ANCoS APS Confartigianato

What ANCoS APS Confartigianato does

ANCoS APS (Associazione Nazionale Comunità Sociali e Sportive), founded in 2002 and headquartered at Via San Giovanni in Laterano 152 in Rome, is an Italian Associazione di Promozione Sociale (APS) operating as the autonomous social and sporting promotion arm of the Confartigianato Imprese umbrella. It is officially inscribed in the RUNTS as a Rete Associativa (Decree n. 0000288 of 28 October 2022) and is recognized by the Ministry of the Interior as a national entity with welfare purposes. The association delivers a portfolio of community services — including Servizio Civile Universale (Ordinario, Digitale, Ambientale programs for 18-28 year-old volunteers), 5x1000-funded social/health/cultural/sporting projects, 2x1000-funded cultural-heritage restoration, Welfare Point digital and physical welfare hubs, ANCoS Sport Italia, and social tourism initiatives — through a federated network of more than 70 provincial committees across 19 Italian regions and hundreds of affiliated recreational, cultural and sporting clubs (circoli). Primary constituents are individual members, affiliated clubs, youth volunteers, and elderly populations served jointly with the ANAP (seniors' association).

The business model is that of a federally structured non-profit. Revenue is generated from three sources: (1) Italian taxpayer 5x1000 designations channelled through ANCoS's fiscal code 07166871009, (2) Italian taxpayer 2x1000 designations for cultural-heritage restoration, and (3) membership fees paid by individuals and affiliated clubs. A material additional funding stream is per-volunteer reimbursement for Servizio Civile Universale projects from the Dipartimento per le Politiche Giovanili, plus targeted grants such as the €4M Fondazione con il Sud 'Bando Volontariato 2026'. Go-to-market is community-led: ANCoS acquires and serves members and beneficiaries via local events, the Confartigianato referral network, social media, the Rivista magazine, and policy advocacy through CNESC, the Forum Nazionale del Terzo Settore, and media partners Italpress and VITA. The model carries no proprietary technology platform, no commercial product pricing, and no revenue per unit in the conventional SaaS sense; financial size is not publicly disclosed.

Name

ANCoS APS Confartigianato

Legal name

A.N.Co.S. – Associazione Nazionale Comunità Sociali e Sportive

Website

https://ancos.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ANCoS APS is an Italian non-profit social promotion association and autonomous arm of Confartigianato, delivering community welfare, cultural, sporting and Servizio Civile Universale programs through 70+ provincial committees across 19 Italian regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Promotion and Community Welfare Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Individual and Family Services (6241), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL)

Keywords

• Social promotion association
• Civil service programs
• Community welfare services
• Non-profit association
• Volunteer community projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. 5x1000 Tax Designation: Italian taxpayers allocate a portion of their income tax (5 per mille) to ANCoS. The association's fiscal code is 07166871009. These funds are used to finance social, healthcare, cultural, sporting, and international cooperation projects across Italy.
2. 2x1000 Tax Designation: Italian taxpayers allocate a portion of their income tax (2 per mille) to support cultural projects, particularly the restoration of Italy's historical and artistic heritage.
3. Membership Fees: Individuals become members through provincial committees. Affiliated clubs and associations (circoli) also pay membership fees. Members gain access to services, conventions, and association activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ANCoS APS is an Italian non-profit social promotion association that delivers civil service programs (Servizio Civile Universale in its Ordinario, Digitale, and Ambientale streams), community welfare services via the Welfare Point platform, and tax-funded social, cultural, sporting, and environmental projects financed through the 5x1000 and 2x1000 designations. Activities are delivered through a national federation of more than 70 provincial committees and hundreds of affiliated clubs serving individual members, youth volunteers, seniors, and vulnerable communities.

Product overview

ANCoS APS Confartigianato is a non-profit social promotion association (Associazione di Promozione Sociale) operating as part of the Confartigianato umbrella organization. The association offers a portfolio of social welfare, volunteering, and community services centered around three main pillars: (1) Servizio Civile Universale programs including Ordinario, Ambientale, and Digitale streams enabling youth civic engagement; (2) Tax-funded projects through 5x1000 and 2x1000 mechanisms supporting social, cultural, sports, and environmental initiatives; and (3) a network of Welfare Hub services providing community access to public and private welfare resources. The organization operates through provincial committees across 19 regions in Italy, delivering services to members, elderly populations, and vulnerable communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Servizio Civile Universale (Universal Civil Service) National civil service program enabling young people aged 18-28 to contribute to community welfare through projects in social assistance, cultural promotion, and environmental protection. Delivered via designated sites across Italy.
• Servizio Civile Ordinario Ordinary civil service stream focusing on solidarity, assistance, and protection of cultural and environmental heritage for young volunteers.
• Servizio Civile Ambientale Environmental civil service program promoting sustainable development, green economy practices, and community awareness on environmental responsibility.
• Servizio Civile Digitale Digital literacy civil service program reducing the digital divide by training volunteers to assist elderly and vulnerable populations with digital skills.
• Progetti 5x1000 Social, cultural, and sports projects funded through the 5x1000 tax designation mechanism, supporting volunteering and community initiatives across Italy. Covers socio-sanitary, social, restoration, cultural/musical, leisure/sports, and international cooperation project streams.
• Progetti 2x1000 Cultural heritage restoration projects funded through the 2x1000 tax designation mechanism, supporting preservation of Italy's historical and artistic heritage.
• Welfare Hub / Welfare Point ANCoS Digital and physical welfare services hub (welfarepoint-ancos.it) providing access to public and private welfare services for community members as part of the 'welfare di prossimità' (proximity welfare) initiative.
• Progetti di Comunità (Community Projects) Community development projects addressing local social needs and fostering community cohesion and participation across Italian municipalities.
• Welfare Specialist Specialized welfare coordination project providing support services and community assistance programs to members and local communities.
• ANCoS Sport Italia Sports promotion initiative organizing sporting events and promoting active lifestyles within Italian communities through local clubs and associations.
• Il Turismo Sociale (Social Tourism) Social tourism initiative promoting accessible travel and cultural experiences for community members, including projects under the Percorsi Accoglienti sustainable artisan tourism program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5x1000 and 2x1000 funds have enabled hundreds of social, cultural, sporting, and international cooperation projects across Italy

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Confartigianato ImpresecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANCoS is an autonomous articulation of Confartigianato Imprese, Italy's major artisan and small business association. Confartigianato provides institutional support, a national network, and access to its member base of artisans and small enterprises. ANCoS operates as Confartigianato's social and sporting promotion arm.
• ANAP (Associazione Nazionale Anziani e Pensionati)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANAP is Confartigianato's national association for seniors and pensioners. ANCoS collaborates closely with ANAP on projects targeting elderly populations, including joint events, conventions, and welfare activities (e.g., 'Festa Nazionale dei Soci ANAP e ANCoS', digital inclusion courses 'Pillole Digitali').
• CNESC (Coordinamento Nazionale Enti per il Servizio Civile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANCoS is a member of CNESC, the national coordination body for Servizio Civile entities. CNESC advocates for universal civic service policy, represents ANCoS in policy discussions, and collaborates on initiatives to protect the non-violent nature of civil service and include the Third Sector.
• Fondazione con il SudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondazione con il Sud is a major Italian foundation supporting civil society in Southern Italy. ANCoS and its affiliated organizations are eligible beneficiaries of Fondazione con il Sud's Volunteering Fund (Bando Volontariato), which allocated €4 million in 2026 to support OdV and Aps in small municipalities across 7 southern regions.
• Forum Nazionale del Terzo SettorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANCoS is a member of the Forum Nazionale del Terzo Settore, Italy's principal Third Sector coalition. The Forum advocates for Third Sector policy reform, shares resources, and coordinates advocacy efforts on issues including civil service, youth policies, and social welfare.
• Cantiere Terzo SettoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantiere Terzo Settore is a dedicated portal for Third Sector news, regulations, and tools. ANCoS references its resources on RUNTS compliance, transparency obligations, and Third Sector reform.
• CSVnetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSVnet is the network of Italian Volunteer Service Centers. It collaborates with Fondazione con il Sud and the Forum del Terzo Settore on presenting the Volunteering Fund 2026 call for proposals.
• FICTUS (Federazione Italiana Enti Culturali, Turistici e Sportivi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFICTUS is listed among ANCoS's useful links, suggesting a collaborative relationship in the cultural, tourism, and sporting sectors.
• CONI (Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONI is the Italian National Olympic Committee. Listed as a useful link by ANCoS, indicating a working relationship in the sporting domain.
• VITA (magazine and foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVITA is an independent media foundation focused on social issues. ANCoS partners with VITA to promote the 'Manifesto per la dignità del lavoro di cura' (Manifesto for the dignity of care work) and advocates for removing the 5x1000 ceiling.
• Dipartimento per le Politiche Giovanili e il Servizio Civile UniversalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Italian Department for Youth Policies and Universal Civic Service is the government body overseeing Servizio Civile Universale. ANCoS submits projects through this department and coordinates national service volunteers across Italy.
• ItalpressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalpress is an Italian news agency. ANCoS partners with Italpress to produce the monthly 'TG delle Politiche Giovanili', a video news program covering youth policy topics including Servizio Civile Universale, Erasmus Day, and Carta Giovani Nazionale.
• AISF (Associazione Italiana Sindrome Fibromialgica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANCoS has signed a Protocol of Understanding with AISF to support fibromyalgia patients. The partnership includes awareness campaigns and the 'Fibromialgia in Tour' initiative.
• Donna Donna OnlusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonna Donna Onlus is an association focused on eating disorder prevention. ANCoS collaborates with Donna Donna Onlus on school-based prevention programs and advocacy initiatives, including representation at the G7 Agriculture and Fisheries.
• LILT Verona (Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANCoS Verona collaborates with LILT Verona on the 'Sfumature in Rosa' project, a breast cancer prevention initiative including seminars, awareness events, and support for patients and families.
• Di.Te. (Disturbi del comportamento Alimentare)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANCoS APS and Di.Te. have activated a psychological support service (sportello psicologico) offering listening and support to individuals experiencing emotional fragility, families, elderly, and vulnerable populations.
• ASVCI and Observo OnlusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASVCI and Observo Onlus are partner organizations in the 'Digital Welf@re Point' national service project, collaborating with ANCoS to operate local service points across Italy.
• Pro Loco di SupersanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANCoS Aps Lecce collaborates with Pro Loco di Supersano on the 'Vicoli Vivi' cultural festival, a sensory journey celebrating Salento's identity through flavors, crafts, and music. The event is also supported by Confartigianato Imprese Lecce.
• Percorsi AccoglientiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPercorsi Accoglienti is a sustainable tourism project promoted by Confartigianato that places artisan workshops at the center of community life. ANCoS supports and participates in this initiative, including cultural events in historic villages.

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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