Montbrison

What Montbrison does

Centre Social Montbrison is a non-profit community social center operating under French association law (loi 1901) in the commune of Montbrison, France. Its core offering is a physical community gathering space delivering a unified ecosystem of services rather than a discrete product line, structured around several service modules: Accueil de loisirs (leisure and recreation for children and families), Lieu d'Accueil Universel (universal welcome and inclusive leisure), Culture et éducation populaire (cultural programs and popular education), Eco-responsabilité (environmental responsibility initiatives), Accès aux droits (assistance exercising legal and social rights), Santé et solidarité (health and solidarity services), and Associations hébergées (hosted local associations).

The center serves the general public of Montbrison without age, background, or status restrictions, addressing social isolation, intergenerational disconnection, and limited access to rights and services. Outreach is conducted via Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, the Illiwap community platform, and on-site events. No proprietary technology platforms, digital products, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the underlying operational substrate is human-led community programming.

The business model is that of a French Centre Social, funded primarily through public subsidies (likely municipal and CAF / Caisse d'Allocations Familiales), with supplemental sponsorship from local partners (Mutuelles Amir, MOD Montbrison, SCOP ForesBio) and modest activity/membership fees. No pricing is publicly disclosed and no revenue figures are available. The organization has approximately 90 employees, operates from a single headquarters in Montbrison, and shows active operations with events scheduled through 2027.

Name

Montbrison

Legal name

Centre Social Montbrison

Website

https://montbrison42.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Centre Social Montbrison is a non-profit community social center in Montbrison, France, providing leisure activities, cultural programming, eco-responsibility initiatives, and access-to-rights support to the general local population.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Community social center
• Leisure activities
• Cultural programs
• Social solidarity services
• Access to rights

Headquarters

HQ city

Montbrison

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centre Social Montbrison is a non-profit community social center that provides a physical gathering place and a portfolio of community programs for residents of Montbrison, France. Its core offerings include universally accessible leisure activities (Accueil de loisirs), cultural and popular-education programs, eco-responsibility initiatives, health and solidarity services, access-to-rights support, and space for hosted local associations. The center operates as a neighborhood social hub rather than as a commercial product or software platform.

Product overview

Centre Social Montbrison is a community social center offering a unified platform of services centered around fostering community connections, solidarity, and accessibility. The core offering consists of the main social center providing general community gathering and support, supplemented by dedicated service modules covering leisure activities (Accueil de loisirs), cultural programs (Culture et éducation populaire), environmental initiatives (Eco-responsabilité), health and solidarity services, access to rights assistance, and hosting for local associations. The center operates as a unified service ecosystem rather than a modular software platform, with all offerings working together to support the community's social, cultural, and practical needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centre Social Montbrison (community social center) Core service: a physical, universally welcoming community gathering place in Montbrison, France, offering an integrated portfolio of leisure, cultural, social-solidarity, eco-responsibility, and access-to-rights programs for local residents of all ages and backgrounds.
• Accueil de loisirs (leisure and recreation programs) Supervised leisure and recreation services for children and families during school breaks and free time, run as a standalone program via the Millibase portal.
• Lieu d'Accueil Universel (universal welcome and leisure) Inclusive open-door leisure and welcome services available to all community members, designed to promote accessibility and reduce social isolation.
• Culture et éducation populaire (cultural and popular education programs) Cultural events and popular-education initiatives, including the Fête du Livre Jeunesse youth book festival and annual cultural march, fostering community engagement and learning.
• Accès aux droits (access-to-rights support) Information and support service helping community members understand and exercise their legal and social rights.
• Santé et solidarité (health and solidarity services) Health and solidarity support services providing resources, community assistance, and mutuals partnerships (e.g., Mutuelles Amir) for residents in need.
• Eco-responsabilité (environmental responsibility programs) Environmental responsibility initiatives promoting sustainable practices and community reuse activities such as toy exchanges and ecocultural events.
• Associations hébergées (hosted associations program) Hosting service providing office and meeting space, plus operational support, to local non-profit associations operating in Montbrison.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Mutuelles AmirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMutuelles Amir appears as a sponsor partner on the Centre Social Montbrison website. They are a mutual insurance company providing health and solidarity coverage.
• MOD MontbrisonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMOD Montbrison is shown as a partner/sponsor on the Centre Social website, suggesting collaboration on local initiatives.
• SCOP ForesBiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSCOP ForesBio appears as a sponsor partner on the Centre Social Montbrison website. They are a cooperative focused on organic/local products.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• UNIOPSS: National umbrella for private non-profit social and health organizations in France. Comparable as the representative body for the broader sector in which Montbrison's association loi 1901 operates, providing governance and funding-coordination context.
• Fédération des Centres Sociaux et Socioculturels de France: National federation that represents and oversees the network of French Centres Sociaux, including affiliates like Montbrison. Directly comparable as the umbrella body governing the category Montbrison operates in.

Broad incumbents

• Secours Populaire Français: Large national non-profit providing social assistance, leisure access, and solidarity programs through a federated local-branch network. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering the kind of accueil, leisure-for-all, and access-to-rights services that Montbrison delivers locally.
• Croix-Rouge Française: National humanitarian organization delivering social support, health, and emergency-relief services through a dense territorial network. Comparable in operating community-facing social-services programs with both paid staff and volunteers.
• Ligue de l'Enseignement: Large national federation running popular education, cultural activities, and community engagement programs through local associations. Comparable as a non-profit operating education populaire and community-activities programming that intersects with Montbrison's mission.

Direct peers

• Emmaüs France: Major French non-profit operating community-based solidarity, social inclusion, and reception activities for vulnerable populations. Comparable in mission (community solidarity, hosted activities, social-services delivery) and non-profit association structure.
• Association des MJC de France: Federation of Maisons des Jeunes et de la Culture — French community-based cultural and educational centers. Highly comparable as another non-profit association network offering leisure, cultural education, and accueil services at the neighborhood level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/centresocialmontbrison
• Instagraminstagram.com/centresocialmontbrison
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montbrison

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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