Scouting Limburg

What Scouting Limburg does

Scouting Limburg (legal entity: Stichting Scouting Limburg) is the provincial umbrella organization for scouting in the Limburg province of the Netherlands, headquartered at Nusterweg 63, 6136 KT Sittard. Founded circa 1970/1973, it operates as a volunteer-driven foundation affiliated with the national Scouting Nederland body. Its mission is organized around three pillars: Ontwikkeling (Development), Spel (Play/Game), and Verbinding (Connection). The organization supports over 100 local scouting groups across six regions (Maastricht & Mergelland, Maasven, Roermond, Westelijke Mijnstreek, Weert, and Zuid-Oost Limburg), serving approximately 8,000 youth members and 3,000 volunteer leaders. Delivery is powered by roughly 70 unpaid provincial volunteers and a small core of paid part-time staff (5 individuals), with an unpaid governance structure consisting of a Dagelijks Bestuur (daily board) and an Algemeen Bestuur (general board) with regional representation.

The product portfolio centers on Trainingen & Workshops (basic modules, Kamp-Experience, outdoor training, pedagogy, social safety, first aid), Spelactiviteiten (provincial game activities such as KidsParty, Expeditie JOTI, STAF CHALLENGE, 4Scouts, SMBE-Dag), and Verbinding programs (exchange meetings, Speltaksafari, Techniekensafari, Kampsafari, partner collaborations). A flagship service is the Groepsbezoeken (group visits) program launched in 2022, in which the organization personally visits every local group across the province. The Doorlopende Leerlijn, a progressive learning framework inherited from Scouting Nederland, underpins age-appropriate youth development programming.

The business model is that of a non-profit foundation: no public pricing exists because membership fees are administered at the local group level via Scouting Nederland. Revenue (where it exists) comes from pass-through membership/subsidy support from Scouting Nederland, apparent provincial subsidy from Provincie Limburg, and ancillary partnership income. The go-to-market is community-led: outreach occurs through the website (scoutinglimburg.nl), social media, email newsletters, organized events, and direct in-person group visits. Cross-sector partnerships with Jeugdwerk Limburg, JongNL Limburg, Speeltuinwerk Limburg, Young Perspective, GGD Zuid-Limburg, and Huis voor de Kunsten Limburg extend the organization's reach into youth mental well-being and policy advocacy. Operational safeguards include mandatory Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag (VOG) certificates for volunteers and adherence to the Scouting Nederland Gedragscode (behavioral code, June 2025 version).

Name

Scouting Limburg

Legal name

Stichting Scouting Limburg

Website

https://scoutinglimburg.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scouting Limburg is the volunteer-driven provincial umbrella organization for scouting in Limburg, Netherlands, supporting 100+ local groups, 8,000 youth members, and 3,000 volunteer leaders across six regions via training, activities, and youth development programs under three pillars: Development, Play, and Connection.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Scouting Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Community Relations & Grassroots Program Management (MPAKAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Youth scouting organization
• Volunteer training programs
• Scouting activities
• Provincial scouting umbrella
• Youth development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sittard

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and organizational support: As a provincial affiliate of Scouting Nederland, Scouting Limburg receives support and likely membership/subsidy funding to operate. The organization is volunteer-run with minimal paid staff (5 part-timers).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scouting Limburg is a provincial scouting umbrella organization that coordinates scouting activities, training, and connection programs for more than 100 local scouting groups in Limburg, Netherlands. It delivers volunteer training and workshops (basis-modules, Kamp-Experience, outdoor training, pedagogy, social safety, EHBO), organizes provincial game activities (KidsParty, Expeditie JOTI, SMBE-Dag), and runs connection programs (Speltaksafari, Techniekensafari, Kampsafari, exchange meetings). All offerings are grouped under three pillars: Ontwikkeling (Development), Spel (Play), and Verbinding (Connection).

Product overview

Scouting Limburg operates as a provincial umbrella organization offering a coordinated portfolio of products and services organized around three pillars: Ontwikkeling (Development), Spel (Game), and Verbinding (Connection). The core offerings include structured training programs and workshops (Trainingen & Workshops) covering basic modules, Kamp-Experience, outdoor skills, and specialized topics; provincial game activities including KidsParty, 4Scouts, Expeditie JOTI, and SMBE-Dag; and connection programs featuring exchange meetings, safaris (Speltaksafari, Techniekensafari, Kampsafari), and partner collaborations. The organization also provides group visit services and implements the national Doorlopende Leerlijn progressive learning framework from Scouting Nederland. All offerings are delivered through approximately 70 provincial volunteers supported by a team of part-time professionals.

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Products and services

• Trainingen & Workshops (Development Programs) A coordinated program of training sessions and workshops for scouting volunteers in Limburg, covering basis-modules, Kamp-Experience, outdoor skills, pedagogy, governance, social safety, and first aid (EHBO). Designed to develop the skills of volunteer leaders who run local scouting groups.
• Spelactiviteiten (Provincial Game Activities) Provincial scouting activities organized by Scouting Limburg to engage youth members and volunteers, including KidsParty, 4Scouts, Expeditie JOTI (Jamboree On The Internet), SMBE-Dag, and Staf Challenge. These are larger, cross-group events held at the provincial level.
• Verbinding (Connection Programs) Programs that connect Limburg scouts with each other and with external organizations, including exchange meetings (ontmoetingsbijeenkomsten), Speltaksafari, Techniekensafari, Kampsafari, and partner collaborations under the Verbinding pillar.
• Doorlopende Leerlijn (Progressive Learning Line) The progressive learning framework adopted from Scouting Nederland that provides an age-appropriate development path for youth members, covering elements such as youth participation, progression system, progression matrix, expanding world, increasing independence, and sub-groups.
• Groepsbezoeken (Group Visits Program) A service program where Scouting Limburg visits all 100+ local scouting groups in Limburg to provide personal contact, gather feedback, and strengthen connections. Conducted in collaboration with the six regional scouting organizations.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scouting NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational scouting organization that Scouting Limburg is affiliated with. Scouting Nederland provides guidelines, frameworks (such as the doorlopende leerlijn/progressive learning line), and national coordination for provincial organizations.
• Jeugdwerk LimburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth work organization in Limburg that collaborates on projects such as the mental well-being initiative for youth.
• JongNL LimburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization network in Limburg, collaborating on projects including mental well-being initiatives and research on young volunteers.
• Speeltuinwerk LimburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlayground work organization in Limburg, collaborating on mental well-being initiatives and youth activities.
• Young PerspectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject giving youth between 12-27 a voice with policymakers. Scouting Limburg is a 'friend' of Young Perspective, participating in research on youth voices.
• Huis voor de Kunsten LimburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts institution in Limburg, part of the Young Perspective initiative giving youth a voice.
• GGD Zuid-LimburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal Health Service in South Limburg, participating in youth voice initiatives.
• Jongeren Netwerk LimburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Network Limburg, collaborating on research and youth voice initiatives.
• Kennedy-Mars SittardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable walk event in Sittard. Scouting Limburg partners with them on activities and events.
• Provincie LimburgminorOthersProvince of Limburg logo appears on the website indicating support or funding. Located at limburg.nl.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Scouting Nederland: National umbrella organization for scouting in the Netherlands and Scouting Limburg's parent affiliate. Directly comparable as the governing body that defines the framework, training standards, and Doorlopende Leerlijn that Scouting Limburg implements at the provincial level.
• World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM): Global umbrella for national scouting organizations. Comparable as the top-tier coordinating body that defines standards, training methodologies, and youth development frameworks that Scouting Limburg ultimately implements at the local level.
• Scouts UK (The Scout Association): National scouting organization in the UK. Comparable as a structurally analogous umbrella body delivering youth development through scouting methodology, training, and volunteer-supported local groups, although operating at a much larger scale.

Regional players

• JongNL Limburg: Regional youth organization in Limburg focused on youth development and outdoor activities. A peer because it competes for youth member engagement and municipal/provincial youth funding in the same Limburg geography, with overlapping volunteer and youth audiences.
• Jeugdwerk Limburg: Provincial youth work organization in Limburg that collaborates with Scouting Limburg on mental well-being initiatives. Comparable as a regional youth development umbrella serving a similar mission and member base in the same geography.
• Speeltuinwerk Limburg: Regional playground/outdoor play organization in Limburg. Peer because it delivers structured outdoor activities for children/youth in the same province and competes for similar municipal funding and volunteer pools.

Direct peers

• Scouting Gelderland: Another provincial scouting umbrella in the Netherlands, operating the same model: coordinating local scouting groups, training volunteers, and organizing provincial activities. Structurally identical to Scouting Limburg, serving as a direct peer for benchmarking.
• Scouting Noord-Holland: Provincial scouting organization in North Holland, part of Scouting Nederland. Performs the same volunteer coordination, training, and activity organization function as Scouting Limburg at a regional level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/scoutinglimburg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scoutinglimburg

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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