Centre social Jules Verne

What Centre social Jules Verne does

Centre social Jules Verne (Association de Gestion du Centre Social Jules Verne, AGCS) is a non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 1982 in Ballan-Mir\u00e9, France, and operating continuously for over 40 years. It functions as a community social center affiliated with the Fédération des centres sociaux de France, delivering social, educational, cultural, and leisure services across five intervention sectors: Enfance (childhood), Jeunesse (youth), Familles et parentalit\u00e9 (families and parenting), Action sociale (social action), and Lien social (social connections). Its service portfolio spans four physical locations in the SIGEC territory (Ballan-Mir\u00e9, Berthenay, Druye, Savonni\u00e8res, Villandry) — three in Ballan-Mir\u00e9 and one in Villandry — including the Accueil de loisirs network (children ages 3-16), LE SPOT youth center, Accompagnement à la scolarit\u00e9 (CLAS) tutoring, creative workshops for adults and children, sports activities (yoga, pilates, hip-hop, jazz, contemporary dance, guitar), ski trips, cultural outings via Culture du Cœur 37, French as a Foreign Language courses, free digital access, Mission Locale career guidance, home visits for isolated seniors, and parental listening points.

The center employs approximately 10 staff, including a director (Alexis Kasteller), deputy director/family referent coordinator (Elisabeth Delahaye), family referent (Claire Digue), CLAS/Accueil de loisirs director (Allison Sanchez Grilo), youth animators (Ma\u00eëna Andrade, Guillaume Bol), administrative secretary (Barbara Deshayes), and an embedded Mission Locale advisor (Julien Berthelot). No proprietary technology platform exists; service delivery is entirely in-person, augmented by a WordPress website (centrejulesverne.fr), a Facebook page, and an Instagram account for LE SPOT.

Revenue is derived from three principal streams: (1) recurring public subsidies from CAF Touraine, the Conseil G\u00e9n\u00e9ral, and the Municipality of Ballan-Mir\u00e9, secured under the 2024-2027 CAF-approved social project; (2) annual membership fees and per-session activity fees for children's and adult activities (e.g., hip-hop €168-203/year, yoga €183/year, pilates €173/year, guitar €268/year, creative workshops €4.50/session); and (3) ALSH leisure center fees scaled to the CAF family quotient (1% of quotient for QF up to €1,000, capped at €20/day; 1.1% above €1,000), with half-day rates at 40% and half-day with meal at 60%, plus a 30% surcharge for non-residents. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on walk-in reception, word-of-mouth, school partnerships, and the center's social media presence rather than commercial promotion.

Name

Centre social Jules Verne

Legal name

Association de Gestion du Centre Social Jules Verne

Website

https://centrejulesverne.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre social Jules Verne is a non-profit community social center in Ballan-Mir\u00e9, France, founded in 1982, serving families, children, youth, and adults across five communes with childcare, leisure, education, parental support, and cultural services funded primarily by CAF and municipal subsidies.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Ballan-miré

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Public funding and subsidies: The center receives financial support from CAF Touraine, the Conseil Général, and municipal funding as a social center managing childcare and leisure services under public partnership agreements.
2. Membership and activity fees: Families pay annual membership fees and per-session or annual fees for activities such as dance, yoga, pilates, and creative workshops. Pricing is based on CAF family quotient for some services.
3. ALSH (Leisure center) fees: Childcare and leisure center services are charged based on CAF family quotient (1% for QF up to 1000€, 1.1% for QF above 1000€), with daily rate caps and half-day options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centre social Jules Verne is a community social center that delivers childcare, leisure activities, youth programs, school support, adult workshops, and family and senior services to residents of Ballan-Miré and surrounding communes. Services are organized around five sectors (Enfance, Jeunesse, Familles et parentalité, Action sociale, Lien social) and include holiday childcare, after-school activities, cultural events, creative workshops, sports and dance classes, FLE courses, digital inclusion support, home visits for the isolated elderly, and parental listening points.

Product overview

Centre social Jules Verne is a community social center offering a diverse portfolio of social, educational, cultural, and recreational services. The core offerings include: Accueil de loisirs (leisure centers for children aged 3-16), LE SPOT (youth center), school accompaniment programs, creative workshops for adults and children, sports activities (yoga, pilates, dance, hip-hop), cultural events and family outings, ski trips, clothing/toy sales, free digital access, French language courses, career guidance for youth, home visits for isolated seniors, and parental support services. These services are organized around five main sectors: Enfance (childhood), Jeunesse (youth), Familles et parentalité (families and parenting), Action sociale (social action), and Lien social (social connections).

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Products and services

• Accueil de loisirs (Leisure centers) Leisure center providing childcare and activities for children aged 3–16 during school holidays and summer. Operates four locations across Ballan-Miré and Villandry under CAF Touraine oversight.
• LE SPOT (Accueil jeunes) Youth center offering a free-access space for teenagers and young adults to engage in projects, attend workshops, participate in cultural activities, and take part in local events.
• Accompagnement à la scolarité (CLAS) School support service pairing volunteer tutors with children from CP to 5th grade in partnership with local schools, supported by CAF Touraine.
• Ateliers créatifs adultes Creative workshops for adults including painting, mosaic, sewing, knitting, patchwork, willow craft, writing games, and porcelain painting.
• Activités enfants-ados Sports, cultural, and leisure activities for children including hip-hop, jazz, contemporary dance, oriental dance, and guitar lessons.
• Activités ados-adultes Sport and leisure activities for teens and adults including yoga, pilates, physical fitness, contemporary dance, bridge, and guitar.
• Soirées et événements culturels Cultural events and outings for families including games, guided walks, concerts, shows, museum visits, and sports matches, delivered in partnership with Culture du Cœur 37.
• Séjours ski Winter ski trips to the Alps for children aged 7–12 (Finhaut, Switzerland) and teenagers aged 12–16 (Saint Jean d'Aulps).
• Récrés Familles Free family activities during school holidays, open to all residents of Ballan-Miré and surrounding communes.
• Bourses aux vêtements, jouets Second-hand sales events for children's clothing, toys, gifts, and ski equipment at affordable prices.
• Accès numérique gratuit Free computer and printer access for the public, Monday to Friday 9h–12h and 14h–18h.
• ENTRE CLICS Digital inclusion and rights access service providing individual support for digital literacy, every Tuesday 14h30–17h30.
• Français Langue Étrangère (FLE) French as a Foreign Language courses for non-French speakers, Monday and Thursday 9h–11h.
• Mission Locale (permanence) Career guidance and professional integration service for young people who have left the school system, delivered via Mission Locale advisor on-site.
• Visites à domicile Home visits by volunteers to combat isolation and loneliness among seniors and people with disabilities.
• Point rencontre : La Ruche Free weekly creative space for adults to practice manual activities, gather information, and participate in association projects.
• Point écoute parents Parent support service providing a listening ear, information, and guidance for parents by appointment.
• Aide au départ Vacances Familles Vacation assistance for families with CAF family quotient below €830, helping them plan and take family holidays.
• Quinzaine de la parentalité Annual parental support program with actions and workshops to help parents with child-rearing questions, supported by CAF Touraine.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Municipality of Ballan-MirécoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1982Co-founded the center in 1982, provided the building and land at Le Bois Brûlé, and continues to provide municipal support and governance representation.
• Local schools of Ballan-MirécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with elementary and middle schools for the academic accompaniment program (Accompagnement à la scolarité), coordinating volunteer tutors with educational institutions.
• Culture du Cœur 37minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation providing reduced-price cultural outings (concerts, museums, sports events) for families, enabling affordable access to cultural activities.
• REAAP (Réseau d'Ecoute, d'Appui et d'Accompagnement à la Parentalité)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for listening, support, and parental accompaniment. Collaborates on 'Quinzaine de la Parentalité' events and ongoing parental support actions.
• ASSAD-HADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit association providing home care services. Holds monthly permanence at the center for home support services.
• Croix Rouge Française - Antenne locale de Ballan-MiréminorOthersLocal unit of the French Red Cross providing social assistance, food aid, support for elderly, and emergency services. Located at 10 Rue du Commerce, Ballan-Miré.
• Centre Communal d'Action Sociale (CCAS) de Ballan-MirécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal social action center. Partners on home visits for isolated elderly and disabled residents, with the center social Jules Verne and parish association.
• Association Educ Pro SportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports education association that partners with the center for parent-teen sports events and confidence-building activities.
• Association ANNABAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance association providing oriental dance classes (danse orientale) for children from age 4, teens, and adults at the center.
• Association Couleurs SauvagesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation that animated a forest-based parent-child café event organized by REAAP, with sensory games for young children.
• Mission Locale de TourainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation providing personalized support to young people who have left the school system. Julien Berthelot, mission locale advisor, is present at the center to help youth with career planning, employment, and access to rights.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CentresocialJulesVernedeBallanMire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-jules-verne

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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