Inloophuis Scarabee

What Inloophuis Scarabee does

Inloophuis Scarabee (legal name: Scarabee Centrum) is a Dutch non-profit drop-in center (inloophuis) founded in 2013 that provides psychosocial support and community-based activities for people affected by cancer. The organization serves cancer patients and survivors, relatives/caregivers, bereaved family members, and children through a portfolio of free services including one-on-one psychosocial counseling, peer support groups organized by cancer type (breast, prostate, AYA, terminal illness, bereavement), relaxation activities (yoga, chair and reflexology massage, sound bowl meditation, online guided meditation), creative workshops (dotpainting, heart pillows, crafts, creative writing, photography), and light physical activities (walking, swimming). All services are delivered at no cost to visitors with no appointment or referral required.

The center operates a physical location in Oegstgeest (de Kempenaerstraat 111b), monthly peer meetings in Voorschoten and Katwijk, and a chair massage presence at the LUMC (Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum) hospital in Leiden. It is not a technology company: there is no proprietary software, app, or AI component disclosed. The "platform" is a volunteer-driven community of largely cancer-experienced staff and visitors operating on a walk-in basis Monday and Wednesday 10:00–13:00, supplemented by scheduled workshops. Distribution is local/regional within South Holland, and there is one online service (guided meditation).

Revenue mechanics are donation-based and ANBI-certified (Dutch public benefit organization, RSIN 850266397), making contributions tax-deductible. The coordinator costs are partially funded by KWF Kankerbestrijding (Dutch Cancer Society), and a minor funding relationship exists with health insurer Zorg en Zekerheid. Scarabee is a member of IPSO Community, the Dutch branch association for inloophuizen, which provides industry coordination and shared activity infrastructure. Headcount is in the 11–50 range and the organization is described as entirely volunteer-driven.

Name

Inloophuis Scarabee

Legal name

Scarabee Centrum

Website

https://inloophuisscarabee.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inloophuis Scarabee is a Dutch non-profit drop-in center in Oegstgeest providing free psychosocial support, peer groups, relaxation activities, and creative workshops for cancer patients, survivors, relatives, bereaved individuals, and children in the Leiden region.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Leiden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As an ANBI-certified charitable organization (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling), Scarabee relies on donations from individuals, supporters, and friends. Donations are tax-deductible under Dutch law.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inloophuis Scarabee (Scarabee Centrum) is a free drop-in center that provides psychosocial support, peer support groups, relaxation activities, creative workshops, and physical activities for people affected by cancer (patients, survivors, relatives, bereaved individuals, and children). All services are offered free of charge without appointment or referral at its Oegstgeest location, with additional outreach at LUMC hospital and in regional towns.

Product overview

Scarabee Centrum is a drop-in support center (inloophuis) for people affected by cancer, operating as a single unified offering rather than a technology product. The center provides a portfolio of services organized into peer support groups (coffee tables, cancer-specific groups, relatives and bereavement groups), psychosocial counseling, relaxation activities (yoga, massage, meditation), creative workshops (dotpainting, crafts, writing, photography), active activities (walking, swimming), and specialized programs for children (Scarabee Kids) and young adults (AYA). Services are delivered in-person at the Oegstgeest location, at regional sites (Voorschoten, Katwijk), and at LUMC hospital, with an online guided meditation option for remote access. No appointment or referral is required.

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Products and services

• Open Inloop (Free Drop-in) Free walk-in support service at the Oegstgeest drop-in center providing a welcoming space for coffee, tea, conversation, information, and peer support for people affected by cancer. No appointment or referral is required.
• Psychosociale begeleiding bij en na kanker (Psychosocial support during and after cancer) One-on-one psychosocial counseling service for people during and after cancer treatment, offered at the Scarabee drop-in center.
• Koffietafel – Zelf kanker (gehad) (Coffee Table – Cancer experience) Informal coffee table peer support meeting for people who currently have or have had cancer, offering relaxed conversation and shared experience.
• Naastengroep (Relatives Group) Support group specifically for relatives, family members, and caregivers of cancer patients, providing shared understanding and emotional support.
• Ontmoeting – Als je niet meer beter wordt (Meeting – Advanced or terminal cancer) Support meeting for people with advanced or terminal cancer, providing connection and shared support during advanced illness.
• Nabestaanden – Deelgenoten in rouw (Bereaved – Companions in grief) Grief support group for bereaved family members and companions of cancer patients, helping process loss and find meaning with others who understand.
• Borstkanker – Delen met elkaar (Breast cancer – Sharing with each other) Peer support group specifically for women affected by breast cancer, focused on sharing experiences and mutual support.
• Prostaatkankergroep Oegstgeest (Prostate cancer group Oegstgeest) Peer support group for men affected by prostate cancer in the Oegstgeest area.
• Je behandeling is afgerond, hoe nu verder? (Treatment completed – what now?) Support session addressing life after cancer treatment has been completed, helping survivors transition and adjust.
• Bijeenkomst voor ouders van jongeren met kanker (Meeting for parents of young people with cancer) Meeting specifically for parents of teenagers and young adults (AYAs) with cancer, providing mutual support and understanding.
• Scarabee Kids Dedicated support activities and programs for children and teenagers affected by cancer in their family environment, offered under the Scarabee Kids brand.
• Yoga Yoga sessions offered as a relaxation activity for wellness and stress relief for visitors affected by cancer.
• Stoel-, handreflex- en voetreflexmassage (Chair, hand reflex and foot reflex massage) Chair massage, hand reflexology, and foot reflexology services offered at the center for relaxation and well-being.
• Klankschalen meditatie (Singing bowl meditation) Sound bowl meditation sessions using singing bowls for deep relaxation and well-being.
• Online geleide meditatie (Online guided meditation) Online guided meditation sessions accessible remotely for relaxation and stress relief.
• Stoelmassage LUMC (Chair massage at LUMC) Chair massage service offered at the LUMC (Leiden University Medical Center) hospital, providing relaxation to patients and visitors at the clinical site.
• Wandelen (Group walking) Group walking activity for gentle physical exercise combined with social connection among visitors affected by cancer.
• Zwemmen (Group swimming) Group swimming activity for gentle physical exercise offered to visitors affected by cancer.
• Dotpainting workshop Creative workshop using the dot painting technique for artistic expression and relaxation.
• Heart Pillows workshop Creative workshop making heart-shaped pillows, providing a hands-on crafting activity for visitors.
• Creatieve handwerkworkshop (Creative craft workshop) Creative craft workshop focused on handmade crafts and needlework for self-expression and relaxation.
• Creatieve zomerworkshop (Creative summer workshop) Seasonal creative summer workshop for artistic expression and community engagement.
• Workshop creatief schrijven (Creative writing workshop) Creative writing workshop for self-expression and processing experiences through writing.
• Fotograferen (Photography) Photography activity combining creative expression with outdoor exploration.
• Ontmoeting in Voorschoten (Meeting in Voorschoten) Local peer support meeting held in Voorschoten for community connection in that region.
• Ontmoeting in Katwijk (Meeting in Katwijk) Local peer support meeting held in Katwijk for community connection in that region.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IPSO CommunitycoreOthersScarabee is a member of IPSO Community, the branch organization for drop-in centers (inloophuizen) for cancer patients in the Netherlands. IPSO provides a platform for sharing resources, activities, and best practices across member centers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Zorg en Zekerheid: Zorg en Zekerheid is a regional Dutch health insurance company that provides financial support to Scarabee as part of its patient care initiatives. Comparable as a healthcare ecosystem partner enabling psychosocial cancer care in the Leiden region.
• IPSO Community: IPSO Community is the Dutch branch organization for cancer drop-in centers (inloophuizen) and Scarabee's industry association. It is directly relevant as the umbrella body that defines, supports, and connects the inloophuis model that Scarabee operates under.
• KWF Kankerbestrijding: KWF is the largest Dutch cancer charity, funding cancer research and patient support including Scarabee's coordinator costs. Comparable as a major cancer-focused nonprofit in the Netherlands with overlapping mission in patient support and survivorship.

Direct peers

• Het Behouden Huis: Het Behouden Huis is a Dutch drop-in center providing psychosocial support and activities for people affected by cancer. Directly comparable as another IPSO inloophuis operating the same free, volunteer-supported, multi-activity support model.
• Inloophuis De Kans: Inloophuis De Kans is a Dutch cancer drop-in center providing peer support groups and activities for cancer patients and their families. Directly comparable in service model, target population, and volunteer-driven operating structure under the IPSO umbrella.
• Inloophuis De Eik: Inloophuis De Eik is a Dutch drop-in center for people affected by cancer, offering peer support, psychosocial guidance, and group activities in the Eindhoven region. Directly comparable as another IPSO-member inloophuis running the same free walk-in, volunteer-led model for cancer patients and relatives.
• Inloophuis Lelystad: Inloophuis Lelystad offers drop-in cancer support services in the Lelystad region, including peer contact and activities for patients and relatives. Directly comparable as another local IPSO inloophuis serving a defined catchment with the same free walk-in model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ScarabeeLeiden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-inloophuis-scarabee
• Instagraminstagram.com/scarabeecentrum
• Xx.com/ihscarabee

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