ANFAS Navarra

What ANFAS Navarra does

ANFAS Navarra (Asociación ANFAS) is a non-profit association founded in 1961 and headquartered in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, that supports people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families. It operates seven regional zones across Navarra — Pamplona, Baztán-Bidasoa, Estella, Tudela, Tafalla, Sakana, and Sangüesa — with bilingual (Spanish/Basque) capability in Baztán-Bidasoa, and maintains dedicated offices in Pamplona (headquarters at C/ Pintor Maeztu 2), Tudela, and Estella. Its service portfolio spans programs for individuals (daily activities, vacations, employment support, housing services, aging programs, autism-specific support), family support services (respite care, guidance under a Family Quality of Life model), and society-facing initiatives (awareness, inclusion advocacy, and the Albergue de Peregrinos pilgrim hostel on the Camino de Santiago in Estella). The organization also runs a Cognitive Accessibility Service (OACNA) that uses the Lectura Fácil (Easy Read) methodology to produce accessible-format documents.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: ANFAS does not disclose a proprietary platform, mobile app, or API, and its accessibility methodology is content-design-driven rather than AI-based. Revenue mechanics are non-commercial and diversified across four streams — annual membership fees, public funding and grants (notably from Gobierno de Navarra), donations and contributions, and program service fees (vacation programs, activities, pilgrim hostel). The go-to-market motion is community-led: direct engagement with families and beneficiaries, seasonal volunteer recruitment campaigns (450+ volunteers needed for summer programs), word-of-mouth, and earned media coverage. Strategic positioning rests on 65+ years of continuous operation as the reference association in Navarra, formalized partnerships with Plena Inclusión and foundations (Fundación Caja Navarra, Fundación La Caixa), and an institutional collaboration with Gobierno de Navarra on the Human-AA healthcare accessibility initiative. 2025 stakeholder satisfaction averaged between 4.59/5 (volunteers) and 4.81/5 (pilgrims) across 1,969 survey respondents.

Name

ANFAS Navarra

Legal name

Asociación ANFAS

Website

https://anfasnavarra.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ANFAS Navarra is a 1961-founded non-profit association based in Pamplona, Spain, that supports people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families across seven regional zones in Navarra through day programs, housing, family services, and the Camino de Santiago pilgrim hostel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pamplona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees (cuota de persona socia) charged to members of the association. The 2026 assembly discusses the quota for 2027.
2. Public funding and grants: Funding from government entities including Gobierno de Navarra for programs and services. Collaboration with public institutions for initiatives like Human-AA.
3. Donations and contributions: Voluntary contributions from individuals, entities, and partners supporting the association's mission.
4. Program service fees: Fees for specific programs and services such as vacation programs, activities, and albergue services for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ANFAS Navarra is a non-profit association that provides support services and defends the rights of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families in Navarra, Spain. It delivers direct programs for individuals (daily activities, vacations, employment support, housing), family support programs based on the Family Quality of Life model, and societal awareness initiatives. It also operates a pilgrims' hostel (Albergue de Peregrinos) on the Camino de Santiago in Estella and provides cognitive accessibility services (OACNA).

Product overview

ANFAS Navarra is a non-profit association based in Navarra, Spain, founded in 1961, that provides support services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families. The organization offers a portfolio of social support programs including programs for individuals, families, and society engagement. Key services include autism-specific support, cognitive accessibility services (OACNA), volunteer programs, summer vacation activities across multiple zones (Pamplona, Tudela, Estella, Baztan Bidasoa, Tafalla, Sakana, Sangüesa), a pilgrim's hostel (Albergue de Peregrinos), and educational/training initiatives. The organization focuses on quality of life, inclusion, and rights advocacy rather than technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programs for Individuals with Disabilities Comprehensive programs for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities covering daily activities, vacation programs, employment support, housing services (Viviendas), leisure activities, and aging programs. Delivered across seven zones in Navarra (Pamplona, Tudela, Estella, Baztán-Bidasoa, Tafalla, Sakana, Sangüesa).
• Family Support Programs Support services for families of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, based on the Family Quality of Life model. Includes guidance, respite care, and family support services.
• Society Awareness Programs Awareness campaigns and inclusion initiatives aimed at sensitizing the broader community in Navarra about disability inclusion and solidarity.
• Cognitive Accessibility Services (OACNA) Cognitive accessibility services including the OACNA (Oficina de Accesibilidad Cognitiva de Navarra) and accessibility consulting, using the Lectura Fácil (Easy Read) methodology to adapt content for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Autism Support Section Specialized support services for people with autism, including dedicated programs, educational materials, and tailored support within the ANFAS service portfolio.
• Albergue de Peregrinos de Estella Pilgrim hostel accommodation on the Camino de Santiago in Estella, providing hospitality and accessible accommodation services, including for pilgrims with disabilities. Some hospitalero services are provided by people with intellectual disabilities themselves.
• Volunteer Programs Volunteer recruitment and coordination programs supporting summer activities, vacation programs, and pilgrim hospitality. Includes dedicated volunteer campaigns and matching initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.64/5 average satisfaction score from people with disabilities (2025)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundación Caja NavarracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025Collaboration as part of the Programa Innova for the "Vidas en Comunidad" project, which presents new forms of support for independent living for people with disabilities. The project is jointly funded by Fundación Caja Navarra and Fundación La Caixa.
• Fundación La CaixacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025Collaboration as part of the Programa Innova for the "Vidas en Comunidad" project, providing new support models for independent living. Joint funding partner with Fundación Caja Navarra.
• Gobierno de Navarra - Departamento de SaludcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Collaboration in developing the Human-AA program and the Botiquín de Accesibilidad (Accessibility Kit) for humanizing healthcare for people with autism or intellectual disabilities. ANFAS contributed expertise through its Cognitive Accessibility Service (Servicio de Accesibilidad Cognitiva).
• Plena InclusióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANFAS is part of the Plena Inclusión federation, which provides positioning on rights including sexuality for people with intellectual disabilities. The cycle on sexuality and inclusion aligns with Plena Inclusión's ethical framework.
• Asociación Sexualidad y DiscapacidadminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for delivering the "Sexualidad, inclusión y apoyos" training cycle. Natalia Rubio Arribas, psychologist, sexologist, and president of this association, served as the trainer for the program.
• CIVICANminorOthersConference and event venue in Pamplona (Avenida Pío XII, número 2) used for ANFAS assemblies and events.
• Civivox IturramaminorOthersMunicipal cultural center in Pamplona (Calle Esquíroz, número 24) used for annual assemblies.
• UNED TudelaminorOthersUniversidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia in Tudela (Calle Magallón número 8) serving as venue for the morning session of the "Vidas en Comunidad" jornada.
• Navarra CapitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional media outlet that features ANFAS as a member entity, providing press coverage and visibility for the association's initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Mencap: UK-based leading charity for people with learning disabilities, providing services, family support, and advocacy. Comparable as a long-established, service-rich non-profit for people with intellectual disabilities in a different (UK) geography.
• Down Madrid: Madrid-based association supporting people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. Operates the same regional-association model as ANFAS Navarra but in the Madrid region; highly comparable in program mix, family support services, and operating scale.

Direct peers

• Confederación ASPACE: Spanish confederation of associations for people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities. Operates a similar model of member associations delivering programs, family support, and advocacy for a defined intellectual/developmental disability population.
• Down España: Spanish national federation for Down syndrome organizations across Spain. Mirrors ANFAS's model of providing programs, family support, and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities, but operates at a federation level across autonomous communities.
• Salud Mental España (formerly FEAFES): National confederation representing people with mental health conditions and their families in Spain. Comparable in non-profit federated structure, beneficiary support model, and reliance on public funding and volunteer networks.
• Confederación Autismo España: National confederation coordinating autism associations in Spain. ANFAS operates a dedicated Autism section; Confederación Autismo España is the most comparable peer in structure, beneficiary profile, and service mix (family support, programs, advocacy).
• Special Olympics España: Spanish arm of Special Olympics, providing sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable beneficiary population, volunteer-driven model, and non-profit structure, though focused specifically on sport rather than full life-cycle services.

Broad incumbents

• ONCE: Spain's National Organization for the Blind, a much larger and more diversified disability-services entity operating lottery, employment, and accessibility programs. Comparable as a major Spanish disability-services non-profit but with significantly larger scale and broader scope than ANFAS.
• Plena Inclusión: National Spanish federation of organizations for people with intellectual disabilities, of which ANFAS Navarra is a member. Plena Inclusión operates at a national policy and federation level, providing positioning on rights, ethics frameworks, and shared advocacy that ANFAS leverages locally — comparable mission, broader geographic and operational scope.

Others

• Inclusion International: Global federation of organizations advocating for people with intellectual disabilities. Plena Inclusión (ANFAS's national federation) is a member. Comparable mission and non-profit advocacy model at a global scale, providing international benchmarking and policy context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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