FUNDACIO PRIVADA AURIA

What FUNDACIO PRIVADA AURIA does

Àuria is a Catalan social economy organization headquartered in Igualada, Barcelona, operating since 1972 through two principal entities: Taller Àuria SCCL (a Special Qualification Cooperative formalized in 1981) and Fundació Privada Àuria (foundation established in 1992). The organization operates as a Centro Especial de Trabajo (Special Employment Center), legally structured to integrate people with intellectual disabilities, mental health conditions, and those at risk of social exclusion into the workforce while delivering commercially competitive services.

The commercial service portfolio spans six divisions: gardening, cleaning and waste management, building and infrastructure maintenance, road and forestry works (supported by a fleet of 40+ vehicles), industrial manipulation and packaging, and Àuria Cosmètics — a private-label perfumery and cosmetics manufacturing operation holding ISO 22716 certification and AEMPS pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing approval. Aquauria, a sub-brand for solid hygiene products distributed via pharmacy channel, was added in 2024. The social service portfolio includes housing, vocational orientation, day services (including Centre Josep Orgué), family support, adapted transport, and an innovation/cognitive accessibility line. Model Àuria, implemented since 2021, is a proprietary socio-laboral inclusion methodology adapted for workers experiencing premature aging.

Revenue is generated through negotiated service contracts with public administrations (municipalities, Generalitat de Catalunya) and private companies across Catalonia, plus manufacturing fees from private-label cosmetics clients. Disclosed annual revenue is €13M. The organization holds ISO 9001, 14001, 22716, and 45001 certifications, EMAS registration, and received the Creu de Sant Jordi from the Generalitat de Catalunya in 2020. Operational footprint is primarily the Anoia comarca and Baix Llobregat Nord in Catalonia, with an SROI of €3.66–€4.49 generated per €1 invested.

Name

FUNDACIO PRIVADA AURIA

Legal name

FUNDACIÓ PRIVADA ÀURIA

Website

https://auria.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Àuria is a Catalan social economy organization operating since 1972, providing commercial services (cleaning, maintenance, road works, private-label cosmetics) and social support services while integrating people with disabilities and those at risk of social exclusion into the workforce in Catalonia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Economy Special Employment Center Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Facilities Support Services (56121)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Social employment services
• Industrial packaging services
• Private label cosmetics
• Disability inclusion services
• Facility maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Igualada

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Industrial and Maintenance Services: Àuria generates revenue through various service contracts including industrial manufacturing, gardening, cleaning, building maintenance, road works, and facility management for public administrations and private companies. Revenue is generated through service contracts and project-based work.
2. Beauty Private Label Manufacturing: The beauty division creates, develops, designs, and manufactures perfumery and cosmetics products for private label clients, both nationally and internationally. Revenue comes from product manufacturing and development fees.
3. Social Services Provision: Provision of day services, housing, vocational guidance, and complementary services to people with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues, funded through public administration contracts and social service agreements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FUNDACIO PRIVADA AURIA delivers competitive B2B services — gardening, cleaning, building and road maintenance, industrial packaging, and private-label perfumery/cosmetics manufacturing — to public administrations and private companies across Catalonia. In parallel, the foundation provides social services including housing, day centers, vocational guidance, family support, and complementary services to people with intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions. The model combines commercial service delivery with labor-market integration for people at risk of social exclusion.

Product overview

FUNDACIO PRIVADA AURIA is a social economy organization offering a dual portfolio of business services and social support services. The business services include Jardineria (gardening), Neteja i residus (cleaning and waste management), Manteniment i gestió (maintenance), Treballs viaris i forestals (road and forestry work), Indústria (industrial manipulation/packaging), and Beauty (Àuria Perfumes & Cosmetics private label manufacturing). The social services include Habitatge (housing/residential), Orientació laboral (job orientation with SIOAS/MAIS programs), Serveis complementaris (transport/dining), Serveis a les famílies (family support), Sensibilització (awareness/volunteering), Recursos i Innovació (cognitive accessibility, assistive products bank, open source tools), and Serveis diürns (day centers including Centre Josep Orgué). The organization also operates Aquauria as a solid hygiene sub-brand for pharmacy channels. The Model Àuria methodology underpins the social-laboral inclusion approach. Together, these products and services form an integrated ecosystem designed to create employment opportunities for people at risk of social exclusion while delivering professional services to enterprises and public administrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Auria Perfumes & Cosmetics: Private label cosmetics and perfumery creation, development, design and manufacturing service for national and/or international clients.
• Aquauria

Products and services

• Jardineria (Gardening Services) Design, creation and conservation of gardens and green spaces for public institutions, private companies and individuals through specific projects or periodic maintenance.
• Neteja i Residus (Cleaning and Waste Management) Professional cleaning and waste management services for businesses, public administrations and individuals with adapted schedules, equipment and own vehicles.
• Manteniment i Gestió (Maintenance and Management) Building and infrastructure conservation and maintenance services including plumbing, electricity, painting, gardening, climate control and reception services.
• Treballs Viaris i Forestals (Road and Forestry Works) Fleet of over 40 vehicles and heavy machinery for daily road, shoulder and path maintenance, including asphalt work, drainage, signage and graffiti removal.
• Indústria (Industrial Packaging and Manipulation) Industrial manipulation and conditioning of final products including labeling, packaging, assembly of displays, blisters, sleeves and shrink wrapping.
• Beauty — Àuria Perfumes & Cosmetics Private Label Creation, development, design and manufacturing of perfumery, fragrances and cosmetics products for national and/or international clients with first-level quality and productive capacity, including own-brand creation and private-label production.
• Habitatge (Housing Services) Personalized support and home assistance for people with intellectual disabilities or mental health conditions, including residential services, 24/7 homes and autonomy support in own home.
• Orientació Laboral (Job Orientation) Manages incorporation of vulnerable workers into ordinary companies with necessary follow-up and training; includes specialized insertion services, SOI programs, pre-laboral programs and job bank.
• Serveis Complementaris (Complementary Services) Adapted transport and dining services to facilitate mobility, accessibility and social participation for people with functional diversity.
• Serveis a les Famílies (Family Services) Family support including Family Attention Service, respite services, and legal advice for families of people with disabilities.
• Serveis Diürns (Day Services) Day centers including Sirius Centre Josep Orgué, specialized attention centers, occupational centers, augmentative communication, and elderly programs.
• Recursos i Innovació (Resources and Innovation) Cognitive accessibility services, innovation and new technologies, support products bank, and self-managers group for empowerment of people with disabilities.
• Aquauria Solid Hygiene Line Solid hygiene product line distributed through pharmacy channel, leveraging Àuria Beauty's cosmetic manufacturing capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 69.6% reduction in annual CO2 emissions since 2017
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Generalitat de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Generalitat de Catalunya provides ongoing support to Àuria through various programs. The organization received recognition including the Creu de Sant Jordi award. The regional government also provides funding through public service contracts and social economy support programs.
• Ajuntament d'IgualadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe municipal government of Igualada is a key local partner, contracting various services including maintenance, gardening, and cleaning. The organization is headquartered in Igualada and operates extensively in the Anoia region.
• Fundació GuttmannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerÀuria uses the Neuro Personal Trainer platform developed by Fundació Guttmann for cognitive stimulation activities, including attention, memory, and communication exercises within their Model Àuria program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ilunion: Ilunion is Spain's largest group of Special Employment Centers, part of the ONCE Foundation ecosystem, operating across facility services, industrial, healthcare, and commercial services. It is the most direct comparison to Àuria's CET-based, multi-vertical service model with social-employment mandate.
• Grupo SIFU: Grupo SIFU is a Spanish social enterprise operating as a Special Employment Center providing facility services, cleaning, maintenance, and security with a workforce primarily composed of people with disabilities. Directly comparable business model and CET positioning to Àuria.

Broad incumbents

• Fundación ONCE / FSC Inserta: Fundación ONCE is the parent of Ilunion and Spain's flagship disability-employment foundation. Comparable in foundation structure and CET ecosystem role, but operates at substantially larger national scale and broader scope than Àuria.
• Randstad: Randstad is one of the world's largest staffing and HR services companies, with dedicated disability-inclusion programs (Randstad Rises) and Spanish operations. Comparable as a large facility/employment services provider that competes in similar service tenders and pursues inclusive employment at scale.
• Adecco Group: Adecco is a global HR services firm with disability-inclusion initiatives (e.g., Adecco Foundation) and significant Spanish facility-services operations. Comparable as a large incumbent competing for public and private service contracts while pursuing inclusive employment.

Emerging players

• Specialisterne: Specialisterne is a Denmark-founded international social enterprise focused on employment of people with autism and similar disabilities, offering IT services, consulting, and recruitment. Comparable in social-mission employment model, though operating in a different service vertical and with a more narrow disability focus.

Regional players

• APSEM (Asociación de Centros Especiales de Empleo de Madrid): APSEM is the regional association of Special Employment Centers in Madrid, with member CETs providing similar services (cleaning, maintenance, gardening, industrial). Comparable model but geographically distinct from Àuria's Catalan base.
• AMPANS: AMPANS is a Catalan foundation operating services for people with intellectual disabilities including employment, day services, housing, and occupational training. Comparable in mission, foundation structure, and Catalan regional presence, but with different service-line mix.
• Asprogrades: Asprogrades is a Spanish social-economy organization providing employment and services for people with disabilities, including CET operations. Comparable CET and social-inclusion model, though operating in different Spanish regions and at different scale.

Others

• Fundación Mapfre: Fundación Mapfre is a large Spanish private foundation with social programs and procurement activity. Comparable as a private foundation operating in Spain with social-inclusion initiatives, though focused on different verticals (insurance, road safety, health) rather than direct CET services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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