Communauté de Communes Val de Charente

What Communauté de Communes Val de Charente does

Communauté de Communes Val de Charente is a French public intercommunal cooperation establishment (Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale, EPCI) headquartered in Ruffec, Charente department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, France. Created on January 1, 2014 by prefectural decree of May 31, 2013 from the merger of three former communautés de communes (Pays de Villefagnan with 16 communes, Trois Vallées with 9 communes, and Ruffec with 8 communes) plus the commune of Villefagnan, the intercommunity covers 32 communes spanning 419.34 km² with a municipal population of 14,076 inhabitants (2019 INSEE). The entity operates under French public law, is governed by a 50-member Community Council with 10 vice-presidents, and is supervised by the prefect. It is led since May 14, 2026 by President Thierry BASTIER (also Mayor of Ruffec) and by Director General of Services Nathalie PELLETIER.

The community delivers a broad portfolio of mandated public services. Education infrastructure comprises 14 schools (maternelle and élémentaire) serving approximately 1,000 pupils, with 11 school canteens feeding roughly 750 children daily at a real cost of approximately €9 per meal. Early childhood and youth services include a 20-place Multi-Accueil crèche (ages 2.5 months to 4 years), two ALSH leisure centers with combined SDJES-licensed capacity for 170 children (ages 3-12, located in Ruffec and Villefagnan), and a Relais Petite Enfance. Sports assets include the Aquaval swimming pool in Ruffec and the Villefagnan gymnasium. Cultural assets include the La Canopée theater and media library and the Villa Gallo-Romaine archaeological heritage site. The entity also operates the SPANC non-collective sanitation service, is leading the PLUi (Plan Local d'Urbanisme Intercommunal) launched April 2023, manages five industrial/commercial activity zones, and funds the La Chrysalide sociocultural space and a 2-place halte de nuit emergency shelter. Digital infrastructure is limited to administrative functions — a Portail Familles booking and payment portal, SIRAP electronic permit filing, and a PLUi digital participation register; no proprietary technology products are developed.

The community is financed through a multi-stream public funding model rather than commercial revenue. Principal streams are the Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises (CFE) professional tax under the Fiscalité Professionnelle Unique regime (CFE rate 23.58% in 2016), household taxes (Taxe d'Habitation, Taxe Foncière Bâti/Non-Bâti totaling €3,413,898 in 2016), the household waste collection tax TEOM (€1,687,193 in 2015), state and departmental dotation transfers, and user fees (income-tested school meals by family quotient, CAF PSU barème-based childcare, ALSH effort-rate pricing since March 2024, SPANC annual flat fee of €24, and cultural facility rentals). The 2015 total operating budget was €16,329,609 (general budget €11,289,487 plus schools/ALSH €3,796,309 plus other budgets) with a €2,889,338 investment budget; 2016 operating budget was €11,594,533 and investment budget €2,544,491. Real 2015 operating expenses were €10,802,463 with €4,491,034 (41.8%) personnel costs. Workforce numbered 141 agents (119.90 ETP) as of April 30, 2016, with 50% deployed in schools and ALSH services. The community has recorded significant reductions in state dotation transfers (-€168,571 in 2015 and -€257,887 in 2016 versus 2014 fusion reference) alongside mandatory expense increases of approximately €140,000/year for school reforms, indicating persistent fiscal pressure on operating margins.

Name

Communauté de Communes Val de Charente

Legal name

Communauté de Communes Val de Charente

Website

https://ccvaldecharente.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Communauté de Communes Val de Charente is a French public intercommunal authority (EPCI) serving 14,076 residents across 32 communes in northern Charente, delivering education, childcare, sports, cultural, economic development, sanitation, and urban planning services through a roughly €14 million annual budget and 141 public agents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617), Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (56179)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAJ

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYEDADABAN

Cross-District Consortia & Shared Services Authorities

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/School Districts, Local Education Authorities & Boards

Keywords

• Public intercommunal services
• Municipal administration services
• School catering services
• Early childhood care
• Economic development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ruffec

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Tax (Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises - CFE): As a zone with unique professional taxation (Fiscalité Professionnelle Unique - FPU), the community collects the entirety of economic taxation and redistributes attribution of compensation to member communes. CFE rates were 22.86% in 2015 rising to 23.58% in 2016.
2. Household Taxation: Main household taxes include Taxe d'Habitation, Taxe Foncière Bâti, and Taxe Foncière Non-Bâti. Household tax revenue was €3,413,898 in 2016. Taxe d'enlèvement des ordures ménagères (household waste collection tax) generated €1,687,193 in 2015.
3. Service Fees (Restauration scolaire, Périscolaire, Petite Enfance): Fees charged for school meals (catering for ~750 children across 11 canteens), before/after-school care, leisure centers (ALSH), and multi-accueil childcare services. Prices are income-tested based on family quotient (QF).
4. Service Products Revenue: Revenue from services including school/alsh operations (~40% of service revenue), petite enfance/childcare (~30%), and other community facilities. Total service revenue was €879,801 in 2016.
5. State and Intergovernmental Dotation Transfers: State operational grants and departmental transfers. The community noted significant reductions: -€168,571 in 2015 and -€257,887 in 2016 compared to 2014 (year of fusion) reference. Mandatory expense increases of ~€140,000/year for school reforms.
6. SPANC (Sanitation) Fees: Annual flat-rate sanitation fees of €24/installation for non-collective sanitation services, covering periodic inspections, sales controls, and rehabilitation design reviews.
7. Cultural Facility Rental: Revenue from renting community cultural spaces, notably La Canopée theatre and media library, and the Villa Gallo-Romaine.
8. Industrial/Commercial Zone Leasing and Sales: Sale or lease of lots in designated economic activity zones. The Zone d'Activité du Chamdon in Villegats is priced at €12 HT/m² with 10 ha total and 1 ha available. Zone des Groyes in Ruffec is priced at €4 HT/m².

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Communauté de Communes Val de Charente is a French public intercommunal authority (EPCI) that delivers shared local public services to the residents and 32 member communes of its territory in northern Charente. It operates community facilities and services including school catering, extracurricular and leisure centres (ALSH), early childhood care (multi-accueil and Relais Petite Enfance), sports and cultural venues (Aquaval swimming pool, Théâtre La Canopée, Médiathèque La Canopée), local economic development aid (Val TPE), sanitation (SPANC), urban planning (PLUi), housing (OPAH), social services (La Chrysalide, Halte de nuit), and a France Services point.

Product overview

Communauté de Communes Val de Charente is an intercommunal public administration serving 32 communes with approximately 14,076 inhabitants across 419.34 km² in northern Charente, France. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of public services organized into distinct domains: education (14 schools, school catering, périscolaire care, ALSH leisure centers, and early childhood services including Multi Accueil and Relais Petite Enfance), sports and leisure (Piscine Aquaval, gymnasium, École Multisports, and sports event organization), culture and tourism (Théâtre La Canopée, Médiathèque La Canopée, Villa Gallo-Romaine), economic development (business aid programs, industrial zones), environmental planning (PCAET climate plan, TEPOS positive energy territory initiative), urban planning services, sanitation control (SPANC), and social services including La Chrysalide sociocultural space and emergency night shelter. Digital services include the Portail Familles for online registration, electronic permit filing via SIRAP, and a digital participation register for PLUi planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aquaval Swimming Pool Community swimming pool in Ruffec providing public access swimming, school swimming lessons, and aquafitness sessions to residents of the 32 communes.
• Théâtre La Canopée Community theatre venue in Ruffec hosting touring performances, seasonal cultural programming, and local theatre events open to the general public.
• Médiathèque La Canopée Community media library offering book, magazine, audiovisual, and digital media lending, plus reading and cultural mediation activities for residents of all ages.
• Villa Gallo-Romaine Archaeological heritage site presenting a Gallo-Roman villa ruin, with guided visits and educational activities for schools and the general public.
• Local Urban Planning Plan (PLUi) Intercommunal Local Urban Planning Plan covering all 32 communes, defining zoning rules, development orientations, and land-use regulations for the territory.
• SPANC Sanitation Service Public Non-Collective Sanitation Service (Service Public d'Assainissement Non Collectif) controlling the design, installation, and periodic inspection of individual sanitation systems within the territory.
• Service Scolaire et Périscolaire Intercommunal school and extracurricular service coordinating school transport, school catering, and extracurricular care across primary schools in the 32 communes.
• School Catering Service (Restauration scolaire) School meal service providing midday meals to pupils in primary schools across the intercommunal area, with income-tested pricing based on family quotient.
• ALSH Leisure Centres (Accueils de Loisirs) Intercommunal Leisure Centres (Accueils de Loisirs Sans Hébergement) running before-school, after-school, Wednesday and holiday programmes for children aged 3 to 17 across multiple sites in the territory.
• Multi-Accueil Pré en Bulle Intercommunal early childhood day-care centre (crèche) welcoming children from 10 weeks to 3 years old with income-tested pricing.
• Relais Petite Enfance Early childhood relay service providing information, support, and animation for parents, childminders, and young children across the territory.
• Portail Familles Online family portal allowing parents to manage child enrolment for school catering, extracurricular care, leisure centres, and multi-accueil; view invoices; and make payments.
• Val TPE Economic Aid Programme Direct financial aid programme granting up to €5,000 to very small local businesses (micro-enterprises with fewer than 10 employees) for investment, set-up, takeover, or development projects.
• Economic Activity Zones (Zones d'Activités Économiques) Intercommunal business parks (Aigre, Mansle, Maine-de-Boixe, Ruffec, Villefagnan) leasing serviced plots at €4 per m² HT to micro-enterprises and artisans.
• La Chrysalide Social Service Community social action service providing reception, orientation, animation, and coordination of local social services for vulnerable populations.
• Halte de nuit Overnight emergency shelter service providing temporary night accommodation to homeless persons in the territory, with social follow-up.
• France Services Point State-labelled France Services administrative assistance point offering free, personalised help to residents in completing online administrative procedures (CAF, CPAM, Pôle Emploi, taxes, etc.).
• OPAH Habitat Operation Operation Programmée d'Amélioration de l'Habitat (OPAH) programme providing grants and technical support to private homeowners for housing renovation, energy performance, and adaptation works.
• PCAET Climate Air Energy Plan Territorial Climate, Air and Energy Plan defining climate mitigation and adaptation, air quality, and energy transition strategy across the 32 communes.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~750 children served daily at school canteens at income-tested rates, with meals costing ~€9 but charged from €0.97 to €2.60 based on family quotient
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SMABACABminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SMABACAB (Syndicat Mixte du Bassin du Charente et de ses Affluents du Bassin) is a mixed syndicate managing watercourses. The community participates in the SMABACAB hedge planting program, which after two trial seasons was formalised in 2024 to support biodiversity and environmental corridors.
• Pays du Ruffécois (TEPOS program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018The community participates in the Territoire à Énergie Positive (TEPOS) program coordinated by Pays du Ruffécois. This aims to achieve energy self-sufficiency by 2050 by reducing consumption and developing local renewable energy production. The TEPOS objectives are integrated into the community's PCAET.
• CalitomcoreOthersCalitom is the departmental waste management service provider. The community contributes to Calitom through household waste tax (TEOM) revenue. In 2015, the community transferred €1,687,193 via the TEOM and in 2016 contributed €1,612,040 to Calitom. Calitom and La Chrysalide run the 'Famille Zéro Déchet' challenge.
• Conseil Départemental de la CharentecoreOthersThe departmental council partners on multiple programs: Été Actif summer animation scheme (jointly funded), school transport co-financing, and economic development. The department also participates in habitat/housing aid programs and is referenced in the Val de Sports day as a partner.
• Crédit Mutuel du Sud-Ouest (CMSO), RuffecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Crédit Mutuel du Sud-Ouest of Ruffec is a financial partner for the annual Val de Sports day event, holding an information stand and organizing a tombolla with prizes (e.g., electric scooter in 2024).
• Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (CAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAF is the primary partner for childcare and family services. It provides financial support through the Prestation de Service Unique (PSU) for the Multi-Accueil childcare centre and co-funds ALSH leisure centres. The community's pricing for childcare follows CAF's income-based barème.
• Mission LocaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Locale participates in the Val de Sports day by setting up an information stand, promoting youth integration services and job-seeking support for young people in the territory.
• Comité Départemental de Canoë-Kayak (FFCK)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFFCK runs kayaking initiation sessions during the annual Val de Sports day event, offering paddling experiences at Rejallant on the Charente river.
• CAUE (Conseil d'Architecture, d'Urbanisme et de l'Environnement) de la CharenteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCAUE provides free advisory services to residents on architectural quality, energy efficiency, and landscape integration for construction and renovation projects. It operates in partnership with the community, holding monthly energy advisor sessions at community headquarters by appointment.
• France ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrance Services provides a walk-in public service hub located in Ruffec (5 boulevard des Grands Rocs), offering administrative assistance for citizens. The ABF (Architecte des Bâtiments de France) holds quarterly consultations at France Services for heritage protection matters.
• Association Espace Socioculturel La ChrysalidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Chrysalide is a non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 1990 providing social cohesion, youth, parental, cultural, and family actions across the territory. The community funds La Chrysalide at €118,118/year (2015 reference) for youth support, mobility, and young people's services. La Chrysalide operates the 12-17 ALSH leisure centre.
• MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSA is a co-funder of the Multi-Accueil childcare service alongside CAF, contributing to the PSU (Prestation de Service Unique) funding for rural agricultural family support.
• ADEME (Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Énergie)minorOthersADEME supports the PCAET development and the TEPOS program. It co-funds energy efficiency advisory services through the INFO-ÉNERGIE network of which CAUE is the local provider for Charente.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bordeaux Métropole: Large EPCI in the same Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, exercising the same statutory competencies (economic development, urban planning, sanitation, mobility) but at vastly greater scale (~800,000 inhabitants, multi-billion euro budget). Useful for benchmarking what a scaled-up intercommunal can deliver once competencies fully transfer.

Direct peers

• Communauté d'Agglomération de Grand Cognac: Neighbouring EPCI in the Charente department operating under the same French public-intercommunal framework, providing a comparable basket of services (schools, childcare, economic development zones, urban planning) for a similar rural/semi-rural population. Most directly comparable in terms of competency scope and budget scale.
• Communauté de Communes Cœur de Charente: EPCI in the Charente department, similarly structured as a communauté de communes pooling multiple communes to deliver education, sports, cultural, sanitation, and economic development services. Closest comparable in service mix and population scale within the same department.
• Communauté de Communes de Charente Limousine: Adjacent rural EPCI in Charente providing school management, ALSH childcare, SPANC sanitation, activity zones, and PCAET climate planning. Directly comparable in size, competency basket, and rural-territory operating context.
• Pays du Ruffécois (PETR): Mixed syndicate (Pôle d'Equilibre Territorial et Rural) coordinating the TEPOS program in which CC Val de Charente participates, providing supra-intercommunal planning, energy transition coordination, and contractual link to ADEME and Région. Operates as the territorial umbrella to which Val de Charente belongs.

Others

• Calitom: Departmental public waste management authority that receives TEOM contributions from CC Val de Charente (€1,687,193 in 2015; €1,612,040 in 2016) and co-runs the 'Famille Zéro Déchet' challenge. A supplier/partner rather than a competitor.
• Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (CAF) de la Charente: National family benefits fund whose PSU mechanism and barème horaire underpin the Multi-Accueil and ALSH pricing models of CC Val de Charente. A funding partner and policy framework provider rather than a peer in service delivery.
• Conseil Départemental de la Charente: Departmental council co-funding Été Actif, school transport, and habitat programs, and partnering on Val de Sports day. Higher-tier government counterpart, not a direct competitor but a key co-funder and policy interlocutor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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