MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond

What MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond does

Stichting MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond is a Dutch nonprofit foundation that supports people with physical, sensory, intellectual, and cognitive disabilities — including non-congenital brain injury (NAH), autism spectrum disorders, and chronic illness — to live independently and participate across all life domains. Founded in 1973 and tracing its organizational lineage to 1921 through the Sociaal Pedagogische Dienst, MEE serves children, adults, and vulnerable youth aged 16–27 across eight municipalities in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region (Albrandswaard, Barendrecht, Capelle aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan den IJssel, Lansingerland, Ridderkerk, Rotterdam, Schiedam). The organization operates under the De Piergroep holding structure alongside other social-domain entities. Headquartered at Boompjes 554 in Rotterdam, MEE employs 183 staff.

MEE's core product portfolio is organized around three pillars: direct client support (MEE voor mij / Onafhankelijke Cliëntondersteuning), professional services for social-service and education providers (Zorg- & Onderwijsspecialisten, expert-by-experience training, communication accessibility testing, school social work), and sports inclusion (SportMEE). Its flagship offering, Toekomstcoach, is a structured 2-year coaching method supporting PRO/VSO students transitioning from school to work or further education. Sub-brands include SportMEE and Toekomstcoach. The technology stack is operational rather than product-facing: Microsoft SharePoint for internal collaboration, Spotler and MailPlus for email/evaluation forms, Google Analytics for web analytics, and YouTube for hosted video content. No AI, APIs, or proprietary software products are disclosed.

MEE operates as a subsidy-funded foundation under Dutch public-sector commissioning. All services to individuals with disabilities are free at the point of use; group presentations, training, and guest lectures for Rotterdam-based organizations are likewise free, funded by municipal subsidy. Revenue flows through multi-year municipal contracts (WMO, Jeugdwet) with the eight municipalities in its service area, with the Municipality of Rotterdam as the largest single commissioning partner. Distribution is direct: a website and telephone information line (010 282 11 60) for individuals, plus school-based referral pathways through PROVSO.WORKS for the Toekomstcoach program. Outreach uses organic social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram), email newsletters, and participation in awareness events.

Name

MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond

Legal name

Stichting MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond

Website

https://meerotterdamrijnmond.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stichting MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond is a Dutch nonprofit foundation supporting people with disabilities across eight municipalities in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region. It delivers free client advisory, independent client support, school social work, Toekomstcoach youth transition coaching, and professional training via municipal subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supported Employment & Job Coaching (EDAKANAE), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Independent client support
• School-to-work coaching
• Experiential expert training
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Subsidies and Government Contracts: MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond is a nonprofit foundation funded primarily through subsidies and contracts with municipalities in its service area (Albrandswaard, Barendrecht, Capelle aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan den IJssel, Lansingerland, Ridderkerk, Rotterdam, Schiedam). Services to end users are provided free of charge. Group presentations, training, and guest lectures for organizations in Rotterdam are provided free of charge, funded by municipal subsidy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stichting MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond is a nonprofit foundation providing free support services to people with disabilities across 8 municipalities in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region. Its core offerings include independent client support (Onafhankelijke Cliëntondersteuning), the Toekomstcoach 2-year school-to-work coaching program for vulnerable youth, SportMEE sports participation, school social work, and expertise-based training and awareness sessions delivered by experiential experts for both individuals and professional organizations.

Product overview

MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond offers a comprehensive portfolio of support services for people with disabilities, organized around three main pillars: direct client support (MEE voor mij), professional services (Voor dienstverleners), and sports participation (SportMEE). The core offerings include Toekomstcoach for youth transitioning from school to work, independent client support (OCO), school social work, and awareness/training sessions delivered byexperts-by-experience. Services are tailored per municipality across the Rotterdam-Rijnmond region, including Rotterdam, Schiedam, Capelle aan den IJssel, Barendrecht, Ridderkerk, Krimpen aan den IJssel, Lansingerland, and Albrandswaard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SportMEE: Sports program for people with disabilities, helping them participate in sports activities.
• Toekomstcoach
• Zorg- & Onderwijsspecialisten (ZOS)

Products and services

• Toekomstcoach A specialized coaching method for vulnerable young people aged 16-27 with mild intellectual disability (LVB), autism spectrum disorder (ASS), or other challenges, supporting their transition from PRO/VSO school to work or further education through a comprehensive 2-year trajectory focused on self-direction, social network activation, and life planning. Delivered free of charge to participants, funded by municipal subsidy.
• SportMEE Sports program that helps people with disabilities participate in sports activities, with dedicated sport consultants available per municipality in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region to assist individuals in finding appropriate sports opportunities.
• Zorg- & Onderwijsspecialisten (ZOS) Healthcare and education specialists providing expertise at the intersection of care and educational settings for professionals and organizations working with people with disabilities.
• Voorlichting door ervaringsdeskundigen Awareness sessions, testing, and training delivered by people with lived experience of disability, covering topics such as visual, auditory, motor, chronic illness, intellectual disability, autism spectrum, and acquired brain injury. Provided free of charge to organizations in Rotterdam, funded by municipal subsidy.
• Onafhankelijke Cliëntondersteuning (OCO) Independent client support service for residents of Albrandswaard, Barendrecht, and Ridderkerk, providing guidance and assistance navigating care and support systems under the WMO and other social legislation.
• Schoolmaatschappelijk werk School social work services supporting students and parents within educational settings, delivered through partnerships between MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond and schools in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of young people who completed the Toekomstcoach trajectory achieved paid work (53%) or were in education (39%)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente Rotterdam (Municipality of Rotterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2025The Municipality of Rotterdam co-funds and partners in the Toekomstcoach program (Phase 3). It also commissions MEE services across various municipalities in its region. The municipality is both a funding partner and the commissioner of services under the WMO and Jeugdwet.
• PROVSO.WORKScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2025PROVSO.WORKS is a collaboration platform for PRO and VSO schools in the labor market region Rotterdam Rijnmond. It provides MEE with access to a large network of practical and secondary special education schools, facilitating referral of students to the Toekomstcoach program. Schools unanimously endorsed the Toekomstcoach approach as what they need.
• De PiergroepcoreOthersDe Piergroep is the parent holding organization (bestuursstichting) for MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond. It provides supporting services including HR, finance, payroll administration, and privacy & data protection to its subsidiaries. MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond operates as part of De Piergroep's group of organizations in the social domain.
• Hogeschool Inholland and Hogeschool RotterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEE Rotterdam Rijnmond, Hogeschool Inholland, and Hogeschool Rotterdam started a new pilot in 2026 to introduce students to disability care (gehandicaptenzorg), helping bridge the gap between education and the care sector.
• SportMEEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSportMEE is a sub-program of MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond focused on enabling people with disabilities to participate in sports. SportMEE joined Maatschappelijke Organisaties in de Sport (MOS), a network of societal organizations in sports, strengthening its position in the sports ecosystem.
• Landelijk Kenniscentrum LVB (National Knowledge Center for Mild Intellectual Disability)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEE Rotterdam Rijnmond is a participant in the Landelijk Kenniscentrum LVB, contributing to knowledge development and professionalization on the theme of mild intellectual disability (LVB), which improves the quality of support and care for these clients.
• Rotterdam InclusiefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotterdam Inclusief is a program/network supporting inclusive employment in Rotterdam. MEE Rotterdam Rijnmond partners with Rotterdam Inclusief to help place young people with disabilities in employment, as demonstrated in the Chelsy case study where the Toekomstcoach facilitated a job placement through Rotterdam Inclusief at the national government (Rijksoverheid).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MEE Zuid-Holland Noord: Sibling MEE organization operating in Zuid-Holland Noord under the same national MEE brand and service model for people with disabilities. Direct comparable in funding model, service portfolio, and target population, just operating in a different Dutch region.
• MEE West-Brabant: Another regional MEE foundation providing independent client support and disability services in West-Brabant. Direct peer in the MEE network with nearly identical service offerings and municipal funding structure.

Others

• UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen): Dutch employee insurance agency that administers vocational rehabilitation and disability-benefit-to-work programs. Adjacent in the vocational rehabilitation space that MEE's Toekomstcoach operates in; UWV both funds and competes with similar interventions.
• Ieder(in): Dutch umbrella network of disability and chronic-illness organizations. Adjacent in the disability-support ecosystem, focused on collective advocacy and policy rather than direct service delivery, but influential in shaping the same municipal funding environment.

Broad incumbents

• Philadelphia Zorg: Large Dutch disability care provider offering supported living, daytime activities, and vocational support across multiple regions. Broader incumbent with overlapping services around supported employment and independent living, but operates residential and clinical services MEE does not.
• 's Heeren Loo: One of the largest Dutch disability care organizations, providing support to people with intellectual disabilities across many regions. Broad incumbent with overlapping client base and supported-employment offerings, though with a much larger residential-care footprint.

Emerging players

• Per Saldo: Dutch interest organization for people with a personal budget (pgb) under the WMO. Comparable in that it supports individuals with disabilities in navigating care systems, though from an advocacy/pgb-administration angle rather than direct service delivery.

Regional players

• Amerpoort: Disability support provider in the Amsterdam and 't Gooi region offering supported living, work, and day activities for people with intellectual disabilities. Regional comparable in supported-employment and independent-living services.
• Heliomare: Regional disability and rehabilitation organization in Noord-Holland offering vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, and independent-living support. Highly comparable in its vocational-rehabilitation focus (akin to Toekomstcoach) but operates in a different Dutch region.
• Prisma: Disability care organization in Noord-Brabant providing supported living, work, and participation services. Regional peer in supported employment and independent-living support, similar to MEE's vocational and client-support offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/meerotterdamrijnmond
• Facebookfacebook.com/meerotterdam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mee-rotterdam-rijnmond
• Instagraminstagram.com/meerotterdamrijnmond

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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