Historische Kring Krimpen aan den IJssel

What Historische Kring Krimpen aan den IJssel does

Historische Kring Krimpen aan den IJssel (HKK) is a volunteer-run Dutch historical association founded in 1998 and registered as a vereniging under Dutch law (KvK 24290027), which obtained ANBI public-benefit status in 2022. Its stated mission is to initiate and stimulate activities that keep the history and culture of Krimpen aan den IJssel alive and foster community life. The organization operates exclusively through unpaid volunteers — the stated headcount of five reflects the volunteer board — and is governed by a chairperson (Ries Jansen, succeeding Marco Oosterwijk in May 2023), a secretary, treasurer, and board members.

HKK's core products and underlying technology center on a WordPress-based website hosting a publicly accessible digital image archive ('Krimpen in Beeld', with thousands of historical photographs and a separate domain at www.krimpeninbeeld.nl), a podcast series ('Krimpen als van Ouds', produced with Lokale Omroep Krimpen and distributed via Spotify), a quarterly membership magazine ('Van Yssel tot IJssel'), a near-200-lecture program delivered by the working group led by Cees Loeve and Peter Hakkesteegt, exhibitions co-organized with Streekmuseum Krimpenerwaard and Kunstkring, and twelve sellable book publications covering shipbuilding, agriculture, education, retail, and flooding history. Supporting assets include PDF research aids (concordances spanning 1855-1967, address lists, archival guides) created by André Hoogendijk, a bibliography, seven municipal walking routes, and a digital historical timeline (Canon van Krimpen, 1150-2014). The technology stack is conventional: WordPress CMS, social integration with Facebook, podcast hosting on Spotify, and a small e-commerce shop, with no APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML components disclosed.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring membership dues (EUR 15 individual / EUR 25 family annually) and unit-priced publication sales (physical books EUR 4.95-24.95; digital downloads from EUR 2.95), supplemented by project-based grants from the municipality, Krimpen ontmoet!, and the Van Cappellen Stichting. Distribution runs through the HKK's own website, the Streekmuseum Krimpenerwaard museum shop, and direct bank/SEPA membership payments. Customers are paid members, the general local public of the Krimpenerwaard region, and a smaller cohort of researchers and genealogists; no single commercial customer accounts for a material share of revenue, and the organization explicitly does not disclose financials.

Name

Historische Kring Krimpen aan den IJssel

Legal name

Historische Kring Krimpen aan den IJssel

Website

https://historischekringkrimpen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Volunteer-run Dutch historical association founded in 1998 that researches, documents, and presents the history of Krimpen aan den IJssel through a digital photo archive, books, lectures, podcasts, exhibitions, and walking routes, serving local members, residents, and researchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Heritage Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAF

Libraries, Archives & Special Collections

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

• Local historical society
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Historical research services
• Heritage publications
• Community history archive

Headquarters

HQ city

Krimpen aan den IJssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees of EUR 15 per individual or EUR 25 per family membership. Members receive the quarterly magazine Van Yssel tot IJssel, free or discounted publications, and access to an annual excursion.
2. Book and publication sales: Sale of historically themed books (physical and digital download) through the HKK's own e-commerce shop. Physical books range from EUR 4.95 to EUR 24.95; digital downloads from EUR 2.95.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Historische Kring Krimpen aan den IJssel (HKK) is a volunteer-run historical society that researches, documents, and shares the local history of Krimpen aan den IJssel through a digital image archive (Krimpen in Beeld) with thousands of historical photographs, a podcast series ('Krimpen als van Ouds'), a quarterly membership magazine ('Van Yssel tot IJssel'), historical lectures, exhibitions in collaboration with Streekmuseum Krimpenerwaard, and published books and digital downloads sold through its own online shop.

Product overview

Historische Kring Krimpen aan den IJssel (HKK) is a historical society founded in 1998 that operates as a unified cultural heritage organization offering multiple interconnected products and services. The core offerings include: the 'Krimpen in Beeld' image archive with thousands of historical photographs; the 'Krimpen als van Ouds' podcast series documenting local history; the quarterly 'Van Yssel tot IJssel' membership magazine; historical lectures with nearly 200 presentations delivered; exhibitions in collaboration with Streekmuseum Krimpenerwaard; and a shop selling books and publications on local history. Supporting services include a library with bibliography, research assistance for archive studies, seven historical walking routes, and the 'Canon van Krimpen' digital timeline. The organization also manages the 'In de Schoolbank' project on local education history. All offerings serve the mission of investigating, telling, and showing the history of Krimpen aan den IJssel.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Krimpen in Beeld - Beeldbank (Digital Image Archive) Digital image archive containing thousands of historical photographs of Krimpen aan den IJssel, managed by the organization's working group and publicly accessible via www.krimpeninbeeld.nl.
• Krimpen als van Ouds - Podcast Series Podcast series documenting local history through conversations with Krimpenaren. Episodes include stories of World War II resistance fighters, agricultural history, and Holocaust survivors. Distributed via Spotify and video format on the website.
• Van Yssel tot IJssel - Quarterly Magazine Quarterly membership magazine featuring historical articles, stories, and updates about Krimpen aan den IJssel. Provided free or at high discount to members.
• Historical Lectures (Lezingen) Educational lectures on the history of Krimpen aan den IJssel, with nearly 200 lectures given to date. Presented using PowerPoint with unique historical photographs. The working group can create custom lectures on various topics related to local history.
• Historical Exhibitions (Tentoonstellingen) Historical exhibitions organized in collaboration with Streekmuseum Krimpenerwaard and Kunstkring. Past exhibitions include 'De zestiger jaren', 'Te water' (shipbuilding), and 'Over de Toonbank' (shops). Publications accompany each exhibition.
• Books and Publications (Boeken) Historical books and publications about Krimpen aan den IJssel covering topics including shipbuilding, agriculture, education, retail history, the 1953 flood, and urban development. Available for purchase in physical and digital download formats.
• Historical Walking Routes (Wandelroutes) Seven historical walking routes developed in collaboration with Krimpen Wijzer, Synerkri, Senioren platform, and the municipality. Routes cover historical sites throughout Krimpen aan den IJssel.
• Archive Research Help (Onderzoekshulp) Archive research assistance including research guides for historical addresses in Krimpen aan den IJssel and digital concordances spanning 1855-1967, created by André Hoogendijk to assist with address renumbering along the IJsseldijk.
• Bibliography and Library Services Bibliography of books and articles on historical matters related to Krimpen aan den IJssel, indexed by author and keyword. A collection of books is available at Streekarchief Midden-Holland in Gouda and through the organization's own library.
• Canon van Krimpen - Historical Timeline Digital historical timeline of Krimpen aan den IJssel covering key events from 1150 to 2014, including the creation of dikes, the establishment of the local government, industrial development, and post-war growth.

Quantifiable outcome

• The image bank 'Krimpen in Beeld' contains thousands of historical photographs, publicly accessible.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Streekmuseum KrimpenerwaardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe HKK collaborates closely with Streekmuseum Krimpenerwaard on exhibitions (such as 'De zestiger jaren', 'Te water', and 'Over de Toonbank'), joint lectures, the jubilee celebration of 25 years HKK and 70 years Streekmuseum, and the annual member day (ledendag) held at the museum venue.
• Lokale Omroep Krimpen aan den IJssel (LOK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe HKK produces the podcast series 'Krimpen als van Ouds' in collaboration with the Lokale Omroep Krimpen. The LOK provides interviewers, technical support, and video/audio production for the podcast episodes, including the 2025 '80 Years of Freedom' series featuring stories from four local residents.
• Gemeente Krimpen aan den IJsselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe HKK works with the municipality of Krimpen aan den IJssel on developing walking routes (seven routes), cultural heritage mapping (cultuurhistorische waardenkaart), and advisory roles in spatial planning projects involving local history. The municipality also provides financial support for certain initiatives.
• KunstkringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe HKK collaborates with the Kunstkring on exhibitions, including 'De zestiger jaren', 'Te water', and 'Over de Toonbank', which were organized jointly with the Kunstkring and Streekmuseum.
• Krimpen Wijzer, Synerkri, Senioren platformminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe HKK co-developed seven walking routes with these local organizations and the municipality, covering historical sites throughout Krimpen aan den IJssel.
• Krimpen ontmoet!minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKrimpen ontmoet! provides financial support for the 'In de Schoolbank' education history project, including the related school map, and for the 2025 'staal, boot, lied' exhibition.
• Van Cappellen StichtingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Van Cappellen Stichting contributed financially to the creation of the school location map for the 'In de Schoolbank' project.
• Streekarchief Midden-HollandminorOthersThe HKK bibliography and library holdings are partially accessible via Streekarchief Midden-Holland in Gouda. Members and researchers can consult materials through this regional archive.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stichting De Hollandsche Molen: Dutch foundation dedicated to the preservation of historic windmills and watermills. Comparable as a membership-based heritage nonprofit combining volunteer-led preservation with publications, events, and partnerships with municipalities.
• Historische Vereniging Holland: A regional Dutch historical society publishing the journal Holland and supporting local historical research. Comparable to the HKK as a membership-based historical society that publishes periodicals, books, and educational content — though at a regional rather than municipal scale.
• Stichting Open Monumentendag: National foundation organizing the annual Open Monument Day in the Netherlands. Comparable as a nonprofit cultural-heritage organization that drives local public engagement around historic sites, walking routes, and publications.
• Streekmuseum Krimpenerwaard: The regional museum in Krimpen aan den IJssel that co-organizes exhibitions, hosts the annual member day, and is the HKK's closest content collaborator. Comparable as a regional heritage/cultural-history institution in the same municipality.

Broad incumbents

• Het Utrechts Archief: Regional archive and heritage-information institution for Utrecht. Comparable as an established library/archive provider offering image banks, bibliographic tools, and research aids analogous to the HKK's Krimpen in Beeld.
• Streekarchief Midden-Holland: Regional archive in Gouda where HKK bibliography and library holdings are partially accessible. Comparable as a formal archival/heritage-information institution serving a broader South-Holland region than the HKK's Krimpen focus.
• Erfgoedhuis Zuid-Holland: Provincial heritage network and support organization for museums, archives, and historical societies in Zuid-Holland. Comparable as an umbrella heritage-services organization serving similar member institutions.
• Stichting Erfgoed Gelderland: Provincial heritage support organization in Gelderland providing advice, project support, and partnership coordination to local museums and historical societies. Comparable to the ecosystem in which the HKK operates as a small local heritage nonprofit.

Regional players

• Regionaal Archief Tilburg: Regional archive serving the Midden-Brabant region. Comparable as an established library/archival institution providing image banks, bibliography, and research-help services — analogous in function but operating in a different geography.

Others

• Stichting Digitaal Erfgoed Nederland (DEN): Dutch knowledge center for digital heritage transformation. Comparable as an enabling organization that supports the digital archival, cataloging, and preservation work the HKK performs locally with its image bank and research aids.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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