Vaart Welzijn

What Vaart Welzijn does

Vaart Welzijn is a Dutch non-profit foundation (stichting) headquartered at Apollopad 5, Assen, that delivers free social welfare services to residents of the Assen municipality. Founded in 2015 and operating under the Tintengroep umbrella across five northern Dutch provinces, the organization employs 101–250 staff and operates through six neighborhood teams (Buurtteams) plus a dedicated VO-Team for secondary-school and MBO youth and a Stedelijk Team for city-wide services. Its service portfolio spans five thematic categories — Health, Help & Support, Raising & Growing Up, Participation, and My Neighborhood — covering parenting support, informal caregiver support, elderly exercise and fall prevention, social prescribing, neighborhood mediation, handyman services, low-literacy support, and transportation via the ANWB AutoMaatje program.

The underlying technology consists of standard cloud-based office tooling, a customer portal (Klantportaal) for digital self-service, and the proprietary VIP! Assen volunteer matching platform that connects approximately 164 active volunteer vacancies with residents and partner organizations including Interzorg, schools, GPs, and housing corporations. The organization operates standard information-security controls (SSL, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encrypted email) and holds the HKZ and Kwaliteitslabel Sterk Sociaal Werk quality certifications under Tintengroep's governance framework. No AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Vaart Welzijn's business model is government-funded rather than commercial: services are delivered free of charge to end users under municipal commissioning contracts tied to the Dutch Social Support Act (Wmo) and Youth Act (Jeugdwet), supplemented by public grants including the Stimuleringsfonds Assen (STILA). The Municipality of Assen is the primary commissioning body and de facto sole revenue source. Distribution occurs through walk-in consultation hours at ten neighborhood locations across Assen, the customer portal, telephone and email support, in-school social work, and the VIP! Assen outreach program. Director Rob Kah leads the organization, supported by neighborhood coordinators and an Adviesraad (Advisory Board).

Name

Vaart Welzijn

Legal name

Vaart Welzijn

Website

https://vaartwelzijn.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vaart Welzijn is a Dutch non-profit foundation based in Assen that delivers free social welfare services — including neighborhood-based support, youth work, informal caregiver assistance, and volunteer matching — to residents of the Assen municipality, funded by municipal contracts under the Tintengroep umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Assen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Funding: Vaart Welzijn operates as a non-profit social welfare organization funded primarily through contracts and grants from the municipality of Assen. Services are commissioned by the municipality and delivered under the framework of the Social Support Act (Wet Maatschappelijke Ondersteuning, Wmo) and Youth Act (Jeugdwet). The organization has ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status, confirming its public benefit orientation.
2. Grants and Subsidies: Vaart Welzijn receives grant funding for specific programs and projects, including support from the municipality for initiatives such as the Stimuleringsfonds Assen (STILA) for neighborhood improvement projects.
3. Free Client Services (Subsidized): All direct client services are provided free of charge to residents of Assen, funded entirely through municipal commissioning and public grants rather than client fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vaart Welzijn is a Dutch non-profit foundation that provides free social welfare and community support services to residents of the Assen municipality in the Netherlands. The organization operates through six neighborhood teams delivering support across health, parenting, youth, informal caregiver assistance, grief counseling, and neighborhood development, and it also runs volunteer coordination programs such as VIP! Assen and ANWB AutoMaatje Assen.

Product overview

Vaart Welzijn is a social welfare organization based in Assen, part of Tintengroep, providing free community support services through six neighborhood teams (Buurtteams) across different areas of the municipality. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of services organized into five main categories: Health (Gezondheid) covering exercise programs and fall prevention; Help & Support (Hulp & Ondersteuning) including handyman services, informal care support, and digital literacy; Raising & Growing Up (Opvoeden & Opgroeien) with parenting support and mentorship programs; Participation (Meedoen) including volunteer coordination and community activities; and My Neighborhood (Mijn Buurt) focusing on livability and mediation. Additionally, VIP! Assen operates as a volunteer matching platform, and specialized services like the VO-Team for secondary school youth and ANWB AutoMaatje for transportation support complement the offering. The support provided is free of charge and focuses on strengthening the self-reliance and talents of residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Buurtteams (Neighborhood Teams) Six neighborhood-based teams delivering free social welfare support, including health, parenting, youth, elderly care, and neighborhood development services to residents of Assen.
• VIP! Assen (Volunteer Matching Platform) Volunteer matching platform connecting Assen residents who want to volunteer with local organizations; includes 164 active volunteer vacancies and an automated matching system.
• ANWB AutoMaatje Assen Transportation service providing rides for residents who cannot travel independently, operated by 98 volunteer drivers with over 25,000 rides delivered to date.
• VO-Team (Youth Support) Specialist team supporting young people in Assen with personal and social challenges, delivered through the neighborhood teams network.
• Mantelzorg Ondersteuning (Informal Caregiver Support) Support program for informal caregivers providing guidance, respite, and resources to people caring for family members or loved ones.
• Inloophuis Rouw (Grief Drop-in Centre) Drop-in support center offering peer-group bereavement support and guidance to residents experiencing grief.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000 ANWB AutoMaatje rides for less mobile residents since September 2019
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• TintengroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTintengroep is the parent organization of Vaart Welzijn. It is a multi-foundation social welfare group active in the provinces of Groningen, Drenthe, Flevoland, Friesland, and Overijssel. Tintengroep provides centralized quality management, HR services, privacy and compliance frameworks, IT infrastructure, and strategic direction. Vaart Welzijn operates as one of Tintengroep's work organizations under this umbrella, sharing governance, certifications (HKZ, Kwaliteitslabel Sterk Sociaal Werk), and corporate policies.
• ANWB (ANWB AutoMaatje Assen)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerANWB AutoMaatje is a national mobility program operated locally by Vaart Welzijn's Stedelijk Team. The program connects volunteer drivers with less mobile residents who need transportation to appointments, shops, or social activities. ANWB provides the brand, national coordination, and framework, while Vaart Welzijn manages local operations, volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and service delivery. The program celebrated its 25,000th ride in Assen since September 2019.
• Interzorg Noord-NederlandsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterzorg Noord-Nederland provides residential and home care services for elderly and people with dementia at multiple locations in Assen. Vaart Welzijn (via VIP! Assen) coordinates volunteer support for Interzorg residents, including companionship, activities, meals assistance, and walking support. Approximately 800 volunteers are engaged across Interzorg locations.
• Stichting Stimulering Leefbaarheid Assen (STILA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTILA supports residents with good plans and initiatives that contribute to improved contact and connection in their street, neighborhood, or district. Vaart Welzijn refers residents to STILA for financial support and knowledge sharing related to neighborhood improvement and community initiatives.
• Municipality of AssencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe municipality of Assen is the primary commissioning body for Vaart Welzijn's social welfare services. Vaart Welzijn operates under municipal contracts delivering community support, youth services, elder care, and neighborhood development as mandated by the Wmo (Social Support Act) and Youth Act. The municipality provides the primary funding and strategic direction for service priorities.
• Sociaal Werk NederlandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociaal Werk Nederland is the national professional association for social work organizations in the Netherlands. It developed the Kwaliteitslabel Sterk Sociaal Werk, which Vaart Welzijn holds as part of its quality framework. The association sets professional standards and benchmarks for social welfare organizations nationwide.
• GGD (Gemeentelijke Gezondheidsdienst)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe GGD conducts public health monitoring and contact tracing. Vaart Welzijn collaborates with GGD on health-related initiatives and shares anonymized trend data on community needs. The organizations also coordinate during health crises.
• Housing Corporations (Woningcorporaties)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVaart Welzijn partners with housing corporations in Assen to address neighborhood livability and support vulnerable residents in maintaining independent living. Collaboration includes referrals, joint community initiatives, and early intervention for residents at risk.
• Schools and Educational Institutions (Basisscholen, Middelbare scholen, Kinderopvang)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVaart Welzijn's neighborhood teams are present in schools across Assen, providing on-site social work and counseling. The VO-team operates directly in secondary schools (VO) and MBO institutions. Schools refer students and families to Vaart Welzijn for additional support with behavioral, social, or family challenges.
• Healthcare Providers (Huisartsen, Wijkverpleegkundigen, Logopedisten)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral practitioners, district nurses, and other healthcare providers in Assen refer patients to Vaart Welzijn for social support, welfare services, and community care. Vaart Welzijn's Welzijn op Recept (Social Prescribing) program specifically connects patients referred by GPs to community-based activities and support.
• Oranje FondssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Oranje Fonds organizes NLDoet, the largest volunteer action in the Netherlands. VIP! Assen participates annually, mobilizing volunteers and organizations to take part in community improvement activities. The Oranje Fonds also supports volunteer organizations with grants and publicity.
• NOV (Vereniging Nederlandse Organisaties Vrijwilligerswerk)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNOV is the national association for volunteer organizations in the Netherlands. VIP! Assen participates in NOV initiatives including the National Volunteer Awards and knowledge boost weeks. NOV provides training resources and policy guidance that VIP! Assen uses for volunteer management.
• Vlucht VoorwaartssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerVlucht Voorwaarts is a local organization helping newcomers integrate into Assen by connecting them with Dutch residents. VIP! Assen coordinates volunteer opportunities with Vlucht Voorwaarts, including table hosts at the Praathuis (meeting place for cross-cultural dialogue) and buddy programs for newcomers.
• Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid (CCV)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCV supports neighborhood mediation (Buurtbemiddeling) programs. Some of Vaart Welzijn's neighborhood mediation cases are registered in the CCV system, which provides the platform and data protection framework for tracking mediation outcomes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stichting MEE: National Dutch organization supporting people with disabilities and vulnerable populations through social support, advocacy, and community participation. Shares Vaart Welzijn's social-assistance orientation and free-to-client delivery model under regulated public funding.
• Versa Welzijn: Dutch municipal welfare organization operating neighborhood-based social support, volunteer programs, and community services in the Amstelveen area. Closely comparable to Vaart Welzijn in mission, free-service model, and municipal commissioning under Wmo frameworks.
• De Wering: Alkmaar-area welfare organization providing social support, youth services, elder care, and volunteer coordination under municipal commissioning. Directly comparable in service portfolio and target populations to Vaart Welzijn.
• Radius Welzijn: Regional welfare organization in North Holland delivering social support, neighborhood team work, and community participation programs. Mirrors Vaart Welzijn's hyperlocal, team-based service model under municipal contracts.
• Synthese: Limburg-based welfare organization offering neighborhood social work, youth and family support, and community participation services. Comparable in its municipal-contracted, neighborhood-team delivery model serving residents free of charge.

Broad incumbents

• Leger des Heils Nederland: Dutch arm of the Salvation Army providing social welfare, housing support, and community programs nationally. Overlaps with Vaart Welzijn's community social support and volunteer coordination activities but with much broader scope and reach.
• Cordaan: Major Amsterdam-based health and welfare provider offering elder care, disability support, and community-based social services. Comparable in mission and regulated funding but operates at significantly larger scale with a broader service portfolio.
• Humanitas: Large Dutch welfare foundation offering home help, youth support, caregiver support, and community services across multiple regions. Overlaps with Vaart Welzijn in caregiver and youth services but operates at national scale with broader portfolio.

Others

• Tintengroep: Multi-foundation social welfare group operating across five Dutch provinces and parent organization of Vaart Welzijn. Provides centralized governance, quality frameworks (HKZ), and shared back-office services, making it an enabling peer rather than a competitor.
• Sociaal Werk Nederland: National professional association for Dutch social work organizations that developed the Kwaliteitslabel Sterk Sociaal Werk held by Vaart Welzijn. Functions as a sector enabler and standards-setter rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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