Solidarité Femmes

What Solidarité Femmes does

Solidarité Femmes Besançon is a feminist non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 1980 in Besançon, France, dedicated to supporting women victims of conjugal, sexist, and sexual violence and their children. It operates as a comprehensive crisis-intervention and reintegration platform combining a telephone helpline linked to the national 3919 service, a free walk-in day center, a Centre d'Hébergement et de Réinsertion Sociale (CHRS) with 33 places across 10 scattered apartments, four decentralized monthly offices across the Doubs department, and a weekly hospital presence at CHRU de Besançon. In 2021, the association supported 380 people, hosted 8,294 shelter-days, conducted 865 interviews, and handled 2,037 calls.

The organization is led by a small staff (12–18 employees) supplemented by approximately 20 volunteers who serve as board members and workshop facilitators. Its technology stack is limited to standard case management and contact management systems for tracking beneficiaries; there are no proprietary software products, APIs, or AI capabilities. Revenue derives from a diversified mix of government grants (DDASS, CCAS, Conseil Général du Doubs, CAF, Mairie de Besançon, Ministère du Droit des Femmes), tax-deductible donations from individuals and businesses, and annual membership fees. All services to victims are provided free of charge.

Solidarité Femmes Besançon holds Rectorat approval for school-based prevention programs in middle and high schools across Doubs and conducts training sessions for social work students at IRTS and partner organizations. It is a member of the Fédération Nationale Solidarité Femmes (FNSF), a network of more than 70 feminist associations across France, and participates in FNSF working groups on women's health and immigrant women. The association is governed by an independent volunteer board under President Christine Perrot and maintains no private equity, venture, or commercial ownership interests.

Name

Solidarité Femmes

Legal name

Solidarité Femmes de Besançon

Website

https://solidaritefemmes25.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solidarité Femmes Besançon is a French feminist non-profit association founded in 1980 that provides free shelter, social and legal support, and prevention services to women victims of domestic violence and their children across the Doubs department.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Domestic violence support
• Women's shelter services
• Social reintegration housing
• Gender-based violence prevention
• Victim support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Besançon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government funding: Primary funding from government bodies including DDASS, CCAS, Conseil Général du Doubs, CAF, Mairie de Besançon, and Ministère du Droit des Femmes. These public institutions finance the CHRS (Centre d'Hébergement et de Réinsertion Sociale) operations.
2. Donations: The association accepts financial donations from individuals and businesses. As a recognized organization of general interest, donations qualify for tax deductions (72% for individuals up to €1000, 60% for companies up to 5/1000 of turnover).
3. Membership fees: Annual membership fees from volunteers and supporters who wish to join and support the association's mission.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Solidarité Femmes Besançon provides free, confidential support services to women victims of domestic violence and their children, including a 33-place CHRS emergency shelter distributed across 10 apartments, a telephone helpline, a walk-in day center, and decentralized outreach offices across the Doubs department. Services encompass legal and social accompaniment, psychological support, emergency housing, school-based prevention, professional training, and collective activities for sheltered beneficiaries. The association is part of the Fédération Nationale Solidarité Femmes network and operates the 3919 Violences Femmes Info national helpline locally.

Product overview

Solidarité Femmes Besançon is a feminist association founded in 1980 providing a comprehensive support system for women victims of domestic violence and their children. The organization operates as a unified service model combining a telephone helpline (3919 Violences Femmes Info), walk-in day center, decentralized offices across the Doubs department, a 33-place social housing center (CHRS), school-based prevention programs, professional training, and collective activities. All services are interconnected components of a single holistic support pathway from crisis intervention through safe housing to long-term reintegration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accueil Téléphonique (3919 Violences Femmes Info Helpline) Anonymous, free telephone helpline providing listening, information, and orientation support for women victims of domestic violence, their families, and professionals. Local line open Monday–Friday 9h30–12h and 14h–17h; calls outside hours are routed to the national 3919 line.
• Accueil de Jour (Walk-in Day Center) Unconditional walk-in service offering anonymous access to social workers for women experiencing domestic violence. Provides listening, evaluation of needed steps, and orientation to competent partners. Open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9h30–17h in Besançon.
• Centre d'Hébergement et de Réinsertion Sociale (CHRS) Emergency housing service providing 33 places across 10 scattered apartments in Besançon, offering a protected environment for women and children escaping domestic violence with comprehensive social and legal accompaniment. Operates under the Centre d'Hébergement et de Réinsertion Sociale designation with government funding.
• Permanences Décentralisées (Decentralized Outreach Offices) Monthly half-day appointments by reservation in Baume-les-Dames (2nd Monday 9h–12h), Valdahon (3rd Monday 9h–12h), Pontarlier (1st Tuesday 14h–17h), and Morteau (4th Monday 9h–12h) to reach victims who cannot travel to Besançon.
• Permanence au CHRU de Besançon Weekly on-site presence at the Besançon University Hospital (CHRU) every Tuesday afternoon by appointment, providing direct access to women referred by hospital professionals.
• Prévention en Milieu Scolaire (School-Based Prevention) Sexist-behavior prevention programs delivered in middle schools and high schools throughout the Doubs department, under official approval from the Rectorat.
• Formation et Sensibilisation des Professionnels (Professional Training) Annual training and awareness sessions on conjugal violence for social-work students at IRTS and partner social organizations throughout the Doubs department.
• Ateliers et Activités Collectives (Collective Workshops and Activities) Collective workshops and activities for sheltered women and children, including cooking workshops, artistic workshops, children's activities, clothing bank, nature walks, cultural outings, relaxation sessions, shiatsu, and literacy classes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 380 people supported annually including 299 women and 466 children
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fédération Nationale Solidarité Femmes (FNSF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 1982Solidarité Femmes Besançon is a member of the Fédération Nationale Solidarité Femmes, a network grouping more than 70 feminist associations committed to fighting all forms of violence against women in France. The Federation manages the national helpline 3919 and develops training, awareness actions, and provides logistical support for creating new listening centers. The association participates annually in the Federation's Board of Directors and contributes to working groups on women's health and immigrant women.
• Institut Régional en Travail Social (IRTS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRTS provides training opportunities for social work students and professionals. Solidarité Femmes conducts awareness and training sessions on conjugal violence for students in training and partner social organizations in the department.
• CIDFF 25 (Centre d'Information sur les Droits des Femmes et des Familles)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIDFF provides free legal information services across the Doubs department. Partners in providing comprehensive support to domestic violence victims including legal guidance and orientation.
• France Victime 25 (AAVI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation providing listening, support, and legal information for all victims of criminal offenses. Referrals and coordination for domestic violence victims requiring legal support.
• CHRU de Besançon (Hospital)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly presence at the hospital every Tuesday afternoon by appointment, through orientation of hospital professionals. Partnership for reaching victims who may come into contact with healthcare services.
• Municipalities of Doubs (Baume-les-Dames, Valdahon, Pontarlier, Morteau)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDecentralized offices maintained in partnership with these municipalities, providing monthly presence for local victims who cannot travel to Besançon.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Osez le Féminisme: French feminist advocacy organization that conducts awareness campaigns and mobilizing around March 8 and November 25 — directly comparable awareness-event GTM motion and female-victim advocacy mission.
• En Avant Toute(s): French association supporting young victims of gender-based and sexual violence via digital channels (chat, app) — comparable DV-victim mission, but with a complementary digital-first model extending reach where Solidarités Femmes is appointment-only.

Broad incumbents

• Fondation des Femmes: French foundation supporting women's rights and DV-victim organizations through fundraising and grants; functions as a sector-wide funder and peer in the gender-based-violence support ecosystem.
• Centre d'Information sur les Droits des Femmes et des Familles (CNIDFF): National federation of CIDFF legal-information centers for women and families — operates at a national level and overlaps with Solidarités Femmes' legal-information and orientation services for DV victims.
• Fédération Nationale Solidarités Femmes (FNSF): National federation of 70+ feminist associations including Solidarité Femmes Besançon; operates the national 3919 helpline, provides training and shared resources. Direct peer as the umbrella network governing the subject organization.

Regional players

• Solidarité Femmes Belfort: Sibling Solidarité Femmes association serving the neighboring Territoire de Belfort department — same FNSF federation, same DV victim support mission, same CHRS-style shelter model, but operating a separate territory.

Direct peers

• Collectif Féministe Contre le Viol (CFCV): Paris-based feminist association supporting victims of sexual and gender-based violence — directly comparable service focus (sexual violence, crisis support) operating at a broader national scale.
• CIDFF du Doubs (Centre d'Information sur les Droits des Femmes et des Familles): Provides free legal information for women across Doubs and partners with Solidarité Femmes Besançon for victim referral and orientation; directly comparable DV-relevant legal/social-support services.
• WomenSafe International: International organization providing training, shelter guidance, and capacity-building to women's-rights NGOs and DV shelters — comparable in mission around shelter-based victim support and federation-style capacity building.
• France Victime 25 (AAVI): Local chapter of the national association supporting victims of criminal offenses including domestic violence; offers listening, support, and legal information — directly comparable victim-services model in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SolidariteFemmesBesancon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solidarit%C3%A9-femmes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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