APAHRC

What APAHRC does

APAHRC (Association des Parents Amis et Adultes en situation de Handicap de la Région Choletaise) is a French non-profit association founded in 1979 by parents and friends concerned about disability, operating in the Choletais and Mauges region of Maine-et-Loire, France. The organization delivers an integrated lifecycle of medicosocial services for adults with mental and psychological disabilities, built around two principal establishments: ESAT Arc en Ciel (a sheltered employment facility supporting 187 workers across three sites in Cholet and Beaupréau-en-Mauges) and La Haie Vive (a constellation of residential and social accompaniment services spanning five sites, including 42 housing units, a 5-place UPHV for aging disabled persons, a 13+2-place day care center, and a 44-person SAVS independent living support service).

Commercially, ESAT Arc en Ciel generates revenue through a diversified portfolio of business activities — industrial subcontracting (conditioning, packaging, assembly, labeling), professional cleaning and premises maintenance (within 20km of Cholet), green space maintenance (with 50% tax advantage for private clients), professional laundry (within 30km of Cholet), and a public restaurant (Pincée de Sel) serving lunch Monday-Friday. An Artothèque (art lending library with 400+ artworks created by disabled workers) operates Wednesday and Friday afternoons with a 10€/year membership, and Radio Arc en Ciel is a new workshop-based radio station staffed by 8 ESAT workers.

The revenue model is a hybrid: residential, accompaniment, and day care services are financed by the Conseil Départemental du Maine-et-Loire through social welfare pricing; ESAT commercial activities generate transaction-based revenue from enterprise clients; and the association supplements income through memberships (with 66% tax deduction), donations via HelloAsso, and annual fundraising events like UNAPEI's Brioches campaign. Beneficiary access is mediated through the MDA (Maison Départementale de l'Autonomie) and CDA (Commission des Droits et de l'Autonomie), while the association partners with AGEFIPH, FIPHFP, UNAPEI, Nexem, URIOPSS, and a Service Insertion Cholet Mauges network of 4 ESATs across 7 sites to coordinate regional professional insertion services.

Name

APAHRC

Legal name

A.P.A.H.R.C

Website

https://apahrc.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

APAHRC is a French parental non-profit founded in 1979 providing sheltered employment (187 workers), residential housing, social accompaniment, and day care services for adults with mental and psychological disabilities across the Choletais and Mauges region, supplemented by commercial activities including a public restaurant, art library, and subcontracting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Medicosocial Services for Persons with Disabilities

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

Keywords

• Disabilities medicosocial services
• Sheltered employment ESAT
• Accompanied housing adults
• Professional insertion services
• Industrial subcontracting workers

Headquarters

HQ city

Cholet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sheltered Employment (ESAT): ESAT Arc en Ciel generates revenue through production work and subcontracting services including industrial subcontracting, assembly, packaging, restoration, laundry, and premises maintenance. Workers receive a wage from the French government while the ESAT earns revenue from client contracts.
2. Restaurant Services: Restaurant Pincée de Sel operates as a public restaurant generating revenue from meal sales. Also offers self-service meals for workers at Les goûts et les couleurs cafeteria.
3. Artothèque (Art Rental/Sales): Artothèque offers art rental services to individuals (with 10€ annual membership) and professional services including PACK EXPO for businesses. Also sells artworks and goods.
4. Accompanied Housing Services: Residential services (La Haie Vive) are financed by the Conseil Départemental du Maine et Loire through social welfare funding mechanisms for adults with disabilities.
5. Professional Enterprise Services: Services helping companies meet their legal employment obligations for disabled workers (AGEFIPH/FIPHFP), providing companies with unidades bénéficiaires.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APAHRC is a non-profit parental association operating sheltered employment (ESAT Arc en Ciel, 187 workers) and residential/social accompaniment services (La Haie Vive, 42 residents) for adults with mental and psychological disabilities in the Choletais and Mauges regions of France. Offerings include industrial subcontracting, cleaning, landscaping, laundry, restaurant services, an art lending library, and a radio workshop. The association also operates a professional insertion service coordinating 4 ESATs across 7 sites to help companies meet disability employment obligations (AGEFIPH/FIPHFP).

Product overview

APAHRC is a parental association managing a portfolio of establishments and services for adults with disabilities in the Choletais and Mauges region. The core offerings include ESAT Arc en Ciel (protected work establishment with 187 workers) and La Haie Vive residences and services. ESAT Arc en Ciel provides diverse work activities through subcontracting, catering, maintenance, gardening, and laundry services, alongside special activities including an Artothèque (art library with 400+ artworks) and Radio Arc en Ciel. La Haie Vive encompasses social housing (42-person capacity across multiple sites), UPHV for aging disabled persons (5 places), CAJ day care (13+2 places), and SAVS independent living support (44 persons). The association also operates Restaurant Pincée de Sel as both a public dining venue and vocational training environment. A dedicated insertion service connects ESAT workers with opportunities in the ordinary work sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ESAT Arc en Ciel: Établissement et Service d'Aide par le Travail providing sheltered employment and support services for adults with disabilities, accommodating 187 workers across multiple sites.
• La Haie Vive
• Restaurant Pincée de Sel
• Artothèque ESAT Arc en Ciel
• SAESAT Arc en Ciel

Products and services

• ESAT Arc en Ciel Établissement et Service d'Aide par le Travail providing protected work for adults with disabilities. Offers activities including subcontracting, catering, space maintenance, gardening, laundry, and enterprise services. Accompanies 187 workers across three sites in Cholet and Beaupréau-en-Mauges.
• SAESAT Arc en Ciel Section d'Accompagnement par le Travail part-time service welcoming approximately 10 ESAT workers experiencing temporary or permanent work difficulties. Provides support for physical/psychological fatigue, work-related suffering, and career transition preparation.
• Résidences et services La Haie Vive Social housing and accompaniment services including residences in Cholet (27 apartments), habitats in La Séguinière (5 households) and Beaupréau (8 apartments), providing 42-person capacity for people with mental and psychological disabilities.
• UPHV La Haie Vive Unit for aging disabled persons providing adapted accommodation and personalized support for elderly people with mental or psychological disabilities. Capacity of 5 persons, open 365 days per year.
• CAJ La Haie Vive Centre d'Accueil et d'Activités de Jour (Day Care Center) offering daytime activities for adults with disabilities. Capacity of 13 places plus 2 temporary welcomes, open 216 days per year.
• SAVS La Haie Vive Service d'Accompagnement à la Vie Sociale providing social life support for people living independently. Capacity of 44 persons in Cholet and Beaupréau, supporting daily life activities including transport, health, housing, and leisure.
• Restaurant Pincée de Sel Restaurant operated by ESAT Arc en Ciel offering homemade inventive cuisine with fresh local products. Serves as a learning and sharing place for people with disabilities. Open Monday to Friday for lunch, with event services available for groups.
• Artothèque ESAT Arc en Ciel Art library service featuring over 400 artworks created by disabled workers in artistic workshops. Offers artwork lending and purchasing, operated as 'Le petit musée singulier des Mauges'. Open to public on Wednesdays and Fridays.
• Radio Arc en Ciel Radio workshop created at ESAT Arc en Ciel where 8 workers and a pathway coordinator produce and animate radio emissions. Provides an inclusive space for expression, creativity, and listening.
• Sous-traitance industrielle et manuelle Industrial and manual subcontracting services including conditioning, packaging, assembly, labeling, electrical wiring, and tin soldering. Available at Cholet and Beaupréau sites.
• Entretien de locaux Professional cleaning and maintenance services for businesses, schools, and social institutions within 20km radius of Cholet. Services include sweeping, floor washing, sanitation, dusting, window cleaning, and disinfection.
• Entretien des espaces verts Green space maintenance services including mowing, pruning, weeding, landscaping, brush clearing, and meadow shredding. Provides 50% tax advantage for private clients.
• Blanchisserie Professional laundry services for businesses, artisans, merchants, communities, and hospitality sector within 30km of Cholet. Includes flat linen care, work clothing maintenance, and traceability marking.
• Prestation entreprise On-site enterprise services providing team-based support for companies, including individual worker placement and professional integration support for people with disabilities.
• Service Insertion Cholet Mauges Professional integration service managing 4 ESATs across 7 sites, connecting ESAT workers with job opportunities in ordinary work environments. Provides single-point contact for companies seeking to fulfill disability employment obligations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 187 people with disabilities supported in sheltered employment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• UNAPEIcoreOthersNational federation representing parents and friends of people with intellectual disabilities. APAHRC participates in UNAPEI campaigns including the annual Brioches fundraising campaign.
• NexemsupportingOthersProfessional federation for social and medico-social enterprises. Provides representation and support for non-profit organizations.
• URIOPSS Pays de la LoiresupportingOthersRegional union of social and health institutions. Supports regional coordination of social services.
• CH CholetsupportingOthersCentre Hospitalier de Cholet - local hospital partnership for healthcare coordination.
• Mauges CommunautésupportingOthersLocal territorial community supporting regional development and services.
• Santé Services CholetaissupportingOthersLocal health services network coordinating healthcare in the Choletais area.
• AGEFIPHcoreOthersAssociation managing funds for professional insertion of disabled workers. Provides support and financial assistance to companies for hiring and maintaining disabled employees.
• FIPHFPcoreOthersFund for professional insertion of disabled workers in public sector. Helps public institutions fulfill their disability employment obligations.
• ESATCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner ESAT in the Service Insertion Cholet Mauges network, one of 4 ESATs across 7 sites working together for professional insertion.
• APF France HandicapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner ESAT in the Service Insertion Cholet Mauges network for professional insertion services.
• KYPSELIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner ESAT in the Service Insertion Cholet Mauges network for professional insertion services.
• HAD-MBCsupportingOthersHospital at home service - partnership for healthcare coordination.
• CSP PasteursupportingOthersLocal social center providing community services.
• OMS CholetsupportingOthersOffice Municipal des Sports de Cholet - local sports office for physical activity partnerships.
• GEM La CompagniesupportingOthersGroupe d'Entraide Mutuelle - mutual aid groups for people with disabilities providing peer support.
• Cholet AgglomérationsupportingOthersCholet metropolitan area local government.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• APF France Handicap: National French association for people with physical disabilities and their families, operating ESATs, residential facilities, and employment services. APAHRC is already partnered with APF France Handicap through the Service Insertion Cholet Mauges network, indicating direct operational overlap.
• Les Papillons Blancs: Federation of parental associations supporting people with intellectual disabilities, operating ESATs, residential homes (foyers), and medical-social services across French departments. Highly comparable parental-association structure and service mix to APAHRC.
• AREIM: French non-profit operating residential and occupational establishments for adults with intellectual disabilities in western France. Geographic and operational overlap with APAHRC in similar regional markets.
• ANAIS Association: French non-profit operating ESATs, residential facilities (foyers de vie), and medico-social services for people with disabilities across multiple departments. Operates a comparable multi-site sheltered work and supported housing model.
• ADAPEI (Association Départementale de Parents et Amis de Personnes Handicapées Mentales): Federation of departmental associations of parents and friends of persons with intellectual disabilities operating ESATs, residential homes, and day care across France. ADAPEI operates the same parental-association model as APAHRC, with departmental chapters running sheltered work and supported housing services.
• APAJH (Association Pour Adultes et Jeunes Handicapés): Major French non-profit federation providing ESAT sheltered employment, residential housing, and day services for adults with intellectual, physical, and psychological disabilities. APAJH operates a comparable parental-association model across multiple French regions, delivering the same lifecycle support structure as APAHRC.
• Fondation Falret: French recognized public utility foundation providing residential, occupational, and social support services for people with mental health conditions and psychological disabilities. Directly comparable population focus to APAHRC's mental and psychological disability beneficiaries.
• Fondation des Amis de l'Atelier: French non-profit foundation supporting adults with intellectual and psychological disabilities through residential homes, ESATs, and day activities. Comparable multi-establishment medico-social service model with similar beneficiary population to APAHRC.

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge Française: Major French humanitarian organization operating ESATs, residential facilities, and disability services as part of a broader health/social services portfolio. Operates at much larger scale across all French regions, serving similar disability populations as part of a wider mission.

Others

• Nexem: National professional federation representing French social and medico-social employers. APAHRC is already a member; Nexem provides industry representation, training, and policy advocacy for organizations like APAHRC operating in the disability support sector.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/apahrc_49

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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