Stowarzyszenie ESWIP

What Stowarzyszenie ESWIP does

Stowarzyszenie ESWIP (full legal name: Elbląskie Stowarzyszenie Wspierania Inicjatyw Pozarz\u0105dowych) is a Polish non-governmental organization founded in 1993 and headquartered in Elbl\u0105g, Warmia-Mazury, with a regional office in Olsztyn. The organization operates as a civil society support platform serving NGOs, youth organizations, social enterprises, local governments, and vulnerable families in the Warmia-Mazury region. Its core offerings span five interconnected lines: (1) the O\u015brodek Wspierania Inicjatyw Ekonomii Spo\u0142ecznej (OWIES), which provides expert, financial, and reintegrative support to social economy entities; (2) the Pracownia Spo\u0142eczna civic think tank, which produces research, analyses, and conferences on social innovation; (3) Dom pod Cisem, a 4.1 million PLN multi-functional community facility housing the Social Integration Center, charity shop (Strefa Charytatywna), training rooms, and hostel; (4) the Fundusz Grantowy, which distributes micro-grants through the Pomoc S\u0105siedzka and Impuls programs; and (5) grant programs including Warmi\u0144sko-Mazurski Fundusz Inicjatyw M\u0142odzie\u017cowych (WMFIM), Splot Warto\u015bci 2.0, and MENTOR 5.0. The Pozarz\u0105dowiec magazine, currently at issue 206, is a long-running civil society publication.

ESWIP operates as a non-profit association (stowarzyszenie) under Polish law and obtained Public Benefit Organization (OPP) status in November 2019. Its revenue is derived entirely from non-commercial sources: EU project funding (European Social Fund/EFS+, RPOWiM/FEWiM, CERV, PFRON), municipal subsidies, the 1% personal income tax designation channel, charitable donations, and proceeds from the on-site charity shop. The organization is led by President Arkadiusz Jachimowicz and Vice President Maciej Bielawski, with 11\u201350 employees. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries through direct engagement at the Elbl\u0105g and Olsztyn offices, partner organizations across the region, and online grant application portals.

Name

Stowarzyszenie ESWIP

Legal name

Elbląskie Stowarzyszenie Wspierania Inicjatyw Pozarządowych

Website

https://eswip.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stowarzyszenie ESWIP is a Polish non-profit association founded in 1993 in Elbl\u0105g that supports NGOs, youth organizations, social enterprises, and vulnerable families in the Warmia-Mazury region through grant programs, social economy support (OWIES), a civic think tank, and a multi-functional community center (Dom pod Cisem).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil society and NGO support services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Civil society development
• Social economy support
• NGO capacity building
• Grant fund administration
• Youth civic engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Elbląg, Warmińsko-Mazurskie

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Project Funding: Primary funding source from European Union programs including European Social Fund (EFS+), European Funds for Warmia and Mazury (FEWiM), and other regional programs. Funds support social economy development, youth initiatives, and civil society strengthening.
2. Grant Programs: ESWIP operates grant programs including Pomoc Sąsiedzka (Neighborhood Help) and Impuls for organizations, funded by charitable donations, 1% tax contributions, and EU funds.
3. Charitable Store (Strefa Charytatywna): Income from charity shop sales at Dom pod Cisem, with proceeds directed to the Grant Fund for community support.
4. 1% Tax Donations: Public donations through Poland's 1% tax contribution system, designated by supporters to the organization's charitable activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stowarzyszenie ESWIP is a Polish non-governmental organization that supports civil society in the Warmia-Mazury region by administering grant funds (Pomoc Sąsiedzka, Impuls, WMFIM, Splot Wartości 2.0), running a social economy support centre (OWIES), operating a civic think tank (Pracownia Społeczna), publishing the "Pozarządowiec" regional magazine, and managing the Dom pod Cisem multi-functional community centre with a Social Integration Center, charitable shop, and hostel. Its primary beneficiaries are NGOs, informal youth groups, social enterprises, and vulnerable residents in the Elbląg subregion.

Product overview

ESWIP operates as a non-governmental support organisation offering a portfolio of interconnected services for civil society development and social economy in the Elbląg subregion of Warmia-Mazury. Its core offerings include: the OWIES centre providing financial, expert, and reintegrative support for social enterprises; the Pracownia Społeczna civic think tank conducting research and publishing analyses; the Dom pod Cisem community centre housing the social integration centre, charitable shop, workshops, and hostel; the Fundusz Grantowy citizen grant fund; and the regional magazine „Pozarządowiec". ESWIP also runs youth-focused programmes including MENTOR 5.0 (cross-border civic education), WMFIM (youth initiative grants), and Splot Wartości 2.0 (EU civil rights grants). These products are unified by ESWIP's mission to strengthen NGOs, promote social economy, and develop civic participation across the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OWIES (Ośrodek Wspierania Inicjatyw Ekonomii Społecznej) Social economy support centre providing expert support, financial assistance, and reintegrative services to social economy entities in the Elbląg subregion, assisting with the creation of social enterprises and jobs.
• Pracownia Społeczna — Warmińsko-Mazurski Think Tank Obywatelski

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 organizations and community groups supported through grant programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Stowarzyszenie Braniewski Instytut RozwojucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-implementer of the Warmińsko-Mazurski Fundusz Inicjatyw Młodzieżowych (WMFIM) project, jointly operating youth grant programs in the region.
• Sieć SPLOTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner for SPLOT Wartości 2.0 project, supporting NGOs in human rights, rule of law, and civil society strengthening.
• Federacja FOSamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation of social economy organizations, providing advocacy and knowledge sharing for civil society sector.
• Fundacja StoczniamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Pracownia Społeczna think tank initiative, collaborating on research and social innovation.
• Stowarzyszenie Klon/JawormoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Pracownia Społeczna activities, known for NGO knowledge resources and sector research.
• Centrum OPUSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization collaborating on social research and analysis initiatives.
• Elbląskie Stowarzyszenie Pomocy Humanitarnej LazarusmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner in social integration and humanitarian assistance programs, co-organizing events and initiatives.
• Spółdzielnia Socjalna IDEAmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Aktywne Zawodzie project for neighborhood activation and community development.
• Forum Animatorów SpołecznychmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in community animation and local development initiatives.
• Fundacja Teraz MyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in village development project (Sąpy - Babia Dolina thematic village).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stowarzyszenie Klon/Jawor: Poland's leading research and capacity-building NGO support organization, producing sector data, publications, and training for civil society. Directly comparable as a peer organization also serving the Polish NGO ecosystem with knowledge products and partnerships, and explicitly listed as ESWIP's partner in Pracownia Społeczna.
• Forum Darczyńców w Polsce: National association of Polish grantmaking foundations and donors, supporting philanthropy and the NGO sector. Comparable to ESWIP as a peer operating in the civil-society support / grantmaking infrastructure layer in Poland.
• Federacja FOSa: National federation of social economy support organizations in Poland, providing advocacy and capacity building. Directly comparable as a peer social-economy support body and explicitly a strategic partner of ESWIP for the OWIES project.
• Centrum OPUS: Polish organization providing social research, analysis, and consulting for the public and NGO sectors. Comparable to ESWIP's Pracownia Społeczna research function and listed as a partner in ESWIP's social research initiatives.
• Stowarzyszenie Liderów Lokalnych Grup Obywatelskich: Polish association of local civic group leaders supporting grassroots civic initiatives and community-led development. Comparable to ESWIP's work with informal youth groups, neighborhood initiatives, and Pomoc Sąsiedzka community grants.
• Fundacja Stocznia: Polish foundation focused on social innovation, civic research, and prototyping public services, operating a social lab and think-tank-style programs. Highly comparable to ESWIP's Pracownia Społeczna think tank and explicitly a co-partner in Pracownia Społeczna activities.

Broad incumbents

• Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Obywatelskiego (FRSO): Major Polish foundation supporting civil society development, NGO capacity building, and civic participation across the country. Directly comparable to ESWIP's mission and portfolio but operating at national scale and with broader thematic coverage.
• Fundacja Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej: Leading Polish civic education foundation running school programs, teacher training, and youth civic engagement nationally. Comparable to ESWIP's youth civic engagement programs (WMFIM, MENTOR 5.0) but at substantially larger national scale.
• Towarzystwo Inicjatyw Twórczych "ę": Polish foundation supporting social innovation, cultural projects, and civil-society development through grants and consulting. Comparable to ESWIP's grantmaking and capacity-building work but with a national portfolio and broader thematic scope.
• Fundacja im. Stefana Batorego: One of Poland's largest independent foundations, funding civic initiatives, rule of law, and civil society programs nationally. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating in the same civil-society funding and advocacy space, but with significantly larger scale and national remit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OWIESElblag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stowarzyszenie-eswip

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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