Diaconia Valdese

What Diaconia Valdese does

Diaconia Valdese, formally Commissione Sinodale per la Diaconia (CSD), is a non-profit religious organization affiliated with the Unione delle Chiese Metodiste e Valdesi (Waldensian Methodist Church). Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Torre Pellice, Italy, the organization coordinates social welfare activities across Italy with primary concentration in the Pinerolese district of Piedmont and in Tuscany. Its operational structure spans five main lines: Servizi Salute (health services including residential care facilities for elderly, Alzheimer's, and dementia patients, disability services, and autism intervention); Servizi Inclusione (migrant and refugee reception, social housing, alternatives to incarceration); Servizi Educativi (youth and educational services); Case Valdesi (a hospitality network of hotels and foresterie across Italian cities including Rome, Florence, and Venice); and Territori S.M.A.R.T.² (territorial regeneration and accessible tourism in the Pellice, Chisone, and Germanasca valleys).

The organization operates six or more residential care facilities with combined capacity exceeding 300 beds, including the Rifugio Re Carlo Alberto (108 beds, specialized in Alzheimer's and dementia), Asilo dei Vecchi di San Germano Chisone (94 beds), Il Gignoro in Florence (62 beds), Casa Valdese delle Diaconesse (29 beds), and Uliveto (21 beds for severe physical and intellectual disabilities). Specialized services include the BUM Centro Autismo (established 2013 with ASL TO3 for autistic children aged 2-11), the Servizio Adulti e Territorio (fragile adults), and the Servizio Innovazione e Sviluppo (dementia-friendly communities, Parkinson's working groups, memory gyms, and active aging programs). Quality infrastructure is built around ISO 9001 certification held since 2004 and UNI PdR 125:2022 gender equality certification obtained in 2023, both verified by Bureau Veritas Italia.

The business model is multi-stream nonprofit revenue. Primary funding flows through the Italian 8x1000 (Otto per mille) tax designation channel from the Waldensian Church, supplemented by 5x1000 taxpayer designations (fiscal code 94528220018), individual and corporate donations, testamentary bequests, and government service contracts with ASL TO3 and other public health authorities. Project-based funding is sourced from EU programs (FEASR), regional GAL initiatives (GAL Escartons e Valli Valdesi), and foundations (Con i Bambini, Fondazione La Tavola). Pricing for residential care is set through regional healthcare agreements and ISEE economic evaluations, while hospitality and event services use unit pricing. The organization has 192 employees and partners with approximately 15 strategic and operational allies across healthcare, volunteer associations, agriculture, tourism, and ecclesiastical networks.

Name

Diaconia Valdese

Legal name

Commissione Sinodale per la Diaconia (CSD) - Diaconia Valdese

Website

https://diaconiavaldese.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Diaconia Valdese (CSD) is a Waldensian Methodist non-profit operating residential care facilities, autism and disability services, migrant inclusion programs, and a hospitality network across Italy, with primary concentration in Piedmont and Tuscany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Healthcare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Elderly residential care
• Disability support services
• Autism care services
• Migrant integration services
• Social healthcare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Torre Pellice

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Healthcare and Social Service Contracts: Government-funded contracts with ASL TO3 and other public health authorities for residential care, disability services, and social programs. Services are provided under regional healthcare agreements.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and charitable contributions for specific projects and initiatives.
3. 5x1000 Tax Designation: Italian tax mechanism allowing taxpayers to direct 0.5% of their tax to nonprofit organizations. Diaconia Valdese fiscal code: 94528220018.
4. 8x1000 Valdese Church Funds: Funding from the Waldensian Church's 8x1000 program supporting specific projects including animation activities in facilities.
5. Testamentary Bequests: Legacy donations and testamentary bequests from individuals supporting the organization's mission.
6. Project-Based Funding: EU, regional, and foundation funding for specific projects such as FEASR agricultural social projects, GAL Smart Villages, and Con i Bambini social initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Diaconia Valdese (Commissione Sinodale per la Diaconia) operates a network of residential care facilities and community-based social services in Italy, including nursing homes (RSA) for elderly, specialized dementia and Alzheimer's care, residential facilities for people with physical and intellectual disabilities, autism services for children, social housing, migrant integration services, and educational programs for minors. The organization is funded primarily through Italian 8x1000 and 5x1000 tax designations, public healthcare contracts with ASL TO3, donations, and project-based grants, while also operating a hospitality network (Case Valdesi) of hotels and guest houses across Italy.

Product overview

Diaconia Valdese (CSD - Commissione Sinodale per la Diaconia) is a Valdese ecclesiastical organization without profit purposes that coordinates social activities of the Chiesa Valdese. It operates as a multi-service platform managing: (1) Servizi Salute - residential care facilities for elderly (Asilo dei Vecchi, Casa delle Diaconesse, Il Gignoro, Rifugio Re Carlo Alberto), disabled persons (Uliveto), and autism services (BUM Centro Autismo), plus innovation services (Servizio Innovazione e Sviluppo with memory gyms, Alzheimer's cafes, dementia-friendly communities) and adult/territory services (PPFF, social housing, community welfare); (2) Servizi Inclusione - migrant reception and social integration; (3) Territori S.M.A.R.T.² - mountain regeneration and accessible tourism project; (4) Case Valdesi - hospitality network of hotels and hostels across Italy; (5) Community services including volunteering, civil service, scholarships for elderly, and environmental stewardship. The organization is certified ISO 9001 and UNI PdR 125:2022 for gender equality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BUM Centro Autismo: Autism center for children aged 2-11, providing services for autistic children and their families in Pinerolo and Grugliasco.
• Territori S.M.A.R.T.²
• Integralmente
• Progetto Protezione Famiglie Fragili (PPFF)

Products and services

• Asilo dei Vecchi di San Germano Chisone

Quantifiable outcome

• Facilities serve hundreds of residents across multiple regions with specialized care programs

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ASL TO3coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Long-standing partnership with Local Health Authority ASL TO3 for provision of social and healthcare services, including autism center (BUM Centro Autismo), elderly care, and community health programs. Collaboration on Progetto Protezione Famiglie Fragili oncologico.
• CISS del PinerolesecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsorzio Intercomunale Servizi Sociali - partnership for social services coordination, welfare of community programs, and support for fragile individuals including those with addiction issues.
• Bureau Veritas Italia S.p.a.coreTechnology or IntegrationCertification partner providing ISO 9001 quality management and UNI PdR 125:2022 gender equality certifications with periodic verification of compliance.
• Rete Oncologica Piemonte e Valle d'AostamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Progetto Protezione Famiglie Fragili in ambito oncologico, providing psychological, educational, and assistance support to families facing cancer.
• Coldiretti TorinomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural confederation partnership for agricultural social projects including Foyer project, supporting farmers in adopting social agriculture practices and employing disadvantaged individuals.
• GAL Escartons e Valli ValdesimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Action Group partnership for rural development projects including Smart Villages initiatives, territorial regeneration, and agricultural social programs.
• Centro Sicurezza di Mariella Franco & C. sncminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor supporting Mi Rifugio al Cinema cultural event at Rifugio Re Carlo Alberto.
• Accademia del Movimento Kinesi-KminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMovement academy providing yoga instruction for Yoga e Aperitivo nel Parco charity event supporting Progetto Protezione Famiglie Fragili.
• Hotel BarrageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal hotel hosting charity events including Yoga e Aperitivo nel Parco and other fundraising activities for Diaconia Valdese projects.
• La Rosa dei Venti Dance AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDance academy partnership for 'Danzando con TAP' theatrical performance combining dance and literature about Alzheimer's, performed at Teatro Sociale di Pinerolo.
• AMA, Anapaca, Auser, Avass, Croce Verde PinerolomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of volunteer associations collaborating on Progetto Protezione Famiglie Fragili and other social support programs, providing ongoing volunteer assistance and community engagement.
• Croce Rossa Vigone, Mai Soli, Società Mutua Piemonte, Zonta Club PinerolomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional volunteer and civic organizations in the PPFF network providing diverse support services including emergency assistance, companionship programs, mutual aid, and professional networking.
• Consorzio Turismo PinerolesemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism consortium partnership for Territori S.M.A.R.T.² project promoting accessible tourism in the Pellice, Chisone, and Germanasca valleys.
• Fondazione La TavolaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting Territori S.M.A.R.T.² project for territorial regeneration and development.
• Unione Montana Valli Chisone e GermanascamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMountain Union authority providing patronage for Territori S.M.A.R.T.² accessibility and tourism development initiatives.
• Unione delle Chiese Metodiste e ValdesicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent religious organization providing 8x1000 funding support, Synod oversight, and connection to the broader Waldensian church network in Italy and internationally.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Coopselios: Italian social cooperative operating elderly residential care, disability services, and social/health programs under public ASL contracts across multiple regions. Closely mirrors Diaconia Valdese's mix of accredited RSA facilities, disability services and public-sector contracting model.
• Sereni Orizzonti: Italian operator of residential care homes (RSA) for elderly and dependent persons across many regions. Closely comparable to Diaconia Valdese in elderly residential care delivery under public health conventions, with similar ASL contract model.
• ANFFAS: Italian federation representing associations for people with intellectual and relational disabilities, providing residential, day-center and family support services. Directly comparable to Diaconia's disability services line including Uliveto and BUM Centro Autismo work.
• Fondazione Sacra Famiglia: Catholic-affiliated Italian non-profit operating residential and community services for elderly, people with disabilities and vulnerable adults. Highly comparable in mission, multi-site residential care model and faith-rooted community service approach.
• Opera Don Calabria: Italian Catholic non-profit providing social, educational, elderly and disability services across multiple regions. Directly comparable in faith-rooted residential care delivery and multi-population service portfolio.
• Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi: Major Italian faith-based non-profit providing rehabilitation, elderly care, and disability services nationwide. Directly comparable in mission-driven care delivery, multi-facility residential model and specialization in disability and post-acute care.

Broad incumbents

• KOS Group: Italian healthcare group offering residential elderly care, rehabilitation, mental health and hospital services. Overlaps Diaconia in elderly residential care and rehabilitation but operates at materially greater scale across a broader portfolio including for-profit services.

Others

• Uneba: Italian association representing non-profit social and welfare bodies (including many religious-affiliated care providers). Adjacent rather than directly competing; serves as a representative and convening body for organizations comparable to Diaconia Valdese.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DiaconiaValdese
• Facebookfacebook.com/DiaconiaValdese
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diaconia-valdese

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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