Sea Scout Group

What Sea Scout Group does

Sea Scout Group - Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS is a Sardinia-based non-profit social cooperative founded in 2012 in Oristano, Italy by Riccardo La Porta, dedicated to the social inclusion, education, and adapted sports training of people with intellectual and relational disabilities. The organization delivers a multi-disciplinary service portfolio across four operational divisions: (1) disability services including sensory activities, behavioral education, autonomy training, and individualized educational programs; (2) paralympic sports through ASD Sea Scout, spanning swimming, archery, judo, athletics, futsal, climbing, and adapted scuba diving; (3) certified training programs including BLS-D, first aid, and scuba diving instruction as an ITF WASE DivEducation training center using the ATP (Adapted Training Program) methodology; and (4) volunteer and community programs. Signature assets include the 12-meter boat 'Pekerì' used for nautical educational experiences and the recently inaugurated Casa Sea Scout, a 700 sqm consolidated operational headquarters opened in November 2024.

The organization is ISO 9001:2015 certified (certificate ISO-9001-C620813-0) and is recognized by FISDIR, the Italian Paralympic Committee (CIP), CONI, and ACSI, enabling participation in regional and national paralympic championships. Strategic programs include the annual Power of Sport multi-sport event (held since 2022), the integrated Tealtro theater company that stages inclusive productions, and the Sea Scout Community project that trains local Sardinian businesses to accommodate people with disabilities.

Revenue is generated through a diversified non-profit mix: Italian 5x1000 tax donations (fiscal code 01245860950), corporate sponsorships (MD supermarkets retail giving, Fondazione Mazzola sports scholarships, Fondazione Decathlon equipment grants), public funding from Regione Sardegna and Erasmus Plus Sport, and earned revenue from professional certification courses. Services for beneficiaries with disabilities are provided free of charge. With 7 employees, the cooperative operates at a small scale concentrated in the Oristano province of Sardinia, leveraging an extensive network of institutional and foundation partners to deliver community-led, family-referred services.

Name

Sea Scout Group

Legal name

Sea Scout Group - Società Cooperativa Sociale onlus

Website

https://seascout-group.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sea Scout Group is a Sardinia-based Italian non-profit social cooperative, founded 2012, providing free adapted sports, educational, and social inclusion programs for people with intellectual and relational disabilities across paralympic disciplines, adapted scuba diving, theater, and life-skills training in Oristano.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social Services and Adapted Sports

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (4872)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAAAIAA

Dive Centers & Scuba Training (PADI/SSI, certifications)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Marine & Coastal Ecotourism (Diving, Snorkeling, Whale Watching)

SECONDARYTHAJAJAB

Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

SECONDARYEDAOAMAJ

Lifeguard, Water Rescue & Aquatic Safety Training

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Protective Services & Public Safety Training

SECONDARYIMAJANAD

Underwater Salvage & Diving Operations (UWILD, Cutting, Welding)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Salvage Services

SECONDARYTHAJAJAD

Diving Experiences (Scuba Dives, Dive Trips, PADI/SSI Courses)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

Keywords

• Adapted sports programs
• Disability social services
• Paralympic sports training
• Adapted scuba diving
• Community disability inclusion

Headquarters

HQ city

Oristano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. 5x1000 Donations: The cooperative receives support through the Italian 5x1000 tax donation program, where taxpayers can designate their tax donation to the organization using fiscal code 01245860950.
2. Training and Certification Courses: Revenue generated from BLS-D, first aid, and scuba diving certification courses offered to the public and professionals through National Rescue Council partnerships.
3. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization receives donations from individuals, local businesses, and corporate partners such as MD supermarkets (1 euro per 30 euro purchase donation program) and Fondazione Mazzola (sports scholarships).
4. Public Funding and Grants: The cooperative receives public funding and project grants for social inclusion and sports programs, including European Erasmus Plus Sport projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sea Scout Group is a social cooperative (ONLUS) that delivers adapted sports, educational, sensory, and social inclusion services for people with intellectual and relational disabilities in Sardinia, Italy. Core offerings span paralympic sports training across multiple disciplines, adapted scuba diving using the ATP/WASE methodology, individualized educational and behavioral programs, sensory/artistic activities, autonomy training, and family respite services. The cooperative also runs BLS-D/first aid and scuba diving certification courses through the National Rescue Council and WASE DivEducation partnerships.

Product overview

Sea Scout Group is a social cooperative (ONLUS) in Oristano, Sardinia operating since over a decade, focused on social inclusion of people with intellectual-relational disabilities. The organization operates through four main divisions: (1) Services and Activities for Disabilities offering sensory activities, behavioral education, and individualized programs; (2) Paralympic Sports (ASD Sea Scout) providing swimming, scuba diving, archery, judo, bask in, climbing and other sports; (3) Training, Diving and Health Services including BLS-D courses and scuba diving certifications; and (4) Sea Scout Club for volunteering. Major programs include Power of Sport annual multi-sport events, Sea Scout Community for business inclusion, the Progetto Pekerì nautical initiative, and Tealtro theater company. The organization opened its new headquarters 'Casa Sea Scout' in November 2024 and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Servizi e Attività per le Disabilità (Disability Services and Activities) Core social services for people with intellectual and relational disabilities, including sensory activities, training for autonomy, behavioral education, and individualized educational programs, delivered at Casa Sea Scout and partner facilities in Sardinia.
• Sport Paralimpici (Paralympic Sports) - ASD Sea Scout Paralympic sports training program for athletes with intellectual and relational disabilities across swimming, scuba diving, sea watching, climbing, basketball, hiking, futsal, archery, gym and judo, affiliated with FISDIR and CIP/CONI for participation in regional and national championships.
• Formazione, Subacquea e Sanitario (Training, Diving and Health) Professional training services including BLS-D and first aid certification courses through the National Rescue Council network, scuba diving certifications as an ITF WASE DivEducation center using the ATP methodology, and forensic scuba diving courses for instructors and professionals.
• Sea Scout Club e Volontariato (Sea Scout Club and Volunteering) Volunteer group focused on social work and aquatic activities, providing swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving courses for people with physical and mental disabilities, and supporting Sea Scout's community and inclusion mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple regional and national FISDIR championship medals in swimming, archery, judo, and athletics
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FISDIR (Federazione Italiana Sport Paralimpici degli Intellettivo Relazionali)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFISDIR is the Italian Paralympic Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual and relational disabilities. Sea Scout is affiliated as a sports society (ASD) and participates in regional and national FISDIR championships in swimming, archery, athletics, and other disciplines.
• ACSI (Associazione di Cultura, Sport e Tempo Libero)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSea Scout ASD is affiliated with ACSI, an Italian sports promotion association. ACSI provides the organizational umbrella for the sports activities and supports compliance with Italian sports regulations including child protection requirements.
• Wase DivEducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSea Scout is an ITF WASE DivEducation training center, utilizing the ATP (Adapted Training Program) methodology for scuba diving instruction adapted for people with disabilities. Riccardo La Porta serves as the reference for disability at Wase DivEducation.
• National Rescue Council (NRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSea Scout participates in the NRC training network, offering BLS-D and first aid certification courses. NRC provides certified training programs with international recognition.
• Comitato Italiano Paralimpico (CIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSea Scout is recognized by the Italian Paralympic Committee and operates under CIP/FISDIR registration for paralympic sports activities.
• MD SupermarketsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough the MD app, customers can designate 1 euro per 30 euro purchase to Sea Scout Group as part of the 'MD Insieme Alla Differenza' solidarity program. This provides a passive donation mechanism through retail.
• Comune di OristanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Municipality of Oristano provides patronage for Sea Scout events including Power of Sport and supports the organization's community initiatives.
• Limolo Activities ASD / Sea, Sail & Surf for ParkinsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSea Scout collaborated with Limolo Activities ASD on the Erasmus Plus Sport project 'Sea, Sail & Surf for Parkinson' (S4P), promoting Parkinson's therapy through water sports.
• Area Marina Protetta del Sinis and C.Re.S. (Centro Recupero Tartarughe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSea Scout collaborates with the Marine Protected Area of Sinis and the sea turtle rehabilitation center for environmental education activities where athletes participate in marine conservation efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sailability: International charity enabling people with disabilities to sail through adapted programs and accessible vessels. Comparable mission on water-based adaptive recreation and use of dedicated accessible boats.
• WASE DivEducation: International scuba diving training organization that developed the ATP methodology Sea Scout uses; Sea Scout serves as its ITF training center for adapted diving. Most directly comparable on adapted diving certification.
• Disabled Divers International (DDI): International non-profit certification body focused on training divers with disabilities and certifying instructors in adaptive techniques. Direct peer on adapted scuba training and instructor certification.
• Diveheart: US-based nonprofit that uses scuba diving as therapy and rehabilitation for people with disabilities, including adaptive scuba certification and veterans programs. Closely comparable mission and adapted-diving model.
• Limolo Activities ASD: Italian sports association that partnered with Sea Scout on the Erasmus Plus 'Sea, Sail & Surf for Parkinson' project using water sports as therapy. Comparable adapted water-sports programming and ASD structure.

Others

• Fondazione Telethon: Italian foundation funding research and quality-of-life programs for people with disabilities. Sea Scout received Telethon's 2024 thank-you diploma; thematically related funder/recognition body, not a direct competitor.
• Fondazione Decathlon: Italian arm of Decathlon's foundation funding grassroots and inclusive sports projects. Sea Scout's 'Power of Sport' three-year project is validated by Fondazione Decathlon; adjacent funder/ecosystem enabler.

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics Italia: Italian national program offering year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities across many disciplines. Comparable target population and multi-sport delivery model at national scale.
• FISDIR (Federazione Italiana Sport Paralimpici degli Intellettivo Relazionali): Italian Paralympic federation for athletes with intellectual-relational disabilities. Sea Scout is an affiliated ASD under FISDIR; comparable governing body and competition pathway for the same athlete population.
• ANFFAS (Associazione Nazionale Famiglie e Persone con Disabilità Intellettiva e Relazionale): Italian national federation of disability-focused cooperatives and family associations. Comparable ONLUS-style social cooperative structure and intellectual-disability mission, but at national federation scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SeaScoutTV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sea-scout-group

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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