Blijf Groep

What Blijf Groep does

Blijf Groep is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting Blijf Groep) founded in 1974 and headquartered in Amsterdam, dedicated to stopping domestic violence in the provinces of Noord-Holland and Flevoland. The organization operates a vertically integrated service model spanning 24/7 crisis response, residential shelter, ambulant (outpatient) care, and structured group training, serving victims (primarily women but also men), affected children, perpetrators, and LGBTQIA+ clients. Its core methodology is the Oranje Huis (Orange House) Methodiek, an open-setting, system-oriented approach that engages the entire family unit including perpetrators, distinguishing Blijf Groep from traditional secret-shelter ('Blijf van mijn lijf-huis') models. Multiple training programs (Sterk, Weerkracht, En nu ik...!, Je bent niet de enige, Time4U, Billy Boem) have received formal evidence-based recognition from Dutch bodies such as NJI and the Recognition Committee for Social Support.

Name

Blijf Groep

Legal name

Stichting Blijf Groep

Website

https://blijfgroep.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Blijf Groep is a Dutch non-profit (Stichting) founded in 1974 that operates crisis shelters, ambulant care, and evidence-based training programs in Noord-Holland and Flevoland to stop domestic violence, serving women, men, children, perpetrators, and LGBTQIA+ clients through its Oranje Huis methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Intervention Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC), Emergency Shelter, NFIs & Winterization for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAG)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Crisis shelter support
• Ambulant social care
• Victim support programs
• Family intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government/Municipal Funding: Primary revenue stream from municipal contracts and government subsidies. Services are commissioned by municipalities in Noord-Holland and Flevoland to provide domestic violence support, crisis shelter, and ambulant care services.
2. Donations: Voluntary donations from individuals and businesses to support Blijf Groep programs and facilities improvements, such as the fundraising dinner that funded the children's room renovation in Alkmaar.
3. Professional Services: Collaboration with municipalities and government bodies on research, training, and knowledge development related to domestic violence intervention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blijf Groep provides crisis shelter, ambulant (outpatient) care, and group training programs to stop domestic violence and create safety for all parties involved — victims, children, and perpetrators — in the Dutch provinces of Noord-Holland and Flevoland. Services are delivered through three residential Oranje Huizen (Orange Houses), ambulant care teams, and recognized training programs (Sterk, Weerkracht, En nu ik...!, Time4U, Billy Boem, and Je bent niet de enige), all free of charge to clients and funded through municipal contracts and government subsidies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oranje Huis: The Oranje Huis (Orange House) model is a shelter and support approach characterized by an open setting and system-oriented methodology. It is the brand name for Blijf Groep's residential shelter locations in Alkmaar, Amsterdam, and Almere.
• Sterk
• Weerkracht
• En nu ik...!
• Je bent niet de enige

Products and services

• Crisis Shelter (Oranje Huizen) Residential crisis shelter for women, men, and children fleeing domestic violence. Provides emergency accommodation, supported housing, child care, and safety planning at three Oranje Huis locations. Capacity for up to 6-week stays, pet-friendly, with 7 beds reserved for male victims.
• Ambulant Care (Ambulante begeleiding)
• Sterk Resilience Training 12-session group training for women who have experienced boundary-crossing behavior or domestic violence, helping participants learn to set boundaries, recognize unhealthy dynamics, and stand up for themselves.
• Weerkracht Group Training 8-session group training for men who are or have been victims of violence in dependent relationships, focused on rebuilding self-confidence, stopping manipulation and conflicts, and managing anger and fear.
• En nu ik...! Children's Program 9-session group program for children aged 7-11 who have experienced domestic violence, with parallel parent sessions. Helps children process their experiences in an age-appropriate way.
• Je bent niet de enige Peer Support Training 10-session peer support training for women and men who have experienced partner violence, aimed at processing experiences, gaining insight into the origins of violence, and breaking isolation.
• Veilig Thuis Flevoland Advice and Reporting Point Official regional advice and reporting point for domestic violence and child abuse in Flevoland, processing referrals, coordinating intervention, and providing confidential advice to victims, witnesses, and professionals.
• Bureaudienst (24/7 Help Desk and Intake) Central intake and help desk coordinating all incoming client calls and shelter placements. Provides confidential advice, safety planning, and routing to appropriate Blijf Groep services and partner organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children in shelter receive specialized support through programs like En nu ik...! (recognized as 'good evidence-based' by NJI), Time4U, and Kinderwerk
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Verwey-Jonker InstituutminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Research partnership for the 'In de lift' cohort study examining the effects of the Oranje Huis Methodiek on safety, trauma, and wellbeing of clients. Commissioned research to evaluate program effectiveness.
• AltracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Collaboration between Blijf Groep (women's shelter) and Altra (youth care) to develop a joint approach for children in women's shelters, combining expertise in domestic violence intervention and youth support.
• HumanitascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Humanitas Amsterdam-Diemen to provide 'gezinsmaatje' (family companion) support to mothers and children after shelter stay. Volunteers offer friendship, practical help, and a listening ear to clients rebuilding their lives.
• IhubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Ihub, organization combining education, youth care, and family services, to coordinate support for families in shelter and ensure continuity of care for children.
• Veilig Thuis FlevolandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlijf Groep operates Veilig Thuis Flevoland as the official advice and reporting point for domestic violence and child abuse in the Flevoland region, processing referrals and coordinating intervention.
• Police (Politie)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClose operational partnership with police for emergency responses, temporary banning orders (huisverbod), and coordinated safety planning for clients in immediate danger.
• Municipal Youth Teams and WijkteamscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with municipal youth teams and neighborhood teams across all service regions for client referrals and coordinated case management.
• Jeugdbescherming (Child Protection)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with youth protection services when children are involved, including mandatory reporting obligations and coordinated safety planning for minors.
• Leviaan and OdionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare and welfare organizations in Flevoland region that Blijf Groep collaborates with for client support and referral services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Humanitas: Dutch welfare organization providing volunteer-based support including the 'gezinsmaatje' family companion program that is a direct downstream partner of Blijf Groep. Comparable Dutch non-profit operating in adjacent social-support territory.
• Veilig Thuis: National Dutch reporting and advice network for domestic violence and child abuse, with regional offices including Veilig Thuis Flevoland (operated by Blijf Groep). Comparable in mission and as the primary funnel for shelter referrals.
• Fier: Dutch organization providing shelter, ambulant care, and specialized programs for domestic violence and sexual abuse victims in Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe, and Overijssel. Directly comparable to Blijf Groep in mission, service mix, and Dutch municipal-funding model.
• Refuge: UK charity providing specialist support for women and children experiencing domestic violence, including emergency refuge accommodation. Comparable to Blijf Groep in shelter-led delivery and GBV specialization.
• Slachtofferhulp Nederland: National Dutch victim support organization providing practical, legal, and emotional support to crime and abuse victims. Comparable as a Dutch non-profit in the victim-support ecosystem with government-funded service delivery.
• Women's Aid: UK national domestic violence charity coordinating refuge services, advocacy, and survivor support. Comparable as a mission-aligned non-profit in the domestic violence sector with a federated delivery model.
• Moviera: Dutch domestic violence and child abuse intervention organization with shelter, ambulant care, and perpetrator programs across Gelderland and Utrecht. Operates a near-identical service portfolio to Blijf Groep and serves as a natural regional counterpart.
• Safe Horizon: US-based victim-services non-profit providing domestic violence shelters, hotlines, and community programs. Comparable to Blijf Groep as a multi-modality domestic violence intervention provider with government and donor funding.

Others

• Valente: Dutch trade association representing organizations in women's shelter, domestic violence, and social recovery services. Blijf Groep is a member; relevant as an industry-association peer that shapes sector policy and funding advocacy.

Emerging players

• Altra: Dutch youth care organization that co-developed Blijf Groep's children-in-shelter approach. Comparable as a Dutch non-profit providing trauma and youth interventions with municipal funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BlijfGroep

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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