Hospice De Cirkel

What Hospice De Cirkel does

Hospice De Cirkel is a Dutch non-profit hospice organization (Stichting Hospice De Cirkel, KvK 24355498, RSIN 812849000) operating two "bijna-thuis-huis" (almost-at-home) palliative care facilities in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht (Zwijndrechtse Waard, 4 beds, opened December 2010) and Papendrecht (Alblasserwaard, 6 beds, opened November 2020), serving terminally ill patients with a life expectancy of under three months. The service combines professional home care delivered by partners such as Aafje, Rivas Zorggroep, and Waardeburgh with around-the-clock volunteer support from approximately 160 trained volunteers (80 per location), under a paid team of four coordinators and one director. There is no proprietary technology; the offering is operational and human-resource intensive, with the organization's primary assets being its volunteer network, community reputation, and ANBI/VPTZ accreditations.

The organization is governed by an unpaid volunteer board (Stichting Hospice De Cirkel and the affiliated fundraising Stichting Vrienden van Hospice De Cirkel) and is largely funded by a mix of government subsidies (Wlz/Wmo), community donations, legacies, fundraising events (e.g., Bolidt Inner Circle Run, Papendrecht Cirkelloop), and a €40 per day resident contribution (effective January 2025), typically reimbursed by supplementary health insurers. Optional paid services for family members include overnight stays in guest rooms (€27/night) or duobed arrangements (€6/night) and meals (€4–€8/person). Go-to-market is referral-driven via GPs, home care organizations, and hospitals in the two regional catchments, with no commercial sales motion. The hospice is currently planning to expand the Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht location from four to six-to-eight beds, with an active fundraising campaign supporting that growth.

Name

Hospice De Cirkel

Legal name

Stichting hospice De Cirkel

Website

https://hospicedecirkel.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hospice De Cirkel is a Dutch non-profit operating two palliative care hospices (10 beds total) in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht and Papendrecht, serving terminally ill patients with under three months life expectancy through paid home care partnerships and approximately 160 trained community volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC)

Keywords

• Palliative terminal care
• Hospice care services
• End-of-life care
• Volunteer palliative support
• Residential hospice care

Headquarters

HQ city

Hendrik-ido-ambacht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government subsidy (Wlz/Wmo): Partial funding from government sources (overheid), likely via the Wet langdurige zorg (Wlz) or Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning (Wmo) frameworks, covering a portion of operational costs.
2. Donations and gifts: The hospice is largely dependent on donations, gifts, and legacies from individuals, companies, organizations, churches, service clubs, and municipalities. Both 'Stichting Vrienden van Hospice De Cirkel' and 'Stichting Hospice De Cirkel' actively raise funds. Accepts periodic donations, one-time gifts, and bequests.
3. Resident contribution (dagbijdrage): Residents pay a minimum daily contribution of €40 from 1 January 2025. This is typically reimbursed by health insurers for those with supplementary insurance. Additional fees apply for overnight stays (€27/night for logeerkamer, €6/night for duobed/logeerbed) and meals (€4/person for breakfast/lunch, €8/person for dinner).
4. Community fundraising events: Revenue from community-organized events such as the Bolidt Inner Circle Run and Papendrecht Cirkelloop, with proceeds donated to the hospice. Also includes ad-hoc donations from organizations like The Inner Circle Runners (€1,400 donation), Rabo ClubSupport (€4,810.04), and Agora Club De Vier Stromen.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hospice De Cirkel operates two 'bijna-thuis-huis' (almost-at-home house) locations in the Netherlands, providing palliative terminal care for incurably ill patients with a life expectancy of three months or less. Each resident receives care from their own GP and home care organization, complemented by emotional and practical support from approximately 80 trained volunteers per location. The organization also supports family members with overnight stays, meals, and respite, while relying heavily on donations, gifts, and government subsidies to sustain operations.

Product overview

Hospice De Cirkel is a non-profit hospice care organization operating two 'bijna-thuis-huis' (almost-home-house) locations in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht (Zwijndrechtse Waard, 4 beds) and Papendrecht (Alblasserwaard, 6 beds). The core offering is palliative terminal care services for terminally ill patients with life expectancy under three months, combining professional home care with volunteer support. The organization is structured around volunteer services including resident support, culinary, gardening, maintenance, and board positions, supported by professional coordinators and home care partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 volunteer jubilees celebrated in 2025, indicating strong retention and long-term commitment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Inner Circle Runners (running club)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Running club The Inner Circle Runners has been a long-term supporter of Hospice De Cirkel. Each member contributes €2 per month. The club and its associated Bolidt Inner Circle Run event have donated €1,400 to the hospice.
• Agora Club De Vier StromenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2026Agora Club De Vier Stromen is a women's club from the Alblasserwaard and Drechtsteden regions. They organized a 'Bloemen voor Bloemen' workshop on 25 March, with proceeds donated to the hospice. They also previously donated flower bulbs planted in the hospice garden.
• Mijn METS (youth volunteer organization)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Young volunteers from Mijn METS assist Hospice De Cirkel by baking cookies for memorial gatherings, contributing to the hospice community.
• Aafje (thuiszorg)coreTechnology or IntegrationAafje provides nighttime home care at the Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht location (Zwijndrechtse Waard). The hospice works with Aafje as the primary night care partner, with the home care organization delivering professional nursing care alongside the hospice's volunteer support.
• Rivas Zorggroep (thuiszorg)coreTechnology or IntegrationRivas Zorggroep alternates with Waardeburgh to provide nighttime home care at the Papendrecht location (Alblasserwaard), delivering professional nursing services in the hospice.
• Waardeburgh (thuiszorg)coreTechnology or IntegrationWaardeburgh alternates with Rivas Zorggroep to provide nighttime home care at the Papendrecht location (Alblasserwaard), complementing the hospice's volunteer care.
• VPTZ (Vrijwilligers Palliatieve Terminale Zorg)coreOthersHospice De Cirkel is a member of VPTZ, a national umbrella organization of 200+ member organizations. VPTZ provides quality frameworks (Kwaliteitskompas), training programs via the VPTZ-Academie, and advocates for voluntary palliative terminal care at a national level.
• Bolidt Inner Circle RunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual running event in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht whose proceeds support Hospice De Cirkel. It has been a longstanding community tradition with broad local support.
• AV Passaat (Papendrecht Cirkelloop)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAthletics club AV Passaat organizes the annual Papendrechtse Cirkelloop, with proceeds donated to Hospice De Cirkel for the Alblasserwaard region.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hospice Bardo: Haarlem-based hospice offering palliative terminal care in a residential "bijna-thuis-huis" environment with volunteer support. Operates an almost identical care and volunteer model to Hospice De Cirkel for terminally ill patients.
• Hospice Demeter: De Bilt-based hospice providing palliative terminal care in a homely, volunteer-supported environment. Directly comparable as a Dutch bijna-thuis-huis hospice serving terminally ill patients.
• Hospice Duin- en Bollenstreek: Regional Dutch hospice offering residential palliative terminal care supported by trained volunteers and home-care partnerships. Directly comparable in service model, target segment, and volunteer-centric approach.
• Hospice Gasthuis Velp: Residential hospice in Velp offering palliative terminal care with trained volunteers and professional home-care delivery. Comparable in operating model, regional scope, and end-of-life care focus.
• Hospice Kuria: Dutch hospice house providing palliative terminal care in a homelike setting, supported by trained volunteers and professional home care. Direct comparable in operating model, target population (terminally ill with <3 months prognosis), and Dutch volunteer-led hospice house structure.
• Calando Hospice: Purmerend-based hospice house providing end-of-life palliative care with continuous volunteer support and partnership-based professional nursing. Comparable facility-based hospice serving terminal patients in the Dutch bijna-thuis-huis tradition.

Others

• VPTZ (Vrijwilligers Palliatieve Terminale Zorg): National umbrella of 200+ Dutch hospice volunteer organizations, of which Hospice De Cirkel is a member. Provides Kwaliteitskompas quality framework and VPTZ-Academie training. Industry-level association rather than a competing provider.
• Stichting Palliatieve Zorg Nederland (Agora): National Dutch palliative care knowledge and support foundation that advises hospices and palliative care providers, including VPTZ members like Hospice De Cirkel. Thematically related enabling/advisory organization rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hospicedecirkel
• Facebookfacebook.com/hospice.de.cirkel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hospice-de-cirkel

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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