CENTRE SOCIOCULTUREL ACHICOURT

What CENTRE SOCIOCULTUREL ACHICOURT does

Centre Socioculturel Achicourt is a French non-profit community association (association loi 1901) headquartered at Rue de Roubaix, Achicourt, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, operating under the motto 'Des Racines et des Ailes.' Founded in 2017, the center delivers multi-generational social, cultural, educational, and family services to the residents of Achicourt across four dedicated sites: the main center, the Animathèque (media library), Agora pour tous (12–17 youth space), and Espace François Mitterrand (multi-purpose event space). Programming is organized into sector-based verticals — Pôle Enfance (3–14), Pôle Jeunesse (11–25), Secteur Familles-Parentalité, and Secteur Adultes/Seniors/Santé — supplemented by collective childcare (Accueil Collectif de Mineurs), extracurricular activities, vacation colonies, digital literacy workshops (Atelier Numérique), and intergenerational activities in partnership with EHPAD Les jardins du Crinchon.

The technology layer is deliberately minimal: a standard WordPress-based website (centresocioculturelachicourt.fr) with embedded Facebook and Instagram feeds, and no proprietary platform or AI/ML components. Operations are delivered by a core staff of approximately 10 — including a director, sector coordinators, social mediators, and administrative support — supplemented by a documented volunteer network of 10+ named contributors. The mobile outreach program 'À deux pas de chez vous' (now in its 4th edition in 2026) extends programming directly into neighborhood squares and partner sites such as EHPADs.

The business model is fundamentally grant-funded: revenue derives from public subsidies (CAF du Pas-de-Calais, Ville d'Achicourt, CGET/ANCT, Département du Pas-de-Calais, Région Hauts-de-France, DRAC, CARSAT), an annual undisclosed membership fee (Adhésion), and modest per-activity fees (e.g., 5€ per person for outings). Services are predominantly free or low-cost, consistent with the association's community-mandate and politique de la ville funding role. The center is a member of the Fédération des Centres Sociaux du Nord-Pas-de-Calais and operates a Point Relais Information Jeunesse in partnership with CRIJ Hauts-de-France.

Name

CENTRE SOCIOCULTUREL ACHICOURT

Legal name

Centre Socioculturel d'Achicourt

Website

https://centresocioculturelachicourt.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

French non-profit community association (association loi 1901) based in Achicourt, Pas-de-Calais, delivering free or low-cost multi-generational social, cultural, educational, and family services — childcare, youth programs, senior activities, and parenting support — to local residents across four physical sites and mobile outreach programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Child Care Services (6244), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Youth engagement programs
• Senior wellness activities
• Family support services
• Childcare and extracurricular

Headquarters

HQ city

Achicourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees (Adhésion): Annual membership fees required for participation in center activities. The amount is not publicly disclosed on the website.
2. Activity participation fees: Some activities have a small participation fee, such as the Abbaye de Vaucelles visit at 5 euros per person. Most services are free or low-cost.
3. Public subsidies and grants: Funding from CAF du Pas-de-Calais, Municipality of Achicourt, CGET/ANCT, Department of Pas-de-Calais, Region Hauts-de-France, and DRAC for various programs and projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centre Socioculturel Achicourt is a non-profit community association that delivers free and low-cost sociocultural programming for residents of all ages in Achicourt, France. Its core activities span supervised childcare and extracurricular programs for children aged 3-14, youth engagement initiatives for ages 11-25, parenting and family support workshops, and health/wellness/social activities for adults and seniors. The center also runs a media library, shared garden, vacation camps, information referral services, and a community newsletter, delivering them through physical sites and a mobile neighborhood outreach program.

Product overview

Centre Socioculturel d'Achicourt is a community socio-cultural center offering a comprehensive portfolio of services organized into sector-based programs. The core offerings include dedicated sectors for Adults/Seniors/Health, Families/Parenting, Youth (11-25 years), and Childhood (3-14 years). Additional services include collective childcare, extracurricular activities, vacation camps, information relay services, and community facilities like the Animothèque (media library) and Jardin du Partage (shared garden). The center also publishes La Gazette newsletter and runs specialized programs such as CLAS and Atelier Numérique. All services are integrated under one organizational umbrella to provide holistic community support and social development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pôle Enfance 3-14 ans Childhood sector offering structured activities, development programs, and supervised care for children aged 3-14 in Achicourt.
• Pôle Jeunesse 11-25 ans Youth sector programming for residents aged 11-25, including Agora pour Tous for 12-17 year olds, civic engagement, summer activities, and digital workshops.
• Secteur Familles – Parentalité Family and parenting support services including workshops, family activities, parental education resources, and family excursions.
• Secteur Adultes, Seniors, Santé Adult and senior programming including memory workshops, tai-chi, macramé, nutrition workshops, health initiatives, and cultural trips.
• Accueil Collectif de Mineurs 3-14 ans Collective childcare service offering supervised activities for children aged 3-14 outside school hours, including vacation programming.
• Activités Extrascolaires Extracurricular activities program for children and youth during school breaks covering sports, arts, and cultural pursuits.
• Colonie de vacances Vacation camps and summer programs for children and youth, including trips to locations like Saint Paul amusement park, Abondance, and Marseille.
• Relais Infos Service Community information and referral service providing resources, referrals, and guidance on social services for residents of Achicourt.
• Permanences Open-door consultation hours and direct support services available to community members on a drop-in basis.
• CLAS (Contrat Loisir Animation Solidarité) Educational support program for children combining leisure animation with solidarity-based activities.
• Atelier Numérique Digital literacy and computer skills workshop for community members to develop technology proficiency.
• Animathèque Media library and multimedia space offering access to books, digital resources, and media for adults and seniors.
• Jardin du Partage Shared community garden with composting facilities fostering intergenerational connections, environmental awareness, and sustainability workshops.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CRIJ Hauts-de-France (Centre Régional Information Jeunesse)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2022Partnership to operate a Point Relais Information Jeunesse (Youth Information Relay Point) within the sociocultural center. CRIJ provides regional youth information resources and expertise; Alban Martinache serves as local contact.
• CAF du Pas-de-Calais (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2018Co-organizer of 'La Fabrique des Bonheurs' week (June 2018) alongside federation of social centers. Co-funded and co-programmed the opening day at Louvre Lens. Major institutional partner supporting family policies and social development programs.
• Fédération des Centres Sociaux du Nord-Pas-de-CalaiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation supporting the network of social centers in the region. Co-organized 'La Fabrique des Bonheurs' collective project and provides network coordination.
• Louvre-LensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner hosting major events for 'La Fabrique des Bonheurs' including opening day and closing ceremony.
• Environnement ConseilsImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnvironmental organization running anti-waste and sustainability workshops at center events.
• SMAV (Syndicat Mixte Arts Vivants)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional arts organization providing workshops on recycling and composting.
• Programme de Réussite ÉducativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational success program collaborating on shared garden projects.
• CARSAT Hauts-de-FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetirement and health insurance fund developing 'Vivons Retraite' workshops for seniors preparing for or in retirement.
• Collège Adam de la HalleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal middle school collaborating on youth programs and educational initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ligue de l'enseignement: France's largest secular education and community engagement association, federating local clubs and delivering cultural, educational, and leisure programs comparable to those offered by Centre Socioculturel d'Achicourt across all age groups.
• Emmaüs France: Major French nonprofit providing social services, community support, and reintegration programs — comparable as a similarly-structured non-profit addressing social isolation, family hardship, and community welfare, though broader in scope.
• Croix-Rouge Française: National humanitarian organization running community-based social and health programs — comparable in operating multi-sector programs for elderly, youth, and families, partly funded by public subsidies in the same French institutional landscape.
• Secours Populaire Français: Large French non-profit delivering social, cultural, and recreational activities to vulnerable populations including children, families, and seniors — overlapping with Achicourt's mission of accessible community programming and social inclusion.
• Fédération des Centres Sociaux du Nord-Pas-de-Calais: Regional federation of which Centre Socioculturel d'Achicourt is a member. Coordinates collective initiatives (e.g., La Fabrique des Bonheurs) and provides advocacy, training, and funding access — directly comparable as the umbrella network for the same model of community centers.
• Centres Sociaux Confédéraux (CSF network): Alternate national confederation of centres sociaux running similar community-based programming in small French towns — direct competitor for the same CAF, departmental, and municipal funding pools as Achicourt.

Direct peers

• Familles Rurales: National federation of rural and peri-urban family associations running childcare, youth, and senior activities in small communes — directly comparable to Achicourt's family-parentalité and childhood sectors.
• Maisons des Jeunes et de la Culture (MJC): Network of French community cultural centers offering cultural, sporting, and educational activities to all ages — the closest structural analog to a centre socioculturel, frequently competing for the same municipal subsidies and audiences.

Emerging players

• AFEV (Association de la Fondation Étudiante pour la Ville): Non-profit mobilizing student volunteers to mentor youth in priority neighborhoods — comparable to Achicourt's youth sector and CLAS program in combining volunteer-led educational support for disadvantaged children.
• UNION NATIONALE DES CENTRES SPORTIFS DE PLEIN AIR: French non-profit organizing outdoor, sporting, and vacation activities for youth and families — comparable to Achicourt's colonie de vacances and sports activities, though larger and more sports-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/centresocioculturel62217
• Instagraminstagram.com/centresocioculturelachicourt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-socioculturel-achicourt

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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