Iedereen Kan Sporten Limburg

What Iedereen Kan Sporten Limburg does

Stichting Iedereen Kan Sporten Limburg is a Dutch non-profit foundation that serves as the provincial coordination point for adapted sports and physical activity for people with disabilities across the Limburg province in the Netherlands. The organization does not deliver sports directly; rather, it operates a service-and-referral platform through three regional 'sportloketten' (sports counters) covering Noord-Limburg, Midden-Limburg, and Zuid-Limburg, each staffed by dedicated beweegmakelaars (exercise brokers) who personally guide individuals to appropriate adapted-sports offerings, clubs, and assistive equipment. Its core services include regional sportloket guidance, a sports-equipment lending program operated in partnership with national platform Uniek Sporten, wheelchair-skills training delivered with the Wheelchair Skills Team, continuing-education courses for sports professionals, a provincial transport reimbursement scheme (Vervoersregeling), referrals to financial-support funds (Jeugdfonds and Volwassenenfonds Sport & Cultuur), and a Talent & Topsport program formalized with Limburg Sport for elite-athlete pipeline support. The annual Beweegproeverij, co-organized with rehabilitation center Adelante Hoensbroek, brings together 30+ sports providers as a flagship awareness and trial event.

The technology footprint is minimal: the organization runs a WordPress content website (iedereenkansporten.nl), a digital declaration portal for the transport scheme (vervoersregeling.iedereenkansporten.nl), and an e-learning module for sports professionals developed with consortium Zichtbaar Sportief. No proprietary systems, no API exposure, no mobile app, and no AI/ML components are described.

The business model is non-commercial: services are provided free of charge to end users (people with disabilities), and the operating budget is funded primarily by a subsidy from Provincie Limburg tied to the 2024-2027 multi-year policy plan, supplemented by donations and corporate sponsorship. End users form a long-tail mass population; the funder side is concentrated in a single provincial counterparty.

Name

Iedereen Kan Sporten Limburg

Legal name

Stichting Iedereen Kan Sporten Limburg

Website

https://iedereenkansporten.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Iedereen Kan Sporten Limburg is a Dutch non-profit foundation that coordinates adapted sports for people with disabilities across the Limburg province through three regional sportloketten with dedicated exercise brokers, funded by a Province of Limburg subsidy and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adapted Sports Coordination Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAH

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKADAM

Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Event & Tournament Organizers (Tours, Championships, Meets)

SECONDARYHSADAEAM

Adaptive & Para-Sport Coaching

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

SECONDARYMPAKAKAK

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Management & Promotion Services

SECONDARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

Keywords

• Adapted sports coordination
• Disability sports services
• Inclusive sports guidance
• Sports equipment lending
• Transportation subsidy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sittard

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Provincial Subsidy: Primary funding from Province of Limburg (Provincie Limburg) subsidy to finance activities outlined in the multi-year policy plan.
2. Donations and Sponsoring: Secondary revenue stream from donations and corporate sponsorship to supplement provincial subsidy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Iedereen Kan Sporten Limburg is a provincial non-profit foundation that functions as a coordination and support platform for adapted sports across Limburg, Netherlands. Through three regional sportloketten (Noord-, Midden-, and Zuid-Limburg), beweegmakelaars provide personalized guidance to people with disabilities to find suitable sports, access equipment lending, transportation subsidies, financial support, and continuing education for sports providers. The organization also coordinates talent identification and elite sports pathways for athletes with disabilities.

Product overview

Iedereen Kan Sporten Limburg is a provincial non-profit organization that functions as a coordination and support platform for adapted sports across Limburg. Rather than a single product, the organization operates a portfolio of interconnected services organized through three regional sport desks (Noord-, Midden-, and Zuid-Limburg), supported by provincial-level programs including sports equipment lending (via Uniek Sporten Uitleen), wheelchair skills training, continuing education for sports providers, a provincial transport reimbursement scheme, financial support referrals, and a dedicated talent and elite sports program. The organization also runs the annual Beweegproeverij event and maintains a network of Paralympic athlete ambassadors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sportloket (Sport Desks) Regional sport desks in Noord-, Midden-, and Zuid-Limburg staffed by beweegmakelaars (exercise brokers) who personally guide people with disabilities to appropriate sports and exercise offerings.
• Sporthulpmiddelen Uitleen (Sports Equipment Lending) Offered in partnership with Uniek Sporten, this service provides a 4-month free trial loan program for sports equipment including sports wheelchairs, handbikes, and racerunners.
• Rolstoelvaardigheidstraining (Wheelchair Skills Training) Wheelchair skills training sessions organized in collaboration with the Wheelchair Skills Team, teaching safe wheelchair handling to dependent users, with follow-up lessons offered in Roermond.
• Bijscholingen & Events (Continuing Education) Continuing education courses, training, and events for sports providers and professionals on topics such as sports for people with visual impairments and intellectual disabilities.
• Vervoersregeling (Transport Scheme) Provincial transport reimbursement scheme for adapted sports in Limburg, providing financial compensation to sports clubs for transportation costs of members with disabilities traveling across municipal boundaries.
• Talent & Topsport (Talent & Top Sports) Provincial coordination point for talent identification and elite sports support for athletes with disabilities, including talent recognition days, innovation projects, and collaboration with Limburg Sport for athlete facilitation.
• Financiële Regelingen (Financial Schemes) Information and referral services for financial support programs including Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur, Volwassenenfonds Sport & Cultuur, and Crowdfunding Uniek Sporten.
• Beweegproeverij (Annual Exercise Tasting Event) Annual multi-sport try-out event where people with disabilities can experience over 30 different sports and exercise activities, meet Paralympic athletes, and receive advice on sports equipment, finances, and transportation. Free admission with no registration required.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adelante HoensbroekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2026Collaboration partner for the annual Beweegproeverij event. Adelante is a rehabilitation center that co-organizes the exercise tasting event with IKS regional organizations. Provides rehabilitation expertise and connection to people with disabilities in the region.
• Limburg SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial sports platform that works with IKS on talent identification and top sport support. Together they identify talents and provide customized support including training facilities, nutrition, education, housing, paramedical care. Limburg Sport has primary responsibility for awarding 'topsport status'.
• Stichting Bijzonder in BewegingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation that organizes weekly sports sessions for people with intellectual disabilities in Kerkrade. IKS features their volunteers and activities in stories, and collaborates on sports offerings. Wim Loneus has been a volunteer for 35+ years at this organization.
• Zichtbaar SportiefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration including Bartimeus, Koninklijke Visio, De Oogvereniging, NOC*NSF, and Gehandicaptensport Nederland that developed e-learning for sports professionals on guiding athletes with visual impairments. IKS promotes this training.
• Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur LimburgminorOthersNational fund that pays membership fees for children from families with financial concerns. IKS refers people to this fund as part of financial support services.
• Volwassenenfonds Sport & CultuurminorOthersNational fund for adults 18+ living at subsistence level that pays lesson fees and materials for sports and cultural activities. IKS refers people to this fund.
• Special Heroes NederlandminorOthersNational organization that provides sports transportation funding for athletes with severe physical disabilities through Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) financing. IKS refers people to their sports transportation service.
• Uniek SportencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational platform for adapted sports that IKS collaborates with for the sports equipment lending program. Uniek Sporten Uitleen allows athletes to try sports equipment free for 4 months. Also provides crowdfunding platform for organizations promoting sports for people with disabilities.
• Limburg Athletics+minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional athletics organization that collaborated on the Noah Mbuyamba ambassador campaign.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Uniek Sporten: National Dutch platform for adapted sports that provides the sports-equipment lending program and inspirational content used by IKS Limburg. Directly comparable as both serve the same end-user population (people with disabilities seeking sports) and operate a guidance/brokering-plus-equipment model, with Uniek Sporten operating at the national layer and IKS Limburg at the regional layer.
• Gehandicaptensport Nederland: National Dutch federation for disability sports and a core ecosystem partner within the Zichtbaar Sportief consortium alongside IKS Limburg. Comparable as a national coordinating/advocacy body for adapted sports that channels talent toward Paralympic pathways, the same function IKS Limburg performs at provincial scale.
• Special Heroes Nederland: National organization providing sports transportation funding for athletes with severe physical disabilities (Ministry of VWS-funded) and referring end users to IKS Limburg. Comparable because it operates in the same adapted-sports support ecosystem with overlapping beneficiary populations and complementary service offerings.
• Stichting Bijzonder in Beweging: Foundation running weekly adapted-sports sessions for people with intellectual disabilities in Kerkrade, collaborating with IKS Limburg and featured in its storytelling. Comparable as a small grassroots adapted-sport provider serving an overlapping beneficiary population within Limburg.

Broad incumbents

• NOC*NSF: Dutch Olympic Committee and Sports Federation — the umbrella body for organized sport in the Netherlands and a member of the Zichtbaar Sportief consortium. Comparable as the broad incumbent governing adapted-sport policy and talent pathways, while IKS Limburg operates the grassroots provincial coordination layer.

Others

• Adelante Zorggroep: Rehabilitation center in Hoensbroek that co-organizes the Beweegproeverij and provides rehabilitation expertise and referrals to IKS Limburg. Comparable as an upstream feeder into the foundation's beneficiary pipeline, supplying clinical expertise and access to people with disabilities in the Limburg region.
• Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur: National fund that pays sports and cultural membership fees for children from low-income families; IKS Limburg refers end users to this fund as part of its financial-support pathway. Comparable as an enabling financial-support layer in the Dutch adapted-sport ecosystem with which IKS Limburg co-serves the same population.
• Volwassenenfonds Sport & Cultuur: National fund for adults 18+ on subsistence-level incomes that pays lesson fees and materials for sports participation. Referenced by IKS Limburg as part of its financial-support services and operating in the same adapted-sport access ecosystem.
• Koninklijke Visio: Dutch expertise center for blind and visually impaired people, member of the Zichtbaar Sportief consortium that developed the e-learning IKS Limburg promotes. Comparable as a specialized enabling organization serving a sub-segment (visual impairment) of IKS Limburg's beneficiary base.

Regional players

• Limburg Sport: Provincial sports platform for Limburg that partners with IKS Limburg on talent identification, elite-sport support and 'topsport status' designation. Comparable as the regional sports counterpart covering the same geography and overlapping on athlete development, but focused on the broader (non-adapted) sports portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iedereen-kan-sporten-limburg
• Facebookfacebook.com/IKS.NL

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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