Leergeld Utrecht

What Leergeld Utrecht does

Stichting Leergeld Utrecht is a Dutch charitable foundation founded on November 3, 2000, that provides free material and financial support to children aged 0-17 from low-income families in the municipality of Utrecht, enabling their participation in education, sports, culture, and social activities. The organization's service portfolio is structured around a voucher and pass system covering school supplies (€50 pass), laptops, bicycles, sports and cultural membership fees, swimming lessons, birthday boxes, homework support, primary/secondary school costs, and seasonal initiatives such as winter clothing (€150 pass) and Efteling theme park tickets. Eligibility is determined by U-pas status or household income up to 150% of the Dutch welfare norm (bijstandsnorm), and applications are accepted via multilingual website (Dutch, English, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian), phone, WhatsApp, walk-in consultations in Kanaleneiland and Overvecht, and partner referrals.

The technology backbone consists of the LISY Registration system (Medox.nl) for client management, LISY Financieel/Twinfield for financial administration, Google Analytics for website metrics, the Scholierenpas voucher network redeemable at retailers including Albert Heijn, Hema, and Decathlon, the Kentaa fundraising platform, and the Squla educational platform integrated as a beneficiary service. Day-to-day operations are delivered by six part-time paid staff under CAO Sociaal Werk and approximately 25 volunteers, governed by a seven-member board chaired by Selma Bas.

The revenue model is donation-dependent rather than transactional. All services are provided free of charge to eligible families; the foundation is funded through a combination of municipal subsidies from Gemeente Utrecht (described as growing year-over-year), foundation grants (Jeugdfonds Sport en Cultuur, National Fonds Kinderhulp, Paul Verweel Sportfonds, Books 4 Life), corporate partnerships, and individual donations (including monthly "Vrienden van" programs), with ANBI status making donations tax-deductible. The organization is part of the national Leergeld Nederland network but operates independently as Stichting Leergeld Utrecht.

Name

Leergeld Utrecht

Legal name

Stichting Leergeld Utrecht

Website

https://leergeldutrecht.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Leergeld Utrecht is a Dutch nonprofit foundation, founded in 2000, that provides free vouchers, equipment, and activity support (school supplies, laptops, bicycles, sports/culture fees, birthday boxes) to children aged 0-17 from low-income families in Utrecht, funded by municipal subsidies, foundation grants, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Poverty Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• Child poverty support
• Nonprofit foundation services
• Family financial assistance
• Educational support programs
• Social welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Funding: Receives funding from the municipality of Utrecht for poverty alleviation programs. The municipality contributes more than previous years according to recent reports.
2. Foundation and Fund Donations: Receives financial support from various foundations and funds including Jeugdfonds Sport en Cultuur, National Fonds Kinderhulp, Paul Verweel Sportfonds, and Books 4 Life. One notable donation was €6,000 from Books 4 Life in 2023.
3. Private Donations: Individual donors contribute through direct donations, monthly giving programs (Vrienden van), and one-time campaigns. Donations are tax-deductible due to ANBI status.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Businesses contribute through partnerships, donations, and employee giving programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leergeld Utrecht is a Dutch nonprofit foundation that provides free vouchers, passes, and material support to children aged 0-17 from low-income families in the municipality of Utrecht, enabling them to participate in school, sports, culture, and social activities. Services include school supplies passes, laptops, bicycles, sports and cultural activity fees, swimming lessons, birthday boxes, and homework guidance, delivered through a network of partner organizations.

Product overview

Leergeld Utrecht is a charitable foundation that provides financial support and material assistance to children aged 0-17 from low-income families in Utrecht. The organization operates a voucher and support system consisting of multiple product categories: educational support (school supplies passes, laptops, homework guidance), sports support (membership fees, swimming lessons), cultural activities support (music lessons, dance, theater), essential items (bicycles, clothing passes), and special initiatives (birthday boxes, Efteling day trips). The core offering is the voucher/pass system where eligible families receive cards loaded with funds to purchase goods from partner retailers. Support is provided in partnership with the national Leergeld network, Jeugdfonds Sport en Cultuur, Stichting Jarige Job, and funded through donations, municipal subsidies, and foundation grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schoolspullenpas (School Supplies Pass) A pass loaded with €50 for children aged 11-13 starting secondary school, redeemable at partner retailers including Albert Heijn, Hema, Scapino, Decathlon, Primera, and Bruna, to purchase school supplies such as bags, notebooks, pens, calculators, and gym clothing.
• Laptop Support Provision of new or second-hand laptops for children who need a computer for schoolwork, enabling digital participation in education.
• Fiets (Bicycle) Provision of new or second-hand bicycles to enable children to travel to school and participate in sports or cultural activities.
• Sportkosten (Sports Costs) Coverage of sports club membership fees and related costs to enable children to participate in sports activities, coordinated with Jeugdfonds Sport en Cultuur.
• Cultuurkosten (Culture Costs) Coverage of costs for music lessons, dance classes, theater, and other cultural activities for children, coordinated with Jeugdfonds Sport en Cultuur.
• Zwemles (Swimming Lessons) Financial support for swimming lessons to help children earn their swimming diplomas, a basic life skill.
• Verjaardagsbox (Birthday Box) A birthday gift box provided in partnership with Stichting Jarige Job to ensure children from low-income families can celebrate their birthday with presents.
• Huiswerkbegeleiding (Homework Support) Support for homework guidance and tutoring services to help children succeed academically.
• Basisschool Kosten (Primary School Costs) Support for primary school-related expenses including school trips, activity costs, and necessary materials.
• Middelbare School Kosten (Secondary School Costs) Support for secondary school (MBO, HBO, WO) expenses including books, equipment, and introduction camp costs.
• Oefenprogramma's (Practice Programs) Access to Squla, an online educational platform where children can practice school subjects through gamified learning.
• Kledingpas (Clothing Pass) A pass for winter clothing (value €150) provided in exceptional circumstances with municipality funding, redeemable at partner retailers.
• Efteling Kaarten (Efteling Tickets) Free theme park tickets for families provided through partnership between Leergeld Nederland and Efteling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped approximately 7,000 children per year participate in activities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De GeldzaakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes monthly walk-in consultation hours in Kanaleneiland and Overvecht neighborhoods, providing accessible support for families seeking help from Leergeld Utrecht.
• Jeugdfonds Sport en CultuurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on funding sports and cultural activities for children. Leergeld Utrecht handles applications and coordinates with this fund for partial cost coverage of sports memberships, music lessons, dance, theater, and scouting.
• Stichting Jarige JobcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides birthday boxes for children whose families cannot afford birthday celebrations. Partnership enables Leergeld to offer birthday support as part of comprehensive family assistance.
• National Fonds KinderhulpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentioned in privacy policy as one of the organizations to which Leergeld may refer families for additional support.
• EftelingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Leergeld Nederland and Efteling allows Leergeld Utrecht families to receive free tickets for family day trips. Goal is for all families helped by Leergeld nationwide to visit Efteling within 5 years.
• Armoedecoalitie UtrechtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the local poverty coalition network in Utrecht, collaborating with other organizations fighting poverty to provide comprehensive support and share best practices.
• U-pascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal pass system for low-income residents. U-pas holders automatically qualify for certain Leergeld services, and the partnership helps verify eligibility.
• Utrechtse Scholen (Schools)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeergeld manages solidarity funds for school parent contributions at some schools, and schools refer families who may need support. Partnership with municipal solidarity fund for parent contributions being developed.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Kinderpostzegels: Established Dutch children's charity focused on vulnerable children in the Netherlands. Comparable as a similarly sized Dutch nonprofit serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds, though with a broader thematic remit and a national fundraising footprint.
• Stichting Babyspullen: Provides baby essentials to families in financial need across the Netherlands. Comparable as a Dutch nonprofit addressing material deprivation in low-income families with young children, an adjacent segment to Leergeld Utrecht's child-focused mission.

Direct peers

• Jeugdfonds Sport en Cultuur: National fund that pays sports club and cultural activity fees for low-income children. Directly comparable because Leergeld Utrecht refers and coordinates with this fund for the sports and culture portions of its offering.
• Leergeld Rotterdam: Sister Leergeld branch serving low-income families in Rotterdam. Directly comparable as a peer local chapter of the same national Leergeld network with the same mission, product catalog, and operating model.
• Stichting Jarige Job: Provides birthday boxes to children in low-income families so they can celebrate their birthday with gifts. Directly comparable because Leergeld Utrecht explicitly partners with Stichting Jarige Job to deliver the Verjaardagsbox product to its families.
• Leergeld Nederland: National umbrella organization of the Leergeld network. Directly comparable as the parent brand under which Leergeld Utrecht operates, coordinating shared systems (LISY), national partnerships (e.g., Efteling), and federation-wide fundraising.
• National Fonds Kinderhulp: National fund providing financial support to children in need for activities, education, and development. Directly comparable because Leergeld Utrecht refers families to Kinderhulp for additional support beyond its own offering.
• Leergeld Amsterdam: Sister Leergeld branch serving low-income families in Amsterdam. Directly comparable as a peer local chapter of the same national Leergeld network, operating the same product model for a different municipality.

Broad incumbents

• Leger des Heils: Large Dutch charitable organization providing a broad portfolio of social services including family support, poverty relief, and youth programs. Comparable as a much larger incumbent addressing overlapping social issues, though with a far broader remit than Leergeld Utrecht's child-participation focus.

Others

• Voedselbank Utrecht: Utrecht food bank providing groceries to families in poverty. Comparable as a co-located Utrecht poverty-alleviation nonprofit and likely Armoedecoalitie partner, but addresses food rather than sports/culture/education participation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lg_utrecht
• Facebookfacebook.com/leergeldutrecht
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leergeld-utrecht
• Instagraminstagram.com/leergeldutrecht

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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