Gminny Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej

What Gminny Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej does

Gminny Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Kościanie (GOPS Kościan) is a municipal social welfare institution (jednostka organizacyjna pomocy społecznej) operating under Gmina Kościan local government in the Greater Poland Voivodeship of Poland. Headquartered at ul. Młyńska 15, Kościan, the organization delivers statutory social assistance, family benefits, alimony fund administration, school scholarships, senior care programs, and disability services to residents of the Kościan Commune. The institution is led by Director Iwona Popiel and operates with 394 employees, providing services through in-person office visits, electronic government platforms (ePUAP, e-Doręczenia), and a network of 13 senior clubs across the municipality.

GOPS Kościan administers approximately 20 distinct programs and services, including the multi-year government programs Opieka 75+, Opieka wytchnieniowa (Respite Care), Korpus Wsparcia Seniorów (Senior Support Corps, featuring safety bracelets "opaska bezpieczeńststwa"), Asystent osobisty osoby z niepełnosprawnością (Personal Assistant for Disabled), Posiłek w szkole i w domu (Meal at School and Home), and the senior activation program "Jesień życia – radość bycia" (2024-2028). Customer segments include families with children, senior citizens aged 60+, people with disabilities, and socially vulnerable individuals, with primary emphasis on the first two cohorts.

As a non-trading municipal government entity, GOPS Kościan has no revenue model in the commercial sense; it is entirely funded through Gmina Kościan budget allocations, state subsidies, and grants from the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy and the Voivode of Greater Poland (Wojewoda Wielkopolski). Services are provided free of charge to eligible residents. The organization extends its delivery model through strategic partnerships with the MANKO Foundation (Ogólnopolska Karta Seniora), Stowarzyszenie My50+ (senior safety), Leszczyński Bank Żywności (Paczka Marketowa food assistance), and local prevention initiatives with police and healthcare providers.

Name

Gminny Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej

Legal name

Gminny Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Kościanie

Website

https://koscian.gopsinfo.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

GOPS Kościan is a municipal social welfare institution under Gmina Kościan local government in Poland, delivering statutory family benefits, senior care, disability services, and community assistance programs to residents of the Kościan Commune through 394 staff and 13 senior clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (624210), Administration of Economic Programs (926)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAJ

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIAKAD

Family & Child Benefits Administration (Child Allowance, Parental Leave)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Social Security, Benefits & Welfare Administration

SECONDARYBPAIAKAK

Social Care & Long-Term Care Benefits Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Social Security, Benefits & Welfare Administration

SECONDARYBPAIAKAG

Housing Benefits & Rent Subsidy Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Social Security, Benefits & Welfare Administration

SECONDARYBPAIAKAH

Healthcare-Linked Social Benefits Administration (e.g., Medicaid/Means-Tested Health Coverage)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Social Security, Benefits & Welfare Administration

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Family benefits administration
• Senior care programs
• Disability assistance services
• Municipal community support

Headquarters

HQ city

Kościan

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Grants: GOPS operates as a municipal social welfare center funded primarily through government subsidies, national program grants, and municipal budget allocations. Revenue comes from various government programs including family benefits, senior care programs, and social assistance funded by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy, Solidarity Fund, and state budget.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gminny Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Kościan is a municipal social welfare center that administers statutory social assistance programs and government-funded benefits for residents of Gmina Kościan. It delivers family benefits, alimony fund support, school scholarships, in-home care services, respite care, personal assistant services for people with disabilities, senior safety bracelets, and food assistance. It also operates a network of 13 senior clubs and a multi-year senior activation program, all funded through municipal budget allocations and national government subsidies.

Product overview

Gminny Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Kościanie is a municipal social welfare center providing comprehensive social services to residents of Gmina Kościan. The organization administers government benefit programs (family benefits, alimony fund, scholarships), operates care services for elderly and disabled residents, and implements various senior engagement programs. Core offerings include financial assistance (social assistance benefits, family allowances), specialized elderly care programs (Opieka 75+, Opieka wytchnieniowa, Korpus Wsparcia Seniorów), and personal assistance for disabled individuals. The center also manages a network of 13 senior clubs, food assistance programs, and coordinates with government platforms for electronic administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Świadczenia rodzinne i zasiłki dla opiekunów

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1000 senior cards distributed through Ogólnopolska Karta Seniora program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Fundacja MANKO (MANKO Foundation)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2025Foundation managing the Ogólnopolska Karta Seniora (Nationwide Senior Card) program. GOPS Kościan joined the 'Gmina Przyjazna Seniorom' (Senior-Friendly Gmina) program through this partnership, distributing cards to seniors for discounts at partner businesses.
• Gminna Komisja Rozwiązywania Problemów Alkoholowych w Kościanie (Municipal Commission for Solving Alcohol Problems)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 August 2025Municipal commission that initiated the 'Namiot profilaktyczny' (preventive tent) event in Nowy Dębiec. GOPS participated in this community prevention initiative along with police, fire department, and healthcare providers.
• Komieta Powiatowa Policji w Kościanie (District Police Command in Kościan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 August 2025Police cooperation for community safety education at prevention events, including child safety education, alcohol awareness, and drug prevention demonstrations.
• Fundacja HEL-med (HEL-med Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 August 2025Medical foundation providing first aid training workshops at community prevention events, led by Piotr Ciesielski.
• Ośrodek Sportu i Rekreacji w Kościanie (Sports and Recreation Center in Kościan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 August 2025Sports and recreation center participating in community prevention events and senior activation initiatives.
• Wojewoda Wielkopolski (Voivode of Greater Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2025Government partnership for implementation of national social programs including Opieka wytchnieniowa (respite care). GOPS Kościan signs agreements with the Voivode for program funding and execution, receiving 59,670 PLN in 2025 for respite care services.
• Stowarzyszenie Leszczyński Bank Żywności (Leszno Food Bank Association)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2025Partnership for 'Paczka Marketowa' food assistance program. The food bank provides food packages worth over 50 PLN weekly to Gmina Kościan residents for a 70 PLN monthly contribution, funded under food waste prevention legislation.
• Stowarzyszenie My50+ (My50+ Association)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2025Association focused on senior safety and well-being. Collaborated with GOPS for senior safety meetings, providing educational presentations on fraud prevention, consumer safety, and health topics. Also publishes My60+ magazine for Greater Poland seniors.
• Ministerstwo Rodziny, Pracy i Polityki Społecznej (Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government ministry providing framework and funding for social welfare programs. GOPS implements ministerial programs including Asystent osobisty osoby z niepełnosprawnością, Opieka wytchnieniowa, Opieka 75+, and Korpus Wsparcia Seniorów.
• Kluby Seniora Gminy Kościan (Senior Clubs of Gmina Kościan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 13 senior clubs operating across Gmina Kościan (including Klub Seniora Złota Jesień in Racot, Klub Seniora Złotej Jesieni in Turwi) that collaborate with GOPS for senior activation programs, workshops, and community activities under the 'Jesień życia - radość bycia' program.
• Local Business Partners (Ogólnopolska Karta Seniora)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal businesses offering discounts to seniors holding Ogólnopolska Karta Seniora, including: PHU Niedźwiedź Nowy Dębiec, MDS Bonikowo, Stadnina Koni Racot, Gospoda pod Bażantem, PHU Matuz Stacja Paliw, Muzeum PRL Frania, and others.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Gdańsku (MOPS Gdańsk): Municipal welfare center in Gdańsk administering the same Polish statutory social welfare programs as GOPS Kościan. Comparable function, but operates across a much larger population and program set.
• Polski Komitet Pomocy Społecznej (PKPS): National social assistance committee with regional branches across Poland providing food distribution, senior support and family welfare services. Operates as a complementary delivery channel to municipal GOPS/MOPS units.
• Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej we Wrocławiu (MOPS Wrocław): Large municipal welfare center in Lower Silesia. Operates a substantially broader portfolio than GOPS Kościan, but executes the same ministerial programs (Opieka 75+, Asystent osobisty, Korpus Wsparcia Seniorów) at scale.
• Caritas Polska: Nationwide Catholic charitable organization delivering food aid, senior support and family assistance across Poland. Overlaps with GOPS Kościan's food assistance (Paczka Marketowa) and senior activation programming, often as a contracted service provider to gminy.
• Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Krakowie (MOPS Kraków): Major municipal welfare center delivering family benefits, senior care and social assistance in a large city. Comparable statutory mandate and service mix, but at materially greater scale and program breadth than GOPS Kościan.

Direct peers

• Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Poznaniu (MOPS Poznań): Largest municipal social welfare center in Greater Poland Voivodeship, providing the same family benefits, senior care, disability assistance and food aid programs as GOPS Kościan but at city scale. Highly comparable statutory mandate and ministerial program mix.
• Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Lesznie (MOPS Leszno): Municipal welfare center in Leszno, the seat of the same powiat as Kościan. Directly comparable commune/municipal-level welfare administration with overlapping ministerial program funding.
• Gminny Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Śremie (GOPS Śrem): Neighboring commune-level welfare center in Śrem, also within Greater Poland Voivodeship. Provides the same statutory family, senior and disability benefit administration under identical ministerial frameworks.
• Powiatowe Centrum Pomocy Rodzinie w Kościanie (PCPR Kościan): County-level family assistance center in Kościan powiat. Operates adjacent foster care, family support and disability-related services that interface with GOPS Kościan at the commune/county boundary.

Regional players

• Gminny Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Luboniu (GOPS Luboń): Commune welfare center in Luboń, a small municipality adjacent to Poznań in Greater Poland Voivodeship. Directly comparable in scale, mandate and ministerial program mix to GOPS Kościan, but serving a different geographic catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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