What 4 inclusion ideell förening does

4inclusion ideell förening is a Swedish non-profit association (ideell förening) founded in 2003, originally under the name Rinkeby TV, and now headquartered at Gullfossgatan 1D in Kista, Stockholm. The organization operates as a multi-project social inclusion initiative serving youth aged 13–25 across the Järva district (Rinkeby, Tensta, Husby, Akalla), with the stated mission of preventing and breaking exclusion from Swedish society for those living in or at risk of marginalization. It is politically and religiously unaffiliated and is run by a 23-person team.

Its portfolio comprises several programs: Voice of Järva (a podcast and media channel on YouTube and Spotify amplifying youth perspectives on culture, identity, environment, and equality); Sömnad & Remake (weekly sewing and design workshops held at its Kista studio); Järva HUB (free advisory services and mentorship for youth aged 14–25 seeking to start associations); Hållbart Kista (a sustainability and CSR network for businesses in the Kista business district); Funkisrörelsen: Hobby för alla and Öppna världar: Inkluderande mötesplatser (programs for youth with functional variations); and Fast Fashion och Hållbar Remake (a funded curriculum on sustainable fashion). Fee-based services—sewing courses, lectures, and website/social media management—are also offered to organizations.

The organization's core technology is limited to standard content production and a Squarespace website; it does not operate advanced technology infrastructure. Revenue is overwhelmingly grant-driven, sourced from Swedish public funders including Allmänna Arvsfonden, Stockholms Stad (Rinkeby Kista stadsdel), Postkodsstiftelsen, C.F. Lundströms stiftelse, and Hedlunds stiftelse, supplemented by service sales, in-kind support (e.g., Activeled), and member contributions. Distribution is primarily direct through its physical Kista location and outreach at partner sites (Akalla By, Folkets Husby, Tensta konsthall, Electric Ungdomsgård), with digital reach via podcast platforms and social media.

Name

4 inclusion ideell förening

Legal name

4inclusion ideell förening

Website

https://4inclusion.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

4inclusion ideell förening is a Swedish non-profit founded in 2003 that runs social inclusion programs—including media production, sewing workshops, association advisory services, and a CSR network—for youth aged 13–25 in Stockholm's Järva district.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services / Youth Inclusion

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights, Social Inclusion & Disability Inclusion (BPAGABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inclusive Education (Disability, Gender Equity, Marginalized Learners) (BPADAKAI), Inclusive Group Care & Peer Inclusion Facilitation (HSAAAIAN)

Keywords

• Social inclusion programs
• Youth community services
• Nonprofit association services
• Sewing and remake workshops
• Sustainability network initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Kista

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Project Funding: Primary revenue stream through grants and project funding from public foundations and government bodies (Arvsfonden, Stockholms Stad, Postkodsstiftelsen) to support social inclusion projects.
2. Membership Fees: Revenue from member contributions supporting the non-profit association.
3. Service Sales: Revenue from sale of services including sewing courses, remake workshops, lectures, website development, and social media management.
4. Other Public Support: Additional governmental and institutional support for social enterprise activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

4 inclusion ideell förening is a non-profit association that runs community programs in Järva (Stockholm), providing youth with free association advisory services, sewing and remake workshops, podcast and film production training, and inclusive activities for young people with functional variations. It also operates the Hållbart Kista network for businesses interested in local sustainability collaboration, supported by grants from public and private foundations.

Product overview

4inclusion ideell förening is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 that operates as a multi-project social inclusion initiative in Järva, Stockholm. The organization offers a portfolio of programs including Voice of Järva (podcast and media channel), Järva-Hub (association support for youth), Sömnad & Remake (sewing workshops), Hållbart Kista (business sustainability network), Öppna världar and Funkisrörelsen (inclusive activities for youth with disabilities), and Fast Fashion och Hållbar Remake (sustainable fashion education). Additionally, they provide fee-based services including sewing courses, website and social media services, and lectures. The organization partners with Stockholm City, Arvsfonden, Postkodsstiftelsen, and private companies for funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Voice of Järva: A podcast and media channel that highlights voices from Järva, with a focus on youth and their perspectives. Topics include relationships, identity, school, culture, health, environment, and gender equality.
• Sömnad & Remake
• Hållbart Kista
• Järva HUB
• Funkisrörelsen: Hobby för alla
• Öppna världar: Inkluderande mötesplatser

Products and services

• Voice of Järva A podcast and media channel that amplifies voices from Järva area (Rinkeby, Tensta, Husby, Akalla), focusing on youth perspectives on topics including relationships, identity, school, culture, health, environment, and equality. Distributed via YouTube and Spotify.
• Järva-Hub Free association advisory service for youth aged 14-25 in Järva, offering help with starting associations and developing project ideas, with mentorship from established local associations such as Spånga IOGT-NTO.
• Sömnad & Remake Weekly sewing and remake workshops for youth aged 13-20 held every Monday at Gullfossgatan 1D in Kista, teaching creative design, pattern construction, material selection, machine handling, and sustainable fashion practices.
• Hållbart Kista A free-membership network for companies and organizations in Kista focused on sustainable development, facilitating cooperation and knowledge exchange for social and ecological sustainability.
• Öppna världar: Inkluderande mötesplatser Project creating inclusive activities and meeting places for youth with functional variations, including pottery, film nights, art workshops, creative sewing sessions, and gaming days.
• Funkisrörelsen: Hobby för alla Project creating creative activities and meeting places for youth aged 13-25 with functional variations in Järva, including thematic meetings, museum visits, study visits to local associations, and networking sessions for families.
• Fast Fashion och Hållbar Remake

Quantifiable outcome

• Free advisory services for association formation provided to youth in Järva
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stockholms Stad (Rinkeby Kista stadsdel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary municipal partner providing project funding and collaboration for social inclusion initiatives. Financed Remake project and other activities in Järva area.
• Spånga IOGT-NTOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Järva HUB project. Joint initiative for generational transition in associations, helping youth engage in organizational life.
• ActiveledminorOthersCorporate donor providing craft materials for creative activities with youth in various programs.
• Järva I SamverkanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cooperation network in Järva area supporting collaborative initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Studiefrämjandet: One of Sweden's largest study associations (studieförbund) with extensive adult education, youth, and association-development programming. Comparable to Spånga IOGT-NTO's role with 4inclusion's Järva HUB project.
• Rädda Barnen (Save the Children Sweden): Major Swedish NGO focused on children's rights, with programs addressing exclusion of immigrant and marginalized youth. Much larger and broader scope, but works in overlapping thematic areas of youth inclusion and integration.

Emerging players

• Magasin Cirkulär: Swedish social enterprise focused on circular fashion, textile reuse, and remake workshops. Direct overlap with 4inclusion's Sömnad & Remake and Fast Fashion & Hållbar Remake programming in sustainable textile education.
• FUB (För barn, unga och vuxna med utvecklingsstörning): Swedish non-profit advocating for people with intellectual disabilities and their families, including youth-focused inclusion work. Comparable to 4inclusion's Funkisrörelsen and Öppna världar programs targeting youth with functional variations.
• RBU (Riksförbundet för Rörelsehindrade Barn och Ungdomar): Swedish national non-profit advocating for children and youth with physical disabilities, with similar focus on inclusion, accessibility, and meeting places. Comparable mission in serving youth with functional variations in Sweden.

Direct peers

• Bris (Children's Rights in Society): Swedish non-profit working with vulnerable children and youth through support services, advocacy, and awareness. Overlaps with 4inclusion in serving marginalized youth in Sweden, though Bris focuses on child rights broadly rather than a specific district.
• Stockholms Stadsmission: Stockholm-based non-profit addressing social exclusion, homelessness, and poverty through direct service, advocacy, and social enterprises. Operates in the same city and addresses parallel facets of social inclusion for vulnerable populations.
• Sensus Studieförbund: Swedish study association running youth programs, cultural activities, and civic engagement initiatives including for marginalized groups. Functionally similar to the association-support and inclusive meeting-place work 4inclusion does in Järva.
• Fryshuset: One of Sweden's largest youth-focused non-profits, based in Stockholm, running youth empowerment, association formation, and inclusion programs across multiple sites. Directly comparable to 4inclusion's model of using association support and creative activities as tools for youth inclusion.

Others

• CSR Sweden: Swedish national network promoting corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices. Comparable to 4inclusion's Hållbart Kista network as a CSR/sustainability facilitator for businesses engaging with local community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@VoiceofJarva
• Facebookfacebook.com/4inclusion
• Instagraminstagram.com/4inclusion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/4-inclusion-ideell-f%C3%B6rening

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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