What MEE West-Brabant does

MEE West-Brabant (legal entity: Stichting MEE West-Brabant, KvK 20104105) is a Dutch non-profit foundation headquartered in Breda, Noord-Brabant, that provides independent client support (onafhankelijke cliëntondersteuning) to people with physical, intellectual, or non-visible disabilities (including autism, non-congenital brain injury [NAH], and mild intellectual disability [LVB]) across all ages and life areas. The organization operates as the designated knowledge partner for 17 municipalities in West-Brabant (Alphen-Chaam, Altena, Baarle-Nassau, Bergen op Zoom, Breda, Drimmelen, Etten-Leur, Geertruidenberg, Gilze en Rijen, Halderberge, Moerdijk, Oosterhout, Roosendaal, Rucphen, Steenbergen, Woensdrecht, Zundert) plus the Zeeland province, fulfilling statutory obligations under the Wmo (Social Support Act) and Jeugdwet (Youth Act). Its core service, Cliëntondersteuning, is delivered by 100+ embedded professionals across neighborhoods, CJG's (Centra voor Jeugd en Gezin), schools, and municipal offices, supported by satellite offices in Breda (HQ, Stadionstraat 28) and Oosterhout (Esdoornlaan 45b, since July 2024). Supporting modules include Onafhankelijke Cliëntondersteuning, the MEE Academie (accredited professional training), MEE Leerhuis (internal staff certification), MEE op Weg (independent travel mentoring), Studententeam (Social Work internships), and Social Network Strengthening (SNV) methodology. The technology stack is non-proprietary, relying on ZIVVER for secure client communications, ReadSpeaker for website accessibility, and the CAPP registration system (nmomeespring.capp12.nl) for training enrollment.

The organization's revenue model is anchored by municipal subsidies from 17 municipalities, which fund the statutory client support services on a recurring basis and are not publicly priced. Secondary revenue is generated through the MEE Academie via training fees ranging from €135 per workshop participant to €500 for the 5-day Sociale Netwerk Versterking program, with in-company workshops priced at €1,100 per organization; these programs offer RP and SKJ accreditation points. The organization holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status and operates under CAO Gehandicaptenzorg with a salary scale reaching €4,705/month (FWG 50, 36 hours). Certifications include ISO 9001, PSO Trede 3 (Prestatieladder Socialer Ondernemen), Governance Code Welzijn & Maatschappelijke Ontwikkeling, and Keurmerk 'Meldcode Huiselijk Geweld en Kindermishandeling' (reg. K3229, valid until 2027-01-30). MEE West-Brabant is a subsidiary of Netwerk Maatschappelijke Ontwikkeling (NMO), alongside sister organizations SPRING Jeugdprofessionals and SPRING Jeugdhulp, and is a member of the national MEE NL cooperative (12 regional MEE organizations, 1,600 client supporters). Leadership is provided by Bestuurder Robert van der Krogt (also director of NMO) and a Raad van Toezicht chaired by R.A. Boerman with four additional members. The 2024 client satisfaction survey by Integron reported an 8.4/10 total satisfaction score and improvement in client self-reliance from 5.3 to 7.1 after support.

Name

MEE West-Brabant

Legal name

Stichting MEE West-Brabant

Website

https://meewestbrabant.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MEE West-Brabant is a Dutch non-profit foundation providing independent client support to people with disabilities across 17 West-Brabant municipalities under the Wmo and Jeugdwet, supplemented by accredited professional training through MEE Academie.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Disability Support

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Independent client support
• Social welfare services
• Professional training programs
• Municipal knowledge partner

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda, Noord-Brabant

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Municipal Subsidy / Government Funding: MEE West-Brabant is primarily funded through subsidies from 17 municipalities in West-Brabant. The organization operates as a statutory task for municipalities under the Wmo (Social Support Act) and Jeugdwet (Youth Act), providing independent client support to residents.
2. MEE Academie Training Fees: The MEE Academie generates revenue through training fees charged to professional participants. Training fees range from €135 (workshops) to €500 (multi-day programs). Accreditation points (RP, SKJ) are offered for completed training. In-company custom training programs are also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MEE West-Brabant provides independent client support (onafhankelijke cliëntondersteuning) and general client support (cliëntondersteuning) for people with disabilities (physical, intellectual, autism, NAH, LVB, chronic illness, psychosocial issues) and their social networks across all life areas and ages (0-100). The organization also operates the MEE Academie, providing accredited professional training programs covering autism, LVB, NAH, low literacy, Social Network Strengthening, and communication with people with disabilities. Services are delivered as a statutory task on behalf of 17 municipalities in West-Brabant under the Wmo and Jeugdwet.

Product overview

MEE West-Brabant operates as a unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core service is Cliëntondersteuning (Client Support), which provides information, advice, and support for people with disabilities and their environment across all life areas and ages. This is complemented by Onafhankelijke Cliëntondersteuning for independent navigation of care and support systems. Supporting modules include the MEE Academie for professional training, the MEE Leerhuis for internal staff development, Cursussen en Trainingen for residents, the Studententeam internship program, and the MEE op Weg project for independent travel training. Social Network Strengthening (SNV) represents a methodology used across services to empower clients and their networks. The organization serves as knowledge partner for seventeen municipalities in West-Brabant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cliëntondersteuning (Client Support)
• Onafhankelijke Cliëntondersteuning (Independent Client Support)
• MEE Academie (Professional Training Programs)
• Cursussen en Trainingen (Courses and Training for Residents)
• MEE op Weg (Travel Independence Program)
• Sociale Netwerk Versterking (Social Network Strengthening)

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients rate their own situation at 7.1 after support (vs. 5.3 before support), based on the 2024 client satisfaction survey by Integron
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Healthcare and Welfare Organizations in West-BrabantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 February 2025Around 30 healthcare and welfare organizations participated in the Autismemarkt Prikkels 2025, an event organized by MEE West-Brabant. Partner organizations included Amarant, LFB Goes, Mantelzorg Roosendaal, SAISI beelddenkers, Club Kruimel, and others representing the autism support ecosystem in West-Brabant.
• MidZuid (Oosterhout)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024MEE West-Brabant shares office space with MidZuid in Oosterhout at Esdoornlaan 45b. MidZuid is a partner organization providing services in the same building. The entrance to MEE West-Brabant's space is on the left side of the building.
• 17 Municipalities in West-BrabantcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024MEE West-Brabant serves as knowledge partner and independent client support provider for 17 municipalities in West-Brabant, providing statutory client support under the Wmo and Jeugdwet. Since 1 January 2024, Altena, Geertruidenberg, and Oosterhout were added (previously served by MEE Plus regio Brabant Noord).
• MEE NLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEE NL is the national cooperative association of 12 regional MEE organizations operating across the Netherlands with 1,600 MEE client supporters. MEE West-Brabant is affiliated with MEE NL, which coordinates national-level advocacy, knowledge sharing, and quality standards for disability support services.
• Netwerk Maatschappelijke Ontwikkeling (NMO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMO is the parent organization that facilitates societal organizations in the social domain at administrative, strategic, and operational levels. MEE West-Brabant is a subsidiary of NMO, along with sister organizations SPRING Jeugdprofessionals and SPRING Jeugdhulp. Robert van der Krogt serves as the executive director of both MEE West-Brabant and NMO.
• SPRING Jeugdprofessionals and SPRING JeugdhulpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organizations under NMO, operating in the youth care sector. All three organizations fall under the same NMO governance structure and share the Raad van Bestuur and Raad van Toezicht.
• MEE Plus regio Brabant Noord (MEEVivenz)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEE Plus regio Brabant Noord previously served Altena, Geertruidenberg, and Oosterhout. The client supporters from MEE Plus who worked in these municipalities transitioned to MEE West-Brabant as part of the regional reorganization effective 1 January 2024.
• Amphia Ziekenhuis (Downpoli and Poli BYzonder)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEE West-Brabant professionals participate in a monthly carousel consultation at Amphia Hospital in Breda, attending the Downpoli and Poli BYzonder specialty clinics. This partnership enables MEE client supporters to provide integrated support to families visiting multiple specialists in one session.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Amarant: Large Dutch care provider specializing in support for people with intellectual disabilities and autism in the Brabant region. Direct channel partner at the Autismemarkt Prikkels event. Comparable because it serves overlapping client populations (autism, IDD) in West-Brabant and competes for some of the same municipal contracts.
• Ieder(in): Dutch umbrella organization for people with disabilities and chronic illness. Comparable because it operates in the same disability-advocacy and client-empowerment space, provides information and support services, and is a recognized counterpart to MEE for policy and client advocacy.
• Vilans: National knowledge organization for long-term care. Comparable because it provides best-practice development, training, and quality improvement services to care organizations and municipalities — directly paralleling the MEE Academie and MEE Leerhuis functions in the disability/long-term-care space.
• Cordaan: Large Amsterdam-based care provider offering support to people with disabilities, elderly, and youth. Comparable in that it delivers Wmo/Jeugdwet-funded disability support services in a regional catchment, though with a broader portfolio (including residential care) than MEE West-Brabant's client-support focus.
• MEE NL Cooperative: National cooperative of 12 regional MEE organizations with 1,600 client supporters. MEE West-Brabant is a member. Comparable because it operates the same service model nationally and sets shared quality standards, advocacy positions, and brand identity for all regional MEE members.
• Pameijer: Rotterdam-based care provider supporting people with disabilities, psychiatric conditions, and youth. Comparable in providing regional Wmo/Jeugdwet-funded disability and participation services with an embedded community-team model similar to MEE West-Brabant's neighborhood teams.

Direct peers

• Per Saldo: Dutch client interest organization for people using personal budgets (PGB). Comparable to MEE West-Brabant because it supports clients in navigating the Wmo/Jeugdwet/Wlz systems and exercising choice and control — adjacent function to independent client support.
• MEEVivenz (MEE Plus regio Brabant Noord): Sister MEE organization covering Brabant Noord and adjacent regions. Provides the same Wmo/Jeugdwet-mandated independent client support for people with disabilities under the MEE NL cooperative. Most directly comparable peer because of identical statutory mandate, service model, and shared MEE NL affiliation.

Emerging players

• Movisie: Dutch knowledge institute for the social domain. Comparable because it develops methodology, training, and tooling used by social workers and client supporters — including Social Network Strengthening adjacent concepts — overlapping with MEE Academie's training footprint.

Regional players

• Dichterbij: Care provider for people with intellectual disabilities in North Brabant/Gelderland. Operates in adjacent Dutch provinces to MEE West-Brabant's catchment, serving overlapping client profiles (IDD, autism) but primarily as a residential/day-activity provider rather than independent client supporter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=xPelYbEym40
• Facebookfacebook.com/meewestbrabant
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mee-west-brabant

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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