Anna's huis, Centrum voor Leven met en na kanker

What Anna's huis, Centrum voor Leven met en na kanker does

Anna's huis (Stichting Anna's huis, Centrum voor Leven met en na kanker) is a Dutch non-profit foundation established on February 28, 2017, that delivers psychosocial support to cancer patients, survivors, and their relatives in the Zaanstreek region of the Netherlands. The organization operates a "living room" concept from a location co-situated within the Zaandam Medical Centre (ZMC), providing informal drop-in support, peer connection, and counseling-adjacent services in a non-clinical environment. Program surface has expanded beyond the core living-room offering to include an AYA (Adolescents and Young Adults) support track, a Turkish-language group for underserved migrant communities, and a Veerkracht event series.

Operationally, the foundation runs on a lean paid staff of 5 employees supplemented by approximately 70 trained volunteers, and holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) certification, which confers Dutch tax-deductible donation status. It is formally affiliated with IPSO, the Dutch umbrella for psychosocial oncology centers, and with KWF (Dutch Cancer Society) as a recognized PSO partner, embedding it in the regional oncology care pathway. Revenue is generated entirely through grants, donations, and charity-event proceeds (including the [Z]aan de Wandel walk), with no fee-for-service or product revenue. Documented grants across 2022–2023 include €71,000 from [Z]aan de Wandel, €20,000 from Rotary, €17,000 from Sturm, €5,500 from Rabobank, and €500 from the Masonic Lodge, placing annual operating inflow well under $1M. The organization is governed by a volunteer board that underwent renewal in 2023.

Name

Anna's huis, Centrum voor Leven met en na kanker

Legal name

Stichting Centrum voor Leven met Kanker (Anna's Huis)

Website

https://annashuis.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Anna's huis is a Dutch non-profit foundation (ANBI-certified, founded 2017) providing psychosocial support for cancer patients, survivors, and relatives in the Zaanstreek region via a volunteer-staffed "living room" co-located with Zaandam Medical Centre, in partnership with IPSO and KWF.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychosocial Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM)

Keywords

• Psychosocial oncology support
• Cancer support center
• Peer support groups
• Community cancer care
• Non-profit psychosocial services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaandam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: One-time or periodic donations from individuals and organizations to support the center's operations and activities.
2. Activity Fees: Small participation fees for various activities such as creative workshops (€2.50-€5.00 per session), cooking sessions (€15.00), and the Veerkracht event (€50.00).
3. Gift Certificates and Strip Cards: Sale of gift certificates (€5, €10, €15) and strip cards (€25) that can be used for activities.
4. Sponsorships and Grants: Financial support from corporate sponsors, foundations, and potentially government subsidies based on visitor numbers for IPSO registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Anna's huis operates a free, walk-in psychosocial support center for cancer patients, survivors, and their relatives in the Zaanstreek region. Its core offering is an open Inloophuiskamer staffed by trained volunteers, complemented by peer support groups (including AYA, spouses, and Turkish-speaking groups), creative workshops, movement and relaxation activities, coaching, cooking sessions, and themed community events such as Veerkracht.

Product overview

Anna's Huis operates as a community-based psychosocial support center offering a comprehensive range of services for cancer patients, their relatives, and survivors. The core offering consists of a drop-in living room (Inloophuiskamer) for informal support, peer support groups (Lotgenoten ontmoeten) including specialized groups for AYA youth, Turkish-speaking members, and spouses, alongside structured activities including creative workshops, movement programs (yoga, swimming, walking), relaxation activities (acupuncture, massage days), and cooking sessions (Koken bij Anna). Additional services include one-on-one coaching, informal conversations about funeral wishes, and the Veerkracht fitness event. The organization functions as an ANBI-certified charitable institution under IPSO ( psychosocial oncology institutions).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inloophuiskamer (Drop-in Living Room) A free, walk-in drop-in living room where cancer patients, survivors, and relatives can come without appointment for coffee, tea, and informal support from trained volunteer hosts.
• Lotgenoten ontmoeten (Peer Support Groups) Peer support groups where cancer patients and their loved ones can connect with others who share similar experiences, including general groups, a spouses/relatives group, a Turkish-speaking group, and the AYA young adults group.
• Creatieve activiteiten (Creative Activities)

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 70 trained volunteers provide support services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SportbedrijfminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner for the Veerkracht: Bewegen voor het Leven event.
• IPSO (Instellingen Psychosociale oncologie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnna's Huis is a member of IPSO, the branch organization for psychosocial oncology institutions. All volunteers receive IPSO training. NAW data is anonymously registered with IPSO for subsidy purposes based on visitor numbers.
• KWF KankerbestrijdingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured as a collaborating partner on the homepage. KWF is a major Dutch cancer foundation.
• AYA (Adults & Young Adolescents)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AYA (Adults & Young Adolescents) network to provide monthly meeting groups for young adults aged 18-39 with cancer. Sessions include cooking together and themed meetings initiated by the group members.
• Zaans Medisch Centrum (ZMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with the Zaans Medisch Centrum. Anna's Huis offers information sessions in collaboration with ZMC, healthcare professionals, and organizes meetings where questions can be asked in a safe environment.
• Espria LedenverenigingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor on the Sponsoren page.
• Various Healthcare PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeetings organized in collaboration with AUMC, Avl, and other healthcare organizations for specific cancer types and target groups.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Inloophuis De Regenboog: Regional Dutch drop-in center for cancer patients and loved ones offering conversation, creative activities, and information sessions. Closely mirrors Anna's Huis's inloophuiskamer-plus-activities model in a different geography.
• Huis aan het Water: Dutch psychosocial oncology inloophuis in Uithuizen offering drop-in support, creative activities, and movement programs for cancer patients. Directly comparable as a community-led drop-in center; its founder (Drs. Matty Hakvoort) actually serves on Anna's Huis's Advisory Council, evidencing tight ecosystem overlap.
• Inloophuis De Eik: Dutch inloophuis in Eindhoven offering drop-in support, peer groups, and activities for people affected by cancer. Most directly comparable to Anna's Huis as a regional IPSO-affiliated drop-in center with a similar volunteer-driven model and activity mix.

Emerging players

• Look Good Feel Better: International nonprofit offering beauty and wellness workshops to women undergoing cancer treatment — directly comparable to Anna's Huis's pamper days and creative workshops, though operating at global franchise scale rather than community-led local model.

Broad incumbents

• KWF Kankerbestrijding: The Netherlands' dominant cancer charity, funder of research and patient support. Featured as a collaborating partner on Anna's Huis's homepage. Overlaps in mission but operates at national scale with research funding and broad advocacy — a different model from a single-site community center.
• Nederlandse Federatie van Kankerpatiëntenorganisaties (NFK): Dutch federation representing cancer patient organizations across tumor types. Comparable in that it coordinates cancer-patient advocacy and support services, but at a national federation level rather than direct service delivery.
• Helen Dowling Instituut: Larger Dutch organization delivering professional psychosocial oncology care (psychotherapy, group programs, e-health). Comparable mission targeting similar patients but with a more clinical, paid-professional model rather than Anna's Huis's volunteer-driven community approach.

Regional players

• Maggie's Centres: UK-based network of drop-in cancer support centers co-located with major hospitals, offering psychosocial support, practical help, and peer groups. Conceptually the closest international analog to Anna's Huis's hospital-adjacent community model.
• Stichting De Eik (Cancer Care Center variant organizations): Representative of the broader network of Dutch regional inloophuizen operating under the IPSO umbrella. Highlights the geographic fragmentation Anna's Huis competes against for donor attention and volunteer capacity within North Holland/Zaanstreek.

Others

• Stichting IPSO (Instellingen Psychosociale Oncologie): Umbrella organization for Dutch psychosocial oncology institutions; Anna's Huis is an IPSO member. While not a direct competitor, IPSO governs quality standards, training, and visitor-count-based subsidies for the entire inloophuis network, making it a defining ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AnnasHuis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anna-huis-zaanstreek
• Instagraminstagram.com/annashuis

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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