Federació Catalana d'Entitats contra el Càncer (FECEC)

What Federació Catalana d'Entitats contra el Càncer (FECEC) does

Federació Catalana d'Entitats contra el Càncer (FECEC), operating under the brand 'Junts contra el Càncer', is a second-level non-profit federation founded in 2001 and headquartered in Barcelona. It groups 17 cancer-related organizations across Catalonia and coordinates a network of 4,932 oncology volunteers serving 15,330 patients and families annually. The federation was declared of Public Utility in 2008 and also operates internationally through membership in the European Cancer Leagues.

FECEC's core service portfolio is structured around four pillars: services to federated member organizations (coordination, training, representation), dissemination and prevention programs (the annual Setmana Catalana de la Prevenció del Càncer and sun protection campaigns), volunteer promotion, and the 'Después del Cáncer' post-cancer support program. Complementary services include the 'Cancer at Work' B2B advisory stream, the 'Reprèn' return-to-work guidance service (in partnership with La Caixa's INCORPORA program), a free legal advice service via Fidelitis Lawyers, FECEC Dialogues webinars, and the 'Maya's Illusion' hospital humanization project deployed across three Catalan hospitals. Underlying technology is limited to a trilingual website (Catalan, Spanish, English), standard social media channels, and routine office IT — there is no proprietary tech platform or AI capability disclosed.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations, fundraising campaigns, and grants, with no paid services. Channels include individual donations (tax-deductible under Spanish nonprofit law), corporate partnerships (Condis, Caprabo, Agroponiente, La Caixa), provincial government grants (Diputació de Barcelona, Lleida, Dipsalut de Girona), membership contributions from 87,450 supporting members, solidarity purchases (e.g., pepper bags at €1.5 each across 680 Condis stores), and crowdfunding via Migranodearena.org. The federation operates with a small paid staff of 5, relying heavily on volunteer labor to deliver programs, and is governed by a President (Maria Assumpció Vilà) and a General Manager (Clara Rosàs).

Name

Federació Catalana d'Entitats contra el Càncer (FECEC)

Legal name

FEDERACIÓ CATALANA D'ENTITATS CONTRA EL CÀNCER

Website

https://juntscontraelcancer.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FECEC is a Catalan non-profit federation founded in 2001 that coordinates 17 member cancer organizations, 4,932 oncology volunteers, and programs serving 15,330 patients and families annually across Catalonia, funded through donations, corporate partnerships, and government grants.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations through the website, bank transfers, and Bizum payments. Donations are tax-deductible in Spain under nonprofit legislation.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Solidarity enterprises (Empreses solidàries) make financial contributions, fund specific projects, donate products/services, or engage in matching gift programs with employees.
3. Membership Contributions: 87,450 members provide economic support through affiliated member organizations (source from 2017 report).
4. Crowdfunding Campaigns: Partnership with Migranodearena.org for personal challenges and sporting events to raise funds.
5. Solidarity Purchases: Campaign-based revenue through solidarity product purchases (e.g., peppers sold at symbolic prices through Condis supermarkets).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FECEC is a second-level (umbrella) non-profit federation that groups 17 cancer-related organizations in Catalonia to collectively improve quality of life for cancer patients and their families. It coordinates a portfolio of free services including cancer prevention education (SECAPC), oncology volunteer accompaniment, the Després del Càncer post-cancer support program, return-to-work guidance (Reprèn), legal advice, and workplace cancer support, funded primarily through donations, member contributions, corporate solidarity campaigns, and grants from Catalan provincial authorities.

Product overview

FECEC (Federació Catalana d'Entitats contra el Càncer) operates as a second-level cancer federation providing a coordinated portfolio of programs and services for cancer organizations, patients, and the public. The core offerings include: Services to 17 federated member organizations providing coordination and support; Dissemination and Prevention programs including the annual Setmana Catalana de la Prevenció del Càncer (SECAPC) and sun protection campaigns; Volunteering promotion with training and coordination of oncology volunteers; and the After Cancer (#despresdelcancer) digital space and support program for survivors. Supporting services include the Cancer at Work business support service, the Reprèn return-to-work guidance service, and a legal advice service for patients' rights. Key annual events include the FECEC Dialogues webinar series, the Celebrate Life After Cancer conference, and the Oncology Volunteering Encounter. The federation also supports hospital humanization through the Maya's Illusion project.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Serveis a Entitats (Services to Member Organizations) Coordination, training, shared services and regional representation delivered by FECEC to its 17 federated cancer organizations across Catalonia to amplify their patient support capacity.
• Divulgació i Prevenció del Càncer (Dissemination and Prevention) Cancer prevention education programs including the annual Setmana Catalana de la Prevenció del Càncer (SECAPC), sun protection campaigns, HPV vaccination information, genetic counselling resources, and dissemination aligned with the European Code Against Cancer, targeted at the general public in Catalonia.
• Foment del Voluntariat Oncològic (Oncology Volunteer Promotion) Recruitment, training and coordination of oncology volunteers who accompany cancer patients, supported by annual Oncology Volunteering Encounters (Encuentro de Voluntariado en el Ámbito Oncológico) and ongoing volunteer-coordinator training.
• Després del Càncer / #despresdelcancer (After Cancer Program) Digital platform and structured support program addressing the medium and long-term physical, emotional, financial and work-related consequences of cancer for survivors, providing information, resources and psychosocial support.
• Cancer at Work Service (Xarxa d'Empreses OncoResponsables) B2B service providing guidance, training, telephone support and psychosocial care to Catalan companies managing the impact of cancer on their workforce, including the 'Què fer quan apareix el càncer en el treball' workplace program with PIMEC.
• Reprèn – Servei d'Orientació Laboral (Return-to-Work Guidance Service) Free employment-guidance service helping cancer survivors find work that matches their physical and emotional needs, provided via the INCORPORA program of La Caixa.
• Legal Advice Service Free legal advice service on employment and social rights for cancer patients, provided by Fidelitis Lawyers, including free viability assessments and preferential rates for members.
• FECEC Dialogues (Diàlegs FECEC) Cycle of public education webinars and roundtables on cancer topics ranging from prevention to post-cancer life, delivered in-person and via YouTube and Instagram Live streaming.
• Humanització d'Espais Hospitalaris (Maya's Illusion Hospital Humanization Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,330 people with cancer and families served annually through member organizations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Condis SupermercatscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 April 2023Annual solidarity campaign 'Posem-li pebrots al càncer' where Condis sells pepper bags at symbolic prices (1.5 euros each) across 680+ establishments in Catalonia. In 2023, raised 57,174 euros for cancer patient support programs. Over 1,000 volunteers participate annually.
• AgroponientesupportingOthersProvides peppers free of charge for the 'Posem-li pebrots al càncer' solidarity campaign, enabling the initiative to maximize funds raised for cancer patient support.
• La Caixa / INCORPORA ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the INCORPORA program for the 'Return' (Reprèn) work guidance service helping cancer survivors find employment that meets their physical and emotional needs.
• Fidelitis LawyerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free legal advice service on employment and social rights for cancer patients, with viability assessments free and preferential rates for favorable decisions.
• Caprabo SupermarketssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborates by donating fruit for healthy eating workshops in Catalan schools as part of the Cancer Prevention Catalan Week (SECAPC) educational program.
• Hospital Clínic de BarcelonasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in FECEC Dialogues - Dr. Joan Fontdevila, head of Plastic Surgery, spoke on breast reconstruction topics.
• Hospital Sant Joan de ReussupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in FECEC Dialogues with psycho-oncologist and nursing staff sharing expertise on patient care and breast reconstruction.
• Maya's IllusionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFECEC supports Maya's Illusion project to humanize chemotherapy suites. Created by cancer patient Maya Recio and designer Natalia Roca. Decorated Hospital Mutua Terrassa, Hospital Arnau de Vilanova (Lleida), and Hospital Universitari de Vic.
• Federació d'Associacions de la Gent Gran de Catalunya (FATEC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for healthy eating workshops specifically designed for elderly populations as part of SECAPC cancer prevention campaign.
• Public Health Agency of Catalonia (Agència de Salut Pública de Catalunya)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on SECAPC campaign with online advice about healthy eating and physical activity for elderly to reduce cancer risk.
• Departament de Salut de la Generalitat de CatalunyacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment department providing support for SECAPC cancer prevention campaigns and cancer screening advocacy efforts.
• European Cancer LeaguescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational federation membership providing representation at European level and participation in annual meetings and working groups like Patient Support Working Group.
• Plataforma de Entidades de PacientescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient organization platform at national level for advocacy and policy representation.
• Taula d'Entitats del Tercer Sector Social de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTable of Third Sector Social Entities in Catalonia. FECEC was elected to the Board of Directors for 2017-2020 term.
• PIMECsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Qué hacer cuando aparece el cáncer en el trabajo' program supporting small and medium enterprises and workers in Vallès Oriental region with cancer in the workplace.
• Migranodearena.orgsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCrowdfunding platform for personal challenges (sports, celebrations, personal goals) supporting FECEC. Companies can also lead fundraising campaigns involving employees and clients.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Macmillan Cancer Support: Macmillan provides information, financial support, and workplace guidance to cancer patients in the UK — directly comparable to FECEC's 'Després del càncer', Reprèn, and Cancer at Work programs, but at national scale.
• Cancer Research UK: Cancer Research UK is a major cancer charity with parallel functions in research funding, prevention campaigns, and patient information. Although research-led rather than support-led, it shares FECEC's prevention-week (SECAPC) and awareness-campaign model at much larger scale.
• European Cancer Leagues / Association of European Cancer Leagues: ECL is the umbrella federation of European national and regional cancer leagues — of which FECEC is itself a member. ECL operates as a higher-tier federation coordinating policy, prevention, and patient support working groups analogous to FECEC's role within Catalonia.
• Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC): AECC is the national Spanish cancer association, providing a direct functional comparison as a multi-tier cancer federation. FECEC operates regionally under a similar umbrella model to AECC's provincial structure, making AECC the most directly comparable peer organization.

Others

• Plataforma de Entidades de Pacientes: National Spanish patient-organization platform of which FECEC is a member. It is an adjacent peer for advocacy and policy representation at the national level, similar in ecosystem role but broader than cancer alone.
• Taula d'Entitats del Tercer Sector Social de Catalunya: FECEC sits on the board of this Catalan third-sector umbrella. As a peer-tier membership organization of nonprofits, it provides a useful comparison for governance, advocacy leverage, and coalition-building dynamics relevant to FECEC's positioning.

Emerging players

• Fundación Josep Carreras contra la Leucemia: Spanish leukemia-focused foundation providing patient support services and registry research. Comparable as a Catalan-rooted cancer nonprofit offering direct patient services and volunteer engagement, though specialized in a single disease.
• Federación Española de Cáncer de Mama (FECMA): FECMA is the Spanish federation of breast cancer patient associations. It operates a comparable second-level federation model focused on a specific cancer type, sharing structure, advocacy focus, and donor-base dynamics with FECEC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/fecec.federacio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fececfederacio
• Instagraminstagram.com/fececfederacio/?hl=es

Compliance5 records

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Profiles2 records

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