Stichting Koffieluitjes Ede

What Stichting Koffieluitjes Ede does

Stichting Koffieluitjes Ede is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) established in November 2019 and headquartered in Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands. It originated as a grassroots initiative founded by Natasja van Alfen in late 2014 in the Indische Buurt neighborhood, where she personally invited isolated elderly residents for coffee. The organization targets older adults in Ede who have small social networks, rarely leave home, and may face mobility limitations, early-stage dementia, or bereavement. Its purpose is to draw these seniors out of isolation through structured social connection. The foundation operates six fixed neighborhood groups — Indische Buurt, Beatrixpark, Centrum, Kazerneterrein, Rietkampen, and one additional location — each meeting three times per month for coffee mornings, games, day trips, creative workshops, and holiday celebrations. New participants undergo a personal onboarding process including a home visit and trial session before joining a fixed cohort, deliberately avoiding open drop-in formats. The model rests on six pillars: personal onboarding, fixed trusted groups, participant-driven activity planning, individual recognition, an indispensable volunteer network, and collaboration with healthcare and welfare organizations for early identification of isolated elderly.

Stichting Koffieluitjes has no software product, app, or digital platform; technology use is limited to basic communications (phone, email, the koffieluitjes.nl website, a biannual newsletter, LinkedIn, and Instagram). The business model is entirely non-commercial. Participation is free, with a voluntary €1–2 monthly contribution to a "lief-en-leed pot" (joy-and-sorrow fund). Revenue is derived from individual donations (tax-deductible via ANBI status, RSIN 860639927, KvK 76482499), corporate sponsorships through a "Vrienden van Koffieluitjes" program with roughly a dozen local partners (OMA, Zuivelhoeve, Avablooms, Scope 4 Mation, Bruil, De 4 Zussen, FK Projects, inoma, Erica Theater Ede, Friends on Ice, We Do Flavor, Schuiteman), and project subsidies from the municipality of Ede, Oranje Fonds, and ZonMW. Transport referral partnerships with Automobiel (Malkander welzijn) and Valleihopper regional taxi extend accessibility for mobility-limited participants.

The organization is governed by a board chaired by John Brunekreeft, with Ed Molier as Treasurer, Ilse Herikhuisen responsible for PR and communications, and Ad de Bruin responsible for personnel affairs. Operational leadership consists of five named coordinators — Nicole van Alfen, Corine Verweij, Wietske Cusveller, Henriëtte Adam, and Saskia Asselman — supported by volunteers and eight employees. The foundation is classified as a "voorliggende voorziening" (front-line social service) under Dutch welfare law, positioned to reduce demand for formal WMO (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning) support by intervening earlier through community-based connection.

Name

Stichting Koffieluitjes Ede

Legal name

Stichting Koffieluitjes Ede

Website

https://koffieluitjes.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Koffieluitjes Ede is a Dutch non-profit foundation that combats social isolation among elderly residents of Ede by operating six fixed neighborhood groups that meet three times monthly for coffee mornings and activities. Participants are onboarded via personal home visits; funding comes from donations, ANBI-status tax-deductible gifts, and municipal and grant subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Elderly social welfare
• Community social programs
• Loneliness intervention services
• Volunteer-driven nonprofit
• Neighborhood support groups

Headquarters

HQ city

Ede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and gifts: The foundation relies on financial donations from individuals (one-time and periodic gifts). Donations are tax-deductible as Stichting Koffieluitjes holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status. Participants contribute a small monthly amount (€1–2) to a 'lief-en-leed pot' (good and bad fund) for group gestures such as birthday cards and flowers.
2. Subsidies and government grants: The foundation receives subsidies from the municipality of Ede and project-specific grants from organizations such as the Oranje Fonds and ZonMW. These fund group expansions and specific initiatives (e.g., the Rietkampen group started with Oranje Fonds subsidy; Centrum group with ZonMW subsidy).
3. Business/corporate sponsorship: Corporate partners (called 'Vrienden van Koffieluitjes') provide financial or in-kind support. Companies can sponsor specific activities, donate goods (e.g., bingo prizes, craft materials, Christmas packages), or organize activities for participant groups. The foundation offers a 'Vrienden van' corporate sponsorship program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stichting Koffieluitjes Ede is a non-profit foundation that runs a community-based social welfare service for lonely elderly residents in Ede, Netherlands. It organizes free coffee mornings and activities three times per month across six fixed neighborhood groups (Indische Buurt, Beatrixpark, Centrum, Kazerneterrein, Rietkampen, and one additional group), each with its own coordinator, volunteer team, and venue. New participants are personally onboarded through home visits and trial sessions, and activities are chosen annually by participants themselves.

Product overview

Stichting Koffieluitjes Ede is a social welfare organization offering a unified service for lonely elderly people consisting of: (1) Group-based coffee mornings and activities held three times per month across six neighborhood groups (Indische Buurt, Beatrixpark, Centrum, Kazerneterrein, Rietkampen), (2) Personal onboarding service with home visits and trial sessions, and (3) Transportation assistance. The six named neighborhood groups operate as sub-brands, each with its own coordinator, location, and schedule. Participation is free with a small monthly contribution to a 'lief en leed pot' (joy and sorrow fund). Activities are chosen annually by participants themselves, and the groups function as fixed cohorts rather than open drop-in sessions.

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Products and services

• Koffieluitjes Coffee Mornings and Activities Service A community-based social welfare service for lonely elderly people in Ede, organizing free coffee mornings and activities three times per month across six fixed neighborhood groups. Each group has its own coordinator, volunteer team, and venue; activities are chosen annually by participants.
• Koffieluitjes Indische Buurt The first and original Koffieluitjes group for elderly in the Indische Buurt neighborhood. Meets on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesday afternoons at Buurtcentrum de Kolk, Schaapsweg 7a, 6713 BA Ede. Coordinator: Corine Verweij.
• Koffieluitjes Beatrixpark Group for elderly in the Beatrixpark neighborhood with the oldest participants. Meets on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wednesday mornings at Ons Huis van het Maanderzand, Hovystraat 2, 6713 PZ Ede. Approximately 20 participants.
• Koffieluitjes Centrum Group for elderly in the heart of Ede. Meets on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Friday mornings at Cultura Ede, Molenstraat 45, 6711 AW Ede. Approximately 20 participants. Established with ZonMW subsidy support.
• Koffieluitjes Kazerneterrein Group for elderly living in or around the newest district of Ede. Meets on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesday mornings at Serviceflat Belvédère, Dennenlaan 100, 6711 RB Ede. Coordinator: Wietske Cusveller.
• Koffieluitjes Rietkampen Group for elderly in the Rietkampen neighborhood. Meets on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursday mornings at Dick's Inn sportcafé, Laan der Verenigde Naties 86, 6716 JE Ede. Coordinator: Nicole van Alfen. Established with Oranje Fonds subsidy.
• Personal Onboarding Service Personal guidance for new participants including a home visit for introduction, explanation of Koffieluitjes, and an invitation to try a coffee session with the group before official enrollment. Designed to lower the threshold for isolated seniors to participate.
• Transportation Assistance Assistance arranging transportation for mobility-limited participants, including referrals to Automobiel (Malkander welzijn), the Valleihopper regional taxi service, and volunteer drivers. Volunteers may request a €2.50–3 fuel contribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 120–150 isolated elderly regularly engaged in social activities across 6 groups in Ede
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OMAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOMA (Online Marketing Agency) provides marketing services for Koffieluitjes. Their logo appears in the Vrienden van (Friends of) section of the website, indicating a corporate sponsorship/marketing support relationship.
• ZuivelhoeveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZuivelhoeve is listed as a Vriend van (Friend of) Koffieluitjes, indicating a corporate sponsor providing financial or in-kind support.
• AvabloomsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAvablooms appears in the Vrienden van section as a corporate sponsor.
• Scope 4 MationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScope 4 Mation is listed as a Vriend van Koffieluitjes, providing corporate sponsorship support.
• BruilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBruil appears as a Vriend van (Friend of) Koffieluitjes, indicating a corporate sponsorship relationship.
• De 4 ZussenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDe 4 Zussen is listed as a Vriend van Koffieluitjes, providing corporate sponsorship.
• FK ProjectsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFK Projects appears as a corporate sponsor in the Vrienden van section.
• Erica Theater EdeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerErica Theater Ede is listed as a Vriend van (Friend of) Koffieluitjes, likely providing venue access or sponsorship.
• Friends on IceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriends on Ice appears as a corporate sponsor/partner in the Vrienden van section.
• We Do FlavorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWe Do Flavor appears as a corporate sponsor in the Vrienden van section.
• SchuitemanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchuiteman is listed as a Vriend van Koffieluitjes corporate sponsor.
• Automobiel (Malkander welzijn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomobiel is a transport project run by welzijnsorganisatie Malkander in Ede. Koffieluitjes refers participants with limited mobility to Automobiel for transport to activities. This is a key referral and transport partnership enabling accessibility.
• Valleihopper (regiotaxi)minorOthersKoffieluitjes refers participants who cannot independently travel to activities to the Valleihopper (regional taxi service), enabling access for mobility-limited elderly.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stichting De Zonnebloem: Large Dutch voluntary organization offering social activities, outings and companionship for elderly and physically disabled people — comparable to Koffieluitjes in mission (reducing isolation through group activities), but with national scale and broader eligibility.
• Stichting Presentie: Dutch foundation providing 'presence-based' accompaniment and social support for vulnerable elderly and others — operates on a similar relational, non-medical companionship model with volunteers visiting and accompanying isolated individuals.
• Stichting Buurtkamers: Network of Dutch neighborhood living rooms ('buurtkamers') offering low-threshold social gathering places for vulnerable residents including elderly — same low-barrier, community-embedded, volunteer-run social-meeting concept as Koffieluitjes but typically open-drop-in rather than fixed cohort.
• Stichting Resto VanHarte: Dutch foundation that organizes neighborhood community meals and social dining events to combat loneliness — directly overlapping with Koffieluitjes' model of recurring social gatherings for isolated residents, but scaled nationally across the Netherlands.
• Stichting Vier het Leven: Dutch foundation that arranges cultural outings and social events for elderly who would otherwise not attend alone — directly comparable anti-isolation mission and volunteer-escorted model, focused on cultural participation rather than neighborhood coffee groups.

Broad incumbents

• Nationaal Ouderenfonds: National Dutch fund (formerly SBO) focused on wellbeing and social participation of older adults — comparable target population and anti-loneliness mission, but operating at national policy, fundraising and program-grant scale rather than as a single-city direct provider.
• Humanitas: Major Dutch volunteer association running multiple programs for vulnerable groups including elderly companion visits and social contact — overlaps with Koffieluitjes' volunteer-driven companionship and social-inclusion work but across many more domains and regions.

Regional players

• Stichting Welzijn Malkander: Regional welfare organization active in Ede and Wageningen that already partners with Koffieluitjes via its Automobiel transport project — comparable community-based welfare work for vulnerable residents including elderly, but operating across multiple welfare domains in the same geography.

Others

• Alzheimer Nederland: Dutch national association supporting people with dementia and their caregivers — adjacent to Koffieluitjes because participants with early dementia or forgetfulness are an explicit target segment of the coffee groups, though Koffieluitjes serves a broader loneliness cohort.
• Stichting Mezzo: Dutch umbrella organization supporting informal caregivers — adjacent to Koffieluitjes in the broader Dutch elderly-care ecosystem, frequently interacting with caregiver networks that refer isolated seniors to community programs like Koffieluitjes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles10 records

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