Centre La Pommeraie

What Centre La Pommeraie does

Centre La Pommeraie is a Belgian non-profit residential care facility headquartered in Beloeil, Wallonia, that provides housing, daily support, and therapeutic programs to adults with physical, intellectual, or behavioral disabilities who cannot integrate into traditional work environments. The organization operates 16+ specialized residential homes distributed across four municipalities (Ellignies-Sainte-Anne, Quevaucamps, Tourpes, and Basècles), with each unit (e.g., Le Hameau, La Pastorale, La Ramure, Les Moulins, Les Résidences) configured for individualized resident matching. Service offerings are organized into four pillars: Hébergements (residential accommodation), Ateliers (therapeutic and vocational workshops covering crafts, art, community assistance, and sports/wellness), Loisirs (leisure activities including clubs, vacation stays, and events), and a retail outlet (Le Magasin) that sells resident-produced goods such as apple juice, ceramics, leatherwork, and pastries. The organization also produces the annual Festival international des Pom's d'or, celebrating outsider-art works created by residents.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and not a differentiator: the centre maintains a website (centrelapommeraie.be) developed by Bluedot Studio and active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. There is no proprietary software, AI/ML capability, or platform architecture; the organization is fundamentally a service-delivery entity rather than a technology company. Quality and governance infrastructure includes a démarche qualité (quality approach), an ethics committee, an anti-maltreatment charter, and specialized programs for autism, behavioral disorders, aging, and end-of-life support.

The business model is that of a regulated social-care provider: revenue is derived primarily from Walloon/Belgian government subsidies, social security funding, and means-tested resident contributions under frameworks administered by AVIQ. The organization is a member of FESAP (the federation of Belgian social and care organizations), partnered with the Fondation Paul Duhem (outsider-art foundation), and supported by APAP (the parents and friends association). Distribution is direct-to-resident across the four municipalities, with customer acquisition occurring through formal admission processes and referrals from social services, healthcare providers, and family networks. The GTM motion is community-led rather than commercial.

Name

Centre La Pommeraie

Legal name

La Pommeraie

Website

https://centre-la-pommeraie.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre La Pommeraie is a Belgian non-profit residential care facility in Wallonia operating 16+ specialized homes across four municipalities, providing housing, therapeutic workshops, leisure programs, and community integration services to adults with physical, intellectual, or behavioral disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Residential Care

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI)

Keywords

• Disability residential care
• Supported living services
• Therapeutic workshop programs
• Adult day services
• Social care facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellignies-Sainte-Anne

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Care Services: The centre provides residential housing and daily support services for adults with disabilities. As a Belgian social care organization, revenue is primarily derived from government subsidies, social security funding, and potentially resident contributions based on income assessment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Centre La Pommeraie operates residential accommodation and day programs for adults with disabilities in Wallonia, Belgium. Its core offer consists of 16+ specialized housing units across four municipalities, therapeutic and vocational workshops (crafts, arts, community assistance, sports/wellness), leisure activities (clubs, stays, events), and a retail outlet selling goods produced by residents.

Product overview

Centre La Pommeraie is a residential care center providing services for adults with disabilities, structured as a multi-service offering that includes 16 specialized housing units (Hébergements) across four locations in Belgium, four categories of therapeutic and vocational workshops (Ateliers), a retail store selling beneficiary-made products, seasonal apple juice production, and a leisure program. The core portfolio consists of residential care facilities complemented by workshops in craftsmanship, arts, community assistance, and sports/wellness; a store that markets vegetables, juices, oils, ceramics, carpentry, leather goods, and pastries; and recreational activities including clubs, trips, and events. The Festival international des Pom's d'or represents an annual celebration of beneficiaries' creative achievements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APAP: L'Association des Parents et Amis de La Pommeraie - Parent and friend association supporting residents
• Fondation Paul Duhem
• Pom's d'or

Products and services

• Hébergements résidentiels (Residential Accommodation)
• Ateliers (Therapeutic and Vocational Workshops)
• Le Magasin de la Cense de La Pommeraie (Store)
• Loisirs (Leisure Activities)
• Festival international des Pom's d'or

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record.

• FESAP (Fédération)OthersCentre La Pommeraie is a member of FESAP, the federation of social and care organizations. This membership provides institutional recognition, networking opportunities, and alignment with sector standards and best practices.
• APAP (Association des Parents et Amis de la Pommeraie)OthersAPAP is the parent and friends association of La Pommeraie. It unites parents and friends to support the well-being and development of each resident. The association provides additional support, advocacy, and community connection for residents and their families.
• Fondation Paul DuhemStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Paul Duhem Foundation is dedicated to protecting, promoting, and perpetuating 'outsider art'. La Pommeraie is connected to this foundation, suggesting collaborative programs around art and creative expression for residents.
• Bluedot StudioOthersBluedot Studio developed and maintains the centre's website, providing digital infrastructure support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Emeis (formerly Orpea): Large European operator of residential care and nursing facilities including services for people with disabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent in long-term residential care with Belgian operations, though its primary focus is elderly nursing rather than adult disability specialization.
• Korian: Major European residential care operator including Belgian sites via Claires & Co/Amonea. Overlaps with La Pommeraie in long-term residential care delivery and government-regulated funding mechanisms, but focuses predominantly on elderly care.
• Groupe SOS: Major French social enterprise operating residential facilities, healthcare services, and community programs across disability, elderly care, and social inclusion. Comparable as a large multi-service non-profit operator with government funding relationships and diversified care programming.

Emerging players

• Emmaüs International: International federation of community-based solidarity projects supporting people in social exclusion through housing, workshops, and economic activity. Comparable community-empowerment philosophy and workshop-based economic activity, though focused on broader exclusion populations rather than disability specifically.
• Croix-Rouge de Belgique: Belgian Red Cross operates a range of social and healthcare services including disability support, family aid, and community programs. Comparable as a Belgian non-profit providing government-funded social services, though operating across broader verticals beyond disability.

Direct peers

• ADAPEI: Network of departmental associations providing housing, workshops, and day services for adults with intellectual disabilities in France. Directly comparable in service mix (residential + sheltered workshop) and in funding model anchored to government social-security reimbursement.
• UNAPEI (Fédération française): French federation of associations serving people with intellectual, cognitive, and behavioral disabilities through residential facilities, workshops, and advocacy. Operates a comparable member-association model with government-funded residential services across a single European country.
• La Vie Active: French non-profit association operating residential facilities, sheltered workshops, and support services for people with disabilities and social exclusion across northern France. Comparable as a multi-site non-profit operator combining residential, vocational, and leisure programming.
• L'Arche International: Federation of residential communities supporting people with intellectual disabilities through shared living and workshop programs. Closely mirrors La Pommeraie's community-integrated residential model and craft/arts workshop ethos, and operates similar governance via local parent/friend associations.

Regional players

• Habitat & Humanisme: French federation providing supported housing and residential accommodation for vulnerable populations including people with disabilities. Comparable as a non-profit operator combining residential accommodation with social integration activities, though primarily French in geographic scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lapommeraiefaitsoncinema
• Facebookfacebook.com/centrelapommeraie
• Instagraminstagram.com/centrelapommeraie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-la-pommeraie

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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