Stowarzyszenie Sursum Corda

What Stowarzyszenie Sursum Corda does

Stowarzyszenie Sursum Corda is a Polish non-governmental organization and registered Public Benefit Organization (Organizacja Pożytku Publicznego, KRS 0000020382) founded in 2000 and headquartered in Nowy Sącz, Małopolskie. It operates a portfolio of roughly twelve social welfare programs targeting six distinct beneficiary segments: sick and disabled individuals (via the 'Na Ratunek' rescue program), senior citizens (via Poczta Obiadowa meal delivery and Karta Dobra shopping cards), school children and youth (via 38 Szkolne Kluby Wolontariatu), former prisoners (via the Post-Penitentiary Assistance Center), Ukrainian refugees (via Pomoc Ukrainie), and the general public needing legal aid (via a nationwide network of Nieodpłatna pomoc prawna points operated under appointment by Poland's Ministry of Justice). The organization also runs the largest rehabilitation and medical equipment rental service in the region, vacation programs for children (Wypoczynek na plus, since 2000), training courses, and the ChcęPomagać.org donation platform. Its paid staff is small (7 employees), with operational scale delivered through an extensive volunteer base.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal: a standard website (sc.org.pl) with multilingual toggles (Polish, Ukrainian, English, German), email communication, social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, an e-commerce charity shop (Dobry sklepik Sursum Corda at sklepik.sc.org.pl), and the ChcęPomagać.org donation platform. No proprietary AI, APIs, SDKs, or specialized technical systems are documented. Revenue is generated through a community-led, donation-based model: individual and corporate donations, 1.5% Polish income tax designations, charity events (notably Run 4 a Smile — 104,300 PLN raised in 2026 — and the annual fishing competition 'O Puchar Ani'), public grants, and social-commerce proceeds. Administrative costs are held to approximately 0.5% of the annual budget, indicating a lean operating model, and the organization publicly distinguishes itself via the 'Dajemy wędkę, a nie rybę' (give a fishing rod, not a fish) empowerment philosophy.

Operationally, Stowarzyszenie Sursum Corda functions as a multi-vertical social services NGO with a regional (Małopolska) delivery footprint and a national legal-aid channel. Key strategic partners include the Polish Ministry of Justice, Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National-Louis University, the City of Kraków, and Towarzystwo Gimnastyczne Sokół Gniazdo w Zakopanem. Leadership is overseen by Vice President Halina Rams (also Coordinator for Child Protection Standards) and Volunteer Coordinator Ania Gądek. The organization is currently expanding through new product launches (Karta Dobra, July 2026), partnership-driven geographic outreach into Kraków (May 2026), and the Regional Partnership for Volunteering project — all consistent with incremental, partnership-led growth rather than capital-driven scaling.

Name

Stowarzyszenie Sursum Corda

Legal name

Stowarzyszenie Sursum Corda

Website

https://sc.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stowarzyszenie Sursum Corda is a Polish Public Benefit Organization (OPP) founded in 2000 in Nowy Sącz, operating social welfare programs — medical treatment funding, senior support, rehabilitation equipment rental, free legal aid, volunteer coordination, and refugee assistance — across Małopolskie region via donations, 1.5% tax contributions, and charity events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Charity social services
• Rehabilitation equipment rental
• Free legal aid
• Volunteer coordination
• Senior support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nowy Sącz

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: The organization operates as a public benefit organization (OPP - Organizacja Pożytku Publicznego) funded primarily through donations from individuals, businesses, and institutional donors. Revenue comes from one-time and recurring monetary donations, in-kind contributions, and proceeds from charitable events.
2. 1.5% Tax Donation: Polish taxpayers can designate 1.5% of their income tax to the organization (KRS 0000020382). This is a significant recurring revenue stream from individual taxpayers.
3. Social commerce (Sklepik Sursum Corda): The organization operates a charity shop (Dobry sklepik Sursum Corda) selling goods to generate revenue for charitable purposes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stowarzyszenie Sursum Corda is a Polish non-profit association delivering free social welfare services to vulnerable populations from a base in Nowy Sącz, including medical treatment/residential care funding (Na Ratunek), rehabilitation and medical equipment rental—the largest such rental in the region—free legal aid, post-penitentiary assistance, senior support (meal delivery via Poczta Obiadowa and discount cards via Karta Dobra), Ukrainian refugee relief, and a children’s vacation program. It also mobilizes a volunteer network anchored by 38 school volunteer clubs and operates a charity shop and an online donation platform (ChcęPomagać.org) to fund its activities.

Product overview

Stowarzyszenie Sursum Corda is a charitable organization operating since 2000 in Nowy Sącz, Poland, offering a comprehensive portfolio of social welfare programs. The organization provides direct assistance through multiple programs: the "Na ratunek" rescue program for funding medical treatments; senior support including Poczta Obiadowa meal delivery and Karta Dobra shopping cards; volunteer coordination through Korpus Solidarności; and rehabilitation equipment rental. Additional services include free legal aid at nationwide points, post-penitentiary assistance, vacation programs for children, and humanitarian aid for Ukrainian refugees. The organization also operates the Dobry sklepik charity shop and the ChcęPomagać.org donation platform for online fundraising. Core activities are funded through donations, 1.5% tax donations, and government grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chcę pomagać: Online platform for beneficiaries (Podopieczni) of the organization's support programs
• Dobry sklepik Sursum Corda
• Szkolny Klub Wolontariatu
• Korpus Solidarności
• Run 4 a Smile
• Poczta Obiadowa

Products and services

• Na Ratunek (financial assistance for medical treatment/therapy/residential care) Financial support program for sick and disabled individuals who cannot afford medical treatment, therapy, rehabilitation, or residential care. Targeted at vulnerable patients and their families in the Nowy Sącz region.
• Rehabilitation and Medical Equipment Rental (Wypożyczalnia sprzętu rehabilitacyjnego) Free rental service for rehabilitation and medical equipment delivered to beneficiaries' homes; the largest such rental in the region. Targeted at disabled individuals, post-hospitalization patients, and seniors.
• Free Legal Aid (Nieodpłatna pomoc prawna) Free legal consultations and case management for individuals who cannot afford legal counsel, delivered through local legal aid points. Targeted at low-income individuals and families in the region.
• Post-Penitentiary Assistance Center (Centrum Pomocy Postpenitencjarnej) Support center for former prisoners covering reintegration, social support, and resettlement assistance. Targeted at ex-prisoners resettling in the Nowy Sącz region.
• Ukrainian Refugee Aid (Pomoc Ukrainie) Humanitarian aid program distributing food, clothing, medical supplies, and hygiene products to Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Targeted at refugee families arriving in the region.
• Poczta Obiadowa (Senior Meal Delivery) Meal delivery service bringing prepared food to seniors and other individuals requiring nutrition support. Targeted at senior citizens in the Nowy Sącz region.
• Karta Dobra (Senior Discount Card) Discount card program providing seniors with price reductions at participating local merchants. Targeted at low-income seniors in the region.
• Wypoczynek na plus (Children's Vacation Program) Subsidized vacation and recreational program for children from low-income families who cannot afford holidays. Targeted at children and families in the Nowy Sącz region.
• Volunteer Corps / Korpus Solidarności Volunteer mobilization, training, and placement program participating in the national Korpus Solidarności solidarity corps initiative. Targeted at individuals in the local community who wish to volunteer.
• School Volunteer Clubs (Szkolne Kluby Wolontariatu) Network of 38 school-based volunteer clubs developing civic engagement and volunteering among school-aged children. Targeted at school students and teachers in the Nowy Sącz region.
• Charity Shop (Dobry Sklepik Sursum Corda) Retail charity shop selling donated goods to generate revenue for the association's social programs. Targeted at local shoppers and donors of goods.
• Online Donation Platform (ChcęPomagać.org) Online donation platform enabling individual donors to financially support the association's programs. Targeted at individual donors and supporters nationwide.
• Courses and Training (Kursy i szkolenia) Educational courses and training programs offered by the association. Targeted at community members and volunteers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 104,300 PLN raised for beneficiaries at single 2026 charity event
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Miasto Kraków / Młody KrakówcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Sursum Corda conducted training for over 60 teachers from Kraków primary and secondary schools on establishing School Volunteer Clubs. The training was commissioned by the City of Kraków (Młody Kraków) as part of the city's civic education program.
• Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National-Louis University in Nowy SączucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The university organized the XIII International Charity Run 'Run 4 a Smile 2026', which Sursum Corda volunteers supported. Funds raised (104,300 PLN) support Sursum Corda beneficiaries Milenka Ząber and Maciej Bogoń.
• Towarzystwo Gimnastyczne Sokół Gniazdo w ZakopanemminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sursum Corda visited the historic Sokół Gymnastic Society in Zakopane to exchange experiences and learn good practices in social organization. The partnership focuses on sharing knowledge and best practices between NGOs.
• Ministry of Justice (Nieodpłatna pomoc prawna)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSursum Corda operates as an operator of free legal aid points under the national free legal aid system established by the Ministry of Justice. The organization manages points in various locations across Poland.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Polski Czerwony Krzyż (Polish Red Cross): National humanitarian organization delivering social assistance, refugee support, and emergency relief — overlaps with Sursum Corda's Ukrainian refugee aid, senior support, and emergency social services mandate.
• Caritas Polska: The largest Catholic charity network in Poland, running nationwide programs in social assistance, elder care, refugee aid, and volunteer coordination — directly comparable multi-segment social services footprint, though at much larger national scale.
• Fundacja Polsat: Major Polish charitable foundation supporting sick children and social causes, with national brand recognition and televised fundraising events — comparable mass-market fundraising and medical-aid positioning.
• Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy (WOŚP): Poland's flagship annual charity fundraiser, primarily funding medical equipment for healthcare facilities — comparable event-based fundraising model and medical mission, but at a vastly larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Fundacja "Serce Dziecka": Polish foundation supporting children with heart defects and other serious illnesses through treatment funding — closely comparable medical-treatment funding, family support, and online beneficiary fundraising platform.
• Towarzystwo Pomocy im. św. Brata Alberta: Polish social services society operating shelters, support for the homeless, disabled, and people in crisis — comparable community-based social welfare and reintegration services, including post-penitentiary support.
• Fundacja Avalon – Bezpośrednia Pomoc Niepełnosprawnym: Polish foundation providing direct financial and rehabilitation support to people with disabilities — directly comparable to Sursum Corda's disability, medical-treatment funding, and equipment rental programs.
• Fundacja Dzieciom "Zdążyć z Pomocą": Polish foundation funding medical treatment, therapy, and rehabilitation for sick and disabled children — directly comparable to Sursum Corda's 'Na Ratunek' program and ChcePomagać.org beneficiary fundraising model.

Regional players

• Caritas Diecezji Nowosądeckiej: Regional Caritas branch serving the same Nowy Sącz / Małopolska territory as Sursum Corda — directly competes for local donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries within the same geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Fundacja Świat na Tak: Polish foundation supporting children's rehabilitation, medical treatment, and family social assistance — comparable grassroots medical-aid and family social services model, with similar donor-base scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/stowarzyszenie.sursum.corda
• TikToktiktok.com/@sursumcorda2000
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stowarzyszenie-sursum-corda

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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