Croce Rossa Italiana - Comitato di Vicenza - OdV

Name

Croce Rossa Italiana - Comitato di Vicenza - OdV

Legal name

Croce Rossa Italiana - Comitato di Vicenza - Organizzazione di Volontariato

Website

https://crivicenza.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Ambulance Services (62191), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Humanitarian services
• Emergency medical response
• First aid training
• Social inclusion programs
• Volunteer organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Vicenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Support: The organization raises funds through direct donations from individuals and businesses, and promotes the Italian 5x1000 tax designation (tax code 03863420240) as a primary fundraising mechanism. Donations are solicited via the website and at events.
2. Public Institutional Funding: As an auxiliary body of public authorities, the organization receives government support and collaborates with municipalities (e.g., Comune di Vicenza) for community programs such as the Proti Cultural Centre, social inclusion projects, and civil protection activities.
3. Course and Training Fees: Revenue is partially generated from fees charged for first aid courses (BLSD, pediatric first aid), with some courses offered free of charge. Revenue from training is modest and reinvested in community programs.
4. Social Enterprise / Corporate Gifting: The Laboratorio Creativo Inclusivo project generates revenue through the sale of eco-social corporate gifts (e.g., shoppers, bookmarks, beauty cases) made from recovered textile materials. Proceeds support social inclusion programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Comitato di Vicenza delivers free humanitarian services across seven activity areas: emergency medical transport (118 ambulance services) operating 24/7, first aid and BLSD training, health prevention screenings, social inclusion support (food bank, job placement, social supermarket), youth development programs, migrant integration assistance, and disaster response. It serves the city of Vicenza and southern Vicenza province through a volunteer-based model.

Product overview

Croce Rossa Italiana - Comitato di Vicenza is a humanitarian volunteer organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of social and health services organized into seven core activity areas: Health (SALUTE), Social Inclusion (INCLUSIONE SOCIALE), Emergencies (EMERGENZE), Principles and Values (PRINCIPI E VALORI), Organization and Volunteering (ORGANIZZAZIONE E VOLONTARIATO), Youth (GIOVANI), and Migration (MIGRAZIONI). The organization delivers specialized programs including first aid training (BLSD), the Student First Aid Olympics competition, the GEN+ youth development project, elderly support through the Proti Cultural Center (I Racconti del Proti), the Effetto Terra climate initiative, and the Salute della Pelle skin health campaign with NIVEA. Additional services include a solidary supermarket (Emporio Solidale), creative inclusion laboratory, job placement assistance, and universal civil service opportunities. The organization operates 24/7 with volunteer-run ambulance services, emergency response teams, and community support programs across the Vicenza province.

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Products and services

• Health Services (Attività SALUTE) Healthcare services including first aid courses, BLSD (Basic Life Support and Defibrillation) training, pediatric courses, and health prevention activities for the community.
• Social Inclusion Services (Attività INCLUSIONE SOCIALE)
• Emergency Services (Attività EMERGENZE)
• Migration Services (MIGRAZIONI)
• Youth Programs (GIOVANI)
• BLSD and Healthcare Training Courses (Corsi BLSD e Formazione Sanitaria)
• Olimpiadi Studentesche di Primo Soccorso (Student First Aid Olympics) National competition for high school students on first aid techniques, organized in partnership with the Ministry of Education, promoting health education and emergency response skills among youth.
• GEN+ Project National youth project by Croce Rossa Italiana dedicated to young people, designed to promote growth, participation, and responsibility, with the goal of building a more inclusive, supportive, and sustainable society.
• I Racconti del Proti Elderly support initiative combating loneliness among seniors and vulnerable people through cultural activities, Tai Chi, art courses, and social gatherings at the Proti Cultural Center.
• Effetto Terra (Earth Effect) Climate action project raising awareness about environmental sustainability, gas emissions, and climate crisis impacts, in line with IFRC projections on humanitarian needs due to climate change.
• Salute della Pelle (Skin Health) Skin health awareness campaign in partnership with NIVEA SUN, educating on proper sun exposure and skin cancer prevention through school programs and mobile health units.
• Progetto Proti Cultural center reopening project at Proti, bringing together 12 local associations to combat loneliness among elderly through social activities and community engagement.
• Laboratorio Creativo Inclusivo (Creative Inclusion Laboratory) Creative inclusion laboratory transforming textile waste into new products, providing job training for vulnerable people while offering corporate gifting solutions.
• Emporio Solidale Vicentino Social supermarket service providing food, hygiene products, and essential goods to people in economic difficulty, organized like a regular grocery store.
• Servizio Civile Universale (SCU) Universal Civil Service program offering young people opportunities to serve the community through volunteer work in various CRI activities.
• Volunteer Entry Course (Corso di Accesso per Volontari) Entry-level training course for new volunteers, providing orientation and basic formation on CRI activities and values.
• Sportello Inserimento Lavorativo (Job Placement Desk) Job placement service helping people compile CVs, search for job opportunities, and access training courses through partnerships with local employment agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78 students trained in first aid in the 2023-2024 school year through the Olimpiadi program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche SocialicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The national Ministry of Labour and Social Policies supports the GEN+ project, a national CRI youth program running from January 2026 to January 2027 across 29 Italian locations. The project promotes youth volunteering, civic engagement, and social inclusion aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda. CRI Vicenza participates as a local implementing site for this government-funded initiative.
• Pro Senectude VicenzacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2024Pro Senectude Vicenza leads a coalition of 12 local associations (including CRI Vicenza) managing the Centro Culturale Proti cultural centre (Contra' dei Proti 3, Vicenza). The centre reopened in November 2024 after COVID closure and serves elderly residents and the broader community through a rotating program of social, cultural, and wellness activities. CRI Vicenza contributes its social inclusion programs (Supporto alla Solitudine) and volunteer resources to the centre's weekly activity schedule.
• Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (Ministry of Education and Merit)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023A formal national agreement between Croce Rossa Italiana and the Ministry of Education governs the 'Olimpiadi Studentesche di Primo Soccorso' (Student First Aid Olympics), now in its IV edition (2025-2026 school year). The program trains fourth-year secondary school students in first aid techniques through school-based sessions and competitive regional/national events. CRI Vicenza coordinates local delivery with 4 partner schools (ITIS Rossi, Liceo Pigafetta, Liceo Quadri, IIS Boscardin) and trains approximately 140 students annually.
• NIVEA SUN (part of Beiersdorf AG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019NIVEA SUN and Croce Rossa Italiana have a multi-year partnership (active since 2019) for the 'Protezione a un nuovo livello' campaign, part of the Salute della Pelle (Skin Health) national project. The initiative educates young people and adults about skin protection and sun exposure safety, includes school workshops, outdoor events, summer camps for children ages 8-13, and free dermatological screenings. The program runs nationally from May to August across 8 mobile tour stops. CRI Vicenza participates as a local implementing committee.
• LILT - Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori (Associazione Provinciale di Vicenza)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLILT Provinciale Vicenza and CRI Vicenza collaborate on the 'Salute in Comune' (Health in the Community) project, deploying mobile medical units to provide specialist cardiovascular prevention screenings and breast cancer prevention consultations in public parks and community spaces. The initiative is funded through the Comitato Progetti Sociali ETS with support from local businesses and traders.
• IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRI Vicenza is part of the global Red Cross network through its parent organization Croce Rossa Italiana. The IFRC supports the global humanitarian mandate and provides strategic frameworks such as the 2018-2030 Strategy. CRI Vicenza participates in IFRC-coordinated initiatives including the Effetto Terra climate project, which references IFRC projections that 200 million people could need humanitarian aid annually by 2050 due to climate change.
• Comune di VicenzacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Municipality of Vicenza is a key institutional partner, providing support for the Proti Cultural Centre (as property owner), funding for the Emporio Solidale food bank, and collaborative support for the 5x1000 donation campaign. CRI Vicenza operates as an auxiliary of public powers (ausiliaria dei pubblici poteri) under municipal civil protection frameworks.
• ITIS Rossi di VicenzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ITIS Rossi technical institute has a historical partnership with CRI Vicenza dating back to 1916, when the school was granted perpetual membership (Socio Perpetuo) status. The school has been a consistent participant in the Olimpiadi Studentesche di Primo Soccorso program, with 6 students forming competitive teams each year. The synergy was formally established in the 2015-2016 school year, with a commemorative parchment displayed in the school corridor.
• SUEM 118 (Emergency Medical Service)coreTechnology or IntegrationCRI Vicenza works in coordination with SUEM 118, providing ambulance and medical vehicle support for emergency transport and event medical coverage. At major events (Ultrabericus, Vicenza promotion celebration), CRI units operated alongside SUEM's own medical vehicles and staff, demonstrating an integrated emergency response relationship.
• Comitato Progetti Sociali ETSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerComitato Progetti Sociali ETS enables the 'Salute in Comune' prevention initiative by securing funding from local businesses and traders in Vicenza, making specialist medical screenings accessible to the community at no cost to beneficiaries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Croce Rossa Italiana (national body): The parent national organization overseeing 400+ territorial committees including CRI Vicenza. Operates the same programs at national scale, holds the NIVEA SUN master partnership, and coordinates IFRC and government relationships that the Vicenza committee implements locally.
• Italian Civil Protection Department (Protezione Civile): National government agency coordinating disaster response, civil protection, and emergency management. CRI Vicenza operates as an auxiliary to public powers within this framework, making Protezione Civile both a governing authority and a partner for maxi-emergency deployments.

Direct peers

• Confederazione Nazionale delle Misericordie d'Italia: Federation of 700+ Italian Misericordie (Mercy) volunteer chapters providing ambulance transport, emergency response, and social assistance. Directly competes with CRI Vicenza for volunteers, 5x1000 funds, and municipal emergency-response contracts across Italian provinces.
• ANPAS - Associazione Nazionale Pubbliche Assistenze: National Italian association of 900+ local volunteer organizations providing ambulance services, civil protection, and social assistance. ANPAS is the closest structural peer to CRI Vicenza in Italy, operating under a near-identical volunteer-driven, locally-delivered humanitarian model with the same auxiliary-of-public-authorities status.
• Caritas Italiana: Italian Catholic Confederation of charitable organizations providing food aid, migration support, and social inclusion services through local diocesan Caritas entities. Directly overlaps CRI Vicenza's Emporio Solidale food bank, migrant integration, and elderly outreach programs, and competes for donations and 5x1000 funding.
• Croce Verde (e.g., Croce Verde Vicenza / Verona): Local Italian volunteer green-cross ambulance associations providing emergency medical transport and first aid training. Comparable to CRI Vicenza in mission, volunteer structure, and service mix, often operating in adjacent Vicenza-area municipalities and competing for the same volunteer pool.

Others

• SUEM 118 - Veneto Regional Emergency Service: Public regional emergency medical dispatch and ambulance service that CRI Vicenza's 118 ambulance operations coordinate with. Acts as both a public-system counterpart and a deployment partner for CRI Vicenza vehicles during major events like Ultrabericus.

Emerging players

• Emergency NGO: Italian medical humanitarian NGO providing free healthcare to victims of war and poverty. Shares CRI Vicenza's health-prevention and humanitarian-aid mission but operates with more clinical/specialized focus, less embedded in local community services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CRIVicenza
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@crocerossaitaliana-comitat3256
• Facebookfacebook.com/cri.vicenza
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crivicenza

Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

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