Olde Vechte Foundation

What Olde Vechte Foundation does

Olde Vechte Foundation is a Dutch non-profit (Stichting) founded in 1966 and headquartered in Ommen, Overijssel, Netherlands. The foundation operates as a living, working and learning space delivering non-formal education to young people aged 16-30 (particularly those whose needs are not met by formal education — including long-term unemployed, school dropouts, minorities, rural youth, and those facing economic or health difficulties), as well as to youth workers, trainers, school staff and adult-education NGOs across Europe. It is recognized as a Public Welfare Institution (ANBI) and functions as a verified hosting organization under the European Solidarity Corps.

The foundation's portfolio spans four product lines: (i) fee-based open trainings (Event Wise, Choice, Beyond, Practicing Coaching, Source, Training for Trainers) priced EUR 375–475 with a EUR 110 advance payment; (ii) Erasmus+ international projects including youth exchanges, training courses and KA2 strategic partnerships (ReACT, Connectivity, Maths in Motion, ActiveCollective) that produce reusable methodology toolkits; (iii) ESC volunteering programmes (Wider Horizon 2-month, Extra Mile 10-month); and (iv) group accommodation rentals — The Mansion (49 beds), The Countryside House/Zeesse (28 beds), and The Barn training room (up to 80 people). The underlying methodology integrates kinaesthetic, auditory and visual learning through embodied cognition, ontological coaching, systemic work, outdoor coaching, and social-gardening inclusion methods, developed collaboratively with European partner organizations.

The revenue model combines Erasmus+ grant funding (via the Dutch National Agency), Dutch National Funds for labour-market reintegration projects, modest participant fees from open trainings, and rental income from the facilities. Outreach is conducted through the foundation's website, Facebook, a dedicated YouTube channel, and an international partner network spanning at least 13 European countries. Core internal team is led by Director Marko Vlaming with about 28 employees, supplemented by temporary facilitators, trainers, mentors, and a substantial volunteer base drawn from former cohorts.

Name

Olde Vechte Foundation

Legal name

Olde Vechte Foundation

Website

https://oldevechte.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Olde Vechte Foundation is a Dutch non-profit founded in 1966 delivering non-formal education, Erasmus+ strategic-partnership projects, European Solidarity Corps volunteering programmes, and group-accommodation rentals to youth, youth workers, and NGOs across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-formal education and youth training services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Non-formal education
• Youth training programs
• Coaching methodology training
• Volunteer hosting programmes
• Group accommodation rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Ommen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Programme Fees: Revenue generated from participation fees for open training programmes. Fees vary by country of residence — general participation fee of €375 and €475 for participants from higher-income EU countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK). A €110 advance payment is required with balance paid at registration.
2. Accommodation Rentals: Buildings are rented as group accommodation to other organizations and informal groups when not needed for own purposes. This provides the financial capability to maintain the buildings. Multiple accommodation packages offered including The Mansion (49 beds), The Countryside House (Zeesse, 28 beds), and The Barn (training room for up to 80 people).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Olde Vechte Foundation is a Dutch non-profit training institute that delivers non-formal education through open personal and professional development trainings (Event Wise, Choice, Beyond, Practicing Coaching, Source, Training for Trainers), international Erasmus+ youth exchanges, training courses, and four KA2 strategic partnership projects (Maths in Motion, ReACT, Connectivity, ActiveCollective). It also hosts European Solidarity Corps volunteering programmes (Wider Horizon 2-month and Extra Mile 10-month) and rents out on-site group accommodation in Ommen, The Netherlands. All programming is built on embodied cognition and experiential learning methodologies targeting youth, youth workers, unemployed adults, and partner organisations.

Product overview

Olde Vechte Foundation is a Dutch non-profit training institute founded in 1966, offering a portfolio of educational and accommodation services. The organization provides open training programs (Event Wise, Choice, Beyond, Practicing Coaching, Source, Training for Trainers), international projects under Erasmus+ (youth exchanges, training courses, and strategic partnership projects including Maths in Motion, ReACT, ActiveCollective, and Connectivity), European Solidarity Corps volunteering programs (Wider Horizon 2-month and Extra Mile 10-month), and group accommodation rentals (The Mansion with 49 beds, The Countryside House with 28 beds, and The Barn training room for 80 people). The Foundation operates as a living, working, and learning space using non-formal education methodologies, primarily serving youth, youth workers, and organizations from the non-profit sector across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wider Horizon: 2-month short-term volunteering programme under European Solidarity Corps for young people re-evaluating their life direction.
• Extra Mile
• Active Rainbow
• European Solidarity Corps (ESC)

Products and services

• Event Wise Personal development training programme focused on individual growth and self-awareness through experiential non-formal learning methodologies. Targeted at individuals seeking personal development.
• Choice Training programme designed to help participants make informed life and career decisions through coaching and reflective exercises. For individuals seeking clarity in personal direction.
• Beyond Advanced-level training programme for continued professional development and personal growth beyond foundational courses. Targeted at returning alumni and advanced practitioners.
• Practicing Coaching Skills and tools training programme focused on developing practical coaching competencies and techniques for working with individuals and groups. Targeted at aspiring and active coaches.
• Source Professional development training on systemic work and coaching methods, combining somatic exercises, moving questions, and case studies to equip professionals with tools for navigating complex situations. Targeted at coaches and consultants.
• Training for Trainers

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ youth exchanges, 20+ training courses, 56+ countries participated
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Solidarity Corps (EU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlde Vechte is a verified hosting organisation for the European Solidarity Corps programme, offering volunteering opportunities exclusively for people aged 18-30 from EU countries. The EU provides funding and programme framework for these activities.
• Dutch National Agency of the Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll international projects are funded by the Dutch National Agency of the Erasmus+ programme by the European Commission. The Dutch National Agency provides funding oversight and programme alignment for KA2 adult education projects, youth exchanges, and training courses.
• Elevate (Croatia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElevate is a company for personal and professional elevation providing coaching, training, and mentoring. Partner in ReACT Erasmus+ KA2 project focusing on developing innovative training and coaching methodologies to support unemployed adults in entering the labour market.
• Solidarity Mission (Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA training, research and innovation centre for social economy and entrepreneurship in Greece. The most recognised non-profit organisation in Greece for social entrepreneurship support. Partner in ReACT project providing expertise in social impact coaching.
• Scoala de Valori (Romania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreates learning opportunities for teenagers through non-formal education using values-based education methodology and MIRACLE approach. Partner in ReACT project contributing expertise in values-based education and personal development for young adults.
• University of Macedonia (Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA public, dynamic, social and business-oriented university with 4 schools and 8 departments offering 25 Master's programmes. Partner in ReACT project contributing academic perspective and research expertise on adult education and labour market integration.
• Synergy BulgariaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn organisation promoting non-formal education and volunteering as a platform for personal and professional realisation. Focuses on informal communication, lifelong learning, and employability skills. Partner in ReACT project contributing expertise in mindset development.
• Adventure Spirit (Latvia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn experiential and experimental outdoor education organisation focusing on individual, team, and community development processes. Partner in ReACT project contributing expertise in outdoor education and outdoor coaching as tools to boost employability.
• Praxis GreeceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA youth non-governmental organisation in Serres, North Greece active in youth policy, media, migration and human rights fields. Founded in 1995. Partner in Connectivity Erasmus+ KA2 project working on sustainable inclusion of unemployed adults through outdoor activities.
• Parcours le monde - Ile De France (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA youth organisation in Paris promoting international mobility for young adults aged 18-30 as a tool for inclusion, particularly targeting those with fewer opportunities to return to education or employment.
• YOBBO - Youth Beyond Borders (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn organisation focused on giving youth possibilities to go beyond their comfort zone — beyond geographic, economic, physical, psychological and cultural borders. Partner in Connectivity project.
• Active Bulgarian Society (ABS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA youth organisation created to improve potential of young people and the surrounding environment through European mobility and training programmes. Partner in Connectivity project tackling unemployment through various trainings, seminars, workshops and outdoor activities.
• Europe House Slavonski Brod (Croatia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA non-governmental organisation established in September 1998 promoting European integration, human rights, and environmental protection. Focuses on integration of young people from rural areas and diverse backgrounds through training events, workshops, and international exchanges.
• Rota Jovem (Portugal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA non-profit youth association based in Cascais that has been promoting and supporting activities for young people since 1992, with over 27 years of existence. Partner in Connectivity project.
• Fun Mathematics (Bulgaria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA math extracurricular programme for children aged 4 to second grade with motto 'With Heart, Hands and Mind in Mathematics'. Partner in Maths in Motion project contributing experience in creative mathematics education.
• SciCo (Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Non-Profit Organisation that communicates scientific issues to the public via innovative and entertaining means. Partner in Maths in Motion project contributing science communication expertise.
• Experience Workshop (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA collaborative effort of mathematicians, artists, toy-makers, craftsmen, teachers, parents and children for experience-oriented mathematics education. Partner in Maths in Motion project and has contributed to University of Helsinki's Science Education Centre.
• Scoala Gimnaziala Nr. 20 Galati (Romania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA gymnasium school with mission to be a place of pure thoughts for people looking to the future. Partner in Maths in Motion project contributing field testing of embodied mathematics education in formal school settings.
• Istituto comprensivo Ognissanti (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn educational institution consisting of 6 kindergartens, 4 elementary schools, and 1 secondary school in Codogno, Lodi Province. Partner in Maths in Motion project for field testing mathematics through dance methodology.
• Balletskolen Holstebro (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn independent primary school focusing on both school and dance education. Partner in Maths in Motion project contributing expertise at the intersection of dance and mathematics education.
• Hopeland (Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA multifunctional farm with vision for parents and children to coexist in nature, evolving around Environment, Tradition, Culture, and Personal Development. Partner in ActiveCollective project contributing environmental activities and farm-based inclusion methods.
• YMCA RomaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocuses on young people helping them play an active and fulfilling role within their communities through youth empowerment. Partner in ActiveCollective project contributing youth empowerment and community-based programming.
• Études et Chantiers (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelops social and professional inclusion actions, vocational training courses, and European projects in France and abroad, working with unemployed people and young people facing social and professional issues. Partner in ActiveCollective project.
• Pioneers of Change (Austria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA non-profit association with focus on Education for Sustainable Development. Motivates and inspires people to develop their potential and build innovative projects and civil society initiatives. Partner in ActiveCollective project.
• The Volunteer Centre (Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in November 1999, focused on working with volunteers in sports, culture, hospitals, mentoring programmes and more. Based in Ústí nad Labem. Partner in ActiveCollective project contributing volunteer management expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CESIE: Italian non-profit running Erasmus+ KA2 strategic partnerships, youth exchanges, and adult education projects across Europe — comparable scale, methodology mix (non-formal education), and EU grant dependency.
• Synergy Bulgaria: Bulgarian non-formal education and volunteering organisation active in Erasmus+ KA2 projects focused on employability skills and mindset development — named ReACT partner with directly comparable target audience and methodology.
• Scoala de Valori (Romania): Romanian non-profit delivering values-based and non-formal education for teenagers and young adults — named ReACT partner; comparable mission and Erasmus+ KA2 methodology focus.
• Centre for European Volunteering (CEV): European-level advocacy and resource body for volunteering organisations, with deep ties to the European Solidarity Corps ecosystem — directly comparable as a European volunteer-hosting and policy-facing non-profit in the same funding landscape.
• Solidarity Mission (Greece): A named ReACT project partner focused on social entrepreneurship training and innovative coaching methodologies for adult learners — directly comparable in methodology (social-impact coaching) and target beneficiary (unemployed adults).
• Adventure Spirit (Latvia): Latvian outdoor education organisation delivering experiential training for employability and team development — named ReACT partner; closely comparable embodied/outdoor learning methodology used for labour market reintegration.

Broad incumbents

• SALTO-YOUTH (EU Resource Centres): EU-funded network of resource centres supporting youth worker training and non-formal education quality across Europe — directly comparable mission around Erasmus+/ESC capacity building for youth workers and trainers.
• Eurodesk: European youth information network funded via Erasmus+ to inform young people about mobility, training, and volunteering opportunities — directly comparable as an EU-funded intermediary in the same youth mobility ecosystem.
• European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA): Umbrella association promoting adult learning across Europe with policy, networking, and project functions — directly comparable positioning in the adult-education/non-formal learning space where Olde Vechte's ReACT and Connectivity projects operate.
• YMCA (Europe): Pan-European youth and community services network operating accommodation, training, and youth development programmes — closely parallels Olde Vechte's combination of group lodging, youth work, and personal development training across multiple countries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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