Welzijn Barneveld

What Welzijn Barneveld does

Welzijn Barneveld is a Dutch non-profit welfare organization (welzijnsorganisatie) headquartered in Barneveld, Netherlands, serving residents of the Barneveld municipality across nine villages (Barneveld, Voorthuizen, Kootwijkerbroek, Kootwijk, Stroe, Garderen, Terschuur, Zwartebroek, and De Glind). It supports inhabitants with questions and challenges related to welfare, informal caregiving (mantelzorg), volunteering, language and integration, social meeting, and liveability, functioning as a connector between residents, volunteers, societal partners, healthcare providers, and the municipality. The organization is led by Director Ellen Alders with a staff of 11–50, supported by an extensive volunteer network and coordinated through named program leads across Mantelzorg, Welzijn op Recept, Buurtbemiddeling, Jongerenparticipatie, and Opbouwwerk teams.

The service portfolio is structured around five core categories: (1) Mantelzorg support, including the annual Mantelzorgwaardering appreciation program, caregiver counseling, respite care (VTZ), young-carer programs, and employer advisory for combining work with caregiving; (2) Senioren services, comprising day-activity programs in four locations, ANWB AutoMaatje volunteer-driven transportation, PlusBus group excursions, proactive 75+ home visits, meal delivery, handyman (Klusdienst), computer help, home-modification advice (Woon Bewust), and a duofiets tandem-cycling program; (3) Vrijwilligers infrastructure, with a vacancy bank, basic and advanced training, buddy programs (Maatjesproject), and an informal-help reporting point (Meldpunt Informele Hulp); (4) Neighborhood services (In de Buurt), including CCV-certified Buurtbemiddeling for neighbor disputes, Buurtkastjes lending cabinets, Buurtbudget grants (€20,000 total in 2026), and Het Koffielokaal; and (5) Language and Integration, with female-specific and male-specific conversation groups, the Taal- en Kennisproject one-on-one mentoring, and bicycle lessons for female newcomers. The Welzijn op Recept program is a distinct healthcare-welfare bridge that receives referrals from huisartsen, thuiszorg, fysiotherapie, ergotherapie, and maatschappelijk werk for adults 18+ with light psychosocial issues, structured around intake, Positive Health-based activity matching, guidance, and 6-month evaluation. The technology base is a WordPress website, a separate volunteer vacancy platform, a newsletter, and standard web analytics; no proprietary software, app, API, or AI/ML capability is documented.

The business model is municipal-subsidy-funded welfare delivery. Primary revenue comes from Gemeente Barneveld commissioning for social welfare obligations, supplemented by small grants (Buurtbudget) and donations. Services are delivered free to residents or at minimal contribution; there is no commercial pricing model and no enterprise or consumer billing. Distribution is purely direct community service delivery through physical presence in neighborhoods and village centers. Customer concentration is therefore effectively a single municipal counterparty on the funding side, while the served end-user population spans the full Barneveld municipality. Key partnerships include the municipality, housing corporation, police (for Buurtbemiddeling), MEESamen (young-adult programming), and Stichting Connect (outdoor play activities). Credentials include CCV certification for Buurtbemiddeling and a Mantelzorgvriendelijk Werkgever designation from Werk & Mantelzorg awarded in 2023.

Name

Welzijn Barneveld

Legal name

Welzijn Barneveld

Website

https://welzijnbarneveld.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Welzijn Barneveld is a Dutch non-profit welfare organization serving residents across all nine villages of the Barneveld municipality, delivering programs in informal caregiver support, senior services, volunteer coordination, neighborhood mediation, newcomer integration, and the Welzijn op Recept social-prescribing pathway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Welfare Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Light Housekeeping & Home Upkeep (Non-Medical) (HSABAAAD)

Keywords

• Community welfare services
• Informal caregiver support
• Senior services
• Neighborhood mediation
• Volunteer coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Barneveld

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Funding: Primary funding from the municipality of Barneveld for social welfare services as part of public welfare obligations.
2. Donations and Grants: Buurtbudget funding (€20,000 in 2026) available for neighborhood initiatives and community projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Welzijn Barneveld delivers community welfare services to residents of the Barneveld municipality, Netherlands. Its portfolio covers informal caregiver (mantelzorg) support, senior services (day activities, transport, meals, home visits, independent living), volunteer training and matching, neighborhood mediation and community budgets, and Dutch language/integration programs for newcomers. A flagship program, Welzijn op Recept, links primary-care referrals to welfare activities for adults with mild psychosocial issues.

Product overview

Welzijn Barneveld is a non-profit welfare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community well-being services for residents of the municipality Barneveld. The organization operates as a multi-service platform rather than a single unified product, organized around five core service categories: (1) Mantelzorg (informal caregiver support) including appreciation awards, support offerings, and caregiver-friendly employer programs; (2) Senioren (senior services) including day programs, transportation (ANWB AutoMaatje, Plusbus), meal services, home visits, and practical assistance; (3) Vrijwilligers (volunteer services) including training, buddy programs, tandem cycling, and informal help coordination; (4) In de Buurt (neighborhood services) including mediation, neighborhood cabinets, and community budgets; and (5) Taal en Integratie (language and integration) including conversation groups, coffee rooms, bicycle lessons, and language mentoring. Additionally, Welzijn op Recept bridges healthcare and welfare through a structured referral pathway for patients with psychosocial needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mantelzorgwaardering Recognition and appreciation program for informal caregivers (mantelzorgers) in the municipality of Barneveld, offering individual caregiver awards and family appreciation awards.
• Ondersteuningsaanbod Mantelzorg Support services for informal caregivers including counseling, information provision, and assistance navigating care and support options.
• Werk en Mantelzorg Support services helping employees combine work and informal caregiving responsibilities, including policy development and employer guidance.
• VTZ (Vervangende Thuiszorg) Respite care service providing temporary replacement of informal care to give caregivers a break.
• Jonge Mantelzorgers Support services specifically for young informal caregivers who care for sick or disabled family members.
• Dagarrangementen Senioren Day programs for seniors in Barneveld, Voorthuizen, Kootwijkerbroek, and Garderen, providing social activities, meals, and companionship.
• ANWB AutoMaatje Transportation service providing volunteer-driven car trips for seniors who cannot use public transport independently.
• Plusbus Weekly group excursions and activities for seniors organized by volunteer teams, providing outings and social connection.
• Langer Zelfstandig Thuis | Woon Bewust Program helping seniors live independently at home longer through home modifications, safety assessments, and supportive services.
• Huisbezoek 75+ Proactive home visits for residents aged 75 and older to check on wellbeing and provide early support.
• Maaltijdvoorziening Meal delivery service for seniors and residents who need assistance with daily nutrition.
• Computerhulp Technology assistance for seniors learning to use computers, tablets, smartphones, and internet services.
• Klusdienst Handyman service for seniors and residents needing assistance with small household repairs and modifications.
• Scholingsavonden Vrijwilligers Educational evenings and training sessions for volunteers to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Basistraining Vrijwilligers Basic training program for new volunteers covering roles, responsibilities, and best practices.
• Maatjesproject Buddy program pairing volunteers with individuals seeking social connection, support, or language practice.
• Duofiets Barneveld Tandem cycling program allowing volunteers to cycle with seniors or people with disabilities who cannot cycle independently.
• G€ldwijs Financial literacy and money management support service helping residents manage their finances and navigate financial challenges.
• Maatschappelijke Stage Social internship program providing students opportunities to gain experience in welfare and community services.
• Meldpunt Informele Hulp Reporting point for informal help needs, connecting residents who need assistance with available volunteer support.
• Buurtkastjes Neighborhood lending cabinet initiatives allowing residents to share and borrow items within the community.
• Buurtbemiddeling Neighborhood mediation service (CCV-certified by Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid) helping residents resolve conflicts with neighbors through facilitated conversations led by trained volunteers.
• Buurtbudget Neighborhood budget program providing funding (total €20,000 in 2026) for community initiatives and neighborhood activities.
• Het Koffielokaal Coffee-room meeting place combining Dutch language learning with creative activities such as sewing and knitting for women, held weekly on Thursday mornings.
• Fietsles voor Nieuwkomers (vrouwen) Bicycle lessons for female newcomers to the Netherlands, teaching cycling skills over approximately 12 weeks with volunteer instructors.
• Vrouwen Praatlokaal Women's conversation group for non-native Dutch speakers to practice Dutch language in a relaxed setting, held weekly on Tuesday afternoons.
• Mannen Praatlokaal Men's conversation group for non-native Dutch speakers to practice language and learn about Dutch society and customs, held weekly on Tuesday evenings.
• Taal- en Kennisproject One-on-one language and knowledge project pairing volunteers with non-native speakers to improve Dutch language skills, social networks, and cultural integration.
• Welzijn op Recept Bridge between healthcare and welfare providing support for patients aged 18+ with mild psychosocial issues through referrals from primary care providers (huisartsen, thuiszorg, fysiotherapie, ergotherapie, and maatschappelijk werk). Includes intake, activity matching under the Positive Health framework, guidance, and a 6-month evaluation.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente Barneveld (Municipality of Barneveld)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary municipal partner providing funding and commissioning social welfare services for residents across the Barneveld municipality.
• Huisartsen and Eerstelijns Zorgverleners (General Practitioners and Primary Care Providers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare providers who refer patients to Welzijn op Recept for social support when light psychosocial issues are identified.
• Buurtbemiddeling Barneveld/Scherpenzeel Partners (Gemeente, Woningstichting, Politie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with municipality, housing corporation, and police for neighborhood mediation services. Buurtbemiddeling Barneveld/Scherpenzeel is CCV-certified by Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid.
• MEESamenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organizing monthly 'Ontspannen & Ontmoeten' events for young adults (18-40 years).
• Stichting ConnectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for organizing Buitenspeeldag (outdoor play day) activities for children in neighborhoods.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Buurtteams Sociaal Utrecht: Municipal neighborhood-based social support teams providing welfare and light psychosocial support, structurally similar to WB's 'In de Buurt' opbouwwerk and Welzijn op Recept services in a different Dutch municipality.
• Welzijn Apeldoorn: Municipal welfare organization in neighboring Apeldoorn offering the same multi-segment community services (seniors, caregivers, volunteers, neighborhood work). Most direct comparable in scale and service mix.

Others

• Vrijwilligers Centrale Nederland: Dutch volunteer infrastructure organization supporting volunteer matching and training. Directly comparable to WB's Vrijwilligersvacaturebank and volunteer training services.

Broad incumbents

• Cordaan: Large Amsterdam-based healthcare and welfare provider covering community support, caregiver assistance, and senior services. Comparable service breadth but at significantly larger scale and clinical depth.
• Mezzo: National Dutch association for informal caregivers (mantelzorgers). Directly comparable to WB's Steunpunt Mantelzorg offering and similar caregiver support portfolio, but operates at national scale rather than single municipality.
• MantelzorgNL: Dutch national organization supporting informal caregivers with advice, training, and appreciation programs. Overlaps with WB's Mantelzorgwaardering and Ondersteuningsaanbod services.
• Leger des Heils Nederland: Major Dutch welfare organization with neighborhood, senior, and integration services overlapping WB's 'In de Buurt' and newcomer integration offerings, but at national scope.
• Humanitas: Large Dutch welfare organization with comparable service lines (caregiver support, buddy projects, senior companionship, neighborhood mediation). Operates nationally versus WB's single-municipality scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WelzijnBvld
• Facebookfacebook.com/Welzijnbveld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/welzijnbarneveld

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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