Cooperative Nazareno

What Cooperative Nazareno does

Cooperative Nazareno is a social cooperative consortium headquartered in Carpi, in the Province of Modena (Emilia-Romagna), Italy, delivering rehabilitation, work-integration, vocational training, and cultural services for people with disabilities, adults with mental health conditions, and minors in difficulty. The group operates through five legally distinct but operationally integrated entities — Nazareno Soc. Coop. Soc. (Type A, social/health services), Nazareno Work Soc. Coop. Soc. (Type B, work integration), C.F.P. Nazareno (Type A, vocational training), Arti e Mestieri (Type A+B, artisan production), Buccia Soc. Coop. Agricola (biodynamic agriculture), plus the Fondazione Don Ivo Silingardi — all registered in Italy's RUNTS third-sector registry.

The organization combines residential and day-care facilities (Casa Mantovani, Casa San Giacomo, Casa Sant'Ermanno, Casa Erasmo Poppi, Gruppi Appartamento), vocational and employment pathways (SIL/Point Job managing ~250 individuals), commercial service lines operated by Nazareno Work (cleaning, green maintenance, assembly, catering, museum services), and a cultural program anchored by the Festival Internazionale delle Abilità Differenti (since 1999), Orchestra Scià Scià, and the Banco Artigiano retail network across four locations. Technical differentiation rests on a cloud-based resident management platform developed in 2025, specialized use of assistive music technology (Soundbeam), and biodynamic agriculture under the Buccia brand.

Revenue is generated through six streams: (1) public service contracts commissioned by municipalities, AUSL health authorities, and the Unione delle Terre d'Argine; (2) commercial B2B facility services sold to private companies leveraging Italian L.68/99 disability employment compliance; (3) artisanal product sales through Banco Artigiano retail and e-commerce; (4) hospitality revenue from Bistrò 53 and Il Villino; (5) donations, 5xMille tax designations, and crowdfunding; and (6) European project funding (Erasmus+, Creative Europe, FESR). GTM combines direct enterprise field sales for commercial services, public-sector commissioning for social/health services, and event-driven fundraising via the annual festival. The organization employs approximately 230 people across Nazareno Work territories (Carpi, Modena, Maranello, Bologna), of whom roughly 120 are workers with social disadvantage.

Name

Cooperative Nazareno

Legal name

Nazareno Società Cooperativa Sociale

Website

https://nazareno-coopsociale.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cooperative Nazareno is an Italian social cooperative consortium in Emilia-Romagna delivering rehabilitation, vocational training, work integration, and cultural services for people with disabilities, mental health conditions, and minors, operating across five integrated legal entities in Carpi, Modena, Maranello, Bologna, and surrounding municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Carpi, Modena

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Social Service Contracts: Core revenue comes from formal agreements with public entities (municipalities, AUSL health authority, Unione delle Terre d'Argine) for the operation of social, healthcare, and rehabilitation services including residential facilities, day centers, sheltered housing, vocational centers, and work integration programs. Services are commissioned and funded through Italian national and regional social welfare frameworks.
2. Commercial Business Services to Companies: Nazareno Work provides fee-for-service commercial operations including green maintenance, cleaning, assembly/manufacturing, catering, museum services, and hospitality to private companies and public institutions. These generate revenue through service contracts with businesses needing L.68/99 compliance and general facility management.
3. Artisanal Product Sales: Handcrafted goods (gifts, personalized items, bomboniere, ceremonial items) produced by people with disabilities are sold through Banco Artigiano retail outlets in Bologna, Carpi, Pavullo, and Castelfranco Emilia. Also includes corporate gifting and custom ceremonial products.
4. Hospitality and Catering: Il Villino (vacation house), Bistrò 53 (seasonal restaurant/café), and catering/banqueting services operated by Nazareno Work. Revenue from hospitality services open to the general public.
5. Donations and Crowdfunding: Private donations from individuals and companies, 5xMille tax designation (tax code: 02006180364), and crowdfunding campaigns (e.g., Casa Giovanni project through Intesa Sanpaolo ForFunding). Donations are actively solicited through the website and social media.
6. European Project Funding: Nazareno participates as lead partner or consortium member in European funding programs including Erasmus+ (SUNRAISE, Beyond Music), Creative Europe (POWER), and other international initiatives that provide project-based grants.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cooperative Nazareno is an Italian social cooperative group that delivers rehabilitation, residential care, day programs, vocational training, work integration, and arts/culture services for people with disabilities, adults with mental health conditions, and minors in difficulty. Its commercial arm (Nazareno Work) provides facility management services (cleaning, green maintenance, assembly, catering, museum and hospitality services) to public and private clients, while Arti e Mestieri sells handcrafted artisanal products through the Banco Artigiano retail network and Buccia operates a biodynamic agricultural production.

Product overview

Cooperative Nazareno is a social cooperative consortium offering a comprehensive portfolio of rehabilitation, care, training, and work integration services for people with disabilities, mental health conditions, and minors in difficulty. The cooperative operates as a multi-entity structure including Nazareno Soc. Cooperativa Sociale (Tipo A) providing disability and mental health services, Nazareno Work (Tipo B) for work integration, C.F.P. Nazareno for vocational training, and Arti e Mestieri for crafts commercialization. Key branded initiatives include the Banco Artigiano retail network selling handcrafted products, Bistro 53 restaurant, Il Villino hospitality, Buccia biodynamic agriculture, the annual Festival Internazionale delle Abilità Differenti, and Orchestra Scià Scià musical ensemble. The cooperative also operates Casa Giovanni community for minors and provides job placement services through SIL, serving approximately 250 individuals with disabilities across facilities in Carpi, Modena, Maranello, Bologna, Pavullo, and Castelfranco Emilia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Banco Artigiano delle Arti e dei Mestieri: Artisan shop brand selling handcrafted gift items made by people with disabilities, with locations in Bologna, Carpi, and Pavullo nel Frignano.
• Bistrò 53
• Buccia
• Il Villino
• Festival Internazionale delle Abilità Differenti
• Orchestra Scià Scià
• Open Festival

Products and services

• Social Rehabilitation and Residential Care Services
• Servizio Inserimento Lavorativo (SIL)
• Nazareno Work Commercial Services
• Agricoltura Biodinamica (Buccia)
• Banco Artigiano Retail Sales
• Bistrò 53 Restaurant and Catering
• Il Villino Hospitality (Casa per Ferie)
• Consulenza alle Imprese
• Vocational Training (C.F.P. Nazareno)
• Casa Giovanni Community for Minors

Quantifiable outcome

• 250 people currently in vocational training and employment pathways through the Servizio Inserimento Lavorativo
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CESVIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2025CESVI is the NGO co-leading the Casa Giovanni project with Intesa Sanpaolo's Programma Formula. CESVI provides technical expertise in development and humanitarian projects and collaborates with Nazareno in structuring the project for minors.
• Unione delle Terre d'ArginecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022The inter-municipal union (Comuni di Carpi, Novi di Modena, Soliera, Campogalliano) is the primary commissioning body for Nazareno's social services, including the Servizio Inserimento Lavorativo (SIL), residential facilities, and day centers. The relationship is formalized through public service contracts.
• Ambasciata Italiana in Azerbaijan, Unicef Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2019International diplomatic and cultural partnership for performances in Baku, Azerbaijan (December 2019). The Italian Embassy organized performances by Orchestra Scià Scià and EgoMuto dance company at the Heydar Aliyev Center and Rotunda Hall, in collaboration with Unicef Azerbaijan.
• Politecnico di MilanominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2019Academic collaboration for the Milano Design Week 2019 presentation on autism-friendly housing design. Students from the Politecnico's Master of Design Studio collaborated with Nazareno to develop architectural solutions for residential spaces for people with autism spectrum disorder.
• THEAMA, Studio Citadela, KCAT (European POWER Project Consortium)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018European Creative Europe funded project POWER (2018-2020) bringing together 4 countries (Italy, Ireland, Czech Republic, Greece) to co-produce inclusive theater performances with disabled actors and refugees with disabilities. Nazareno is the lead/coordinating partner. THEAMA (Athens, Greece), Studio Citadela (Prague, Czech Republic), and KCAT (Kilkenny, Ireland) are the international consortium partners.
• Orchestra Scià Scià International CollaboratorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011International collaborators including David Jackson (musician, composer, saxophonist working with disabled musicians since 1995), Enrico Zanella (music director working with the orchestra since 2009), Edward Williams (creator of Soundbeam technology), and partner organizations such as Artistas Diversos (Spain) for the Beyond Music European project.
• Consorzio di Solidarietà Sociale di ModenacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004The Consorzio di Solidarietà Sociale di Modena co-manages the Servizio Inserimento Lavorativo (SIL/Point Job) together with Nazareno, commissioned by the social services of Unione Terre d'Argine. This partnership has managed the vocational pathways of approximately 250 people with disabilities since 2004.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fraternità Cristiana - Opera di Padre Marani: Emilia-Romagna social cooperative providing residential and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities and social disadvantage. Overlaps with Nazareno's residential care and work integration operations.
• CEIS A.R.T.E. Bologna: Bologna-based social cooperative providing residential and semi-residential services for people with disabilities, addiction recovery, and youth at risk. Overlaps Nazareno's mental health, disability, and minor services in the same Emilia-Romagna territory.
• CADIAI Cooperativa Sociale: One of the largest Italian social cooperatives, headquartered in Bologna and operating across Emilia-Romagna in residential care, disability services, elderly care, and educational services. Highly comparable to Nazareno in mission, geography, and service mix (Type A activities with Type B work integration).
• Cooperativa Sociale Papa Giovanni XXIII: Large Rimini-based social cooperative network with comprehensive disability, mental health, addiction, and youth services across multiple Italian regions. Comparable in mission and breadth; differentiated by larger scale and broader geographic reach than Nazareno.
• Open Group Società Cooperativa Sociale: Multi-entity Italian social cooperative (Imola-headquartered) operating residential, day center, vocational training, and work integration services for people with disabilities. Highly comparable integrated Type A + Type B model.
• Consorzio Cooperative Sociali Quarantacinque: Consortium of social cooperatives in Emilia-Romagna providing disability, mental health, and youth services. Comparable aggregator role managing multiple cooperative entities for public service commissions, similar to Nazareno's multi-entity structure.
• Con.Cor.Dia. Società Cooperativa Sociale: Italian social cooperative providing disability services, mental health support, and residential care across multiple regions. Comparable to Nazareno in service portfolio, with broader geographic footprint.
• Coopseliosa: Social cooperative based in Modena province providing services to people with disabilities, mental health support, vocational training, and work integration. Closely comparable to Nazareno Work in geography and service portfolio.
• Aliante Cooperativa Sociale: Bologna-based social cooperative offering residential facilities, day centers, and work integration services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Comparable to Nazareno on Type A residential services and Type B employment pathways.

Others

• Fondazione Italiana Verso il Futuro (Social Cooperatives Network): Ecosystem-level player aggregating Italian social cooperatives for advocacy, training, and funding access. Not a direct operator but comparable to Nazareno in the broader social cooperative ecosystem and useful as a sectoral reference point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/coopnazareno
• Facebookfacebook.com/cooperative.nazareno
• Instagraminstagram.com/festival.abilita.differenti
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nazareno-cooperative-sociali

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cooperative Nazareno