What Drop de Béton does

Drop de Béton is a French non-profit association (loi 1901, RNA W 332 004 282) founded in 1997 and headquartered in Mérignac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, that uses rugby as a vehicle for social education, inclusion, and professional insertion. The association operates six core programs — Rugby Citoyen (neighborhood-based social inclusion in priority quartiers, schools, and prisons), Rugby Féminin (La Passe à Elle and Melting Drop), Handi'Rugby (wheelchair rugby in partnership with Union Bordeaux Bègles competing in the French National Championship N2, plus adapted rugby), Rugby Santé (Femmes en Béton and RUBIE'S), Pass'Sport (summer camps and the Académie en Béton), and Préformations et Éducation (Mobility For Job, SMILE, BAFA pathways) — delivered through street-level 'Pied d'Immeuble' activities, tournaments, and awareness workshops. The organization serves children, youth, women, people with disabilities, NEETs, and disadvantaged families across the Bordeaux Métropole and Seine-Saint-Denis territory, with a second antenna (Drop de Béton 93) in Saint-Denis.

Revenue mechanics are grant- and donation-driven rather than commercial: public grants from the European Union (FSE, Erasmus+ Sport), Agence Nationale du Sport, ANCT, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Bordeaux Métropole, multiple municipalities, and CAF Gironde form the institutional funding backbone, supplemented by corporate foundation support (Mobivia, Société Générale, TotalEnergies, Crédit Mutuel Arkéa), corporate sponsorships (Zespri, CEVA, Unikalo), individual memberships (adhérents), charitable donations, and a fee-based corporate disability-awareness workshop line (11 companies engaged in 2024). Qualiopi certification (2025-2028) enables billable professional training delivery. The association employs 41 staff, is co-led by co-presidents Yves Appriou (founder) and Francis Carré, and operates under Director General Ronan Appriou. No proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or venture funding is involved; the competitive moat rests on 25+ years of grassroots community presence, multi-tier institutional partnerships, and the UBB co-branded wheelchair rugby franchise.

Name

Drop de Béton

Legal name

Drop de Béton

Website

https://drop-de-beton.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Drop de Béton is a French non-profit association founded in 1997 that uses rugby to deliver social inclusion, disability, gender-equality, health, and youth-insertion programs across priority neighborhoods in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Seine-Saint-Denis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sports / Social Inclusion Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

Keywords

• Social inclusion programs
• Community sports association
• Wheelchair rugby programs
• Youth rugby education
• Disability awareness workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Mérignac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Grants and Subsidies: Drop de Béton receives significant funding from government bodies including the European Union (FSE, Erasmus+ Sport), the Agence Nationale du Sport, ANCT, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, Bordeaux Métropole, and various municipal governments (Mérignac, Bordeaux, Floirac, Pessac). These institutional grants fund the organization's social programs and operations.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: The organization receives support from corporate partners including foundations (Mobivia Foundation, Société Générale Foundation, TotalEnergies Foundation), companies (Zespri, CEVA, Unikalo, Habitat RT 2020, Credit Mutuel Arkéa), and institutional sponsors. This includes both financial support and in-kind contributions.
3. Membership Fees: The association generates revenue through member subscriptions and adhesions, with individuals becoming members (adhérents) by paying annual fees.
4. Donations: Drop de Béton accepts charitable donations from individuals and organizations through its 'Faire un don' (Make a donation) program, providing tax-deductible giving options for supporters.
5. Service Provision and Sensitization Workshops: The organization provides disability awareness and sensitization workshops to corporate clients (such as companies participating in the Tournoi Inter-Entreprises Rugby Fauteuil), generating revenue that is reinvested into the federation's operations, wheelchair maintenance, and travel expenses.

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Drop de Béton is a non-profit association that uses rugby as a tool for social inclusion, education, and citizenship across six programs: Rugby Citoyen, Rugby Féminin, Handi'Rugby, Rugby Santé, Pass'Sport, and Préformations et Éducation. It delivers free or low-cost sports activities, adapted rugby, summer camps, and professional pre-qualification training to youth in priority neighborhoods, people with disabilities, women, and at-risk populations in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Île-de-France.

Product overview

Drop de Béton is a non-profit sports association (founded in 1997) that uses rugby as a tool for social education, inclusion, and insertion. The organization operates six core programs: Rugby Citoyen (social inclusion through rugby in neighborhoods), Rugby Féminin (women's rugby including La Passe à Elle and Melting Drop), Handi'Rugby (wheelchair rugby and adapted rugby), Rugby Santé (health-focused programs), Pass'Sport (holiday academies and discovery trips), and Préformations et Éducation (pre-training for sports and animation careers including Mobility For Job and SMILE). These programs are delivered through various formats including building-front activities, tournaments (CAUR, Tournoi Inter-Quartiers, Challenge Philippe Demolin), corporate wheelchair rugby events, disability awareness workshops, and international solidarity trips. The organization has two regional antennas: Gironde (33) in Mérignac and Île-de-France (93) in Saint-Denis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rugby Citoyen Core social inclusion program using rugby to reach children and youth (ages 6-25) in priority neighborhoods, schools, prisons, and rural areas. Includes 'Pieds d'Immeuble' building-front activities, tournaments, and awareness workshops on discrimination, violence, gender inequality, and addiction.
• Rugby Féminin Women's rugby programs including 'La Passe à Elle' and 'Melting Drop Rugby Féminin', promoting female participation and gender equality in rugby.
• Handi'Rugby Disability rugby programs including wheelchair rugby (Rugby Fauteuil), adapted rugby, and disability awareness workshops for schools and businesses. Features the UBB Drop de Béton wheelchair rugby team competing in French National Championship N2.
• Rugby Santé Health-focused rugby programs including 'Femmes en Béton' and 'RUBIE'S Bordeaux Métropole', promoting physical activity and well-being through adapted sport.
• Pass'Sport Sports discovery and holiday programs including 'Séjours et Découvertes' (trips and discoveries) and 'Académie en Béton' (citizen academy for teenagers), offering sports, cultural activities, and volunteering opportunities.
• Préformations et Éducation Pre-qualification training programs for sports and animation careers, including 'Une passe vers ton avenir', 'DROP VERS TA RÉUSSITE', 'Mobility For Job', and the European SMILE project for youth insertion in sustainable mobility. Delivered under Qualiopi certification (2025-2028).
• Sensibilisations au Handicap en Entreprise Disability awareness workshops for corporate clients, featuring wheelchair manipulation simulations, debates with testimonies, and mixed handi-able matches. Helps companies comply with disability employment obligations (AGEFIPH) and engage in CSR initiatives. Annual Tournoi Inter-Entreprises Rugby Fauteuil involves ~11 companies.
• Séjours Solidaires Solidarity trips including summer camps for children from priority neighborhoods, international exchanges (e.g., Morocco with Ichmarine), and trips to Mont-de-Marsan for youth from Île-de-France.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 disability awareness sessions reaching 850 participants in one year through the 'Se Méler aux Autres' program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Union Bordeaux Bègles (UBB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Strategic partnership since 2018 for the wheelchair rugby section (Drop de Béton x Union Bordeaux Bègles Rugby Fauteuil). The partnership includes joint team participation in the French National Championship N2, shared events, player appearances, and visibility at UBB matches. UBB President Laurent Marti and club staff actively support the program.
• CDSA 33 (Comité Départemental de Sport Adapté en Gironde)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership for the 'À Chacun Son Essai' adapted rugby event, co-organizing para rugby activities for people with intellectual disabilities, psychological disorders, or autism spectrum disorders. The CDSA 33 is a key institutional partner for adapted sports in Gironde.
• ZespriminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKiwifruit company providing in-kind support (product donations for tastings) at events, promoting healthy eating alongside sports activities. Partnership focuses on nutrition awareness workshops with youth.
• CEVA (animal health company)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Tournoi Inter-Entreprises Rugby Fauteuil, demonstrating commitment to inclusion and disability awareness.
• UnikalominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner contributing artistic activities (fresco/graffiti creation) at events like the Challenge Aquitain Urban Rugby, supporting cultural programming alongside sports.
• Stade Montois RugbyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional rugby club hosting the Challenge Aquitain Urban Rugby in Mont-de-Marsan and providing immersion experiences for youth from Île-de-France.
• Collectif Impact Social par le SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational collective creating the JEF (Journées d'Étude et de Formation) in socio-sport, where Drop de Béton participates as a member alongside other organizations like Dahlir, Sport dans la Ville, and Azur Sport Santé.
• Fédération Française HandisportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation under whose auspices the wheelchair rugby team competes in the French National Championship N2, providing official competition framework and support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Azur Sport Santé: French non-profit using adapted physical activity for health, inclusion, and well-being outcomes. Like Drop de Béton, a regional socio-sport organization operating under the same regulatory framework (association loi 1901) and co-member of the Collectif Impact Social par le Sport.
• Sport dans la Ville: French non-profit using sport for youth social insertion in priority neighborhoods, headquartered near Lyon with national reach. Co-member with Drop de Béton in the Collectif Impact Social par le Sport, sharing the same sport-as-inclusion model and funding channels.
• Sport sans Frontières: French NGO deploying sport as a vehicle for the education and social inclusion of vulnerable children in France and internationally. Operates the same sport-for-development model as Drop de Béton, including Erasmus+ Sport funding.
• Dahlir: French association promoting sport as a tool for the social and professional integration of people with disabilities. Co-listed alongside Drop de Béton in the Collectif Impact Social par le Sport, making it a directly analogous socio-sport disability NGO.

Others

• Union Bordeaux Bègles (UBB): Top-14 professional rugby club and Drop de Béton's strategic partner since 2018 for the wheelchair rugby section. Not a direct competitor but a closely linked ecosystem participant enabling competitive adaptive rugby programming in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Emerging players

• Fédération Française Handisport: National federation under whose auspices Drop de Béton's wheelchair rugby team competes in the French N2 championship. Functions as a governing/membership body rather than a direct provider, but is the primary structural peer for any organization fielding competitive disability rugby teams in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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