Impuls sociaal werk en welzijn Oldenzaal

What Impuls sociaal werk en welzijn Oldenzaal does

Impuls sociaal werk en welzijn Oldenzaal is a Dutch nonprofit social welfare organization (sociaal werk) headquartered at Wilhelminastraat 5 in Oldenzaal, Netherlands, designated by the municipality of Oldenzaal (Gemeente Oldenzaal) as the primary provider of community social services. It serves the full Oldenzaal population — from youth to elderly — through 162 activities organized across seven neighborhoods (Centrum, De Thij/Het Hulsbeek, Zuid-Berghuizen/Industrieterrein, De Essen/Graven Es, and others) and seven service categories: Ouder worden (aging), Opgroeien (growing up), Bewegen (exercise), Vrijwilligerswerk (volunteering), Meedoen en ontmoeten (participation and meeting), Geld en administratie (money and administration), and Zorgen voor een ander (informal caregiving).

The portfolio combines dedicated service lines — Valpreventie (fall prevention), Mantelzorg (informal caregiver support), Formulierenservice (form-filling assistance), Taalpunt (literacy/language support), Jongereninlopen (youth drop-ins), Meidengroepen (girls' groups), Actief na School (after-school programming), VTB Club (intellectual-disability social evenings), Automaatje (transport), Klussendienst (handyman), Maaltijdservice, Repaircafé, and Laplab textile workshop — with community activities including Walking Football, Biljarten, Creatief Café, Stoelyoga 55+, Jeu de Boules, Koersbal, Gezond Natuur Wandelen, and Mantelzorglunch. Delivery is purely physical: no app, no API, no digital product surface. Most activities are free or priced under EUR 1, with subscription tiers at EUR 6-15/month for structured programs like VTB Club and Ouder- en Kindgroep.

The business model is municipal-subsidy-funded: Gemeente Oldenzaal is the primary revenue source, supplemented by small participant fees and grants. Service delivery depends on a deep partnership network — Twents Carmel College (three locations), sports clubs FC Berghuizen/Quick'20/VV De Esch, five physiotherapy practices, Aveleijn (disability services), Bibliotheek Oldenzaal, VeiligheidNL, and the Buurtbeweegcoach 55+ program. The organization holds the SWN Kwaliteitslabel Gecertificeerd quality certification, distributes via website (impuls-oldenzaal.nl), Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, a monthly column in local newspaper De Glimlach, and email newsletters, and is governed by a Raad van Toezicht with an Inwonerspanel (resident panel) for community input.

Name

Impuls sociaal werk en welzijn Oldenzaal

Legal name

Impuls Oldenzaal

Website

https://impuls-oldenzaal.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Impuls Oldenzaal is a Dutch municipal nonprofit social welfare organization serving all Oldenzaal residents — youth through elderly — with 162 community activities delivered across seven neighborhoods, funded primarily by Gemeente Oldenzaal and supported by schools, healthcare partners, and sports clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA), Respite-Focused Adult Day Programs (Caregiver Relief) (HLADAIAG), Behavioral Health Adult Day Programs (Geriatric Mental Health) (HSABANAG), Adult Day Respite Programs (Daytime Relief) (HLADAKAC)

Keywords

• Community social work
• Elderly care services
• Youth welfare programs
• Fall prevention services
• Informal caregiver support

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldenzaal

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Funding: As a social welfare organization, Impuls is primarily funded by the municipality of Oldenzaal (Gemeente Oldenzaal) to provide community social services, fall prevention programs, youth services, elderly care, and community development activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Impuls Oldenzaal is a nonprofit social welfare organization that delivers community-based social services and welfare programs to all residents of the municipality of Oldenzaal, Netherlands. Its offering covers seven service categories: elderly support (Ouder worden), youth and family services (Opgroeien), exercise programs (Bewegen), volunteering (Vrijwilligerswerk), social participation (Meedoen en ontmoeten), financial/administrative help (Geld en administratie), and informal caregiver support (Zorgen voor een ander). Activities are delivered through physical community centers, partner venues, and drop-in sessions, with most services free or low-cost.

Product overview

Impuls Oldenzaal is a social welfare organization (sociaal werk) that provides a comprehensive range of community services for all residents of Oldenzaal, from young to old. The organization operates as a unified social services platform offering multiple interconnected service categories including elderly care (Ouder worden), youth services (Opgroeien), exercise programs (Bewegen), volunteering (Vrijwilligerswerk), social participation (Meedoen en ontmoeten), financial administration (Geld en administratie), and informal caregiving support (Zorgen voor een ander). The portfolio includes both direct service offerings (such as Valpreventie fall prevention, Mantelzorg support, Formulierenservice form assistance, Taalpunt language support, and Jongereninlopen youth drop-ins) and community activities (such as Walking Football, Biljarten, Creatief Café, Stoelyoga, Laplab textile workshop, and various social gatherings like Koffie inlopen and Actieve Ontmoeting). Services are delivered through multiple physical locations including Willemien (Sociaal Cultureel Centrum), Boerderij Stakenboer, Paal 12, and various neighborhood living rooms (Huiskamers), with some services provided in partnership with other organizations like Aveleijn for disability services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Impuls Plus: Sub-brand/service offering under Impuls Oldenzaal for additional support services

Products and services

• Valpreventie (Fall Prevention) Fall risk assessment and reduction program for adults aged 65+ at fall risk, offering balance testing with smartfloor technology, exercise courses, home safety assessments via ergotherapeuten, and advice from physiotherapists.
• Mantelzorg (Informal Caregiver Support) Support services for informal caregivers caring for sick children, parents, or family members, offering meetings, information exchange, respite opportunities, monthly lunches, and dedicated newsletter content.
• Formulierenservice (Form Service) Assistance with filling out forms and understanding letters from government agencies or other organizations, including Arabic-language interpreter availability at the town hall location.
• Taalpunt en Praathuis (Language Point and Talk House)

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente Oldenzaal (Municipality of Oldenzaal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary municipal partner providing funding and mandate for social welfare services. Collaboration on fall prevention ('Ik sta sterk'), community development, and service delivery across Oldenzaal.
• Fysiopraktijk BerghuizencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in fall prevention program. Offers 'In Balans' and 'Zicht op Evenwicht' courses for elderly at fall risk.
• Fysiopraktijk De EssencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in fall prevention program. Offers 'Vallen is Verleden Tijd' and 'In Balans' courses.
• Fysiopraktijk NusmeijercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in fall prevention program. Offers 'Vallen is Verleden Tijd', 'Otago individueel', and 'In Balans' courses.
• Fysiopraktijk Lanen en De JongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in fall prevention program. Offers 'Vallen is Verleden Tijd' and 'In Balans' courses.
• De Zorggroep Sint Maarten, GereiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in fall prevention program. Offers 'In Balans' course.
• Twents Carmel CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership delivering 'Actief na School' after-school programs at three locations (Potskampstraat, Leliestraat, De Thij). Also hosts youth activities and summer programs.
• FC BerghuizenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports venue partner hosting Walking Football sessions for seniors aged 55+ every Monday 10:00-11:00.
• Quick'20minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports venue partner hosting Walking Football sessions for seniors aged 55+ every Wednesday 10:00-11:00.
• VV De EschminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports venue partner hosting Walking Football sessions for seniors aged 55+ every Friday 10:00-11:00.
• AveleijnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on biweekly Saturday social inlet (Zaterdaginloop Aveleijn-Impuls) for people who prefer smaller groups. Aveleijn provides staff supervision.
• Buurtbeweegcoach 55+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood movement coach partner working on fall prevention and physical activity promotion for seniors in Oldenzaal.
• Basisschool de LeemsteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting fall prevention test day on September 5, 2026, with smartfloor testing.
• Bibliotheek OldenzaalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary partner hosting Taalpunt (language point) every Tuesday 13:30-15:00 for adults with literacy challenges.
• Zalencentrum RouwhorstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent venue partner hosting Alzheimer Café Oldenzaal meetings 6 times per year.
• De WalgaardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity venue partner hosting Koersbal (bowls) sessions every Wednesday.
• Wijkverpleegkundige (Neighborhood Nurse)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner collaborating on fall prevention services, providing expertise and referrals.
• Huisarts Verpleegkundige (General Practitioner Nurse)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner collaborating on fall prevention, providing patient referrals and expertise.
• Ergotherapeuten (Occupational Therapists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner collaborating on fall prevention, offering home safety assessments and recommendations.
• VeiligheidNLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational safety organization providing fall prevention guidelines and data. Source of fall statistics cited on website (every 4 minutes a 65+ person ends up in ER after a fall).
• Twents ZilverminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization managing Stoelyoga 55+ program registration. Contact: 06 235 23 831 or www.twentszilver.nl.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Humanitas: Large Dutch welfare organization offering youth support, elderly companionship, caregiver relief, and loneliness-reduction programs nationwide. Comparable mission and overlapping service categories (mantelzorgondersteuning, ouderen, jongeren) to Impuls.
• Leger des Heils Nederland: Dutch branch of the Salvation Army providing social welfare, community support, elderly care, and youth services across the Netherlands. Comparable as a broader social welfare provider with overlapping community service categories.
• Sociaal Werk Nederland: National trade association representing Dutch social welfare organizations (sociaal werk), with member organizations delivering similar community social services across the Netherlands. Comparable as a sector-wide peer serving the same social welfare mission.

Direct peers

• Aveleijn: Dutch disability care organization that partners with Impuls to deliver the Zaterdaginloop Aveleijn-Impuls program and VTB Club social evenings. Comparable as a regional Dutch social welfare/community support provider serving vulnerable populations through community-based programs.
• Combiwel: Amsterdam-based social welfare organization offering community-based services, youth programs, and elderly support across Amsterdam neighborhoods. Comparable as a municipal-scale social welfare organization delivering integrated community services through physical neighborhood locations.
• Participe: Dutch social welfare organization delivering community-based support services, elderly care, and youth programs in multiple Dutch municipalities. Comparable model of nonprofit social welfare service delivery funded through municipal contracts.
• Stichting De Wering: Alkmaar-based Dutch social welfare organization offering community social work, youth programs, elderly activities, and welfare support. Comparable as a municipal-scale social welfare organization operating in a similar Dutch community context.
• Stichting MEE: Dutch national network providing support to people with disabilities and chronic conditions, including the VTB Club-style social programs. Comparable as a community-based social welfare provider serving elderly and disabled populations through local partnerships.

Emerging players

• Buurtzorg Nederland: Dutch community-based healthcare organization providing neighborhood nursing and elderly care services. Comparable as a Dutch community-based social/health service provider using neighborhood presence and local partnerships as core delivery model.
• VluchtelingenWerk Nederland: Dutch refugee support organization providing integration, language, and social support services. Partially comparable to Impuls's Taalpunt literacy/integration services and community social support offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/impulsoldenzaal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/impulsoldenzaal
• Instagraminstagram.com/impulsoldenzaal/?hl=nl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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