (WZC Sint-Jozef Assenede, WZC Sint-Bernardus Bassevelde, WZC De Boomgaard Kaprijke, WZC Hof van Sente Sint-Laureins). Pricing: main course €8.25, two-course €9.50, three-course €10.25; trial package 5 meals for €25.
- Vrijwilligersdiensten (Volunteer Services) A suite of volunteer-delivered services for residents across the service area, covering meal delivery, transport, grocery shopping assistance (boodschappendienst), friendship visits, loneliness home visits, household and garden chores, language tutoring (Taalmaatje), exercise companionship (Beweegmaatje), activity assistance, and shared community meals (Samen eten). Volunteer reimbursements include €0.42/km for transport/errands and €5/hour for garden maintenance.
- Formulierenbrigade en Burgeradvies Volunteer service helping residents understand and complete official forms (e.g., tax filings, benefit applications, health insurance) and organize personal administration.
- Maatschappelijk Werk (Social Work) Professional social work teams providing 1-on-1 support for residents facing challenges related to finances, relationships, housing, or well-being, covering the municipalities of Terneuzen, Assenede, Kaprijke, and Sint-Laureins.
- Jeugd- en Jongerenwerk (Youth Work) and JIP Terneuzen Youth services including JIP Terneuzen (Jongeren Informatie Punt), youth worker presence at schools, youth meeting places (JOPs), and support for topics such as mental health, bullying, online safety, addiction, finances, and youth volunteering. Reachable via Instagram (@jip_terneuzen), Facebook (@jip.terneuzen), email, and phone.
- Jeugd en Gezin (Youth and Family) Professional support for parents and families including childcare guidance, parenting support, and access to youth care services.
- Wmo (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning) brokerage Wmo services providing access to aids, home adaptations, household help, day care, respite care, protected housing, and personal budgets under the Dutch Social Support Act. Maximum personal contribution €21.80/month in 2026.
- Mantelzorg Ondersteuning (Caregiver Support) Support services for informal carers including counseling, relief care (mantelontzorgdagen), information sessions such as Alzheimer Café and Mantelzorgtrefpunt, a caregiver newsletter, online learning paths, and caregiver appreciation programs.
- Cliëntondersteuning (Independent Client Support) Free, independent client support services helping individuals navigate care options, organize support, draft personal plans, and mediate between clients and care providers.
- Zo-lekker Keuken (in-house kitchen) In-house kitchen under the Zo-lekker brand located at Zorgcentrum SVRZ de Vurssche in Axel, preparing fresh daily meals for the Tafeltje-dek-je meal delivery service and functioning as a work-experience environment for people with a distance to the labor market.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5 GP practices in Terneuzen have been referring patients to aan-z since 2025 via VIPLive social referral system
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Companies that use aan-z
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
aan-z technology and API
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- No
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aan-z partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Kerngezond TerneuzencoreKerngezond Terneuzen is a multi-stakeholder collaboration including Gemeente Terneuzen, aan-z, Emergis, ZorgSaam, GPs, and various care organizations. The collaboration addresses healthcare challenges in the region, with sociaal verwijzen (social referral) as one of its flagship projects enabling direct GP-to-aan-z referrals via VIPLive.
- Huisartsenpraktijk Axel (and 4 other GP practices in Terneuzen)coreFive GP practices in the Terneuzen region, starting with Huisartsenpraktijk Axel as the pilot, refer patients with social or societal problems directly to aan-z via VIPLive. This social referral system enables faster, lower-barrier access to social support services for patients who would otherwise not self-refer.
- SportPunt TerneuzenminorCo-organizer of Route 55, an annual cycling event in its 28th edition (2026), spanning 5 routes across the region (Meetjesland, Schoondijke, Terneuzen, Hulst, Axel).
- Hulst voor ElkaarminorCo-organizer of Route 55 cycling event (2026 edition).
- Gemeente SluisminorCo-organizer of Route 55 cycling event (2026 edition).
- zo-lekker Kitchen (Axel)coreThe zo-lekker kitchen, located in Zorgcentrum SVRZ de Vurssche in Axel, prepares fresh meals daily for the tafeltje-dek-je meal delivery service. The kitchen also serves as a work experience/learning environment for people with a distance to the labor market.
- WZC Sint-Jozef (Assenede) and WZC Sint-Bernardus (Bassevelde)coreResidential care centers (Woonzorgcentra) in Assenede and Bassevelde where meals for residents of the Assenede municipality are prepared daily for the tafeltje-dek-je service.
- WZC De Boomgaard (Kaprijke)coreResidential care center (Woonzorgcentrum) in Kaprijke where meals for residents of the Kaprijke municipality are prepared daily for the tafeltje-dek-je service.
- WZC Hof van Sente (Sint-Laureins)coreResidential care center (Woonzorgcentrum) in Sint-Laureins where meals for residents of Sint-Laureins municipality are prepared daily for the tafeltje-dek-je service.
- VIPLivecoreSecure GP ICT platform used by GP practices for chronic care management and other functions. VIPLive has been integrated with aan-z's systems to enable electronic social referral forms to be sent directly to aan-z teams.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
aan-z competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mee: Dutch client support organization providing independent support to people with disabilities and chronic conditions, including Cliëntondersteuning comparable to aan-z's free client support service. Operates regionally with municipal funding.
- SMWO (Stichting Maatschappelijk Werk en Welzijn Ouderen): Dutch welfare organization focused on social work and well-being for older adults. Comparable to aan-z in targeting seniors, providing social work, well-being programs, and community-based support under a similar non-profit, regionally commissioned structure.
- Lumens Groep: Dutch social welfare group providing social work, youth services, and well-being programs in a multi-municipal structure. Comparable to aan-z in combining professional teams with volunteer-supported service delivery under municipal contracts.
- De Wering: Dutch regional welfare organization offering social work, youth services, and community programs under municipal commissioning. Comparable to aan-z in operating model, scale, and service mix across a single-region footprint.
- Parlan: Dutch youth services organization providing youth work, family support, and information points similar to aan-z's JIP Terneuzen and Jeugd- en Jongerenwerk offerings. Comparable in youth-focused service design and regional welfare structure.
- Socius Zuidwest: Regional Dutch social work and welfare organization active in Zeeland (the same province as Terneuzen). Socius Zuidwest provides comparable social work, youth services, and welfare support to municipalities in adjacent Zeeland regions, operating with a similar professional-plus-volunteer model and similar municipal contract structure.
- Compaen: Dutch regional social welfare organization offering social work, youth services, and community programs under municipal commissioning. Comparable to aan-z in service scope and operating model, though serving different municipalities.
- MantelzorgNL: Dutch national association supporting informal caregivers with information, training, and appreciation programs. Comparable to aan-z's Mantelzorg Ondersteuning line (newsletter, Mantelzorgtrefpunt, online leerlijn, mantelontzorgdagen).
Broad incumbents
- Incluzio: Large Dutch welfare and social services provider operating across multiple municipalities, offering social work, youth care, Wmo support, and community-based services. Comparable to aan-z in service mix but operates at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth.
- Humanitas: Major Dutch welfare association providing youth services, elderly support, mental health programs, and informal caregiver assistance across the Netherlands. Comparable to aan-z's Mantelzorg, Jeugd- en Jongerenwerk, and well-being offerings, though at national scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about aan-z
What does aan-z do?
aan-z is a cross-border public social welfare organization (Benelux Grouping for Territorial Cooperation) that delivers a multi-service welfare portfolio to residents of Terneuzen (NL) and Assenede, Kaprijke, and Sint-Laureins (BE). Its offering combines professional social work, youth and family services, Wmo brokerage, caregiver support, a volunteer-coordinated home services suite, and the Tafeltje-dek-je daily meal delivery service. Services are commissioned by four municipalities and delivered through neighborhood offices, home visits, GP referrals, and online portals.
Is aan-z a public or private company?
aan-z is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was aan-z founded?
aan-z was founded in 1981. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is aan-z based?
aan-z is headquartered in Axel, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does aan-z make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Municipal Government Funding is the primary driver. The others are meal Delivery Service (Tafeltje-dek-je), volunteer Services Reimbursement and wmo Transport Referral Fees.
Who are aan-z's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mee, SMWO (Stichting Maatschappelijk Werk en Welzijn Ouderen), Lumens Groep, De Wering, Parlan, Socius Zuidwest, Compaen and MantelzorgNL. Broad incumbents are Incluzio and Humanitas.
Does aan-z have an API?
No public API is recorded for aan-z.
What industry is aan-z in?
aan-z's product category is Social Welfare Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIACAK, Local Public Health & Human Services Administration. Its NAICS code is 624 and its SIC code is 8300.