Společně, o.p.s.

What Společně, o.p.s. does

Společně, o.p.s. is a Czech public benefit corporation (obecně prospěšná společnost) founded in 2011 and headquartered at the historic Augustinian Abbey on Mendel Square in Brno. The organization operates three interconnected mission areas: stewardship of Gregor Mendel's scientific legacy, senior welfare programs, and professional consulting services. Its core products include the Senior Pointy counseling network (40+ counseling points across the Czech Republic serving thousands of seniors annually), the annual Mendel Festival, the restored Mendel's Greenhouse event venue, the Gregor Mendel Centre for Sustainability (CUGM, established 2023), and consulting services covering project/subsidy management and ESG reporting (ESRS-compliant). The organization also pursues UNESCO designations including World Heritage Site listing for the Old Brno Abbey and Memory of the World registration for Mendel's manuscripts.

The business model is hybrid: non-revenue program activities (senior services, heritage events) are largely funded through EU programs (Interreg, Erasmus), government grants from the South Moravian Region and City of Brno, and public partnerships. Revenue-generating activities include professional consulting services — project and subsidy consulting and ESG consulting delivered via office hours and project management — which supplement grant funding. Senior Pointy services are provided free of charge to end users. The organization has 8 employees, a multilingual team (Czech, English, German), and relationships with three Czech universities, the Moravian Museum, national media (Czech Television, Czech Radio), and international bodies including UNESCO.

The GTM motion is event-driven (Mendel Festival, genetics conferences featuring Nobel laureates) and community-led (Senior Pointy network of counseling points). Distribution is primarily through physical counseling points, direct consulting engagements, and events. The organization does not operate as a technology company and has no proprietary software products, apps, or APIs; its competitive position rests on heritage stewardship, institutional relationships, and community presence rather than technological differentiation.

Name

Společně, o.p.s.

Legal name

Společně, o.p.s.

Website

https://spolecne.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Společně, o.p.s. is a Czech non-profit public benefit corporation founded in 2011 in Brno, operating senior counseling services (Senior Pointy network), Gregor Mendel heritage programs, and project/ESG consulting, funded by EU grants, government partnerships, and consulting fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services and Consulting

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Civic Engagement, Volunteering & Leadership Education for Seniors (EDAAAMAK), Intergenerational Day Programs (Seniors + Childcare) (HSABANAJ)

Keywords

• Nonprofit consulting services
• Senior support programs
• EU project management
• ESG advisory services
• Subsidy grant consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Revenue generation through project and subsidy consulting services and ESG consulting for companies. Services include subsidy analysis, application preparation, implementation management, and ESG report preparation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Společně, o.p.s. operates the nationwide Senior Point (SeniorPoint) counseling network of more than 40 sites serving older adults across the Czech Republic, while running the annual Mendel Festival and cross-border intergenerational programs. In parallel, the organization provides fee-based consulting services to municipalities, NGOs, and companies in EU project management, subsidy acquisition, and ESG strategy, and stewards Gregor Mendel's legacy sites including Mendel's Greenhouse, the Monument Hrachovina, and the Gregor Mendel Centre for Sustainability.

Product overview

Společně, o.p.s. is a public benefit corporation (obecně prospěšná společnost) based in Brno, Czech Republic, established in 2011. The organization operates a multi-faceted portfolio of programs and services organized around three core mission areas: supporting the legacy of Gregor Mendel, promoting seniors' welfare, and providing professional consulting services. Its product portfolio comprises community programs (Senior Pointy counselling network, cross-border senior activities), cultural and scientific events (Mendel Festival, the restored Mendel's Greenhouse), heritage preservation initiatives (UNESCO activities, Hrachovina monument), and specialized consulting services (project consulting for subsidies, ESG consulting with ESRS-aligned reporting). The organization functions as a service provider and project coordinator rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Senior Pointy (Senior Pointy): A counselling and social inclusion project for seniors, operating over 40 counselling points across the Czech Republic.
• Mendel Festival
• Mendelův skleník (Mendel's Greenhouse)
• Gregor Mendel Centre for Sustainability (Centrum udržitelnosti G. Mendela / CUGM)

Products and services

• Senior Point (SeniorPoint) counseling network
• Project and subsidy consulting (Poradenství projekty/dotace) Advisory service for municipalities, NGOs, and companies on preparing, submitting, and managing EU-funded and nationally subsidized projects, including application writing and project administration.
• ESG consulting (Poradenství ESG) Advisory service that helps organizations develop ESG and sustainability strategies, align with reporting expectations, and access sustainability-related funding opportunities.
• Mendel Festival Annual open-air cultural and educational festival held in Brno that celebrates the legacy of Gregor Mendel and engages the public through programming tied to science, heritage, and community.
• Cross-border Activities for Seniors International programs, implemented under European instruments such as Erasmus+ and Interreg, that bring older adults from different countries together for shared intergenerational and learning activities.
• The Grey Grows Green (Šediví nám zelená) A program that engages older adults in environmental and sustainability activities, combining senior-services delivery with greening and community-garden initiatives.
• Gregor Mendel Centre for Sustainability (CUGM) A flagship program of Společně, o.p.s. that links the Gregor Mendel legacy with sustainability education, programming, and partnerships, hosted at the organization's Brno sites.
• UNESCO activities Activities supporting UNESCO-aligned heritage and education work related to the Gregor Mendel legacy and the organization's broader cultural-heritage mission.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South Moravian Region (Jihomoravský kraj)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Moravian Region supports the nomination of the Old Brno Abbey of the Order of St. Augustine to the UNESCO World Heritage List and provides patronage for the Mendel Festival.
• Statutory City of BrnocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Brno supports the UNESCO nomination of the Old Brno Abbey and provides patronage for the Mendel Festival, the city's premier summer cultural event.
• Mendel University (MENDELU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner collaborating on the G.J. Mendel's Legacy project and various scientific and educational initiatives.
• Masaryk University (MUNI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in UNESCO-related activities and the Gregor Mendel Centre for Sustainability.
• Brno University of Technology (VUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical university partner collaborating on heritage preservation and sustainable development projects.
• MZM (Moravian Museum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural institution partner involved in UNESCO Memory of the World nomination for Mendel's manuscript.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization providing patronage for Mendel Festival 2022-2023 (200th anniversary of Mendel's birth). Organization submitted nomination application for UNESCO Anniversary designation and Memory of the World Register.
• Czech TelevisionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor national broadcaster serving as media partner for events.
• Czech RadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational public radio broadcaster as media partner.
• Interreg Austria-Czech RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU cross-border cooperation program financing multiple projects including G.J. Mendel's Legacy (43.5 million CZK), COL heritage center, and various senior activities programs.
• Erasmus ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU education program supporting The Grey Grows Green project for senior education in sustainability.
• National Zoological Garden BojniceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the exotic zoo animal droppings research project for climate change mitigation.
• Brno ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ecological research project on exotic animal waste management.
• University of TrnavaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing students for theses and research in ecological project.
• University of OstravaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing student research support for ecological project.
• Chybík+Krištof (architectural studio)coreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture studio that designed the Mendel's Greenhouse reconstruction project, creating a unique modern structure based on original 1854 form.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ADRA, o.p.s. Czech branch of ADRA International, a humanitarian non-profit providing social services, senior support, and community programs. Comparable o.p.s. structure with overlapping senior services portfolio.
• Nadace Charty 77: Czech foundation supporting civic society, social programs, and community initiatives. Comparable as a non-profit operating in social services and civic engagement with cross-border collaboration.
• Frank Bold: Czech non-profit consultancy specializing in ESG reporting, sustainability, and CSRD/ESRS advisory services. Closest direct competitor to Společně's new ESG Consulting service line in the Czech market.
• Život 90: Prague-based civic non-profit offering social services, counselling, and active aging programs for seniors across the Czech Republic. Directly comparable to Společně's Senior Pointy network in mission and delivery model.
• Elpida, o.p.s. Czech non-profit focused on senior education, digital literacy, and active aging programs. Comparable as a fellow o.p.s. structure providing community-based senior services and lifelong learning in the Czech Republic.

Regional players

• Czech-German Fund for the Future: Cross-border Czech-German fund supporting social projects, senior programs, and cultural heritage. Highly comparable to Společně's cross-border EU work and senior services portfolio.
• Centrum pro seniory Zvoneček: Regional Czech senior center offering day programs, social activities, and care coordination. Comparable in mission to Senior Pointy's community-based day programs but operating at smaller regional scale.

Others

• Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU): Academic partner of Společně on G.J. Mendel's Legacy project. Not a peer in services but adjacent in the Czech Mendel heritage ecosystem and a key institutional collaborator.

Broad incumbents

• Charita Česká republika: Czech branch of Caritas International, providing extensive social services including elderly support, family services, and community programs nationwide. Far larger scale than Společně but operating in overlapping domains.
• Diakonie Českobratrské církve evangelické (Diakonie ČCE): One of the largest social service non-profits in the Czech Republic, providing elderly care, family services, and community programs. Comparable mission to Senior Pointy but at much greater scale and across multiple regions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mendelfestival
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@gregorjohannmendel1740
• Facebookfacebook.com/Spolecneops
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spolecne
• Instagraminstagram.com/mendelfestival

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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