De Groene Transformator

What De Groene Transformator does

De Groene Transformator is a Dutch Stichting (foundation) registered as an ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) public benefit organization that operates a physical community hub for sustainability initiatives in Roermond, Midden-Limburg, Netherlands. Founded in its current form on 6 December 2021 (rebranded from Stichting Roer Om on 27 September 2024), the organization coordinates 17+ distinct community programs including Repair Café (volunteer-assisted repair workshops), Kledingruil (clothing exchange), Boekenpunt (book exchange), Klimaatgesprekken (climate conversations), Zero Waste Wandelingen (guided zero-waste walks), Zwerfafvalstrijders (litter collection), Roermunt (local currency/circular economy initiative), Peerby (peer-to-peer item sharing), and the annual Klimaatfestival STROOM. These initiatives collectively target circular economy, waste reduction, climate awareness, and social cohesion across four customer segments: local residents of Roermond and Roerdalen, primary and secondary schools (70 activities delivered to date), regional businesses, and municipalities.

The organization is volunteer-driven (104 active volunteers) and operates from a single physical venue at Bredeweg 10z, 6042 GG Roermond, with no proprietary technology, digital products, or software platform beyond a participatory website, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky), and an email newsletter. There is no API, mobile application, or AI/ML capability; the technology layer is limited to standard community-organization web infrastructure built externally by "Groene Code." The organization has accumulated 31,818+ visitors since its first registration in December 2021.

Revenue is generated through three channels: individual donations (one-time, monthly, or annual, minimum €2.50, with suggested amounts up to €500) benefiting from ANBI tax advantages; a tiered corporate Partnerprogramma with five annual subscription levels (Salamander €500, Eekhoorn €1,000, Reiger €2,500, Vos €5,000, and Das custom) offering incremental visibility, workshop, and training benefits; and space rental income for rooms and equipment at the venue, priced per 2-hour, 4-hour, or 8-hour time blocks. As a Stichting, De Groene Transformator has no equity owners, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed funding rounds, operating entirely on a community-funded nonprofit model with no venture capital or private equity exposure.

Name

De Groene Transformator

Legal name

Stichting De Groene Transformator

Website

https://degroenetransformator.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

De Groene Transformator is a Dutch ANBI foundation operating a community sustainability hub in Roermond, Midden-Limburg. It coordinates 17+ volunteer-driven initiatives — including Repair Café, clothing exchange, book sharing, and climate education — serving local residents, schools, businesses, and municipalities through donations, corporate partnerships, and venue rental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sustainability Services

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reuse & Resale / Recommerce Operations (EUAIANAC), Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

Keywords

• Sustainability community hub
• Circular economy services
• Repair cafe workshops
• Clothing exchange program
• Volunteer-driven sustainability

Headquarters

HQ city

Roermond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations from individuals: One-time, monthly, or annual donations from supporters. Minimum donation of €2.50. De Groene Transformator is an ANBI-stichting (public benefit institution), meaning donations may offer fiscal advantages for Dutch taxpayers.
2. Corporate Partner Program: Annual partnership tiers for businesses and organizations: Salamander (€500/year), Eekhoorn (€1,000/year), Reiger (€2,500/year), Vos (€5,000/year), and Das (custom). Each tier provides incremental benefits including logo visibility, tours, workshops, blogs, and training. All amounts excl. VAT.
3. Space rental revenue: Rental of rooms and equipment (projector, screen, sound system) at the De Groene Transformator venue. Pricing is per time unit (half-day of 2 hours, day segment of 4 hours, or full day of 8 hours). Basic facilities (chairs, tables, lighting, heating) are included; the Groene Zaal lacks heating.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

De Groene Transformator operates a physical community hub in Roermond, Midden-Limburg, coordinating 17+ sustainability and circular-economy initiatives including Repair Café workshops, a clothing exchange shop (Kledingruil), book exchange (Boekenpunt), climate conversations, zero-waste walks, and the annual Klimaatfestival STROOM. The organization also rents event space and sells tiered annual corporate partner subscriptions.

Product overview

De Groene Transformator is a community hub in Midden-Limburg, Netherlands, that serves as a physical space and platform for sustainability initiatives. It operates as a single unified offering comprising multiple interconnected community services and programs rather than a modular product architecture. The core services include repair workshops (Repair Café), clothing exchange (Kledingruil), book exchange (Boekenpunt), and environmental education activities (Klimaatgesprekken, Zero Waste Wandelingen). The organization also offers facility rentals and a corporate partner program with tiered membership levels. These services are designed to work together to promote circular economy principles, waste reduction, and sustainable living within the local community of Roermond and Roerdalen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Repair Café A community repair workshop where volunteers help visitors fix broken items such as electronics, clothing, and household goods, promoting sustainability through repair rather than replacement. Held at the Roermond venue on scheduled Saturdays.
• Kledingruil (Clothing Exchange) A clothing swap initiative and physical shop where people can exchange or obtain second-hand clothing, reducing textile waste and promoting circular fashion. The Kledingruilwinkel is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 12:00–16:00.
• Boekenpunt (Book Point) A community book exchange point where people can leave and take books, fostering literacy and reuse of reading materials.
• Klimaatgesprekken (Climate Conversations) Facilitated discussions and workshops on climate and sustainability topics aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action within the community.
• Zero Waste Wandelingen (Zero Waste Walks) Guided walks that combine outdoor activity with education on reducing waste and sustainable living practices.
• Space Rental Rental of event spaces and facilities including the Groene Zaal with basic amenities (chairs, tables, lighting) and optional equipment (projector, screen, sound system) for community gatherings and activities. Priced per time unit (2-hour half-day, 4-hour day segment, 8-hour full day).
• Partnerprogramma (Partner Program) A tiered annual sponsorship program with five levels (Salamander €500, Eekhoorn €1,000, Reiger €2,500, Vos €5,000, and Das custom) offering various benefits including logo visibility, tours, workshops, and training for businesses and organizations supporting the organization.
• Klimaatfestival STROOM An annual flagship climate festival in Midden-Limburg that brings together sustainability initiatives, workshops, and community programming (separate website at klimaatfestivalstroom.nl).

Quantifiable outcome

• 31,818+ visitors since December 2021, with 104 active volunteers and 70 school activities conducted

Named customers2 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

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026Wings collaborates with De Groene Transformator to deliver four lessons around sustainability topics. This partnership brings structured educational content to the organization's community programs and aligns with its mission of spreading sustainability awareness in Midden-Limburg.
• RoerOm EnergiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026RoerOm Energie provides free energy advice at De Groene Transformator, supporting residents in Midden-Limburg with practical decarbonization guidance. This partnership complements the organization's sustainability mission by connecting community members with energy expertise.
• De OmwentelaarsminorOthersDe Omwentelaars was the former name of the organization. The foundation operated under this name from 2015 to 2020 (though inactive during that period) before changing its name to Stichting De Groene Transformator on 27 September 2024. This is a name change rather than an active partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Klimaatverbond Nederland: National Dutch coalition of municipalities and organizations working on climate and sustainability. Overlaps with De Groene Transformator's Klimaatgesprekken and Klimaatfestival STROOM activities, but operates at a national policy level rather than a single local community hub.
• Circulair Nederland: Dutch umbrella organization for the circular economy. Directly comparable thematic overlap with De Groene Transformator's circular-economy initiatives (clothing swap, repair, reuse), but operates at the national network/policy level rather than as a single local community foundation.
• Stichting Milieu Centraal: Dutch information organization on sustainable consumer choices. Comparable in mission to De Groene Transformator's consumer-facing sustainability education, but Milieu Centraal operates as a national information platform without the physical community hub and volunteer repair/swap model.
• Natuur & Milieu: Established Dutch nature and environment advocacy organization. Overlaps with De Groene Transformator's environmental mission and Zero Waste Wandelingen offerings, but Natuur & Milieu is a national policy/lobbying organization rather than a hyper-local community delivery model.

Regional players

• Bundeling: Dutch platform connecting residents with local sustainability and circular-economy initiatives. Highly comparable in concept to De Groene Transformator's community aggregation model, but Bundeling is a digital directory rather than a physical hub with on-site programs.

Direct peers

• Repair Café International: The Dutch-origin foundation that created and supports the global Repair Café movement. Directly comparable because De Groene Transformator operates a Repair Café as a core service, using the same volunteer-driven repair model and inheriting the format/concept from this organization.
• Peerby: Dutch neighborhood sharing/borrowing platform explicitly referenced as an 'initiatief' hosted by De Groene Transformator. Comparable as a peer-to-peer circular-economy platform serving Dutch consumers, though De Groene Transformator delivers it as a physical community hub rather than an app-first service.

Emerging players

• De Groene Zaak: Dutch network for sustainable entrepreneurs. Comparable because De Groene Transformator runs a corporate partner program targeting the same sustainability-minded SMB audience, but De Groene Zaak is membership-network-first rather than community-hub-first.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groenetransformator
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groenetransformator
• Instagraminstagram.com/groenetransformator

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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