APEDECA

What APEDECA does

APEDECA (Asociación de Ayuda a Personas con Dependencia en Canarias) is a non-profit association founded on 21 September 2012 and headquartered in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. It provides social services to dependent persons, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities across the Canary Islands archipelago, with operational presence on Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, and El Hierro. The organization operates three core certified services: an Accredited Volunteer Program (Decree 13/2020) delivering companionship and daily-living support; a Personal Autonomy Promotion Service aligned with Spain's Law 39/2006 offering physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social integration, and psychological interventions; and an Information and Advisory Service providing administrative, legal, and caregiver guidance. These are complemented by a portfolio of roughly ten specialized projects targeting active aging, mental health, disability inclusion, and caregiver respite.

The association's technology footprint is minimal and non-strategic: it runs an Odoo CMS website with accessibility tooling and digital communications across Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. There is no proprietary technology product, AI/ML capability, mobile app, or external API. Service delivery uses direct in-person and remote modalities across organizational offices and beneficiary homes.

APEDECA's revenue model is entirely non-commercial and subsidy-driven, with no disclosed pricing to beneficiaries. Funding flows from government grants and conventions with the Gobierno de Canarias, Servicio Canario de Empleo, IMAS, cabildos, and multiple municipal governments, supplemented by CSR co-financing from corporate foundations (Fundación Disa, Fundación CB Canarias, Fundación Cepsa, Grupo CIO). The organization is governed by a voluntary, unpaid Board of Directors chaired by Iván Márquez Díaz and operationally led by Gerente María del Carmen Rodríguez Delgado. It holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, GDPR/LOPD compliance, three tiers of Public Interest declarations (municipal, insular, autonomous), and consecutive 'Sobresaliente' transparency ratings, serving 14 employees with no external equity or venture funding.

Name

APEDECA

Legal name

ASOCIACIÓN DE AYUDA A PERSONAS CON DEPENDENCIA EN CANARIAS

Website

https://apedeca.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APEDECA is a non-profit association founded in 2012 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, providing social services including volunteer programs, personal autonomy promotion, and advisory support to dependent persons, elderly, and disabled individuals across the Canary Islands, funded primarily by regional government grants and conventions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services - Dependency, Elderly and Disability Care

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation & Errands (Non-Emergency) (HLADAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) (HLADAGAA), Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Social services association
• Elderly and disability care
• Personal autonomy promotion
• Accredited volunteer program
• Caregiver support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies and Grants: APEDECA receives funding from government entities including the Gobierno de Canarias, Servicio Canario de Empleo, Instituto Municipal de Atención Social (IMAS), and various municipal governments. These subsidies fund specific social programs and projects targeting dependent persons, elderly care, and disability services.
2. Public Administration Contracts and Conventions: The organization operates through formal conventions and agreements with public administration bodies, including annual conventions with government agencies for service delivery in social care and dependency support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

APEDECA provides integrated social services for people in situations of dependency, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities across the Canary Islands. Its core offerings consist of an accredited volunteer program offering companionship and therapeutic activities, a Personal Autonomy Promotion Service (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, social integration) aligned with Law 39/2006, and an Information and Advisory Service covering administrative procedures, benefits, and caregiver guidance. Services are delivered in person, by phone, online, and through home visits.

Product overview

APEDECA is a non-profit association (Asociación de Ayuda a Personas con Dependencia en Canarias) providing social services rather than a traditional technology product company. Its service portfolio consists of three core certified services: the Accredited Volunteer Program, the Personal Autonomy Promotion Service, and the Information and Advisory Service. These core services are complemented by numerous specialized projects and programs targeting different beneficiary groups including elderly people, people with disabilities, people with mental health issues, and their families/caregivers. Projects include active aging programs (Vitalmente Activ@s, 2 MOVIMIENTOS+, Empodera-Actívate +), mental health support (Mayor-mente Mejor), disability services (Inclusive leisure programs), caregiver support (Cerca de ti), and labor integration initiatives. All services operate under ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and official accreditation from the Government of Canarias.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Transparency evaluation score of 10/10 in 2022 according to Canary Islands transparency index (IT de Canarias)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Santa Cruz SolidariaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Since 2022, part of the volunteering and community entities network of the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, to visibilize, promote and strengthen the municipal network.
• SPORTEAM CONSULTING S.LminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2021Agreement signed October 20, 2021 for development and execution of actions in the sports area aimed at favoring the social inclusion of dependent persons.
• COORDICANARIASminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 August 2021Agreement signed August 13, 2021 for development of joint actions and projects benefiting persons with physical disabilities.
• Federación Plataforma de Entidades de Voluntariado de CanariascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2017APEDECA has been an associate member since June 12, 2017. This federation brings together volunteering entities in the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. In July 2023, a collaboration was signed for the modernization and digitization of volunteering.
• La Laguna SolidariaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Platform of social entities committed to community well-being. Sixty associations share experiences, training and commitments. APEDECA actively participates in events and activities organized by this platform.
• Instituto de Atención Socio Sanitario de Tenerife (IASS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Since April 2017, work has begun on several working groups to advance in various areas of social services. APEDECA is a member of the SAAD mesa for dependency valuation services.
• Plataforma Somos PacientesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 February 2017Community offering a shared space of information, participation, training, services and collaborative work directed to all patient and disability associations in Spain. APEDECA has been an affiliated collaborator since February 14, 2017.
• ASOCIACIÓN CREATIVAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2017Agreement signed January 26, 2017 for development of social interest actions within the 'Silene' project under the Training in Employment Alternation Programs (PFAE) call.
• Círculo de Estudios Divulgación DinámicaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2016Training and educational production company specialized in Social Sciences at national level. Signed collaboration agreement April 13, 2016 for donation of social area courses. Ten master's courses have been donated benefiting staff and volunteers.
• Radio ECCAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2015Collaboration agreement signed November 13, 2015 with this company, a reference in training in the Canary Islands for over 60 years. Multiple joint training actions have been developed benefiting the disabled collective.
• CONRED del Ayuntamiento de Santa Cruz de TenerifeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2015Project co-managed by associations of the municipality and the City Council of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. APEDECA has been participating since May 2015 in actions developed benefiting disability.
• DRAGO INTEGRALminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2015Entity registered as an Official Employment Center dedicated to cleaning, maintenance and gardening services. Agreement signed April 15, 2015 to promote and favor the hiring of dependent persons.
• Ayuntamiento de La Victoria de AcentejominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Collaboration agreement for implementation of health promotion and participation activities for elderly and dependent persons. Through the association, 'Empodera-Actívate III' and 'Intégrate en positivo' therapeutic workshops are carried out.
• SinpromicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2013Collaboration agreement signed September 27, 2013 to create work synergies benefiting disability. Multiple collaborations have been developed and will continue in the future.
• Oficina del Voluntariado de Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Cabildo de Tenerife / Sinpromi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2013APEDECA has been registered with the Volunteering Office of Santa Cruz de Tenerife since July 29, 2013, managed by the Cabildo de Tenerife and Sinpromi. This partnership provides access to an extensive volunteer network and collaborative frameworks for volunteer management and recruitment.
• SERCA GESTIÓNminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2012Collaboration agreement signed October 1, 2012 with an entity providing services in the social field. Through this partnership, 3 contracts of persons with disabilities have been achieved who continue working through the organization.
• Oficina del Voluntariado de la Universidad de La LagunacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the University of La Laguna's Volunteering Office to ensure personalized support for students and promote human values in a modern educational environment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• COCEMFE (Confederación Española de Personas con Discapacidad Física y Orgánica): National confederation coordinating associations for people with physical and organic disabilities; comparable target population and service-delivery model but with national reach and greater resources.
• Cáritas Española: National Catholic charity network delivering social assistance to vulnerable groups including elderly and disabled persons across all Spanish regions; comparable non-profit model but with vastly larger resources, staff, and donor base.
• Fundación ONCE: Large Spanish foundation supporting employment and social inclusion for people with disabilities; comparable disability-services focus and government/corporate partnership model, but with substantially greater funding capacity.
• Cruz Roja Española: Spain's largest humanitarian organization, providing nationwide elderly care, dependency support, and social-services programs through government conventions; broader scope and significantly larger scale than APEDECA.
• CERMI (Comité Español de Representantes de Personas con Discapacidad): National umbrella platform representing disability organizations in Spain; comparable mission and beneficiary population but focused on advocacy and policy rather than direct service delivery.
• Plena Inclusión España: National federation representing organizations serving people with intellectual disabilities; overlaps significantly with APEDECA's disability programs but operates at national scale with stronger policy influence.

Others

• Plataforma de Voluntariado de España: National platform supporting volunteer programs across Spain; not a direct service provider but an ecosystem enabler closely tied to APEDECA's accredited-volunteering model and core delivery mechanism.

Regional players

• FASICAN (Federación de Asociaciones de Personas Sordas de Canarias): Canary Islands federation for the deaf community, providing social and accessibility services in the same archipelago; comparable regional non-profit model and beneficiary focus on disability.

Direct peers

• Cáritas Diocesana de Tenerife: Local Canary Islands branch of Cáritas delivering social services to vulnerable populations including elderly and disabled persons; comparable non-profit model, government-convention funding, and beneficiary profile in the same geography.
• AFATE (Asociación de Familiares y Enfermos de Alzheimer de Canarias): Canary Islands-based non-profit providing support to people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, with a comparable service mix of information, autonomy promotion, and caregiver respite, operating in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/apedeca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMpX7Uw82sJL4dFPX5-kzEg
• Facebookfacebook.com/apedeca.dependecia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apedeca
• Instagraminstagram.com/apedeca_asociacion

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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