What Safegroup does

Safegroup (Stichting Vrouwenopvang Safegroup) is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 1915 that provides 24/7 safe shelter, ambulatory home-based assistance, and aftercare services to women and children affected by domestic violence. It operates two regional shelter locations — in Breda (West-Brabant) and Dordrecht (Zuid-Holland Zuid) — and deploys specialized staff under system-oriented, trauma-sensitive, and gender-sensitive methodologies. Its distinct professional doctrine, branded "veiligheidsdenken" (safety thinking), prioritizes in-home ambulatory support where safety permits, reserving 24/7 shelter for higher-risk cases.

The organization's core service offering consists of three integrated lines: Opvang (residential shelter), Ambulant (home-based professional assistance that works with the whole family system to break risk factors sustaining violence), and Nazorg (aftercare follow-up). Two proprietary safety-technology services augment the care model: the AWARE system, a discreet mobile alarm with GPS and open speaker/listener to the Politie Eenheid Rotterdam Rijnmond dispatch center, deployed in high-risk stalking cases; and the slachtofferdevice (victim device), a GPS unit that pairs with perpetrator ankle bands to alert victims when proximity thresholds are breached, rolled out across both regions from Q2 2026. Supporting programs include children's assistance (Signs of Safety and Veerkracht methodologies), the "Het is Genoeg" discussion group, a client council, and the "Woorden van kracht" awareness initiative. The organization is ISO 9001 certified following a March 2026 external audit.

Safegroup is funded entirely through Dutch municipal government contracts and subsidies under its ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) charitable status; services are free for clients. Primary referral pathways are the national Veilig Thuis hotline (0800-2000) and direct regional intake, with police, the Openbaar Ministerie, Reclassering, and chain partners in care and safety networks functioning as referral and co-delivery partners. It operates under the Stichting Matris umbrella alongside Stichting Maatschappelijke Opvang Breda e.o., Stichting Veilig Thuis West-Brabant, and Stichting Stemo, with Judith Kuypers serving as Directeur-Bestuurder. The Breda municipal council has allocated €5.6 million for renovation phases at the shelter (2023-2026), the most significant disclosed capital commitment.

Name

Safegroup

Legal name

Stichting Vrouwenopvang Safegroup

Website

https://www.safegroup.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Safegroup (Stichting Vrouwenopvang Safegroup) is a Dutch non-profit providing 24/7 shelter, ambulatory home-based assistance, and aftercare for women and children affected by domestic violence in the West-Brabant and Zuid-Holland Zuid regions of the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

Keywords

• Domestic violence shelter
• Ambulatory support services
• Victim aftercare services
• Women's shelter services
• Safety monitoring technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government/ Municipal Funding: Safegroup receives government funding as a charitable organization (ANBI status). The organization is funded through municipal contracts and subsidies for providing shelter, ambulatory support, and aftercare services for domestic violence victims. Additionally, 5.6 million euros was allocated by the Breda municipal council for renovation phases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Safegroup provides 24/7 safe shelter accommodation, home-based ambulatory assistance, and aftercare services for women and children affected by domestic violence in the West-Brabant and Zuid-Holland Zuid regions of the Netherlands. The organization complements its care services with specialized safety technology, including the AWARE mobile alarm system with GPS and the slachtofferdevice (victim GPS device) used in high-risk stalking cases.

Product overview

Safegroup is a social services organization that provides a coordinated suite of domestic violence support services, consisting of shelter accommodation (Opvang), ambulatory home-based assistance (Ambulant), and aftercare (Nazorg). The organization operates in two regions—West-Brabant and Zuid-Holland Zuid—offering 24/7 safe shelter for women and children escaping domestic violence, as well as professional support delivered in clients' own homes. Safegroup also employs specialized safety technology including the AWARE alert system and victim GPS devices. Supporting programs include children's assistance services, the 'Het is Genoeg' discussion group course, a client council for governance, and the 'Woorden van kracht' awareness initiative. All services are coordinated through the overarching Stichting Matris organization and are designed to create lasting safety through system-oriented, trauma-sensitive, and gender-sensitive approaches.

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Products and services

• Opvang (Shelter) 24/7 safe shelter accommodation for women and their children who need temporary refuge from domestic violence situations, with locations in Dordrecht and Breda.
• Ambulant (Ambulatory Assistance) Professional ambulatory assistance delivered at clients' homes to help create safety and stop domestic violence, working with families and support networks.
• Nazorg (Aftercare) Follow-up support services provided after initial intervention to ensure continued safety and recovery for clients transitioning out of shelter or ambulatory programs.
• AWARE Systeem A discreet mobile emergency alert system equipped with GPS and an open speaker/microphone connection to the Police Region Rotterdam Rijnmond dispatch center, deployed in high-risk and complex stalking cases.
• Slachtofferdevice (Victim Device) A GPS device that works in conjunction with the ankle band of a suspected or convicted person to alert victims when the perpetrator approaches too closely, helping prevent violence in high-risk stalking and domestic violence situations.
• Hulpverlening kinderen (Children's Assistance) Specialized support for children who have experienced domestic violence, including safety-focused individual guidance, supervised contact sessions, and parent counseling to restore parent-child contact, using Signs of Safety and Veerkracht methodologies.
• Cursus 'HET IS GENOEG' A discussion group course for women who have experienced violence, where participants share experiences, receive recognition and validation, gain background information, and learn new behaviors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vrouwenopvang Safegroup speelt cruciale rol in ondersteunen van gezinnen in West-Brabant en Zuid-Holland Zuid die te maken hebben met huiselijk geweld

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stichting MatriscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Matris is the umbrella organization that includes Safegroup, Stichting Maatschappelijke Opvang Breda e.o., Stichting Veilig Thuis West-Brabant, and Stichting Stemo (real estate). Safegroup is governed under this parent organization structure.
• Veilig Thuis West-BrabantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafegroup works in close collaboration with Veilig Thuis West-Brabant as part of the regional network of care and safety partners. Joint initiatives include the victim device program and webinar series on perpetrators and expert-by-experience approaches.
• Politie (Police)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice are key partners in implementing the AWARE alarm system and the slachtofferdevice (victim GPS device). Police coordinate with Safegroup on high-risk domestic violence and stalking cases.
• Reclassering (Probation Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in the slachtofferdevice program, working with Safegroup to monitor perpetrators and protect victims.
• Openbaar Ministerie (Public Prosecution Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in implementing the victim device for high-risk stalking and domestic violence cases, providing legal framework for enforcement.
• Gemeenten (Municipalities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal governments provide funding and collaborate on shelter renovation projects. The Breda municipality allocated 5.6 million euros for shelter renovation.
• Cirkel is RondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in organizing the Orange the World webinar on approaches to perpetrators and the power of expert-by-experience.
• R-ffectminorOthersConstruction partner for the renovation of 15 apartments at Safegroup Breda shelter location.
• Van Dijk MademinorOthersConstruction partner for the renovation of 15 apartments at Safegroup Breda shelter location.
• De Kok BouwgroepminorOthersConstruction partner for the renovation of 15 apartments at Safegroup Breda shelter location.
• OCS+minorOthersWorkplace solutions partner for the renovation of 15 apartments at Safegroup Breda shelter location.
• Ladies' Circle 64 de BaronessenminorOthersCharitable organization that raised 12,000 euros through their Bingo-Night to purchase new playground equipment for children at the shelter.
• Stichting Matris - CliëntenvertrouwenspersoonminorOthersProvides independent client confidential advisors (Anouk Hamers and Judith de Zwart) who support clients in discussing concerns and filing complaints if needed.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fier: Fier is a Dutch foundation providing shelter, ambulatory support, and aftercare for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. Directly comparable to Safegroup in core service lines, trauma-informed methodology, and ANBI-funded operating model, with overlapping municipal contracts across Dutch regions.
• Moviera: Moviera operates women's shelters and ambulatory DV support primarily across Gelderland. A direct competitor to Safegroup for Dutch municipal DV contracts, offering the same shelter-plus-ambulatory continuum and similar referral-based GTM through Veilig Thuis.
• Stichting Blijf Groep: Blijf Groep provides women's shelters, ambulatory support, and perpetrator intervention in Noord-Holland. Closely comparable to Safegroup in service mix (opvang + ambulant + nazorg) and ANBI non-profit structure, with similar municipal contract funding.
• Kadera: Kadera is a Dutch women's shelter and DV support organization with comparable shelter, ambulatory, and aftercare services. Similar to Safegroup in operating geography (multiple Dutch regions), target population, and trauma-sensitive methodology.
• Stichting Wende: Wende provides shelter and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual violence in the Netherlands, with a comparable service portfolio to Safegroup and similar municipal and ANBI funding structures.

Broad incumbents

• Veilig Thuis (national network): Veilig Thuis is the national Dutch reporting and advice hotline for domestic violence and child abuse, operating regional offices (including Safegroup's sibling Veilig Thuis West-Brabant). It is both a referral partner and broader incumbent in the Dutch DV support ecosystem that Safegroup operates within.
• Leger des Heils (Salvation Army Netherlands): Leger des Heils is a large Dutch social services organization offering broader shelter, ambulatory support, and aftercare across multiple vulnerable populations. Comparable to Safegroup in shelter operations and ANBI funding model, but with significantly broader geographic reach and service portfolio.

Emerging players

• Refuge (UK): Refuge is the UK's largest specialist domestic violence organization, providing emergency shelter, community outreach, and tech-enabled safety services. Comparable to Safegroup in service mix and DV specialization, with similar public-sector funding model and growing use of tech like the Safe Fearless app.
• Women's Aid (UK): Women's Aid is a UK-wide federation supporting domestic violence survivors through shelter networks and advocacy. Comparable to Safegroup in DV specialization and ANBI-equivalent charitable structure, with a focus on federation-based service coordination across regions.

Regional players

• Stichting Siriz: Siriz is a Dutch foundation providing support and shelter for women facing unplanned or crisis pregnancies, including DV-related cases. Comparable to Safegroup in non-profit DV-adjacent shelter model and Dutch municipal funding, but specialized toward a narrower crisis-pregnancy population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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