What Het Passion does

Stichting Het Passion is a Dutch non-profit foundation established in June 2005 by Piet and Heleen van Pelt and Jaap Bos, headquartered at Torenallee 6 in Hummelo, in the Achterhoek region between Doetinchem and Zutphen, Netherlands. It operates a time-out facility that provides short-term residential stabilization (typical stay 4–6 weeks, range 2–12 weeks) for adults experiencing homelessness, addiction, recent incarceration, or psychiatric and behavioral challenges, delivered via referral from Dutch municipalities, hospitals, addiction clinics, and forensic-care partners. The core services are the Time-outvoorziening and Nabij Wonen (four on-site supported-housing dwellings with 24/7 volunteer and staff presence), supplemented by therapeutic day programming in De Proeftuin (a garden/greenhouse) and De Werkplaats (a workshop producing handcrafted goods sold to the public). ISO 9001:2015 certified and ANBI-recognized, the organization is a member of Valente and has been independently affiliated with Stichting Tot Heil des Volks (THDV) since 1 July 2022.

There is no proprietary technology platform underpinning operations; the model is personnel- and process-driven. Approximately 11 paid staff are supplemented by roughly 60% of organizational value attributed to volunteer labor, with annual targets of 200 vacation volunteers and 100 fixed volunteers drawn primarily from Dutch diaconal and church networks. Intake is strictly referral-based through a structured form on the Verwijzer page and coordination with the care team; there is no direct consumer intake, no mobile app, and no public pricing interface. Digital touchpoints are limited to the hetpassion.nl website (volunteer/donor/referrer information, blog, newsletter signup, annual reports) and phone/email channels ([email protected], 0314 382462 general / 0314 380080 referrer).

The revenue model blends Dutch public funding frameworks with private philanthropy and volunteer labor. The 2026 facility day rate is €178.50, billed to institutional referrers under WMO (Wet Maatschappelijke Ondersteuning), WLZ (Wet Langdurige Zorg via subcontracting), and Forensic care arrangements (notably through partner Terwille). Gifts from churches, private individuals, companies, and foundations provide 25% of funding under ANBI tax-deductible mechanics. Goods from De Werkplaats are sold directly to consumers by phone or email as a minor revenue stream. Centralized HR, finance, communications, and fundraising support are delivered by parent-affiliate THDV. Estimated annual throughput is 120 time-out guests and 4 Nabij Wonen residents, with a reported ~70% positive outflow rate into follow-up housing, treatment, or independent-living trajectories.

Name

Het Passion

Legal name

Stichting Het Passion

Website

https://hetpassion.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Het Passion is a Dutch non-profit that runs a small-scale farmhouse time-out facility in Hummelo, offering 2–12 week residential stays for homeless, addicted, and post-incarceration individuals, plus four supported-housing dwellings and therapeutic garden/workshop programs, accessed exclusively via institutional referral.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Care and Homeless Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI)

Keywords

• Social care services
• Homeless shelter
• Addiction recovery
• Supported housing
• Diaconal care

Headquarters

HQ city

Hummelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Care funding (WMO/WLZ/Forensic): Government-funded care financing through WMO (Wet Maatschappelijke Ondersteuning), WLZ (Wet Langdurige Zorg, via subcontracting), and forensic care (Forensisch). Cost per day: €178.50 in 2026.
2. Donations and gifts: Gifts from churches, private individuals, companies, and foundations. 25% of funding comes from donations. ANBI status allows tax-deductible giving.
3. Volunteer contribution: Volunteers (60% of organizational value) provide unpaid labor that sustains operations. Includes vacation volunteers, fixed volunteers, and weekend replacements.
4. Product sales (De Werkplaats): Sale of handcrafted products made by guests in the workshop. Products include handmade items visible on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stichting Het Passion operates a time-outvoorziening (time-out shelter facility) at a farmhouse location in Hummelo, Netherlands, providing temporary 2-12 week accommodation, professional care guidance, and structured daily activities for homeless and addicted individuals referred by Dutch municipalities, hospitals, and care organizations. Complementary offerings include Nabij Wonen (4 on-site supported housing dwellings with 7x24 staff/volunteer presence) and therapeutic work programs in De Proeftuin (garden) and De Werkplaats (workshop), where guests produce handmade products.

Product overview

Het Passion offers a single integrated social care service focused on providing temporary shelter and support for homeless and addicted individuals. The core offering consists of the Time-outvoorziening (time-out facility) for temporary stays of 2-12 weeks, and Nabij Wonen (nearby living) for longer-term supported housing with 4 homes on the property. Both services are supported by therapeutic work programs in De Proeftuin (the garden) and De Werkplaats (the workshop), where guests participate in structured daily activities as part of their recovery journey. The organization operates as a single unified service model rather than a modular product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Time-outvoorziening (Time-out Facility) A residential time-out shelter facility at the Het Passion farmhouse in Hummelo offering a 2-12 week temporary stay (average 4-6 weeks) for homeless and addicted individuals referred by Dutch municipalities, hospitals, addiction clinics, and forensic care providers. The facility provides 24-hour professional care guidance, structured daily programs including household tasks, garden work, and workshop activities, with approximately 70% of guests transitioning positively to follow-up trajectories.
• Nabij Wonen (Nearby Living) A supported housing service with 4 dwellings on the Het Passion grounds for residents who can function semi-independently with 7x24 presence and attention from volunteers, managers, and care staff. Tenancy can be long-term or last 1-2 years as a transitional step toward regular housing in the neighborhood, supporting gradual development toward independent living in a safe environment.
• De Proeftuin (The Garden) A therapeutic horticultural operation within the Het Passion grounds where guests and residents work in the garden and greenhouse, producing plants and plant products as part of the structured daily activities program. Aimed at guests and residents in the time-out and Nabij Wonen services; not sold separately as a standalone offering.
• De Werkplaats (The Workshop) A workshop within Het Passion where guests and residents engage in craft projects producing handcrafted items that can be ordered by the public. Sales are handled directly via phone (0314 382462) or email ([email protected]).

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 70% of guests transition positively to a follow-up trajectory (treatment, housing, or further care)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stichting Tot Heil des Volks (THDV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Per July 1, 2022, Het Passion became an independent foundation affiliated with THDV, a Christian organization active since 1855 supporting the most vulnerable in Dutch society. THDV provides centralized services including HR, finance, communications, fundraising, and real estate management. The THDV Board of Directors also serves as the Board of Het Passion.
• TerwillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerwille is a forensic care partner for guests with a forensic (legal) care title. Het Passion operates as a subcontractor under Terwille for forensic placements, providing the time-out environment for individuals transitioning from forensic settings.
• Church communities (diaconal network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch church communities provide vacation volunteers, fixed volunteers, donations, and diaconal midweek groups. This volunteer and donor pipeline is foundational to the organization's operating model and is embedded in its Christian mission.
• Municipalities and care institutions (referrers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch municipalities and care organizations across the Netherlands refer guests to the time-out facility. Guests originate from diverse cities and institutions throughout the country, making this a national distribution network for the organization's services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IrisZorg: Dutch provider of addiction care, homelessness support and social recovery programs across Gelderland and beyond; directly relevant because it operates in the same Achterhoek/east-Netherlands geography as Het Passion and serves overlapping client segments.
• Kwintes: Major Dutch social-care organization supporting people with psychiatric vulnerabilities, homelessness and addiction through housing and guidance; comparable population (psychiatric/addiction) but operates across many regions with paid staff.
• HVO-Querido: Amsterdam-based organization supporting people experiencing homelessness, addiction and psychiatric issues with housing and care; comparable services (supported housing, transition pathways) though at larger municipal scale.
• Leger des Heils (Salvation Army Netherlands): Largest Dutch provider of shelter, addiction and forensic care services; directly comparable mission (homeless and vulnerable populations) but operates at national scale with paid staff across many locations, unlike Het Passion's single volunteer-driven site.

Direct peers

• Stichting De Wending: Smaller Dutch Christian-inspired organization offering supported housing and day programs for vulnerable people; structurally analogous to Het Passion as a small faith-rooted community operator in the Dutch shelter sector.
• De Regenboog Groep: Amsterdam-based nonprofit providing shelter, daytime activities and supported housing for homeless and vulnerable people; offers the closest functional analog to Het Passion's time-out + Nabij Wonen model in the Dutch social-care sector.
• Stichting Samen Verder: Dutch community-based initiative providing shelter, guidance and reintegration for homeless and addicted individuals through volunteer-driven small-scale facilities; closely matches Het Passion's volunteer-led, single-site care model.
• Stichting Volksbond Amsterdam: Long-standing Dutch foundation providing shelter, addiction support and reintegration programs; comparable as a small-to-mid-sized nonprofit focused on stabilization and follow-up trajectories for vulnerable adults.
• Terwille: Dutch forensic and addiction care provider that is already a contractual partner of Het Passion; comparable because it places forensic clients in subcontracted community settings, the same mechanism Het Passion uses for forensic referrals.

Others

• Stichting Tot Heil des Volks (THDV): Parent-affiliate and shared-services partner of Het Passion since July 2022; included as a peer because it operates other affiliated care initiatives for vulnerable Dutch populations and effectively co-governs Het Passion through a shared board.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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