Fundació Brafa

What Fundació Brafa does

Fundació Brafa is a private, non-profit sports education foundation (NIF/CIF G60676079) operating from a single campus at Artesanía 75 in Barcelona's Nou Barris district. Founded approximately in 1989 (firmographics also reference 1954, indicating a data conflict), the organization has accumulated 35+ years of experience pioneering football 7 and futsal leagues in Barcelona. It delivers sports education programs for children (football, basketball, sports initiation), specialized offerings for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (TEA, ages 4-10) and persons with intellectual disabilities, and adult programs (Fútbol +30 for ages 30-70+ and premium Masters Leagues for football 7 and futsal). Its core intellectual asset is the B-Champion Training Plan, developed with the Faculty of Education at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, which teaches 20 leadership competencies through sport and is offered free to external coaches via bchampion.org.

The foundation is Christian-inspired, providing chaplaincy services, and pursues an explicit social mission through the Spes employment-support program for unemployed individuals and through #noseashooligan and #SOSport social campaigns. It does not deploy proprietary technology; its digital presence runs on WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Maps, YouTube, and Google Tag Manager, with email newsletter 'Gent de Brafa' and social campaigns as primary outreach tools.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) quarterly tuition for sports school programs (€184/trimester for football and basketball, €160 for initiation, €66 for inclusive sports, with multi-child and large-family discounts; €55/month for TEA activities with tiered discounts); (2) facility rentals (futsal €35-100/hour, football 7 €50-160/hour) with proceeds directed to family scholarships; (3) registration and participation fees for adult leagues; (4) donations via the 'Colabora' program, supported by institutional funders including Fundación La Caixa, Fundación Repsol, and Sagrada Familia Fondo Acción Social. Pricing is published in EUR with three-installment annual billing and discounts for large families, second/third children, and senior members' children. Customer segments span families with children (primary), adults 30+ seeking recreational football, unemployed adults via Spes, and persons with intellectual disabilities.

Name

Fundació Brafa

Legal name

Fundació Brafa

Website

https://brafa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundació Brafa is a private non-profit foundation in Barcelona's Nou Barris district that delivers youth sports education (football, basketball, initiation, inclusive and TEA programs) and adult recreational leagues, supported by facility rentals and donations. It serves families, adults 30+, persons with disabilities, and unemployed individuals via its Spes program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Education Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Youth sports education
• Football training programs
• Inclusive sports services
• Adult recreational football
• Community sports foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sports School Fees: Quarterly tuition fees for sports programs including football, basketball, sports initiation, and inclusive sports. Fees are paid in three installments at the start of each trimester.
2. Facility Rentals: Rental of sports facilities including football fields (futsal, football 7, football 11) and covered sports courts for external users. Revenue from rentals supports the foundation's social mission.
3. Masters Leagues: Registration and participation fees for adult football leagues including Football +30 program and Masters Leagues for football 7 and futsal.
4. Donations and Social Programs: Funding from donors and collaborators ('Colabora' program) to support social work, family scholarships, and community programs including the Spes employment program.
5. Football +30 Adult Program: Weekly football sessions for adults over 30, with options for 1 or 2 days per week in morning, midday, or afternoon slots.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fundació Brafa operates a sports school in Barcelona providing football, basketball, and sports initiation training for children and youth, combined with the B-Champion leadership formation plan. It also runs adult football programs (Fútbol +30 and Masters Leagues), inclusive sports for people with disabilities and children with autism, facility rentals, and social programs such as Spes for unemployed individuals.

Product overview

Fundació Brafa operates a unified sports school platform offering multiple interconnected programs. The core offering is the Escuela Deportiva providing football and basketball training for children aged 4 and up, supported by the B-Champion leadership training plan. The portfolio expands to adult programming through Fútbol +30 and Masters Leagues for competitive players, while inclusive programs serve children with ASD (TEA) and persons with disabilities. Social impact programs include Spes for unemployed individuals and facility rentals that fund financial aid for families. Additional services include chaplaincy/spiritual services, summer camps, and the #noseashooligan and #SOSport social campaigns promoting ethical sport values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BChampion: A training plan developed by Fundació Brafa in conjunction with the Faculty of Education of the International University of Catalonia, aimed at developing 20 leadership competencies in athletes.

Products and services

• Escuela Deportiva (Sports School)
• Plan de Formación B-Champion
• Fútbol +30
• Ligas Másters Brafa
• Programa Spes
• Actividad Deportiva para Niños con TEA
• Deporte Inclusivo
• Alquiler de Instalaciones (Facility Rentals)
• Stage de Verano (Summer Camp)

Quantifiable outcome

• Families receive financial aid (scholarships) to participate in sports programs

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• LaLiga SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint launch of the 'Escuela de Valores' (School of Values) campaign as part of LaLiga's 'Juego de Valores' initiative. The campaign features video series with athletes like Ona Carbonell to educate parents about values in youth sports.
• Fundació La CaixasupportingOthersAppears as a supporting foundation/collaborator of Fundació Brafa based on logo display on the website.
• Sagrada Familia - Fondo Acción SocialsupportingOthersAppears as a supporting foundation/collaborator of Fundació Brafa based on logo display on the website.
• Fundación RepsolsupportingOthersAppears as a supporting foundation/collaborator of Fundació Brafa based on logo display on the website.
• Fundació Creuer GrogasupportingOthersAppears as a supporting foundation/collaborator of Fundació Brafa based on logo display on the website.
• Fundació Ouvvi MillenisupportingOthersAppears as a supporting foundation/collaborator of Fundació Brafa based on logo display on the website.
• FAnOc (Families Numeroses de Catalunya)supportingOthersAppears as a supporting organization/collaborator of Fundació Brafa based on logo display on the website.
• Federació Catalana de FutbolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Brafa on the #noseashooligan campaign to raise awareness about referee respect in youth football competitions.
• Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the Faculty of Education at UIC to develop the B-Champion Training Plan, which teaches 20 leadership competencies through sports.
• Various Sports Professionals (Dinars de l'Esport)supportingOthersQuarterly events bring together athletes, managers, psychologists, journalists, and sports experts for experience sharing. Notable participants include Santi Nolla (Mundo Deportivo), David Ferrer (tennis), Carles Folguera (ex-La Masia director), and other sports figures.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundación Atlético de Madrid: Social foundation of Atlético de Madrid running youth sport and inclusion programs across Spain. Comparable in using a professional football brand to deliver values-based and inclusive sports education, similar to Brafa's positioning in Barcelona.
• Johan Cruyff Foundation: International foundation supporting sport-based youth development with a strong values and character development focus, including Cruyff Courts. Highly comparable to Brafa in mission and methodology, especially the B-Champion curriculum.
• Fundació FC Barcelona: The charitable arm of FC Barcelona runs youth values-based and inclusive sports programs in Catalonia and internationally. Closest structural match to Brafa as a foundation using sport for social and educational outcomes.
• Fundación Real Madrid: Real Madrid's social and educational foundation operates sport-based social programs in Spain and abroad. Comparable to Brafa in its foundation structure, values-driven framing, and use of football for youth development.
• RCD Espanyol: Barcelona's other professional football club runs a youth academy and football school that competes for the same families. Like FCB, it offers a pro-pathway brand, but with somewhat more of a grassroots positioning closer to Brafa.
• FC Barcelona Escola: FC Barcelona's official youth football program operating across Catalonia, including Nou Barris and surrounding Barcelona neighborhoods. Directly competes for the same parent segment with much stronger brand and professional pathway positioning.

Regional players

• Aspire Academy: Qatar-based elite youth sports academy focused on football and multi-sport development with a values-based curriculum. Comparable in combining sport with structured character development, though operating at a much higher performance tier and in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Metropolitan Fitness: Spain-based premium fitness and sports club chain with locations including Barcelona. Competes for the same adult recreation budget (Football +30, Masters Leagues) at higher price points and with broader facility offerings.
• Club Natació Barcelona: One of Spain's oldest and largest multi-sport clubs, offering youth sports, leagues, and facilities in Barcelona. Competes for the same family-sports segment but at much greater scale and with a multi-sport, membership-club model.
• DiR (Club DIR): Catalan sports and fitness chain with multiple Barcelona locations, youth programs, and adult leagues. Adjacent competitor for the same household's sports budget, though focused on fitness rather than football-specific youth development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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