Welzijn Rijswijk

What Welzijn Rijswijk does

Welzijn Rijswijk is a Dutch non-profit welfare organization (welzijnsorganisatie) founded in 2003 and headquartered in Rijswijk, Netherlands, where it operates three community centers (Wijkcentrum Stervoorde, Wijkcentrum Te Werve, and Huis van de Stad Rijswijk) and manages two playgrounds. The organization delivers a broad portfolio of social services to Rijswijk residents, segmented across four primary personas: children and youth, seniors and elderly, informal caregivers (mantelzorgers), and general residents, with secondary support for newcomers and migrants. Core service lines include caregiver support (Mantelzorgondersteuning), youth work (Jongerenwerk), aging-well programs (Prettig Ouder Worden, including ANWB AutoMaatje transportation, day care at 't Trefpunt, fall-prevention Sta Stevig, and senior advice), financial and administrative guidance (Geld- & Regelzaken), newcomer integration with language support (Taalmaatjes, Taalcafé), independent client support (Onafhankelijke CliëntOndersteuning), social prescribing (Welzijn op Recept), volunteer coordination, neighborhood mediation (CCV-certified Buurtbemiddeling), and community-building initiatives such as the Lief & Leed network of 29 streets serving 2,000+ households and 19 citywide weggeefkastjes.

Service delivery is almost entirely human-mediated: 11-50 paid staff work alongside 350+ trained volunteers, with flatcoaches physically embedded in senior residential complexes and neighborhood workers (wijkwerkers) supporting resident-initiated programs across the city. The technology stack is non-proprietary and limited to a website (welzijn-rijswijk.nl), social media, email newsletters, and a partnership with Epic Youth for online youth outreach.

The business model is a publicly subsidized non-profit: the primary revenue stream is a multi-year municipal subsidy from Gemeente Rijswijk, supplemented by project grants from foundations (Fonds1818, Oranje Fonds, Fonds Sluyterman van Loo, Stichting RCOAK) and local clubs (Rotary Rijswijk, Lions Club Rijswijk), plus nominal fees on select activities (e.g., €15 relaxation sessions). Services are free at the point of delivery for residents. Distribution runs exclusively through the three wijkcentra, residential complexes, GP referrals (Welzijn op Recept), and partner referrals (housing corporations, schools, healthcare providers). The organization employs 11-50 staff and was awarded the Kwaliteitslabel Sociaal Werk by Sociaal Werk Nederland in November 2025.

Name

Welzijn Rijswijk

Legal name

Welzijn Rijswijk

Website

https://welzijn-rijswijk.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Welzijn Rijswijk is a Dutch municipal-subsidy-funded welfare organization serving residents of Rijswijk, Netherlands with caregiver support, youth work, elderly programs, dementia support, newcomer integration, neighborhood mediation, and community-building initiatives delivered through three community centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Community support
• Caregiver support
• Youth work
• Senior services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijswijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Subsidy / Government Funding: Welzijn Rijswijk is primarily funded through subsidies and government funding from the municipality of Rijswijk. The organization operates as a publicly funded social welfare organization serving Dutch residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Welzijn Rijswijk is a non-profit welfare organization that delivers social support, caregiver help, senior advice, youth work, newcomer integration, and community activities to residents of Rijswijk, Netherlands. Services are provided free of charge at the point of delivery through three community centers (Wijkcentrum Stervoorde, Wijkcentrum Te Werve, Huis van de Stad Rijswijk), two managed playgrounds, neighborhood workers, flatcoaches, and a network of 350+ volunteers. The organization is funded primarily through municipal subsidies from Gemeente Rijswijk and supplementary grants from Dutch welfare funds.

Product overview

Welzijn Rijswijk is a social welfare organization providing a comprehensive suite of community services to residents of Rijswijk. The organization operates through three main community centers (Wijkcentrum Stervoorde, Wijkcentrum Te Werve, and Huis van de Stad) plus two managed playgrounds. Core services include caregiver support (Mantelzorgondersteuning), youth work, aging well programs (Prettig Ouder Worden) with components like AutoMaatje and day care at 't Trefpunt, financial/administrative assistance, newcomer integration, language support with taalmaatjes and Taalcafé, independent client support, wellness on prescription (Welzijn op Recept), volunteer coordination, neighborhood mediation, and community initiatives like Lief en Leed (neighborhood care networks) and weggeefkastjes (freebie cupboards). The organization also manages flatcoaches in senior residences and operates the Alzheimer Trefpunt for dementia support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wijkcentrum Stervoorde: Community center located at Dr. H.J. van Mooklaan 1, 2286 BA Rijswijk
• Wijkcentrum Te Werve
• Huis van de Stad Rijswijk
• Alzheimer Trefpunt
• Odensehuiskamer
• AutoMaatje
• Dagbesteding 't Trefpunt
• Welzijn op Recept
• Lief & Leed
• Wonen met een Plus
• Flatcoaches
• Mantelzorgondersteuning
• Onafhankelijke Cliëntondersteuning
• Taalondersteuning
• Jeugdwerk
• Buurtbemiddeling
• Seniorenadvies
• Geld- & Regelzaken
• Weggeefkastjes

Products and services

• Mantelzorgondersteuning (Caregiver Support) Support services for informal caregivers in Rijswijk, including registration as a mantelzorger, guidance on municipal caregiver provisions, programs for young caregivers (jonge mantelzorgers), and caregiver appreciation (Mantelzorgwaardering). The service is for Rijswijk residents caring for family, partners, or neighbors who are ill, disabled, or elderly.
• Jongerenwerk (Youth Work) Youth work service in Rijswijk addressing youth loneliness, social exclusion, school dropout prevention, and beginning criminality through outreach, summer activities, youth coaching, and collaboration with schools (Stanislas College) and Epic Youth for online youth work. Target audience is young people aged 0–25 in Rijswijk.
• Prettig Ouder Worden (Aging Well) Program helping Rijswijk seniors age well, bundling multiple components: AutoMaatje transportation, day care at Dagbesteding 't Trefpunt, fall-prevention program 'Sta Stevig' (Hoe stevig sta jij?), and senior advisory services (Seniorenadvies). Target audience is older adults aged 65+ in Rijswijk.
• Geld- & Regelzaken (Money & Administrative Affairs) Assistance with financial and administrative matters for Rijswijk residents, helping them navigate paperwork, regulations, and preventing money worries. In 2024, 551 residents were assisted with Geld- & Regelzaken matters.
• Nieuwkomers (Newcomers) Support services for newcomers to Rijswijk, including integration trajectories (inburgeringstrajecten) to help new residents settle in the Netherlands. Target audience is newcomers, refugees, status holders, and labor migrants in Rijswijk.
• Onafhankelijke Cliëntondersteuning (Independent Client Support) Independent client support helping Rijswijk residents navigate questions about care, welfare, and youth assistance, provided in cooperation with Stichting MEE under a three-year agreement signed in April 2025. Both organizations operate independently from the municipality.
• Taalondersteuning (Language Support) Language support services for newcomers in Rijswijk, including language buddies (taalmaatjes), lessons, and the Taalcafé for practicing Dutch.
• Welzijn op Recept (Wellness on Prescription) Social welfare coaching program for Rijswijk residents with psychosocial complaints such as loneliness, stress, or fatigue, referred by general practitioners and connected to appropriate social activities and support.
• Vrijwilligerswerk (Volunteer Coordination) Volunteer coordination service for Rijswijk residents, offering various volunteer opportunities and free training for the 350+ volunteers supporting the organization's programs.
• Flatcoaches Social workers active in senior apartment buildings in Rijswijk, helping residents get to know each other, organizing activities, and addressing signals of loneliness or nuisance. Part of the Wonen met een Plus program with housing corporation Rijswijk Wonen and community nurse partners.
• Buurtbemiddeling (Neighborhood Mediation) CCV-certified (Erkenningsregeling Buurtbemiddelingsorganisaties by the CCV) mediation service helping Rijswijk neighbors resolve conflicts respectfully and confidentially.
• ANWB AutoMaatje Transportation service for less mobile Rijswijk residents to appointments and social activities, provided in partnership with ANWB. 1,548 rides provided in 2024.
• Dagbesteding 't Trefpunt (Day Care) Day care facility for seniors in Rijswijk providing supervised activities, including cycling outings via Stichting Fietsen voor Leven tandem and riksja bicycles.
• Alzheimer Trefpunt Meeting place for people with dementia and their relatives in Rijswijk, providing information, peer support, and shared experiences. Operated in partnership with Alzheimer Nederland, Zorggroep Florence, ouderenzorgorganisatie Cardia, and the municipality of Rijswijk. Operates under a convenant renewed in late 2025 to continue for at least five more years.
• Wijkcentrum Stervoorde (Community Center) Community center at Dr. H.J. van Mooklaan 1, 2286 BA Rijswijk, hosting various welfare activities, meetings, and the Odensehuiskamer for people with memory problems. Opening hours Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, Wed until 22:30. Spaces are also available for rental at community rates.
• Wijkcentrum Te Werve (Community Center) Community center at Meester D. Fockstraat 4, 2283 JA Rijswijk, hosting activities and welfare services for the Te Werve neighborhood. Opening hours depend on scheduled activities.
• Huis van de Stad Rijswijk (Community Center) Community center at Generaal Spoorlaan 2, 2283 GM Rijswijk, providing space for welfare activities and day care including 't Trefpunt. Opening hours Mon–Fri 09:00–22:00, Sat 09:00–18:00, closed Sundays.
• Speeltuin De Eekhoorn (Playground) Playground in the Te Werve neighborhood of Rijswijk, managed by Welzijn Rijswijk since 2025, offering accessible play equipment including a wheelchair-accessible sand platform. Open Wed 13:30–17:00, Fri 14:30–17:00.
• Speeltuin Rozenstraat (Playground) Playground at Rozenstraat 46a, 2282 PH Rijswijk, managed by Welzijn Rijswijk, open seasonally from April to September (Tue–Fri 12:00–17:00).

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 resident initiatives supported in 2024
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente RijswijkcoreOthersThe municipality of Rijswijk is the primary funder and key strategic partner of Welzijn Rijswijk. The municipality provides ongoing financial support and collaboration on social welfare policy, including the funding of specific programs such as the Odensehuiskamer and the Alzheimer Trefpunt convenant.
• Epic Youth (Online Jongerenwerk)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelzijn Rijswijk collaborates with Epic Youth (online youth work) to strengthen outreach to Rijswijk youth, particularly in addressing youth loneliness. This collaboration was formalized following research on loneliness among local youth.
• Stanislas CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlatcoaches at Welzijn Rijswijk partnered with Stanislas College, where MAVO students organized movement activities for senior flat residents (yoga, board games, table bowling) and MAVO3 students conducted research on elderly self-reliance.
• Alzheimer NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlzheimer Nederland is a key partner in the Alzheimer Trefpunt, a meeting place for people with dementia and their relatives. A renewed convenant was signed in late 2025 to continue the initiative for at least another five years.
• Zorggroep FlorencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorence is a healthcare organization providing nursing care and neighborhood nursing services. Partner in the Alzheimer Trefpunt convenant, Wonen met een Plus program, and flatcoach teams (Wonen met een Plus).
• Ouderenzorgorganisatie CardiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCardia is a senior care organization and partner in the Alzheimer Trefpunt convenant, contributing to dementia care in Rijswijk.
• Stichting MEEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelzijn Rijswijk and Stichting MEE signed a three-year cooperation agreement for Independent Client Support (Onafhankelijke Cliëntondersteuning). MEE brings specialist knowledge about people with disabilities; Welzijn Rijswijk knows the local supply and network. Both operate independently from the municipality.
• Rijswijk WonencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRijswijk Wonen is the local housing corporation and a key partner in the Wonen met een Plus program (housing with additional support), flatcoach teams, and other neighborhood initiatives.
• Stichting Fietsen voor LevenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Fietsen voor Leven provides tandem bicycles and riksjas for supervised cycling trips for participants at Dagbesteding 't Trefpunt, enabling seniors with limited mobility to enjoy outdoor cycling experiences.
• Trias (Taalonderwijs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrias is a language education organization. Welzijn Rijswijk collaborates with Trias on language support for newcomers, including the co-organization of World Refugee Day 2025.
• Vluchtelingenwerk NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVluchtelingenwerk Nederland (Refugee Work Netherlands) participated in World Refugee Day 2025 organized by Welzijn Rijswijk, providing support and visibility for refugee integration efforts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kwadraad: Dutch welfare organization (welzijnsorganisatie) operating in the South Holland region, delivering social welfare services to multiple municipalities on a subsidized basis. Highly comparable operating model to Welzijn Rijswijk — community centers, neighborhood workers, senior and youth services funded by municipal subsidies.
• Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland: National Dutch organization supporting refugees and asylum seekers with integration, language, and participation services. Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland participated in Welzijn Rijswijk's World Refugee Day 2025, and both organizations run overlapping newcomer integration and language support programs.
• Participe: Dutch welfare organization active in Amstelland and neighboring regions, providing community-based social services including youth work, senior support, and neighborhood programs under municipal contracts. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and service portfolio to Welzijn Rijswijk.
• Buurtzorg Nederland: Nationwide Dutch community-based healthcare and welfare organization delivering neighborhood-level care and social support via small self-managing teams. Highly comparable model of embedded, neighborhood-presence service delivery, though focused on nursing rather than broader welfare.
• Stichting MEE: National Dutch non-profit providing independent client support and services for people with disabilities. Stichting MEE is a current 3-year cooperation partner of Welzijn Rijswijk for Onafhankelijke Cliëntondersteuning, operating the same independent client support function as one of Welzijn Rijswijk's core services at national scale.
• Alzheimer Nederland: National Dutch foundation supporting people with dementia and their caregivers, partner in Welzijn Rijswijk's Alzheimer Trefpunt. Both organizations deliver dementia support programs in the same communities, with overlapping target populations and convenant-based cooperation.

Emerging players

• Gemeentelijke Sociale Wijkteams: Municipal social neighborhood teams (wijkteams) that municipalities increasingly set up themselves to coordinate social welfare at the neighborhood level. Represents a partial substitute / potential competitor for Welzijn Rijswijk's neighborhood-worker model, especially if municipalities opt to in-source service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Sociaal Werk Nederland: National sector association representing Dutch social work organizations and awarding the Kwaliteitslabel Sociaal Werk that Welzijn Rijswijk received in 2025. Functions as both sector umbrella and quality standard-setter rather than direct service competitor, but represents the broader professional context in which Welzijn Rijswijk operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WelzijnRijswijk
• Facebookfacebook.com/WelzijnRijswijk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-welzijn-rijswijk

Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

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