Leeuwarden Oost

What Leeuwarden Oost does

Leeuwarden Oost is a 20-year municipal neighborhood development program (2021-2041) operated by Gemeente Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. It targets approximately 36,000 residents across five neighborhoods - Bilgaard, Vrijheidswijk, Heechterp-Schieringen, Oud-Oost, and Camminghaburen - that exhibit higher rates of generational poverty and social disadvantage than the rest of the city. The program is one of 20 designated areas under the national Nationaal Programma Leefbaarheid en Veiligheid (NPLV) and operates through five pillars: Learning, Working, Living, Health, and Safety. Its core "products" are coordinated intervention programs rather than technology products, including School & Omgeving (extended learning at 11 IKC's), MOOST (youth welfare-to-work mobilization), Lifecoaches, Leerstation Bilgaard, Verduurzaming subsidies (up to €12,000 per home for insulation), Werkmakers Fryslân, BOOST homework support, Buurtgezinnen, and Gezinslab community-health work.

The operating model is an independent program bureau of approximately 15 staff that coordinates a coalition of nearly 50 partners spanning national ministries (OCW, SZW, VWS, BZK), the municipality of Leeuwarden, two housing corporations (Elkien and WoonFriesland), GGD Fryslân, welfare organizations (Amaryllis, Humanitas/BOOST), regional employers (UWV, Werkcentrum Fryslân), academic institutions (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, NHL Stenden), and cultural organizations (Kunstkade, Het Nieuwe Stadsweeshuis). Services are delivered via community centers (e.g., Wijkcentrum Bilgaard, supported by 140 weekly volunteers), wijkpanels, door-to-door outreach, and recurring community events such as Oost Ontmoet.

The program's funding base is entirely governmental, with no fees charged to residents. Recent inflows include a €7.2 million investment from Gemeente Leeuwarden (NPLV-Woondeal, 2025) for six projects, over €400 million in national SPUK Kansrijke Wijk 2026-2028 funding distributed across all 20 NPLV areas, approximately €300,000 from Province Fryslân for Werkmakers Fryslân, and €4 million+ from the Ministry of Education for IKC extended-learning programs. The 2025 coalition agreement confirmed NPLV continuation through at least 2035, anchoring a long-duration funding horizon.

Name

Leeuwarden Oost

Legal name

Gemeente Leeuwarden

Website

https://leeuwardenoost.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leeuwarden Oost is a 20-year Dutch municipal program (2021-2041) operated by Gemeente Leeuwarden that integrates learning, work, housing, health, and safety interventions across five underserved neighborhoods (~36,000 residents) under the national NPLV framework, coordinating a bureau of ~15 staff and a 50-partner coalition.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Neighborhood Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) (92313), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL), Community Health & Health Equity/Social Determinants Units (HLAJAAAO), Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO)

Keywords

• Neighborhood development programs
• Community social services
• Youth employment support
• Housing sustainability subsidies
• Integrated child education

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeuwarden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government funding - Municipality investment: The program receives direct investment from Gemeente Leeuwarden (municipality of Leeuwarden) for development projects. Funding comes from national programs including the NPLV (National Program for Livability and Safety) and is used for neighborhood improvements, social projects, and infrastructure across five neighborhoods.
2. National government SPUK funding: SPUK Kansrijke Wijk (Subsidies for Promising Neighborhoods) provides integrated funding from multiple ministries (OCW, SZW, VRO) totaling over €400 million nationally for NPLV areas to implement interventions improving residents' chances in work, education, and living conditions.
3. Provincial funding - Fryslân: Province of Fryslân provides funding for specific projects like Werkmakers Fryslân (nearly €300,000) to support accessibility of work for more people, administered through the municipality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

Leeuwarden Oost is a 20-year municipal neighborhood development program that delivers integrated social, educational, employment, housing, health, and safety services to approximately 36,000 residents across five neighborhoods in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. It is operated by Gemeente Leeuwarden under the Nationaal Programma Leefbaarheid en Veiligheid (NPLV) and works through a coalition of 50+ partners to run programs such as School & Omgeving, MOOST, Lifecoaches, sustainability subsidies, and community-based health and safety initiatives.

Product overview

Leeuwarden Oost is a 20-year community development and neighborhood improvement program (2021-2041) for five neighborhoods in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, focused on livability, safety, education, employment, health, and housing. The program operates through integrated pillars (Leren/Learning, Werken/Working, Wonen/Living, Gezondheid/Health, Veiligheid/Safety) and offers community programs including School & Omgeving for youth development, MOOST for youth employment, Lifecoaches for personal guidance, Leerstation Bilgaard for vocational training, Buurtgezinnen for family support, sustainability subsidies for housing upgrades, and Werkmakers Fryslân for workforce inclusion. The program partners with over 50 organizations including municipalities, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and social services.

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Brands

• Wijkcentrum Bilgaard: Community center in Bilgaard neighborhood providing activities, courses, and social gatherings for residents.
• MOOST
• Lifecoaches
• Werkmakers Fryslân

Products and services

• School & Omgeving (School & Environment) National program providing extra-curricular activities at 11 IKC's (Integrale Kindcentra) in Leeuwarden Oost, offering children in groups 3-8 six hours per week of additional development opportunities in areas such as sport, culture, and social-emotional learning. Targeted at children and families of the five neighborhoods.
• MOOST (Mobilisation Team) Team helping young people in Leeuwarden Oost transition from welfare benefits to work or education through personal outreach, life coaching, and job matching. Targeted at youth aged 18-27 receiving welfare benefits in the program neighborhoods.
• Lifecoaches Personal coaches for youth aged 16-27 in Leeuwarden Oost who need support with education, work, finances, housing, or personal growth challenges. Delivered one-on-one by a team of lifecoaches.
• Leerstation Bilgaard Education and training trajectory at the Bilgaard neighborhood center, offering courses for people involved in neighborhood centers to expand their knowledge and skills, potentially leading to MBO practical certificates. Developed with educational partner Firda.
• Buurtgezinnen (Neighborhood Families) Matching program connecting families needing support with volunteer families who can offer assistance, such as childcare one day a week to relieve parental pressure.
• Verduurzaming Subsidie (Sustainability Subsidy) Subsidy program helping homeowners in Leeuwarden Oost retrofit their homes with insulation and energy-saving measures, providing subsidies of up to €12,000 per residence for eligible owners in specific postal code areas (8918, 8921, 8922, 8923, 8924) with WOZ value up to €170,000 and energy label C-G.
• Werkmakers Fryslân Program helping SMEs in Friesland adapt their work organization to include people who face barriers to employment, providing nearly €300,000 in provincial funding and developed from Leeuwarden Oost as a learning environment.
• Gezinslab (Family Lab) Neighborhood-based initiative in Bilgaard and Oud-Oost working with residents to identify causes of health problems and support them in living healthier lives, including components like social food gardens.
• BOOST Homework guidance for students aged 10-14 at three locations in Leeuwarden Oost, designed to ease the transition from elementary to secondary school. Delivered in cooperation with Humanitas/Division Boost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended learning program at 11 IKC's providing 2-10 hours per week of additional activities for children
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government ministry providing funding and policy direction for educational programs including the School & Omgeving initiative and extended learning programs at IKC's.
• Gemeente Leeuwarden (Municipality of Leeuwarden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government as the primary administrative body, providing funding, staff, and coordination for the program. Hosts the program bureau and administers subsidies.
• Elkien (housing corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing corporation responsible for the majority of rental housing in neighborhoods like Bilgaard and Heechterp-Schieringen. Partner in renovation projects like Heechterp Vernieuwt.
• WoonFriesland (housing corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation providing social rental housing and collaborating on neighborhood improvement initiatives and Lief- en Leedstraten project.
• GGD Fryslân (Municipal Health Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health organization providing health monitoring, youth healthcare, prenatal visits, and early detection services. Collaborates on health initiatives like Kansrijke Start.
• Amaryllis (welfare organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelfare organization providing social support services including debt counseling, budget coaching, and the Sociale Plus program for residents during housing renovations.
• KunstkadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts organization collaborating on cultural projects in Leeuwarden Oost, including Talentontwikkeling op Maat and Kunst in je buurt initiatives.
• Het Nieuwe StadsweeshuiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural organization partner in initiatives like Talentontwikkeling op Maat, contributing to youth development through arts and culture programs.
• Humanitas/Division BoostminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial support organization providing BOOST homework assistance for children ages 10-14 and other volunteer-based support services.
• JINCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on equal opportunities for vulnerable youth in the labor market, collaborating on financial education programs.
• FirdaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution collaborating on Leerstation Bilgaard, an training program for people involved in community centers.
• Stichting de Friesland (health insurer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health insurer contributing to health initiatives and community well-being programs in Leeuwarden.
• Politie (Police)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement collaborating on safety pillar initiatives and community policing in the neighborhoods.
• UWVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployee insurance agency collaborating on work reintegration programs and youth employment assistance.
• Fryslân Werkt / Werkcentrum FryslâncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional employment service collaborating on work pathway programs and employer connections for residents.
• Wijkcentrum BilgaardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity center run with many volunteers, serving as a model for other neighborhood centers. Houses Leerstation Bilgaard training program and various community activities.
• Wijkcentrum Heechterp-SchieringencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity center in Heechterp-Schieringen, base for Team MOOST and community activities.
• Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid (Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government ministry providing funding for employment and social inclusion programs through SPUK Kansrijke Wijk.
• Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport (Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government ministry contributing to SPUK Kansrijke Wijk funding for integrated health and social programs.
• Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties (Ministry of Interior)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government ministry involved in national urban renewal and neighborhood development programs.
• BuurtbazenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on neighborhood-based youth work and prevention of criminal behavior among youth.
• Rijksuniversiteit Groningen/Campus FryslânminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity contributing research and academic expertise to program development and evaluation.
• Hogeschool NHL StendenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of applied sciences providing educational programs and potential student involvement in community projects.
• Kredietbank NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit bank providing financial services and debt counseling for residents in cooperation with MOOST team.

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