Beweging.net

What Beweging.net does

Beweging.net is a non-profit civil society network (vzw) based in Brussels that coordinates a broad federation of Christian and social organizations across Flanders and Brussels, alongside thousands of volunteers. Founded in 1909 (originally as the Vlaamse Sociale Week) and now operating under the Groep Beweging umbrella alongside two related non-profit entities (Sociaal Engagement cv-so and Beweging.academie vzw), the organization works on themes including democracy, diversity, climate and sustainability, housing, digital inclusion, wealth redistribution, and Europe. It engages in policy advocacy, coalition-building, and direct citizen mobilization, with the Chair and General Director holding seats on governance bodies of major Belgian institutions such as ACV, CM, STAR, and HIVA.

The organization's service portfolio is anchored by community programs delivered through seven regional offices and a partner distribution network: Fietsbieb (children's bicycle lending at 100+ locations with 16,000+ bicycles), Energiebox (energy measurement kits for households), Vast-Goed (shared community spaces), Giraff (environmental awareness), and Beweging.academie (training and professional development). Underlying technology is limited to a standard online platform (website, social media, email newsletters) used for member communication and project coordination rather than proprietary software products.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid non-profit model: government subsidies as the primary funding stream, annual membership fees from member organizations and individuals (e.g., €20 for Fietsbieb), donations and fundraising, and small program participation fees. Distribution is decentralized via regional offices (Antwerpen, Limburg, Oost-Vlaanderen, West-Vlaanderen, Vlaams-Brabant & Brussel, plus Stad Antwerpen and Brussels), partner organizations including major unions and mutualities, and a co-owned news platform (Visie.net) run jointly with ACV and CM.

Name

Beweging.net

Legal name

Groep Beweging

Website

https://beweging.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Beweging.net is a Flemish/Belgian non-profit network coordinating Christian and social organizations and thousands of volunteers across Flanders and Brussels, delivering community programs like Fietsbieb bicycle lending and engaging in policy advocacy on social justice, climate, and democracy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic and Social Advocacy Network

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH), Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Civil society network
• Social advocacy
• Community engagement
• Volunteer coordination
• Social movement organizing

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussel

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies: Groep Beweging receives government subsidies as a social organization, which is a primary funding source for operations and activities.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from member organizations and individual members, such as the €20 annual fee for Fietsbieb membership.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The organization collects donations and conducts fundraising activities to support its social mission and projects.
4. Program Participation Fees: Modest fees for participation in specific programs and services, such as the €20 membership and €20 deposit for Fietsbieb bicycle loans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Beweging.net is a non-profit network that connects a broad coalition of Christian and social organizations and thousands of volunteers across Flanders and Brussels to address societal challenges. It delivers community programs such as Fietsbieb (children's bicycle lending), Energiebox (energy measurement kits), Vast-Goed (shared community spaces), and Giraff (environmental awareness), alongside policy advocacy dossiers, training through Beweging.academie, and civic participation initiatives. Revenue is generated through government subsidies, membership fees, donations, and modest program participation charges.

Product overview

Beweging.net is a social movement organization in Flanders, Belgium, that connects a broad network of social organizations and thousands of volunteers. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform but rather operates as a civil society network focused on societal challenges including democracy, diversity, climate sustainability, housing, digital inclusion, wealth redistribution, and Europe. Their initiatives include community projects such as Fietsbieb (bicycle lending for children), Vast-Goed (shared community spaces), Giraff (environmental awareness), various democracy initiatives, and volunteer support programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fietsbieb (Bicycle Library) A children's bicycle lending program that provides affordable access to bicycles for children. Members pay €20 annual fee plus €20 refundable deposit; children can exchange bicycles for free when they outgrow them. Operates through 100+ local locations with 16,000+ bicycles in circulation and has served 11,500+ children since inception.
• Energiebox (Energy Measurement Kit) Energy measurement kit available for free lending through regional secretariats across Belgium with €20 refundable deposit. Designed to help families understand and reduce energy consumption, addressing energy poverty.
• Vast-Goed (Shared Community Spaces) Initiative providing shared community spaces. Coordinated locally through regional city coordinators such as the Antwerp office.
• Giraff (Environmental Awareness) Environmental awareness program addressing climate sustainability and ecological challenges within Flemish communities.
• Policy Advocacy Dossiers Position papers and advocacy dossiers on themes including democracy, diversity, climate sustainability, housing, digital inclusion, wealth redistribution, and Europe, prepared for political representation and policy engagement.
• Training and Education (Beweging.academie) Education and training programs delivered through Beweging.academie vzw, providing professional development and knowledge sharing for partner organizations and volunteers.
• Visie.net (Collaborative News Platform) Online news platform jointly run by ACV, CM, and Beweging.net covering political decisions, social movements, and community initiatives in Flanders and Brussels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ Fietsbieb locations across Flanders and Brussels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groep INTROcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWest-Vlaanderen-based organization focused on reducing barriers to education and employment. Collaborated with Beweging.net on the Eureka Interreg project for cross-border citizen participation and provides bicycle repair services for Fietsbieb through workshops.
• Hogeschool VIVEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences in West-Vlaanderen that partnered in the Eureka Interreg project to develop pilot actions for civic participation, particularly working with students from Social Work programs.
• Femmes Prévoyantes Socialistes (FPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalloon partner organization in the Eureka Interreg project, developing support groups for victims of violence and civic participation programs in the cross-border region.
• Centre d'Information et d'Education Populaire (CIEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalloon partner in the Eureka project focused on citizenship education, working with foreigners on mandatory integration trajectories and social re-mobilization of NEET youth through cultural participation.
• La Ligue de l'enseignementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner organization in the Eureka project working on youth engagement around mobility and anti-discrimination initiatives in the cross-border region.
• European Internet Broadcasting Service (EIBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner organization and communication lead for the Eureka Interreg project, coordinating cross-border activities and digital communication.
• Flanders ClassicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer of the Tour of Flanders cycling event. Partnered with Beweging.net to create the 'Ronde van Vlaanderen voor Kinderen' cycling event for children, celebrating Fietsbieb's 100th location milestone.
• WiegwijsminorOthersProvides 50% discount on Fietsbieb membership for families, making bicycle access more affordable for vulnerable populations.
• FamiliehulpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome care organization in Limburg that created its own Energiebox program, using the energy measurement tool through their Goed Wonen service to help customers understand and reduce energy consumption.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Netwerk tegen Armoede: Belgian/Flemish network uniting organizations working against poverty. Closely comparable as a Flemish civil society network that aggregates partner organizations for joint advocacy and policy influence on social issues.
• CAW (Centrum Algemeen Welzijnswerk): Flemish network of social welfare centers providing direct services across Flanders and Brussels. Comparable as a regionally federated civil society organization operating through local offices with overlapping citizen engagement and vulnerable-population mandates.
• Samenlevingsopbouw Vlaanderen: Flemish community-building organization focused on citizen participation and social cohesion. Comparable in its combination of grassroots community engagement, advocacy, and network-based civil society operating model in Flanders and Brussels.
• 11.11.11: Belgian coalition of organizations for international solidarity. Comparable as a national umbrella network aggregating member organizations for joint advocacy, public campaigns, and coordinated civic action, though with a broader international-development scope.

Broad incumbents

• European Civic Forum: Pan-European platform of civic and civil society organizations. Comparable in network structure and cross-border civic advocacy orientation, though at EU-wide scale versus Beweging.net's Flemish/Belgian focus.
• Civicus Alliance: Global civil society alliance aggregating member organizations for civic space advocacy. Comparable as a multi-tier network coordinating civil society organizations on policy themes, though at international scale rather than regional Flemish scope.

Regional players

• Réseau Wallon de Lutte contre la Pauvreté: Walloon counterpart network uniting poverty-focused associations. Comparable structurally as a French-speaking Belgian civil society network combining advocacy and partner coordination, but operating in Wallonia rather than Flanders.
• Fédération des Centres de Service Social (FCSS): Walloon federation of social service centers. Comparable as a regionally federated social-services network, but operating in Wallonia and Brussels-Capital rather than Flanders.

Emerging players

• Decenniumdoelen 2030 (Vlaanderen): Flemish coalition aligning organizations around the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Comparable as a Flemish partner-aggregating network for joint advocacy, but with a narrower SDG thematic focus.

Others

• OCMW / Public Center for Social Welfare: Municipal public welfare centers providing social assistance across Belgium. Comparable as frontline social service providers reaching vulnerable populations, but publicly funded and statutory rather than civil-society led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bewegingnet
• Facebookfacebook.com/bewegingvzw
• Instagraminstagram.com/beweging.net_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beweging-net

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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