Think tank Sport et Citoyenneté - FR

What Think tank Sport et Citoyenneté - FR does

Think tank Sport et Citoyenneté is a non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2007 in Angers, France, dedicated to studying and promoting the societal impact of sport. Operating under the dual brand "Sport et Citoyenneté / Sport and Citizenship" with offices in Angers, Brussels, and Valencia, and a team of 26, the organization serves four primary stakeholder groups: public authorities, sports organizations (federations, clubs, associations), companies and foundations, and civil society. Its core offerings are knowledge-based rather than technology-based: a quarterly peer-reviewed journal (now at Issue No. 61, April 2026), an annual Citizens' Sport Conference series, a portfolio of over 20 European projects funded principally through Erasmus+ Sport, social impact measurement services using rigorous methodologies (surveys, KPIs, case studies), policy publications including White Papers, and a three-tier Bronze/Silver/Gold label certifying the impact level of accompanied projects. The organization also runs the annual "Trophées de l'Impact Social" recognition program.

The business model is diversified across four revenue streams typical of European policy think tanks: (1) European project grant funding via Erasmus+ consortium participation, (2) recurring membership fees ("Adhérer"), (3) corporate sponsorship and private mécénat from a roster that includes Allianz, Decathlon, Eurosport, Groupama, MAIF, Crédit Agricole, Caisse d'Epargne, and FNCE, and (4) fee-for-service social impact assessments. The organization is governed by a Bureau, Executive Committee, Expert Committee, and Scientific Committee; Didier Poulmaire serves as President and Julian Jappert as Director General (Directeur général) since its 2007 inception. Revised bylaws dated June 15, 2023 formalize the current 2023-2027 strategic plan, which focuses on strengthening positioning, expertise development, and economic model sustainability.

Distribution is event-driven and stakeholder-relationship-driven rather than commercial-sales-driven: thought leadership content (journal, articles, newsletters, social media reaching 25,000 followers), an annual conference (the December 2025 edition hosted ~15 public and private partners), and European project participation serve as the primary go-to-market mechanisms. Strategic priorities are anchored to the Paris 2024 Olympics legacy, with 2025 outputs including a White Paper on local contracts for physical activity (CLAPS) and territorial endowment funds, and the December 2025 mental-health-focused conference awarded the "Parlons santé mentale !" label as part of France's Grande Cause Nationale 2025.

Name

Think tank Sport et Citoyenneté - FR

Legal name

Association Sport et Citoyenneté

Website

https://sportetcitoyennete.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

European non-profit think tank founded in 2007 that studies the societal impact of sport through research, social impact measurement, an Erasmus+ project portfolio, a quarterly journal, and annual policy conferences for public authorities, sports bodies, and corporate sponsors.

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Product category

Policy Research & Advocacy Services

NAICS

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Policy Research Institutes & Think Tanks (EDADADAA), Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Olympic & Multi-Sport Movement Organizations (NOCs, Olympic Committees) (MPAKACAI)

Keywords

• Sport policy research
• Social impact assessment
• European think tank
• Sport citizenship advocacy
• Erasmus+ sport projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Angers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. European Project Funding (Erasmus+): Sport et Citoyenneté has conducted or partnered on over 20 projects supported by Erasmus+, a program funded by the European Commission. These projects address societal issues and formulate recommendations for sports institutions and governing bodies.
2. Membership Fees: The organization offers membership ('Adhérer') indicating a membership-based revenue stream.
3. Corporate Sponsorship and Private Mécénat: The organization works with private partners and sponsors including Allianz, Decathlon, Eurosport, Groupama, MAIF, Crédit Agricole, CNOSF, and others. Corporate sponsorship represents a significant funding source.
4. Social Impact Assessment Services: Many companies and public authorities use Sport et Citoyenneté's expertise to conduct social impact assessments of their sport-related initiatives, providing professional services revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

European think tank operating as a non-profit association (loi 1901) that studies and promotes sport's societal impact. It delivers research-driven knowledge products and services, including a quarterly journal, citizens' conferences, social impact measurement studies, a tiered label program, white papers, European collaborative projects under Erasmus+ Sport, and recognition events such as the Social Impact Trophies.

Product overview

Sport et Citoyenneté is a European Think Tank founded in 2007 with the mission to study and promote the fundamental values of sport for society. Rather than a unified technology product, the organization operates as a multi-faceted knowledge platform offering five interconnected services: its flagship quarterly journal (Sport et Citoyenneté) publishing expert analyses on sport and society; the Citizens' Sport Conferences (CCS) as an annual convening forum for stakeholders; Social Impact Measurement Services backed by a proprietary three-tier labeling system; a portfolio of over 20 European collaborative projects spanning inclusion, environment, health, and gender equality; and policy publications including white papers with actionable recommendations. The Think Tank also awards annual Social Impact Trophies to recognize exemplary initiatives. All these offerings serve the organization's core mission of advocacy to make sport a driver of sustainable and measurable social progress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quarterly Journal "Sport et Citoyenneté"

Quantifiable outcome

• Mental health affects 13 million people annually in France; mental health issues cost over €600 billion across Europe
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AllianzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor displayed on the partners section of the website homepage.
• ANS (Agence Nationale du Sport)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench National Sports Agency displayed as a partner on the website.
• DecathlonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor displayed on the partners section of the website homepage.
• EurosportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for campaigns and events, including the 'Jeu(x), Fake et Match' awareness campaign broadcast on Eurosport.
• GroupamaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor displayed on the partners section of the website homepage.
• MAIFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor displayed on the partners section of the website homepage.
• CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench National Olympic Committee as a key partner in the organization's ecosystem.
• Crédit AgricoleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor displayed on the partners section of the website homepage.
• Caisse d'EpargneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor displayed on the partners section of the website homepage.
• Fédération Nationale des Caisses d'Epargne (FNCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of the 2026 General Assembly at their Paris headquarters. Key institutional partner.
• Ligue de l'enseignementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing civic training for civic service volunteers. Tutors civic service participants alongside Sport et Citoyennung.
• PLAY InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in the REPLAY project for inclusion of displaced persons through sport.
• Liberi NantescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the REPLAY project working on inclusion of displaced persons through sport.
• UEFA Foundation for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation established in 2015 has supported over 600 projects in 150 countries combining sport and education for social development.
• Tempo LivrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity center of sport and leisure coordinating the SPACHE project involving 9 partners from 6 EU countries.
• 135 BPMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner leading the Sport-UP project for local authority staff training.
• CMQe SportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in the Sport-UP project for skills development.
• KabubuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreator of the Migration Fresque educational tool adapted for the PLAYER project.
• Brussels Gay Sports (BGS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for conference on LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sport in Brussels Games context.
• Comité Départemental Olympique et Sportif des Bouches-du-RhôneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the 'Jeu(x), Fake et Match' event in Marseille.
• Lumières sur l'infominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the 'Jeu(x), Fake et Match' disinformation awareness initiative.
• World Trade Center Marseille ProvenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for the 'Jeu(x), Fake et Match' event.
• Institut de l'EngagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the 'Jeu(x), Fake et Match' event and youth engagement.
• École de journalisme et de communication Aix-Marseille UniversitéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the 'Jeu(x), Fake et Match' disinformation awareness event.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Regional players

• UEFA Foundation for Children: European football-governance-affiliated foundation funding 600+ sport-for-development projects in 150 countries. Comparable as a sport-and-social-impact funder and project partner, but operating at much larger scale and embedded in European football governance.

Emerging players

• PLAY International: French NGO using sport for education and social inclusion, lead partner in Sport et Citoyenneté's REPLAY project. Comparable as a European sport-and-society NGO delivering projects and impact measurement, though primarily an operator rather than a think tank.

Direct peers

• Sport for Development Coalition: UK coalition advocating for the role of sport in social policy and development. Comparable as a sector-coordination body using research, policy papers, and convening to embed sport into public agendas.
• Beyond Sport: Global sport-for-development coalition and foundation funding sport-based social impact projects. Comparable as a sport-and-society intermediary that convenes partners, awards projects, and advocates for sport's social value with corporates and NGOs.
• European Observatoire of Sport and Employment (EOSE): European sport-employment think tank and project coordinator delivering Erasmus+ and EU-funded projects on sport workforce topics. Comparable as an EU project leader/policy think tank focused on sport's societal and economic dimensions.
• Women in Sport (UK charity): UK-based charity using research, advocacy, and policy engagement to promote a societal dimension of sport (gender equality). Highly comparable as a sport-and-society thought-leadership organisation operating through publications, campaigns, and stakeholder convening.
• Centre for Sport and Human Rights: International multi-stakeholder think tank producing research, standards, and policy recommendations on the human-rights impact of sport. Directly comparable in mission (societal impact of sport), methodology (research + advocacy), and stakeholder base (governments, federations, sponsors).
• Think Sport (UK): UK sport-policy advisory and research organisation delivering insight to public, private, and third-sector sport stakeholders. Closely comparable in business model (research, policy advice, stakeholder convening) and target customers (sport organisations, governments, corporates).

Broad incumbents

• ICSS (International Centre for Sport Security): Global sport-sector think tank producing research and policy recommendations on integrity, safety, and security in sport. Comparable as a sport-policy research and advocacy organisation but broader in scope and with a more international footprint.
• UNESCO Section for Sport: Intergovernmental body developing global sport policy frameworks (e.g., Fit for Life, sport-and-peace). Comparable as a policy-think-tank function producing research, white papers, and convening stakeholders on sport's societal role, though at global rather than European scale.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

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