Itaca Cooperativa Sociale ar.l. ONLUS Conversano

What Itaca Cooperativa Sociale ar.l. ONLUS Conversano does

Itaca Cooperativa Sociale ar.l. ONLUS is a Type A Italian social cooperative founded in November 1995 in Conversano, Puglia, from the merger of two associative organizations (Antigone di Conversano and Circolo ArciRagazzi La Corte di Bari). The cooperative designs and delivers socio-educational, training, and labor-market orientation services primarily for minors, families, young people, and vulnerable adults in the southeast of Bari, working in synergy with public services for social inclusion. Its service portfolio is organized into a public-convenzioni line (educational domiciliary assistance for minors, family centers, foster care, accredited day centers, polyvalent open centers, and EU-funded professional training) and a private line including the AlberoBianco specialist services for learning and behavioral disorders, leisure-time educational workshops, the Hopen multifunctional center in Noicattaro (with HopenMind and HopenYoung modules), the ITACA DAY day center in Monopoli (accredited for 30 minors), and the ITACA HOME residential community in Fasano (8 minors). Its service methodology combines domiciliary assistance, community animation, social design, participatory action research, and social impact evaluation, all delivered by an in-house multidisciplinary team of educators, pedagogists, psychologists, and social workers.

The cooperative operates on a hybrid revenue model. The primary stream is recurring public convenzioni with Regione Puglia (training funded under POR Puglia FESR FSE and PON programs) and multiple municipalities (Monopoli, Fasano, Noicattaro) for service delivery; secondary streams include fee-for-service private specialist offerings (AlberoBianco), paid leisure activities, and donations plus 5x1000 tax-designated contributions (Fiscal Code 04823740727). Go-to-market combines sales-led public procurement, community-led territorial animation through formal and informal networks, and event-driven outreach via flyers, press, social media, and quarterly programming. Itaca holds accreditation as a Regione Puglia Training Organism since 2004 and three CSQA-issued certifications (UNI EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, UNI/PdR 125:2022), and is a member of Confcooperative Federsolidarietà, Consorzio Meridia di Bari, and CNCA. As of the latest disclosed period the cooperative has approximately 14 staff across legal (Conversano), administrative (Conversano), and operational (Monopoli, Fasano, Noicattaro) offices; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Itaca Cooperativa Sociale ar.l. ONLUS Conversano

Legal name

Itaca Cooperativa Sociale ar.l.

Website

https://itacacoop.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Itaca Cooperativa Sociale is a Puglia-based Italian Type A social cooperative providing socio-educational, family support, vocational training, and specialist learning-disorder services to minors, families, and vulnerable adults across Conversano, Monopoli, Fasano, and Noicattaro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social-Educational Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Social Assistance (624), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Services (611), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Holiday, Inset-Day & Break Coverage Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAK), Dependent & Family Support Services (spouse/partner, children, family resources) (EDALANAH), Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG)

Keywords

• Socio-educational services
• Social cooperative
• Community animation
• Professional training services
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Conversano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Convenzioni (Government Contracts): The primary revenue stream comes from government-funded contracts with regional and municipal public services in Puglia. Services include educational domiciliary assistance, family support centers, accredited day centers, and professional training funded through EU programs (POR Puglia FESR FSE, PONYOIG).
2. Private Specialist Services: Fee-for-service private specialist offerings including AlberoBianco services for families with children having learning difficulties, providing consultations, psychodiagnostics, and specialized laboratories.
3. Private Leisure-Time Services: Paid recreational and educational activities for children and families including didactic reinforcement, creative workshops, artistic workshops, and themed parties with participation fees.
4. Donations and 5x1000: The cooperative accepts donations via bank transfer and benefits from the Italian 5x1000 tax designation program (Fiscal Code: 04823740727), providing supplementary funding for social-educational and cultural activities.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Itaca Cooperativa Sociale designs and delivers socio-educational, training, and community support services for minors, families, young people, and vulnerable populations in the Apulia region. Services are organized into two main lines: public-funded contracts (educational domiciliary assistance for minors, family listening centers, accredited day centers, polyvalent open centers, vocational training) and private offerings (AlberoBianco specialist services for learning and behavioral disorders, leisure-time educational workshops, Hopen multifunctional center, Itaca Day day center, Itaca Home residential community).

Product overview

Itaca Cooperativa Sociale is a social cooperative offering a comprehensive portfolio of socio-educational, training, and community support services organized into two main categories: public-funded services (In convenzione) and private services. The private offerings include AlberoBianco (specialized psychological and learning disorder services), Privati per il tempo libero (leisure time educational services), Hopen (multifunctional center with HopenMind and HopenYoung modules), Itaca Home (residential community), and Itaca Day (daytime educational center). All services are interconnected through shared professional expertise (educators, psychologists, pedagogists) and a commitment to social inclusion and community development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hopen: A multifunctional center for children, adolescents, and adults offering services for well-being and personal development, located in Noicattaro.
• Itaca Home
• Itaca Day
• AlberoBianco

Products and services

• In convenzione (Public-Contracted Services) A comprehensive suite of social and educational services delivered under public agreements with regional and municipal authorities in Puglia. Includes home educational assistance for families with minors, family listening centers, specialized educational services for people with disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders, polyvalent open centers with conciliation vouchers, and accredited vocational training programs funded through POR Puglia FESR FSE, PON, and other public instruments. Targeted at regional and municipal public services in Apulia.
• AlberoBianco
• Privati per il tempo libero (Private Leisure-Time Services)
• Hopen
• Itaca Home
• Itaca Day

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ years of experience in educational domiciliary services for minors in southeast Bari
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Confcooperative FedersolidarietàcoreOthersNational cooperative federation representing social cooperatives. Itaca adheres to Confcooperative Federsolidarietà, sharing values and objectives related to social inclusion and cooperative development.
• Consorzio Meridia di BaricoreOthersA consortium of social cooperatives based in Bari. Itaca adheres to this consortium, collaborating with other member cooperatives on social projects and initiatives in the Apulia region.
• CNCA - Coordinamento Nazionale delle Comunità di AccoglienzacoreOthersNational coordination of welcoming communities. Alessandra De Filippis serves as national councilor for CNCA and regional referent for the childhood, adolescence and families group. Itaca participates in national projects through this network.
• GEA - Società Cooperativa SocialecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SMART Coop project (Code: JRDFFU8). GEA is part of the consortium alongside Itaca (as lead/capofila) and ZORBA for developing a customized management system for cooperative administration.
• ZORBA - Società Cooperativa SocialecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SMART Coop project (Code: JRDFFU8). ZORBA is part of the consortium alongside Itaca (as lead/capofila) and GEA for developing a customized management system for cooperative administration.
• Cooperativa Sociale Occupazione e SolidarietàcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-partner with Itaca as capofila (lead) in the operation of the Hopen multidisciplinary center in Noicattaro. Both cooperatives collaborate on providing services for children, adolescents, adults and families.
• Comune di NoicattarocoreOthersMunicipality of Noicattaro grants the use of space for the Hopen multidisciplinary center to Itaca and its partner cooperative, enabling the provision of community services.
• Comune di FasanocoreOthersMunicipality of Fasano hosts the ITACA HOME residential community in its territory, providing a location for 8 minors in family difficulty within a religious complex.
• Comune di MonopolicoreOthersMunicipality of Monopoli hosts the ITACA DAY day center and is connected with all principal services of the city for serving minors aged 6-18.
• Regione PugliacoreOthersRegional government of Apulia funds professional training programs including POR Puglia FESR FSE 2014-2020 and other regional initiatives. Itaca is an accredited training organism for the region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coopselios: One of Italy's largest social cooperatives delivering socio-educational, family, and disability services across multiple Italian regions. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating in overlapping child/family services with a multi-region footprint Itaca lacks.
• ACLI (Associazioni Cristiane Lavoratori Italiani): Large Italian third-sector organization delivering socio-educational services, family support, training, and community programs nationwide. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating adjacent service lines including child/family support and professional training.
• Gruppo Cooperativo CGM: Italy's largest network of social cooperatives aggregating socio-educational service delivery nationwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose member cooperatives compete with Itaca for the same regional and municipal convenzioni.
• CEIS (Centro Italiano di Solidarietà): Italian nonprofit social cooperative providing socio-educational and family support services across multiple regions. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping programs in youth, family, and community support services.

Direct peers

• ZORBA Società Cooperativa Sociale: Puglia-based social cooperative and existing project consortium partner with Itaca (SMART Coop project). Directly comparable as it operates in the same regional socio-educational services market with similar convenzioni-funded delivery model.
• Consorzio Meridia di Bari: A consortium of social cooperatives based in Bari of which Itaca is a member. Directly comparable as both deliver socio-educational services for minors, families, and vulnerable populations across the Puglia region through public convenzioni contracts.
• Cooperativa Sociale Occupazione e Solidarietà: Co-partner with Itaca in operating the Hopen multidisciplinary center in Noicattaro. Directly comparable as it co-delivers services for children, adolescents, adults and families under the same Puglia municipal concession framework.
• GEA Società Cooperativa Sociale: Puglia-based social cooperative and existing project consortium partner with Itaca (SMART Coop project). Directly comparable as it operates in the same regional market delivering socio-educational and community services.

Others

• Confcooperative Federsolidarietà: National federation of social cooperatives of which Itaca is a member. Relevant as an industry association defining standards, training accreditation, and convenzione procurement frameworks that Itaca operates within.
• CNCA - Coordinamento Nazionale Comunità di Accoglienza: National coordination of welcoming communities and child/family service providers, with Itaca's leader Alessandra De Filippis serving as national councilor. Relevant as an ecosystem/industry association anchoring Itaca in national policy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/itaca-cooperativa-sociale-ar-l-onlus-conversano

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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