Centro Gulliver

What Centro Gulliver does

Centro Gulliver is an Italian social cooperative (Società Cooperativa Sociale a r.l.) classified as an Ente di Terzo Settore, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Varese, Lombardy, with 59 employees. It operates a portfolio of six therapeutic residential communities (Campo dei Fiori, Approdo, Il Tritone, Shalom, La Collina, Padre Beccaro) and two psychiatric communities (Cielo e Terra, Vento e Fuoco), plus the Consultorio Familiare Forum for outpatient family counseling and Casa Futura for semi-residential youth care (ages 18-25). Ancillary programs include Carrozze Hub (a public cultural space for therapeutic art initiatives), Orti di Bregazzana (social agriculture and vocational reintegration run through subsidiary Cooperativa Homo Faber), and the international Magellano Student and Magellano Professional programs that recruit South American nursing students and professionals into Italian healthcare facilities.

The organization's core technology stack is modest: a single documented AI asset, the Stylife chatbot (built on OpenAI's ChatGPT), supports the youth-facing ParlaMI-VAtuttobene mental health initiative funded by Fondazione Cariplo. The operational backbone is a network of accredited physical facilities rather than a software platform, with digital touchpoints limited to a website, newsletter, and Rete del Dono crowdfunding integration.

Revenue is generated through five streams: public healthcare contracts with SSN and ASST Sette Laghi for residential clinical services (managed services model), donations and crowdfunding, 5x1000 tax designations, direct sales of Orti di Bregazzana organic products, and public/EU grants (including for the Magellano mobility program). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market relies on institutional referral relationships, community outreach, and a growing corporate volunteering channel (17 sessions in 2024 with Timberland, Credem, Aveva, ICIS) that doubles as both CSR fulfillment and donor pipeline development.

Name

Centro Gulliver

Legal name

Centro Gulliver Società Cooperativa Sociale a r.l. Organizzazione Non Lucrativa di Utilità Sociale

Website

https://centrogulliver.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Centro Gulliver is a Varese-based Italian social cooperative founded in 1986 that operates therapeutic and psychiatric residential communities, family counseling, social reintegration programs, and international nursing mobility initiatives, funded through public healthcare contracts, donations, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Mental Health and Addiction Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Residential addiction treatment
• Mental health services
• Therapeutic community care
• Social reintegration programs
• Family counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Varese

HQ country

Italy

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. Social Healthcare Services: Centro Gulliver operates accredited therapeutic communities and psychiatric services contracted by the Italian National Health Service (SSN) and regional healthcare authorities (ASST). Revenue derives from service contracts for residential treatment, mental health care, addiction services, and social reintegration programs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through direct donations, crowdfunding campaigns (e.g., Rete del Dono platform), corporate volunteering programs, and event-based fundraising such as Milano Marathon charity partnerships.
3. 5x1000 Tax Designations: Italian taxpayers can designate 5x1000 of their tax return to Centro Gulliver to support projects for youth psychological well-being and social reintegration of adolescents and young adults.
4. Social Agriculture Products: The Orti di Bregazzana social agriculture project produces and sells organic products (blueberries, jams) through direct sales, catalogs, and e-commerce. Proceeds support social reintegration programs.
5. Public Contributions and Subsidies: The organization receives contributions and financing from public entities including regional government, municipalities, and EU-funded projects (e.g., Magellano Student international mobility program).

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Centro Gulliver is a non-profit social cooperative operating in Varese, Italy since 1986. It runs accredited therapeutic residential communities for addiction treatment, psychiatric residential communities for mental health care, family counseling services, social reintegration programs including a social agriculture project (Orti di Bregazzana), and international nursing workforce programs. Services are delivered through six therapeutic communities, two psychiatric communities, outpatient counseling, and cultural/artistic community spaces.

Product overview

Centro Gulliver is a Social Cooperative (Società Cooperativa Sociale a r.l.) operating as a Third Sector Entity (Ente di Terzo Settore) in Varese, Italy, since 1986. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of mental health, addiction treatment, and social reintegration services. Its core offerings include: therapeutic residential communities (SHALOM, LA COLLINA, PADRE BECCARO, IL TRITONE, CAMPO DEI FIORI, APPRODO) for addiction treatment; psychiatric communities (CIELO E TERRA, VENTO E FUOCO) for mental health care; family counseling through Consultorio Familiare Forum; and Casa Futura for semi-residential youth care. Subsidiary programs include Carrozze Hub (cultural/artistic space facilitating therapeutic expression), Orti di Bregazzana (social agriculture for reintegration), and international programs like Progetto Magellano Professional and Magellano Student for healthcare professional training. The portfolio is complemented by youth-focused initiatives like Parla-MI VA tutto bene.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orti di Bregazzana: A registered brand of Centro Gulliver representing social agriculture activities - cultivation and processing of organic produce including blueberries and jams, located at Via del Giglio 51, Bregazzana. Part of social reintegration and rehabilitation programs.
• Carrozze Hub

Products and services

• Therapeutic Residential Communities (SHALOM, LA COLLINA, PADRE BECCARO, IL TRITONE, CAMPO DEI FIORI, APPRODO)

Quantifiable outcome

• 681 medicine packages collected for residential communities through Banco Farmaceutico partnership in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Openjobmetis SpAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Main Partner and International Recruitment Hub for the Magellano Student and Magellano Professional programs. Supports international nursing student and professional recruitment to address healthcare worker shortages in Italian nursing homes. Provides administrative assistance for visa procedures and integration support.
• Università degli Studi dell'InsubriacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Academic partner providing theoretical training and semester academic recognition for 12 South American nursing students through the Magellano Student program. Professors Fabio Angeli and Giulio Carcano involved in curriculum and clinical supervision.
• TimberlandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Footwear and apparel company engaging employees in corporate volunteering at Centro Gulliver communities and Orti di Bregazzana. Multiple sessions in 2024 for CSR and sustainability reporting.
• CredemminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Banking group participating in corporate volunteering at Orti di Bregazzana social agriculture site during 2024 autumn program.
• AvevaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Industrial software company participating in corporate volunteering at Orti di Bregazzana during 2024 autumn program.
• ICISminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate volunteering participant at Orti di Bregazzana during 2024 autumn program.
• NAU!minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Historic business in Castiglione Olona funding two vocational pathways within Cooperativa Homo Faber. Supports social agriculture project by financing employment for individuals completing therapeutic treatment (Luca and Monica).
• Studio VolpiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022International strategic project development firm in Carnago. Five employees participated in corporate volunteering, preparing jams with Orti di Bregazzana brand and assembling new facility spaces. Donated furniture for recreational area.
• Fondazione Banco FarmaceuticocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2009Pharmaceutical charity foundation organizing annual drug collection campaign (Giornata di Raccolta del Farmaco). Partnership since 2009 collects OTC medicines for Centro Gulliver residential communities serving those who cannot afford medications.
• UNEBA LombardiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational union of benevolent healthcare institutions managing RSA nursing homes. Six affiliated facilities participate in Magellano Student clinical placements. Promoted the international mobility program due to emergency nursing shortages in Italian care sector.
• EcoRun VaresecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFour-year partnership for sporting events combining sports and solidarity. Collaborates on 24h relay races, virtual races, and EcoRun Varese events. Proceeds support Centro Gulliver projects like 'Tutti in piedi sul divano' for community furnishing.
• Comune di VaresecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal government collaborating on healthcare initiatives. Councilor Guido Bonoldi (Health delegation) and Socio Onorario of Centro Gulliver. Hosts press conferences and provides institutional support for international programs.
• Istituto Mario NegriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmacological research institute collaborating on ParlaMI-VAtuttobene mental health project alongside Centro Gulliver and Aiutiamoli.
• ASST Sette LaghicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health authority (Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale) providing healthcare services. Dr. Claudio Tosetto serves as Responsible for Prevention and Treatment of Addictions. Collaborates on professional training and hosts seminars like Video Game Therapy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ComunitàIncontro Onlus: Italian network of therapeutic communities for addiction and youth at risk, founded by Don Pierino Gelmini. Directly comparable therapeutic community model serving similar populations in central and northern Italy.
• San Patrignano: Italy's largest therapeutic community for addiction recovery and social reintegration. Directly comparable to Centro Gulliver on residential addiction treatment, vocational reintegration, and nonprofit social enterprise model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Fondazione Auxilium: Italian nonprofit operating residential and semi-residential therapeutic programs for adolescents and young adults with psychosocial distress. Comparable therapeutic community and youth mental health model.
• Cooperativa Lotta contro l'Emarginazione: Italian social cooperative providing residential care, addiction services, and reintegration programs for vulnerable populations. Directly comparable social cooperative structure and service mix.
• CeIS Italiane: Federation of Italian social solidarity communities focused on addiction treatment, youth recovery, and social reintegration. Comparable model of therapeutic communities with educational and vocational components.
• Fondazione Exodus: Italian nonprofit operating therapeutic communities for adolescents and adults facing addiction and social marginalization. Directly comparable residential and reintegration programs and similar target populations.

Broad incumbents

• Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi: Major Italian nonprofit foundation providing rehabilitation, residential care, and social assistance across many regions, including elder care and disability services. Overlaps with Centro Gulliver in residential healthcare and nonprofit delivery.
• Caritas Italiana: Italian Catholic charity providing social assistance, community support, and social reintegration nationwide. Overlaps with Centro Gulliver in social services, fundraising, and community-based support, though much broader in scope.

Regional players

• Fondazione La Grande Casa: Italian nonprofit providing therapeutic residential services and social support for vulnerable children, adolescents, and families. Comparable residential care model, primarily serving other Italian regions.

Emerging players

• ACAT Italia: National network of territorial alcoholology clubs supporting people with alcohol-related issues and their families. Partial overlap on addiction recovery focus but operates through mutual-help clubs rather than residential communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-gulliver

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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