OLO-Rotonde vzw

What OLO-Rotonde vzw does

OLO-Rotonde vzw is a Belgian non-profit association (vereniging zonder winstoogmerk, or vzw) headquartered in Brasschaat, Flanders, operating an integrated platform of social care, healthcare, special education, and childcare services for children, youth, and adults with disabilities, developmental delays, and behavioral or emotional difficulties, as well as for families and young children needing support. The organization was founded in 1936 and currently serves more than 7,000 clients across Antwerp province and parts of Ghent with approximately 1,000 employees. Service delivery is organized into core divisions — Verblijf & Wonen (residential care including MFC and OBC), Begeleiding (ambulatory guidance, home support, personal assistance), Diagnostiek (multidisciplinary diagnostics and orientation), and Dagondersteuning (day support) — alongside a portfolio of sub-brands covering special education (TRIOLO, OC Nieuwe Vaart), inclusive childcare (Tierlantijn), volunteer coordination (Vonak), leisure services (Ludentia), and social enterprises (Pure Pauze restaurant, Meander care farm, Maatwerkbedrijf Noordheuvel sheltered employment).

The organization carries no proprietary technology product; its core capability is the delivery of human-centered care services across physical sites. Operational workflows rely on standard web infrastructure (website, Google Analytics, Tawk.to live chat) for intake and engagement, while service delivery is entirely dependent on licensed caregivers, special education teachers, diagnostics professionals, and family support staff. Intake is gated by administrative prerequisites: children and youth require an "A-document" (A-beslissing) while adults require VAPH recognition, channeling referrals through the reception team and government agencies.

The business model is a subsidized managed-services model. Revenue is derived almost entirely from Flemish government agencies — VAPH (Vlaams Agentschap voor Personen met een Handicap) for adult disability services, Agentschap Opgroeien for child and youth welfare, and Departement Onderwijs for special education — with additional contributions from municipal sources and donations. There is no public pricing for clients; access is mediated through government recognition and care-plan agreements. The go-to-market is community-led, with referrals flowing through VAPH, municipal partners, and direct inquiries. Recent strategic activity includes the April 2026 acquisition of Maatwerkbedrijf Noordheuvel (sheltered employment) and the July 2026 appointment of Nadia Renders as Director Verblijf.

Name

OLO-Rotonde vzw

Legal name

OLO-Rotonde vzw

Website

https://olo-rotonde.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

OLO-Rotonde vzw is a Belgian non-profit operating an integrated care, special education, and childcare platform serving 7,000+ children, youth, adults with disabilities, and families across Antwerp province and parts of Ghent, funded primarily through Flemish government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Health Aide (HHA) Services (Medically Directed) (HSABACAB)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Special education
• Inclusive childcare
• Residential support
• Family guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Brasschaat

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies and Grants: OLO-Rotonde vzw is a VAPH organization (Vlaams Agentschap voor Personen met een Handicap) recognized and subsidized by Agentschap Opgroeien and Departement Onderwijs. Revenue primarily derives from government funding for care services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OLO-Rotonde vzw operates as a multi-service healthcare and welfare organization delivering a continuum of care for children, youth, adults with disabilities, and families in Belgium's Antwerp province and Ghent area. The organization provides residential care (MFC/OBC), home-based guidance and personal assistance, multidisciplinary diagnostics, day support, special primary education, inclusive childcare, leisure programs, and volunteer coordination through recognized brands including TRIOLO, OC Nieuwe Vaart, Tierlantijn, Ludentia, Vonak, Meander, and Pure Pauze.

Product overview

OLO-Rotonde vzw is a multi-service healthcare and welfare organization operating as a platform of interconnected divisions serving children, youth, and adults with support needs in the Antwerp province and Ghent area of Belgium. The organization functions as a unified care ecosystem comprising 13+ distinct service divisions: core divisions for residential care (Verblijf & Wonen), guidance services (Begeleiding), diagnostics (Diagnostiek), and day support (Dagondersteuning) form the primary service portfolio, supplemented by educational brands TRIOLO and OC Nieuwe Vaart for special needs education, Tierlantijn for inclusive childcare, Vonak for volunteer coordination, and Ludentia for leisure activities. The portfolio also includes a learning center, social enterprises (Pure Pauze restaurant, Meander care farm, Maatwerkbedrijf Noordheuvel), and open placement coordination. With approximately 1,000 employees serving over 7,000 clients, the organization is recognized and subsidized by VAPH (Flemish Agency for Persons with Disabilities), Agentschap Opgroeien (Child and Youth Care Agency), and Departement Onderwijs (Education Department).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRIOLO: Basisschool voor buitengewoon onderwijs in Brasschaat voor kleuters en lagere schoolkinderen met attest type 3, type 9 en type BA.
• OC Nieuwe Vaart
• Tierlantijn
• Ludentia
• Vonak
• Meander
• Pure Pauze
• Ensō
• Vizier
• Otwee
• PA-dienst

Products and services

• Verblijf & Wonen (Residential Care & Living) Provides residential care for children and youth (MFC - Multifunctioneel Centrum, OBC - Observatie- en Behandelingscentrum), family homes, and housing support for adults with disabilities including studios with night surveillance and independent living assistance.
• Begeleiding (Guidance & Assistance) Offers family support, home-based guidance, personal assistance services (PA-dienst), educational parenting support (Opvoedingswinkel), home guidance (Vizier), and study work for children and adults with support needs.
• Diagnostiek (Diagnostics) Provides multidisciplinary diagnostic services and orientation center assessments for children and adults seeking to access non-directly accessible care.
• Dagondersteuning (Day Support) Delivers day support services for children and adults including care farm (Meander), inclusive restaurant (Pure Pauze), prison day support (Otwee), and various day activity centers.
• TRIOLO Special Primary Education Special primary education school in Brasschaat for children with learning or developmental difficulties, offering type 3, type 9, and type BA programs.
• OC Nieuwe Vaart Special Education Special kindergarten and primary education Type 3 in Gent for children with behavioral and/or emotional disorders.
• Tierlantijn Inclusive Childcare Inclusive childcare for children aged 0-12, including daycare and out-of-school care, welcoming children with and without additional support needs across multiple locations in Antwerp province.
• Vonak Volunteer Services Recognized autonomous volunteer organization (Vrijwilligers Organisatie Noord-Antwerpen en Kempen) supporting OLO-Rotonde's volunteer programs across all divisions.
• Ludentia Leisure Services Leisure service organizing inclusive recreational activities, travel, and individual leisure trajectory support for children, youth, and adults with and without disabilities.
• Vormingen & Trainingen (Education and Training) Educational and training offerings including a learning center, parent groups, resilience training, and professional development through Vormingscentrum Create.
• Pure Pauze Inclusive Restaurant Inclusive restaurant in Brasschaat and Wuustwezel providing meaningful day support and social inclusion opportunities for people with additional support needs.
• Meander Care Farm Care farm in Kapellen offering meaningful day support activities for people with disabilities.
• Maatwerkbedrijf Noordheuvel Sheltered Employment Sheltered employment company providing customized work opportunities for people with disabilities within the OLO-Rotonde ecosystem.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VAPH (Vlaams Agentschap voor Personen met een Handicap)coreOthersGovernment agency providing recognition and subsidies for people with disabilities. OLO-Rotonde is an officially recognized VAPH organization, which is fundamental to their service delivery and funding.
• Agentschap OpgroeiencoreOthersGovernment agency responsible for child and youth care funding. Recognizes and subsidizes OLO-Rotonde's services for children and families.
• Departement OnderwijscoreOthersFlemish Department of Education that recognizes and subsidizes OLO-Rotonde's special education schools (TRIOLO and OC Nieuwe Vaart).
• Pure PauzeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive restaurant in Brasschaat and Wuustwezel providing social inclusion opportunities for people with disabilities. Run by OLO-Rotonde clients.
• Ensō Therapeutisch CentrumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapeutic center offering additional wellness services, connected to the OLO-Rotonde ecosystem.
• Vonak (Vrijwilligers Organisatie Noord-Antwerpen en Kempen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized autonomous volunteer organization supporting OLO-Rotonde's volunteer programs. Helps match volunteers with appropriate opportunities.
• Maatwerkbedrijf NoordheuvelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise that joined the OLO-Rotonde group in April 2026, providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Philadelphia Zorg: Major Dutch care provider specialized in support for people with intellectual disabilities, with locations extending into Belgium. Comparable on the continuum of residential/day/ambulatory services, family support and government-funded model.
• 's Heeren Loo: Large Dutch care organization providing multi-service residential, ambulatory and day support for people with intellectual disabilities, with cross-border operations in Belgium. Comparable in scale, multi-division service model and VAPH-style funding architecture.

Others

• Inclusion Belgium: Belgian advocacy umbrella for organizations supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Adjacent — does not deliver direct care but operates in the same VAPH-funded ecosystem and represents a coordinating/standards-setting counterpart.

Direct peers

• vzw Dominiek Savio: Belgian non-profit offering residential care, day support and education for children and adults with disabilities across multiple Flemish sites. Direct comparable on mission, multi-division model and VAPH-style subsidy dependence.

Regional players

• CAW (Centrum Algemeen Welzijnswerk): Network of Flemish welfare centers providing ambulatory guidance, family support and crisis intervention across Flanders. Adjacent comparable on ambulatory/home-based guidance and family-support services that overlap with OLO-Rotonde's Begeleiding division.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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