Studentenvereniging Depositum Custodi

Name

Studentenvereniging Depositum Custodi

Legal name

Reformatorische Studentenvereniging Depositum Custodi

Website

https://depositumcustodi.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Association / Religious Community Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Student association services
• Religious community building
• Biblical study programs
• Reformed christian tradition
• Theological study circles

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Lidmaatschap (Membership fees): Members pay annual membership fees to participate in the vereniging. The fees fund lezingen (lectures), kringen (study circles), activities, and studiekringen. Specific fee amounts are not publicly disclosed.
2. Vrienden van DC (Friends of DC donations): The 'Vrienden van DC' programme invites supporters to make annual contributions at five tiers (IJzer at €10, Brons at €25, Zilver at €50, Goud at €100, Diamant at €200). Donors receive thank-you cards and tier-specific gifts such as DC pens and lecture compilations. A separate IBAN (NL03 INGB 0006 8482 63) is provided for one-time donations.
3. Sponsoring en advertenties (Sponsorship and advertising): The vereniging sells advertising space in its promotional materials and brochure (Promotiemogelijkheden 2026) to companies, foundations, and other associations targeting Reformed students. The acquisition commission handles outreach to potential sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Depositum Custodi is a nationwide Reformed Christian student association that delivers a programme of Bible study, Reformed-tradition formation, and community-building for higher-education students in the Netherlands. Its core offerings are monthly academic Lezingen (lectures), monthly Kringen (study circles of 6-8 members, including four-year Institutiekringen covering Calvin's Institutie), six annual Ledenvergaderingen, and an annual Symposium, Dies Natalis, DPAN, Bewapeningsavond, DC-vakantie, and muziekavond. Membership is offered to individual students upon application and an aspirant-lid period.

Product overview

Studentenvereniging Depositum Custodi is a landelijke reformatorische studentenvereniging (national reformatory student association) founded in 1986 and celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected activities centered on Bible study, reflection, and spiritual formation: Lezingen (monthly academic lectures), Kringen (small study circles including Institutiekringen and Extra Studiekringen), and Ledenvergaderingen (formal member meetings) form the core formal activities. These are complemented by informal activities organized by the CIA including the annual DC-vakantie and muziekavond. The association also organizes signature events like the annual Symposium, Dies Natalis (anniversary celebration), and DPAN (New Year's celebration). Member-exclusive resources include Corpus (document archive), Liber Canticorum (song book), and services like Meeloopdag (shadow days). Plenaire activities are held at the Jeruzalemkerk in Utrecht, while kringen meet locally across the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lezingen (Lectures) Monthly lectures delivered by academic lectores at the Jeruzalemkerk in Utrecht on topics tied to the association's annual theme (e.g., 2026-2027 'Orde in chaos'). Open to members, guests, and other interested parties.
• Kringen (Study Circles) Small monthly study groups of 6-8 members including Institutiekringen (studying Calvin's Institutie over four years) and Extra Studiekringen covering philosophy, Bible books, music, and classical literature.
• Ledenvergaderingen (Member Meetings)
• Informele Activiteiten (Informal Activities)
• Muziekavond (Music Evening)
• Symposium Annual weekend symposium with group discussions and lectures by external speakers exploring the association's annual theme.
• Dies Natalis Annual celebration of the association's founding anniversary, typically featuring a dinner, speeches, and photos. The 40th anniversary was celebrated in February 2026.
• DPAN (Dies Primus Anni Novi)
• Introductiedag (Introduction Day) Annual introduction day for prospective members, held at the Jeruzalemkerk in Utrecht, featuring presentations, meals, and a lecture; offered free of charge.
• Bewapeningsavond (Armament Evening)
• Meeloopdag (Shadow Day)
• Web'cie Content (News articles and website content)

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Stichting ZOAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring the 40th anniversary (lustrum) celebrations in February 2026, DC organized a sponsorloop in which the vereniging ran 40 kilometers collectively. A large portion of the proceeds from this sponsorloop was donated to Stichting ZOA, a humanitarian aid organization.
• Stichting Jafet en Evangelisatie SjofarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring the DC-vakantie in Hengelo (July 2025), the vereniging held a charity auction (veiling) with proceeds going to Stichting Jafet en Evangelisatie Sjofar.
• Nederlandse Bachvereniging (Dutch Bach Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC members attended a performance of Bach's Matthäus Passion (Matthew Passion) by the Nederlandse Bachvereniging and the Kampen Boys Choir at the Doelen in Rotterdam, as a cultural enrichment activity organized by the Muziekcommissie.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• CSV (Christelijke Studentenvereniging): A Christian student association in Utrecht providing community and faith-formation activities. Comparable in geography and faith-based student community model, though broader Christian rather than strictly Reformed.

Direct peers

• Societas Studiosorum Reformatorum (SSR): A Dutch Reformed/Protestant student society at Utrecht University offering kringen, lectures, and community for Christian students. Most directly comparable peer as a vereniging serving the same Reformed student niche in overlapping geography.
• Veritas Amsterdam: A Amsterdam-based reformed Christian student association offering kringen, lectures, and Bible study. Comparable in mission and activities to DC but serves a different Dutch student geography.

Emerging players

• Navigators Nederland: Evangelical student ministry operating across Dutch universities with Bible studies and discipleship groups. Comparable in mission of supporting Christian students in secular academia, though broader evangelical rather than specifically Reformed.
• CMF Netherlands (Christian Medical Fellowship): Christian fellowship for medical students in the Netherlands organizing Bible study and discussion groups. Comparable in mission of integrating Christian faith with academic/professional student life, though focused on healthcare disciplines.

Others

• Stichting Student en Werk: Dutch foundation supporting Christian students in finding their vocation in society. Comparable in serving Dutch Christian student formation and Reformed-targeted programming, though focused on career/vocation rather than theological study.
• Stichting Ichthus Utrecht: Reformed student housing foundation in Utrecht providing living communities for Christian students. Comparable in serving the Reformed student niche and overlapping with DC's geographic base, but operates housing rather than an academic association.

Broad incumbents

• IFES Netherlands (InterVarsity): Part of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students, supporting Christian student groups across Dutch universities. Broader scope than DC but overlapping purpose of forming Christian students in academic settings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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