Stichting Inloophuis Rotterdam 'de Boei'

What Stichting Inloophuis Rotterdam 'de Boei' does

Stichting Inloophuis Rotterdam 'de Boei' is a Dutch nonprofit foundation (ANBI status) operating a single-site 'meeting place' at Weimansweg 70-72 in Rotterdam-Zuid for people affected by cancer. Founded around 2000, the organization provides emotional, practical, and social support to three principal segments: cancer patients and survivors, their loved ones and caregivers (mantelzorgers), and bereaved family members (nabestaanden). Core service offerings are organized into four activity pillars — In Gesprek (individual and group conversations, including grief counseling), Lunch (shared meals), Creatief (creative workshops such as painting and mosaic), and In Balans (relaxation including pilates, sound bowl massage, and dance) — supplemented by newer programs such as the Boeitiek shop for post-mastectomy lingerie, the Look Good Feel Better personal care workshop, and skin cancer prevention sessions.

The organization is volunteer-driven at its core, with approximately 10 paid staff (a Director/bestuurder, a coordinator, a personal counselor, a finance employee) supported by 60+ active volunteers, and reports serving more than 500 visitors annually. There is no proprietary technology product; the offering is entirely in-person, service-based, and delivered at the single Rotterdam location. Marketing and visitor acquisition rely on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), a quarterly newsletter to 'Friends,' word-of-mouth referrals, and referrals from hospital psychologists and medical professionals.

The business model is a hybrid donation-and-fee structure. Core services are free, with nominal fees only for specific paid offerings (€10 per personal conversation, €5 per roundtable discussion, €40 for a 5-session bereavement group). Recurring revenue comes from individual 'Friend' subscriptions (€5-100+/month/year) and tiered corporate sponsorship packages (Welzijn, Voeding, Ondersteuning at €500-1,000+/year with a minimum 2-year commitment) that confer visibility benefits on the website, social media, sponsor wall, and networking dinners. ANBI status enables tax-deductible donations, supporting fundraising efficiency. Strategic ecosystem partners include KWF Kankerbestrijding (Dutch Cancer Society), IPSO (the Dutch psycho-social oncology branch organization), and Roparun (which owns the building).

Name

Stichting Inloophuis Rotterdam 'de Boei'

Legal name

Stichting Inloophuis Rotterdam

Website

https://inloophuisdeboei.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Inloophuis Rotterdam 'de Boei' is a Dutch nonprofit foundation operating a single-site psychosocial support center in Rotterdam-Zuid for cancer patients, their caregivers, and bereaved family members. Services include counseling groups, creative workshops, relaxation activities, and shared meals, delivered free of charge by 10 staff and 60+ volunteers to over 500 visitors annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychosocial Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Psycho-oncology support
• Cancer support services
• Bereavement support programs
• Community-based cancer care
• Peer support groups

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations (Vrienden/particulieren): Private individuals become 'Friends' of the organization by making monthly or annual donations. Donation tiers range from €5 to €100+ per month or year, with benefits including quarterly newsletter and invitations to exclusive events.
2. Corporate Sponsorship (Bedrijven): Business sponsorship packages with minimum 2-year commitment. Three packages: Welzijn (€500-1000+/year), Voeding (€500-1000+/year), and Ondersteuning (€500-1000+/year). Sponsors receive website mentions, social media recognition, newsletter inclusion, sponsor wall placement, and networking dinners.
3. Activity Fees: Modest participation fees for specific support services: €10 per personal conversation session, €5 for round table discussions, €40 for a 5-session bereaved group program. Fees include coffee/tea.
4. Government/ANBI Status: As an Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling (ANBI), the organization may receive tax benefits for donors and potentially government support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stichting Inloophuis Rotterdam 'de Boei' is a community-based nonprofit meeting place in Rotterdam that delivers in-person psychosocial support to people affected by cancer, including patients, survivors, caregivers, and bereaved family members. Core services include individual and group conversations, bereavement support, creative activities (painting, mosaics), relaxation programs (massage, sound bowls, dance), shared lunches, and educational workshops, all delivered by paid staff and 60+ trained volunteers free of charge or at modest participation fees.

Product overview

Inloophuis de Boei operates as a single, unified meeting place and support center for cancer patients, their loved ones, and bereaved individuals. The organization offers a coordinated range of services organized into four main activity categories: In Gesprek (conversations and peer support groups), Lunch (shared meals), Creatief (creative activities), and In Balans (relaxation including massage and dance). Additional offerings include the Look Good Feel Better workshop for personal care, the Boeitiek shop for prosthetic lingerie, and various sponsorship packages for businesses. Services are delivered through paid staff, trained volunteers, and partner organizations, with no digital product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inloophuis de Boei A free, walk-in meeting place and psychosocial support center in Rotterdam for cancer patients, survivors, loved ones, caregivers, and bereaved family members. Provides emotional, practical, and social support through individual and group conversations, creative activities, relaxation programs, and shared lunches.
• In Gesprek (Personal Conversations and Support Groups) Standalone paid counseling services including one-on-one personal conversations (€10 per session, including coffee/tea), roundtable peer discussions (€5 per session), and a five-session bereaved support program (€40 total). Available on Monday and Thursday, with bereaved groups led by Janny Schilperoord and Tjitske Sap after an intake meeting.
• Boeitiek An on-site retail shop at the Inloophuis offering prosthetic lingerie and swimwear for women who have undergone breast cancer treatment, supported by donations and corporate sponsors.
• Vriend Worden (Friendship and Sponsorship Packages) Subscription-based donation and sponsorship program for individuals and businesses. Individual Friend memberships include a quarterly newsletter and exclusive event invitations. Three corporate sponsorship tiers (Welzijn/Wellness, Voeding/Nutrition, Ondersteuning/Support) priced at €500, €750, and €1,000+ per year, each with website mentions, social media recognition, newsletter inclusion, sponsor wall placement, and (at the top tier) networking dinners. Minimum 2-year commitment for corporate packages.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ people supported annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Huidkanker Stichting (HUKAS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2025Skin Cancer Foundation providing interactive education sessions on skin cancer prevention at the Inloophuis. Hosted a July 7, 2025 event on prevention measures with product demonstrations from Ker-Sun.
• Ker-SunminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 July 2025UV-protective clothing brand that provided products for fitting demonstrations at the skin cancer prevention event hosted at the Inloophuis.
• KWF KankerbestrijdingcoreOthersDutch Cancer Society whose logo appears on the website as a supporting organization. KWF promotes cancer research, prevention, and patient support across the Netherlands.
• IPSO (Informatiecentrum voor Psycho-sociale Oncologie)coreOthersBranch organization for psycho-social oncology in the Netherlands. Their logo appears on the website as a supporting organization.
• RoparuncoreOthersOwner of the Inloophuis building. Roparun is a charity organization that supports people with cancer. Their logo is displayed on new facade signs.
• SBBminorOthersOrganization whose logo appears on the website footer alongside other supporters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Inloophuis 't Praethuys: Cancer-focused inloophuis in Alkmaar offering counseling, creative activities, and peer support — directly comparable in scope, audience, and community-led operating approach.
• Helen Dowling Instituut: Dutch institute providing psychosocial care for cancer patients and their families — comparable mission and target population, though more clinically oriented than De Boei's community-led model.
• Huis aan het Water: Dutch inloophuis offering day-support activities, wellness programs, and psychosocial support for people with cancer and their loved ones — directly comparable drop-in community model.
• Inloophuis De Eik: Psycho-social oncology inloophuis in Eindhoven offering drop-in support, conversation groups, and creative activities for cancer patients and loved ones — directly comparable service model under the IPSO umbrella.
• Toon Hermans Huis Amsterdam: Amsterdam-based inloophuis providing psychosocial support for cancer patients and their loved ones via in-person meetings, groups, and activities — same operating model as De Boei under the Toon Hermans Huis network.

Broad incumbents

• Roparun: Major Dutch charity supporting people with cancer; owner of the De Boei building and a key sponsor — comparable cause focus and donor base, broader geographic and program scope.
• KWF Kankerbestrijding (Dutch Cancer Society): Largest Dutch cancer-focused charity, supporting research, prevention, and patient support including inloophuizen — strategic partner of De Boei and the dominant funder in the same cause area.
• IPSO (Informatiecentrum voor Psycho-sociale Oncologie): National Dutch umbrella association for psychosocial oncology inloophuizen — De Boei is a member and displays the IPSO logo; comparable as the coordinating body for the same category of services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/inloophuisdeboei
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-inloophuis-rotterdam-de-boei
• Instagraminstagram.com/inloophuisdeboei

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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