Minters. Samen sterk in de wijk.

What Minters. Samen sterk in de wijk. does

Minters is a Dutch social welfare foundation (Stichting Minters) operating across the municipalities of Vlaardingen, Maassluis, and Schiedam in Zuid-Holland. The organization provides free community-based services to residents, including youth work (Jongerenwerk), caregiver support (Mantelzorg), neighbor mediation (Burenbemiddeling), assertive outreach (Bemoeizorg), eviction prevention (Ontruimingspreventie), community development (Opbouwwerk), social advisory (Sociaal Raadslieden), and the joint Minters-Mevis Wijkteams Vlaardingen neighborhood team. It runs sub-brands such as Level UP Vlaardingen, Join US, Wordscount, Build it, and Minters Academie, serving personas ranging from youth aged 8-23 and informal caregivers to adults with autism, elderly residents, and neighborhoods seeking community cohesion. Services are delivered free of charge through walk-in community centers, neighborhood offices, telephone/WhatsApp, online intake forms, and on-location visits at schools, homes, and public spaces.

Minters is part of De Piergroep, a holding foundation that provides shared back-office functions including HR, finance, payroll administration, and privacy/data protection. The organization employs 113 staff plus approximately 15 student workers (vakkrachten) in the youth work department. Its underlying technology stack is minimal — there is no proprietary platform or software product; delivery is human-mediated through embedded community workers and partner referrals. The organization holds ANBI (public benefit organization) status.

The business model is government-contract funded: Minters is primarily funded through contracts with the three municipalities it serves, with additional revenue from regional foundations such as Fonds Schiedam, Vlaardingen e.o. and national funds like Oranje Fonds. All services are provided free to residents, eliminating direct pricing mechanics. Customer acquisition is community-led — walk-in consultations, neighborhood outreach, word-of-mouth, partner referrals (schools, healthcare providers, municipalities), and grassroots channels including social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), email newsletters, local media, community events, and door-to-door flyers.

Name

Minters. Samen sterk in de wijk.

Legal name

Stichting Minters

Website

https://minters.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Minters is a Dutch social welfare foundation providing free community-based services — youth work, caregiver support, neighbor mediation, community development, and social advisory — to residents of Vlaardingen, Maassluis, and Schiedam, funded primarily through municipal government contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Work

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health & Health Equity/Social Determinants Units (HLAJAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gender Equality, Inclusion & Social Protection Programs (BPADABAK)

Keywords

• Community social work
• Neighborhood teams
• Youth support services
• Caregiver support
• Social welfare advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Vlaardingen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Funding: Minters operates as a publicly funded social welfare organization. Services are primarily funded through contracts with municipalities (gemeenten) in Vlaardingen, Maassluis, and Schiedam. Services are provided free of charge to residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Minters is a Dutch social welfare foundation delivering free, community-based support services to residents of Vlaardingen, Maassluis, and Schiedam. Its core offerings include neighborhood teams (Wijkteams), youth work (Jongerenwerk), caregiver support (Mantelzorg), neighbor mediation (Burenbemiddeling), social advice (Sociaal Raadslieden), assertive outreach (Bemoeizorg), eviction prevention (Ontruimingspreventie), and community development projects (Opbouwwerk, Lief & Leed, Gezond en Wel Thuis). All services are provided free of charge to local residents and funded through municipal government contracts.

Product overview

Minters is a social welfare organization providing community-based support services across Vlaardingen, Maassluis, Schiedam, and Hoek van Holland. The organization operates as a unified suite of interconnected services rather than a single product: core youth services (Jongerenwerk, Join US, Build it, Level UP Vlaardingen, Wordscount) support youth development through coaching, activities, and online communities; community development (Opbouwwerk) strengthens neighborhoods through projects like Lief & Leed, Gezond en Wel Thuis, and Vlaardingen Schoon; support services include neighbor mediation (Burenbemiddeling), assertive outreach (Bemoeizorg), and eviction prevention (Ontruimingspreventie); financial/legal guidance through Sociaal Raadslieden with annual tax filing assistance; caregiver support (Mantelzorg) with activities and training; and Minters Academie providing professional development for caregivers and organizations. Additional offerings include community centers (Wijkcentrum West), tool libraries (Klusbib), and bicycle lessons. The organization also delivers neighborhood teams (Wijkteams) as a single access point for residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Level UP Vlaardingen: An meeting place for young people aged 12 to 23 years in Vlaardingen, offering workshops, coaching, and activities.
• Wordscount
• Join US
• Build it
• Minters Academie

Products and services

• Jongerenwerk Vlaardingen (Youth Work) Free youth support service for 8-23 year-olds in Vlaardingen providing coaching, training, and recreational activities in the neighborhood, with extra attention for vulnerable youth.
• Burenbemiddeling (Neighbor Mediation) Free neighbor mediation service for residents of Vlaardingen and Maassluis offering a listening ear, independent facilitation, and advice to resolve disputes between neighbors.
• Bemoeizorg (Assertive Outreach) Support for concerning care avoiders in Vlaardingen who pose a risk to themselves or others and are not receiving help; outreach workers build trust and facilitate acceptance of care.
• Ontruimingspreventie (Eviction Prevention) Eviction prevention team helping people with rental arrears to prevent eviction through debt assistance, often combined with administration or budget management, in collaboration with Stroomopwaarts and housing corporations.
• Opbouwwerk (Community Development) Community development workers in Vlaardingen who collaborate with residents to strengthen neighborhoods and create pleasant living environments, supporting projects like Lief & Leed, Gezond en Wel Thuis, and Vlaardingen Schoon.
• Sociaal Raadslieden (Social Advisors) Free advice service for residents of Maassluis, Vlaardingen, and Schiedam on money, regulations, laws, and forms, including annual tax filing assistance days helping hundreds of residents.
• Mantelzorgondersteuning (Caregiver Support) Free activities, advice, courses, and resilience training for caregivers in Maassluis, Vlaardingen, and Schiedam, including support groups, dementia cafes, and training programs, also serving professionals.
• Wijkteams Vlaardingen (Neighborhood Teams) Joint neighborhood team with Minters (18+ support) and Mevis (under 18 support) serving as single point of contact for all residents, with walk-in hours across multiple locations in Vlaardingen.
• Join US Youth social connection program for 12-25 year-olds feeling lonely, offering online community and bi-weekly in-person meetups in Vlaardingen to make friends and organize activities.
• Build it Online Instagram-based community for young adults in Vlaardingen that researches and advocates for what youth need in the city, inviting participation via @Buildit_vld.
• Level UP Vlaardingen Youth meeting place for 12-23 year-olds in Vlaardingen offering workshops, coaching, idea experimentation, and self-organized activities including music/podcast production and a girls club.
• Wordscount Free weekly music program for youth 16+ from Vlaardingen held at De Kroepoekfabriek, offering collaborative songwriting, recording, and performance under experienced artists; no registration required.
• Zomervakantie Programma (Summer Holiday Program) Free summer holiday program for children and youth in Vlaardingen with sports events, creative workshops, games, and active outings organized by Minters youth workers.
• Gezond en Wel Thuis (Healthy and Home) Seven housing locations in Vlaardingen with community rooms where residents organize activities and support each other, including coffee mornings, chair gym, and creative sessions.
• Lief & Leed-straten (Love & Sorrow Streets) Local street champions project in Vlaardingen where neighbors organize activities like bingo, coffee moments, and birthday cards throughout the year, including in difficult times.
• Vlaardingen Schoon (Clean Neighborhoods) Neighborhood cleanup initiative in Maassluis, Vlaardingen, and Schiedam with monthly neighborhood sweeps and bi-annual Cleanup Days, coordinated with local organizations.
• Klusbib Westwijk (Tool Library) Tool lending service in Westwijk, Vlaardingen for €10/year, allowing members to borrow up to three tools at a time such as drills, sanders, or jigsaws.
• Wijkcentrum West (Community Center West) Community center in West offering weekly activities organized by residents including coffee mornings, women's room, bingo, and the Klusbib tool library.
• Fietslessen (Bicycle Lessons) Bicycle lessons in Vlaardingen teaching people to cycle in small groups of max 8 persons over 12 weeks, including groups for women, men, and mixed.
• Minters Academie (Academy) Training, education, and custom programs for professionals and organizations including tax assistance training, rental rights workshops, digital legacy sessions, and courses for children/youth and adults.
• Lespakket Jonge Mantelzorger (Young Caregiver Teaching Kit) Teaching kit 'Wie helpt er weleens een handje?' developed in 2026 for group 7-8 primary and year 1 secondary students in Maassluis, Vlaardingen, and Schiedam, making caregiver support a discussable topic in class.

Quantifiable outcome

• 420 residents assisted with tax filing, resulting in €181,577 total tax refunds
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Alzheimer NWNminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Initiated the first Alzheimer Trefpunt Migranten (Alzheimer Meeting Point for Migrants) in Schiedam, a place for elderly with dementia and their families, with Turkish community as initial focus.
• Greenflex CareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Co-initiator of Alzheimer Trefpunt Migranten in Schiedam, working with Minters and other partners for dementia support for migrants.
• MeviscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinters and Mevis together form the Wijkteams Vlaardingen (Neighborhood Teams). Minters is responsible for residents 18 years and older, while Mevis handles youth under 18. Together they form a single point of contact for all residents.
• Waterweg WonencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation partner in the 'Vlaardingen pakt op!' neighborhood improvement initiative. Also partner in Lief & Leed project and Gezond & Wel Thuis program.
• DSW (Zorgverzekeraar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare insurer partner in the 'Gezond en Wel Thuis' (Healthy and Well at Home) project, supporting residential locations in Vlaardingen.
• Gemeente VlaardingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Vlaardingen is a key funding and strategic partner, contracting Minters for social welfare services and supporting initiatives like Lief & Leed and neighborhood development.
• Gemeente MaassluiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Maassluis funds and partners with Minters for social services including neighbor mediation and community development.
• Gemeente SchiedamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Schiedam partners with Minters for caregiver support, social advice, and community development services.
• AntiPestocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Level UP Vlaardingen - a youth meeting place for young people aged 12-23. AntiPesto contributes to youth development initiatives.
• DOCKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Level UP Vlaardingen youth initiative, working together with Minters and other organizations for youth development in Vlaardingen.
• DOCK, Naut, WOT, SMS & ArgosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting organizations for the Alzheimer Trefpunt Migranten initiative in Schiedam.
• Albeda CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2026, Minters partnered with Albeda College students who helped residents with tax filing at Bibliotheek De Plataan in Maassluis, providing practical experience for students.
• StroomopwaartsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in eviction prevention services, providing debt assistance and budget management support in collaboration with Minters.
• Jeugdfonds Sport & CultuurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation that pays for sports and cultural activities for children from low-income families (4-18 years), with referrals coming through Minters.
• Stichting LeergeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation helping children from low-income families with school supplies, bicycles, laptops, and sports clothing, with referrals through Minters.
• Vlaardingen in BewegingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cycling lessons program, expanding the reach of free cycling instruction for residents who want to learn to ride.
• Wijkcentrum WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood center partnership where Minters operates programs including the Klusbib tool library, women's room, bingo, and community activities.
• KroepoekfabriekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for the Wordscount music program where young musicians from Vlaardingen gather to write, record, and perform music.
• Woonnet RijnmondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing lottery system referenced for residents seeking housing, providing information about social rental housing options.
• Vlaardingen SchoonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood cleanup initiative in Vlaardingen that Minters participates in, supporting community clean-up days and neighborhood beautification.
• IradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste management organization in Schiedam that provides cleanup kits and supports neighborhood cleanliness initiatives.
• Food Innovation AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Smaakmakers cooking workshops where youth learn cooking and baking skills in a professional kitchen environment.
• Oranje FondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational fund that provides financial contributions for Neighbors' Day (Burendag) celebrations and community initiatives.
• Fonds Schiedam, Vlaardingen e.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional fund providing financial support for neighborhood initiatives in the Schiedam and Vlaardingen area.
• Buurtkamer VOPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood room where various Minters youth activities and Join US meetings take place in Vlaardingen.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VluchtelingenWerk Nederland: VluchtelingenWerk is a large national NGO providing social support, advocacy, and integration services to refugees across the Netherlands. Overlaps with Minters' migrant-focused work (e.g., Alzheimer Trefpunt Migranten) but operates at a much broader national scale.
• Movisie: Movisie is a Dutch knowledge institute for social welfare that supports municipalities and welfare organizations with research, training, and program design — adjacent enabling player in the same Dutch social domain.

Regional players

• Welzijn Rivierstroom: Welzijn Rivierstroom is a regional welfare organization in South Holland operating neighborhood teams, youth work, and informal care support — comparable service mix but serving a different municipality footprint.

Direct peers

• Stichting DOCK: DOCK is a Dutch social welfare organization active in multiple cities including Vlaardingen, delivering youth work, community building, and informal care support — directly overlapping with Minters' service portfolio and operating model.
• Kwadraad: Kwadraad is a Rotterdam-area social welfare foundation offering neighborhood teams, youth work, caregiver support, and social advice — directly comparable services and municipal-contract funding model.
• Mevis: Mevis is a Dutch social welfare organization that jointly operates the Wijkteams Vlaardingen with Minters (Mevis handles youth under 18, Minters handles 18+). Directly comparable mission, geography, and municipal contract model.
• Stichting Present: Stichting Present is a Dutch nonprofit that mobilizes volunteers to support vulnerable residents through practical help and social connection — comparable volunteer-driven community welfare model.
• Stroomopwaarts: Stroomopwaarts is a Dutch social services organization partnering with Minters on eviction prevention. It provides debt assistance, budget management, and statutory welfare activation in the same region.
• AntiPesto: AntiPesto is a Dutch youth organization that co-runs the Level UP Vlaardingen initiative with Minters. Same target demographic (youth 12-23), same municipality, and similar community-embedded delivery model.

Emerging players

• Stichting Leergeld: Stichting Leergeld is a national Dutch foundation providing school supplies, bicycles, and sports/cultural participation to children from low-income families — closely aligned with Minters' family-support referrals and youth welfare work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MintersVlaardingen
• Instagraminstagram.com/minters_jongerenwerk
• TikToktiktok.com/@jongerenwerkersminters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-minters

Compliance1 record

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