Sœurs d'Encre By Rose Tattoo

What Sœurs d'Encre By Rose Tattoo does

Sœurs d'Encre By Rose Tattoo is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bordeaux, operating a network of 85+ trained volunteer tattoo artists across 35 locations in France (with a claimed 3-country footprint). Its core service is the provision of free artistic tattoo reconstruction for women after breast cancer — covering surgical scars, radiation marks, and performing 3D areola/nipple reconstruction following mastectomy or lumpectomy — positioning the practice as an alternative or complement to surgical reconstruction. The organization delivers this through its annual Rose Tattoo event held each October across multiple French cities (Bordeaux, Paris, Colmar, Clermont-Ferrand, Montpellier), supplemented by year-round referrals and info-café sessions at oncology institutions including Institut Bergonié.

The association's business model is diversified across non-revenue streams for recipients and revenue-generating support activities. Tattoo services are provided at no cost to recipients, with financial assistance prioritized for women with significant scarring and limited means. Funding is generated through €15 annual memberships, one-time and recurring donations processed via HelloAsso, a solidarity boutique selling low-priced merchandise (keychains €13, bookmarks €8, badge packs €17, tote bags €18.50), and corporate BoNéné workshops that double as team-building and disability/illness awareness sessions. The organization also monetizes traveling photographic exhibitions (À Fleur de Maux, S'aimer Tatouée, Seinsuré, Aux seins de la vie) for rental and holds flash day events where all proceeds benefit the association.

The association is recognized as supportive oncological care by AFSOS and holds signed conventions with CPAM de Gironde, MSA de Gironde, and VIASANTÉ Mutuelle (AG2R la Mondiale) for health insurance recognition of therapeutic tattooing. Leadership comprises three cofounders — President Nathalie Kaïd, Secretary Armelle Mirieu, and Treasurer Véronique Dowling — supported by Laura Kastel as head of the tattoo and disability division. The organization has received national recognition including the 2018 Prix Ruban Rose Qualité de Vie and the 2025 Médaille de l'assemblée nationale.

Name

Sœurs d'Encre By Rose Tattoo

Legal name

Association Soeurs d'encre by Rose Tattoo

Website

https://soeursdencre.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sœurs d'Encre By Rose Tattoo is a French non-profit association that provides free artistic tattoo reconstruction to women after breast cancer and chronic illness, delivered through a national network of trained volunteer tattoo artists anchored by its annual Rose Tattoo event.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Therapeutic Tattoo Services for Post-Cancer Reconstruction

akta.pro primary industry

Scar Camouflage & Skin Camouflage Tattooing Services (HSALAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Touch-Up & Maintenance Permanent Makeup Services (HSALAKAK)

Keywords

• Therapeutic tattoo services
• Post-mastectomy reconstruction
• Breast cancer support
• Scar camouflage tattooing
• Nonprofit health association

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees of €15 provide core funding and community support for the association's operations.
2. Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individuals and organizations supporting the cause. Payments processed through HelloAsso platform or by check.
3. Solidarity Boutique: Sale of solidarity merchandise including key rings (€13), bookmarks (€8), badges (€17 for 5), and tote bags (€18.50). All profits fund association actions.
4. Corporate BoNéNé Workshops: Corporate team-building workshops where employees create solidarity creations. 100% of funds raised support association actions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Sœurs d'Encre By Rose Tattoo is a French non-profit association that provides free artistic tattoo reconstruction services to women after breast cancer and chronic illness, covering surgical scars, radiation marks, and creating 3D nipple/areola tattoos. The association operates through a volunteer network of 85 trained tattoo artists across 35 locations in France, organizes the annual Rose Tattoo event during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and funds operations through memberships, donations, solidarity merchandise sales, and corporate BoNéné workshops.

Product overview

Sœurs d'Encre By Rose Tattoo is a French non-profit association ( loi 1901) providing artistic tattoo reconstruction services for women after breast cancer and chronic illness. The organization operates as a platform combining multiple complementary offerings: (1) core tattoo reconstruction services performed by trained volunteer tattoo artists year-round across France, (2) the annual Rose Tattoo event during October Rose hosting multiple cities, (3) the BoNéNé participatory workshop program for enterprises and public audiences, (4) a solidarity store selling merchandise (keychains, tote bags, bookmarks, badges), (5) traveling photo exhibitions, and (6) the 'S'aimer Tatouée' book publication. The association also organizes Info-Cafés information sessions and offers membership for supporters. The organization is headquartered in Bordeaux with national reach through regional tattoo artists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BoNéNé: Participatory artistic workshop project on the theme of 'illness and work', involving cutting and customizing half a bra to symbolize mastectomy, collecting funds for the association's tattoo reconstruction actions.

Products and services

• Artistic Tattoo Reconstruction Services Therapeutic tattoo services provided by trained volunteer artists to cover scars and burns on women after breast cancer or chronic illness. Includes 3D nipple and areola reconstruction as well as artistic scar coverage. Provided free of charge to recipients, with priority for women in financial need.
• Rose Tattoo Event Annual week-long event during October Rose (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) where volunteer tattoo artists provide free artistic reconstruction tattoos. Held across multiple French cities including Bordeaux, Paris, Colmar, Clermont-Ferrand, and Montpellier. The 7th edition in 2023 featured 85 volunteer tattoo artists and approximately 100 tattoos performed.
• Solidarity Store (Boutique Solidaire) Online solidarity store selling keychains (€13), badges (€17 per 5-pack), tote bags (€18.50), and bookmarks (€8). All proceeds fund the association's tattoo reconstruction actions for women after breast cancer. Operated via the HelloAsso platform.
• BoNéné Workshop (Participatory Artistic Workshop)

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ women supported since founding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fondation des FemmesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2025Women's foundation partnership established in 2025 for enhanced advocacy.
• Réseau RKSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2025New 2025 partnership with healthcare network RKS.
• VIASANTÉ Mutuelle (AG2R la Mondiale)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2023VIASANTÉ Mutuelle supports Rose Tattoo events in Bordeaux and Paris financially. Also provides exclusive annual tattoo coverage for financially struggling policyholders through social action fund. Won Trophée Les Lumières de la Santé 2022.
• CPAM de GirondecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2021Convention signed with CPAM (Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie) de Gironde for health insurance coverage of therapeutic tattoo services.
• AFSOS (Association Francophone pour les Soins Oncologiques de Support)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFSOS recognition establishes therapeutic tattooing as supportive oncological care within the French healthcare framework. This recognition validates the association's medical legitimacy and facilitates partnerships with hospitals and oncology centers.
• MSA de GirondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvention signed with MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole) de Gironde for agricultural sector health insurance coverage.
• Institut BergoniécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOncology institute partnership for medical validation and info-café events. Dr. Ivan Krakowski, oncologist at Bergonié, was founding medical supporter.
• Maison RosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreast cancer support center in Bordeaux that hosts Rose Tattoo events. Cofounders Céline Dupré and Jenna Boitard praised the initiative as one of the year's strongest operations.
• Radisson Blu Hôtel BordeauxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRose Tattoo 2023 Bordeaux event held at Radisson Blu Hotel, showcasing hospitality sector support.
• Le Gamin à Dix DoigtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParis tattoo shop hosting Rose Tattoo Paris 2022 and 2023 events.
• Ligue contre le Cancer (Colmar)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ligue contre le Cancer Colmar for 2023 Rose Tattoo Colmar event.
• Les Volcaniques d'AuvergneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Rose Tattoo Clermont-Ferrand editions. 4th edition partnerships with Clermont-Ferrand location.
• Caroline Escafit / L'Aiguillerie (Montpellier)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTattoo artist partnership for first Rose Tattoo Montpellier 2021 edition at L'Aiguillerie workshop.
• AgefiphminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDisability employment organization partner. Association participated in Agefiph's 3rd Innovation Bootcamp and organizes BoNéNé workshops for disability awareness in companies.
• Ultramarines Bordeaux 1987minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFC Girondins de Bordeaux supporters group that created solidarity stickers, raising €2,000 for the association through sales.
• Barbu et TatouéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerT-shirt merchandise partner: €10 per t-shirt and €7 per tank top sold goes to the association.
• EDF Auvergne Rhône-AlpesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter and BoNéNé workshop host, with cheque donation ceremony in December 2024.
• IKKSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFashion brand that hosted BoNéNé corporate workshop for employee engagement.
• Moët HennessyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury goods group that hosted BoNéNé workshop for employees.
• CAF des LandesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily Allowance Fund that hosted BoNéNé workshop for staff.
• CCI (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber of Commerce partnership that helped launch BoNéNé workshops.
• Lions Club Sud OuestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService club supporter represented in jury by Mélodie De Mora that helped award association.
• Mama Shelter FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel group that mobilized to support the association.
• Cancer@workminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCancer and work platform partnership for professional reintegration support.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Little Vinnie's Tattoos: Tattoo studio founded by Vinnie Myers dedicated exclusively to nipple/areola restoration after breast reconstruction. Closest direct service-delivery peer for the 3D areola service line.
• Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance: US nonprofit funding mastectomy tattoos and training artists to perform them. Comparable advocacy, training, and survivor-support focus with strong breast cancer community ties.
• P.ink (Personal Ink): US-based nonprofit that connects breast cancer survivors with tattoo artists for mastectomy and scar coverage. Same mission, volunteer-artist model, and survivor-centric service offering as Sœurs d'Encre.
• Vinnie Myers: World-renowned 3D nipple and areola tattoo artist whose Little Vinnie's Tattoos shop specializes in post-mastectomy reconstruction. Closest commercial analogue to the 3D areola service Sœurs d'Encre provides.
• The Nipple Innovation Project (NiP): UK-based charitable initiative offering free 3D nipple tattoos to breast cancer survivors. Direct parallel in mission, free-service delivery, and partnership model with medical institutions.

Broad incumbents

• Ligue contre le Cancer: France's largest cancer support charity, a partner of Sœurs d'Encre for the Colmar edition. Operates broadly across cancer support, awareness, and patient services; not specialized in tattoo reconstruction but the dominant umbrella player.
• AFSOS (Association Francophone pour les Soins Oncologiques de Support): Francophone professional body that recognizes Sœurs d'Encre as supportive oncological care. Operates broadly across oncology supportive care frameworks rather than delivering tattoo services itself.

Regional players

• Maison Rose (Bordeaux): Bordeaux-based breast cancer support center that hosts Rose Tattoo events. Operates as a regional hub in the same survivor-support category, partnering rather than competing with Sœurs d'Encre.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/s%C5%93urs-dencre
• Instagraminstagram.com/soeursdencre

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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