Welzijnsorganisatie Andes

What Welzijnsorganisatie Andes does

Welzijnsorganisatie Andes (Stichting Welzijnsorganisatie Andes) is a Dutch community welfare foundation operating exclusively in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn in the province of Drenthe. The organization delivers a broad portfolio of social services organized into seven thematic areas: neighborhood livability (Buurtkamers, Leefbaarheid, Buurtbemiddeling, Dorpshuizen, Praotbankies), practical help and support (Vervoerderspoule, Klussendienst, Vrijwillige thuishulp), caregiver support (Mantelzorg, Jonge mantelzorgers), financial guidance (Budgetcoaching, Fondsen en subsidies, Voorzieningenwijzer), youth and parenting programs (Jongerenwerk, Steunouder, BackPack, KIESgroep, Cool2BFit, Alcohol Verkeer Cursus, Adem in Vape uit), volunteer coordination via the VIP! sub-brand, plus Rots & Water training, the Ruilgoederenbank (goods exchange bank), and the Taalhuis language house. Andes is a work organization within Tintengroep, a larger Dutch social-services foundation group operating across Groningen, Drenthe, Flevoland, Friesland, and Overijssel.

Service delivery relies on human-mediated community engagement rather than proprietary technology. Core distribution channels include walk-in consultations at the Borger headquarters, community outreach in streets and village houses, the Ruilgoederenbank site in Nieuw-Buinen, and referral pathways through housing corporations (Woonservice, Lefier), social teams, schools (Esdal College), libraries (Biblionet Drenthe), healthcare-adjacent providers (Verslavingszorg Noord-Nederland, GGD), and literacy organizations (DCTerra, Stichting Lezen & Schrijven). All programs are delivered through a 24-person staff under Manager Willemijn Kleijn, with HKZ and Kwaliteitslabel Sterk Sociaal Werk certifications validating quality standards.

The revenue model is contract-driven rather than fee-driven: Andes is funded through subsidies and service contracts with Gemeente Borger-Odoorn and partner organizations, with services provided free of charge to residents. The organization holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status, confirming its legal standing as a Dutch public-benefit institution. Customer reach is broad but geographically bounded, with roughly 1 in 4 Borger-Odoorn inhabitants active as local volunteers, and the full population of the municipality as the addressable citizen base for social services.

Name

Welzijnsorganisatie Andes

Legal name

Stichting Welzijnsorganisatie Andes

Website

https://andesborgerodoorn.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Welzijnsorganisatie Andes is a Dutch community welfare foundation serving all residents of the Borger-Odoorn municipality through neighborhood, youth, caregiver, financial, and volunteer programs, funded via municipal contracts as part of Tintengroep.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Welfare Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Community welfare services
• Municipal social work
• Volunteer coordination
• Caregiver support programs
• Financial coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Borger

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Contracts: Andes operates primarily through contracted services with the municipality of Borger-Odoorn. The organization is part of Tintengroep and receives funding for social welfare services including community development, youth work, caregiver support, and neighborhood services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Welzijnsorganisatie Andes is a Dutch non-profit welfare foundation that delivers community well-being services to all residents of the municipality of Borger-Odoorn. Its core offerings include neighborhood livability programs, caregiver support, financial coaching and benefits navigation, youth and parenting programs, volunteer coordination through VIP! Borger-Odoorn, literacy and language support via Taalhuis, the Ruilgoederenbank goods exchange bank, and Rots & Water resilience training. Services are provided free of charge and funded primarily through municipal government contracts.

Product overview

Welzijnsorganisatie Andes is a welfare organization serving the municipality of Borger-Odoorn, operating as part of Tintengroep. The organization offers a broad portfolio of community well-being services organized across seven thematic areas: Mijn buurt (neighborhood services including Buurtkamers, Leefbaarheid, Buurtbemiddeling, Dorpshuizen, Praotbankies), Hulp & ondersteuning (Vervoerderspoule, Klussendienst, Vrijwillige thuishulp), Mantelzorg (support, Jonge mantelzorgers, Mantelzorgwaardering), Geldzaken (Budgetcoaching, Fondsen en subsidies, Handige tips, Voorzieningenwijzer), Opvoeden & opgroeien (Jongerenwerk, Steunouder, BackPack, KIESgroep, Cool2BFit, Alcohol Verkeer Cursus, Adem in Vape uit), Vrijwilligerswerk (VIP! Borger-Odoorn, Vrijwilligerswerk doen), plus Rots & Water training, Ruilgoederenbank, and Taalhuis. The VIP! sub-brand operates a separate volunteer matching platform with vacancy bank, volunteer profiles, and help requests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIP! Borger-Odoorn: Vrijwilligers Informatie Punt (VIP!) Borger-Odoorn is the volunteer information point operated by Welzijnsorganisatie Andes, providing support and matching for volunteers in the municipality.
• Taalhuis Borger-Odoorn

Products and services

• Voorzieningenwijzer A free service, delivered together with housing corporations Woonservice and Lefier and the municipality of Borger-Odoorn, that helps residents identify cost-saving opportunities by reviewing their personal situation against available government schemes, energy costs, and health insurance options, with assistance from a budget coach at the office or at the resident's home.
• Budgetcoaching Free financial support service providing budget plans, debt management, creditor negotiation, and connections to benefits and allowances, delivered through the financial team of Sociale Teams Borger-Odoorn and Welzijnsorganisatie Andes.
• Fondsen en subsidies Free advisory service helping local organizations, sports clubs, and residents navigate funding opportunities including municipal subsidies, village budgets, local funds, and national foundations.
• Handige tips Curated directory of free financial guidance resources including Nibud, Wijzer in Geldzaken, Zorgverzekeringslijn, and Dat geldt voor mij, plus youth financial literacy flyer '18 en nu?'.
• Taalhuis Borger-Odoorn Free language support service offering Taalmaatje volunteer matching for Dutch language practice, literacy support, digital skills training, and Taalcafé social gatherings, operated as a partnership between Andes, Biblionet Drenthe, DCTerra, Sociale Teams, and Stichting Lezen & Schrijven.
• Ruilgoederenbank Free goods exchange bank providing second-hand furniture, tools, clothing, books, appliances, and toys to residents experiencing financial hardship; includes a hobby workshop, bicycle repair shop, and garden equipment lending point in Nieuw-Buinen.
• Jongerenwerk Free youth work service providing recreational activities and support for young people in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn.
• BackPack Free support program for children from families facing challenges.
• Steunouder Free parental support program providing guidance to families.
• KIESgroep Free group support program for children aged 7-12 dealing with parental separation, using creative activities and peer sharing to process changes over eight sessions.
• Cool2BFit Free three-year family wellness program for children ages 8-13 addressing healthy lifestyle through four pillars: parent involvement, movement/sport, nutrition, and behavioral change; involves physiotherapist, dietitian, psychomotor therapist, and behavioral coach.
• Alcohol Verkeer Cursus Free traffic safety education course for young people covering alcohol, drugs, and social media risks; pilot program in 2025-2027 in collaboration with municipality, Verslavingszorg Noord-Nederland, and Andes, with free driver's license upon completion.
• Adem in, Vape uit Free anti-smoking and vaping campaign for youth addressing effects of nicotine, featuring De Gezonde Huiskamer interactive sessions, parent workshops on adolescent brain development, and a youth-made campaign video; collaboration with municipality, VNN, Sociale Teams, and Esdal College.
• Rots & Water training Free resilience training teaching self-confidence and self-advocacy through the metaphor of rock and water; available for children from group 4, secondary school students, and adults aged 18+, consisting of eight sessions.
• Mantelzorg Free caregiver support services including information and advice, emotional support, respite care (overdracht zorgtaken to volunteers), peer support groups, and municipal caregiver appreciation program; coordinated by a mantelzorgcoordinator.
• Jonge mantelzorgers Free support services for young people who care for sick, depressed, addicted, or disabled family members.
• Vervoerderspoule Volunteer driver pool providing transportation for residents to medical appointments and other destinations for €0.35 per kilometer; coordinated through Andes with advance booking required.
• Klussendienst Handyman service providing practical household assistance.
• Vrijwillige thuishulp Volunteer home help service offering household support.
• Buurtkamers Neighborhood rooms serving as community gathering spaces in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn.
• Leefbaarheid Livability programs working to maintain and improve neighborhood and village living conditions across Borger-Odoorn.
• Buurtbemiddeling Neighbor mediation service using trained volunteers to resolve conflicts between community members.
• Dorpshuizen Village houses serving as community centers across the municipality of Borger-Odoorn.
• Praotbankies Talking benches placed in villages to encourage social interaction among residents.
• VIP! Borger-Odoorn (Vrijwilligers Informatie Punt) Volunteer information point that supports and matches volunteers with organizations, offers training, and coordinates community volunteer appreciation programs for the municipality, including a vacancy bank and volunteer profiles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 4 inhabitants of Borger-Odoorn active as volunteers

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Verslavingszorg Noord-Nederland (VNN)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Substance abuse care provider collaborating on the 'Adem in, Vape uit' (Breathe In, Vape Out) youth campaign against smoking and vaping.
• Stichting Sociale Teams Borger-OdoorncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Social Teams partner collaborating on financial coaching, youth campaigns, and various welfare programs.
• Esdal College BorgermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Secondary school partnering on youth campaigns including the 'Adem in, Vape uit' initiative.
• WoonservicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation partnering with Andes for the VoorzieningenWijzer (Facilities Guide) program and Woonservice Buurtfonds neighborhood initiative.
• LefiercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation partnering with Andes for the VoorzieningenWijzer program and equipment lending program at the Ruilgoederenbank.
• Gemeente Borger-OdoorncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Borger-Odoorn is the primary contractor and partner for welfare services. Collaborates on community initiatives, subsidies, and campaigns.
• Biblionet DrenthemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary network partner in the Taalhuis (Language House) Borger-Odoorn collaboration for literacy and digital skills support.
• DCTerramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation provider partner in Taalhuis collaboration, offering evening school courses for language learning.
• Stichting Lezen & SchrijvenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiteracy foundation partner in Taalhuis collaboration supporting adults with reading and writing difficulties.
• TintengroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization - Tintengroep is a social welfare foundation operating across Groningen, Drenthe, Flevoland, Friesland, and Overijssel. Andes is one of the work organizations within Tintengroep.
• Stichting MFA 't BrughuusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-purpose facility (MFA) in Valthermond hosting community events and Game Café sessions organized by Andes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MEE: MEE is a Dutch national network supporting people with disabilities and chronic conditions through information, advice, and independent client support. It is comparable to Andes' Mantelzorg and Jonge mantelzorgers caregiver-support services, addressing overlapping populations (informal caregivers, families of people with disabilities) and often delivered under similar municipal contracts.
• Stichting Voedselbanken Nederland: Stichting Voedselbanken Nederland is the Dutch food bank network that distributes food to people in financial hardship through local branches. It is comparable to Andes' Ruilgoederenbank goods-exchange service, which similarly supports low-income residents with material aid, though via an exchange-of-goods model rather than food distribution.

Others

• Movisie: Movisie is the Dutch knowledge institute for social welfare, providing research, methodology, and program design guidance to municipalities and welfare organizations. It is comparable as an ecosystem partner and capability-builder for Dutch welfare providers like Andes rather than a direct service competitor.
• Sociaal Werk Nederland: Sociaal Werk Nederland is the Dutch industry association for social work organizations and the issuer of the Kwaliteitslabel Sterk Sociaal Werk, which Andes holds. It is comparable as the sectoral ecosystem and standard-setter in which Andes operates rather than as a direct service competitor.
• Stichting Lezen & Schrijven: Stichting Lezen & Schrijven is the Dutch national literacy foundation that supports adults with low literacy, a named partner in Andes' Taalhuis Borger-Odoorn collaboration. It is comparable as the upstream national partner that enables Andes' local literacy and digital-skills service delivery.

Direct peers

• Humanitas: Humanitas is one of the largest Dutch volunteer-driven social welfare organizations, delivering caregiver support (mantelzorg), youth services, home-visit programs, and community-building initiatives nationwide. It is comparable to Andes as a parallel social-welfare delivery model that combines professional staff with structured volunteer programs serving Dutch municipalities.
• Kwink Groep: Kwink Groep is a Dutch social organization providing welfare, youth, and community-support services, often in partnership with municipalities. It is comparable to Andes as another regionally organized Dutch welfare operator delivering similar multi-thematic municipal services including neighborhood work, youth services, and citizen support.
• Stichting Present: Stichting Present is a Dutch foundation that matches volunteers with practical support projects (household help, moving, gardening) for people in vulnerable situations. It is directly comparable to Andes' VIP! Borger-Odoorn volunteer-matching platform and broader Vrijwilligerswerk programs.

Broad incumbents

• Leger des Heils: The Salvation Army Netherlands is a large established social welfare organization providing community support, family programs, and welfare services across the country. It is comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same Dutch social welfare space with overlapping programs (caregiver support, family services, neighborhood outreach) that compete for the same municipal contracts.
• Tintengroep: Tintengroep is the parent foundation group of Welzijnsorganisatie Andes, operating multiple welfare, preschool, childcare, training, and consulting foundations across five Dutch provinces. It is comparable as the broader ecosystem in which Andes operates and the source of shared back-office, HR, privacy, and complaints infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VIP-Borger-Odoorn-1336114709786186
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/welzijnsorganisatie-andes

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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