Surf&Durf

What Surf&Durf does

Surf&Durf (legal entity: Stichting Surf & Durf) is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 2016 by psychomotor therapists Tosca Scholte and Veerle Siebinga, delivering movement-based surf therapy to children and adolescents aged 8-18 experiencing social-emotional difficulties, mental health conditions, or physical/motor limitations. The core methodology combines psychomotor therapy principles with wave surfing, executed by certified psychomotor therapists (PMT'ers) supported by trained volunteer buddies in small groups of maximum six participants. The product line is organized into four clinical/service tracks: preventive surf therapy (Preventieve Surftherapie), mental health surf therapy (GGZ Surftherapie, delivered in partnership with FamilySupporters in Scheveningen, Leiden, and Rijswijk), adapted surf therapy (Aangepast Surftherapie) using modified boards for children with physical/motor difficulties, and a post-therapy retention offering called Surf&Durf Club, supplemented by a school outing package (Surf&Durf Uitjes) for SBO/SVO schools and care institutions.

The organization operates at three Dutch coastal locations — Domburg (in partnership with Sportshop Domburg, established September 2018), Scheveningen/Den Haag (in partnership with Hart Beach), and Katwijk aan Zee (in partnership with Surfschool Katwijk) — with sessions scheduled on weekends. The foundation holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status with the Dutch Tax Authority, confirming its public-benefit purpose and enabling tax-deductible giving.

Commercially, Surf&Durf is a non-revenue-maximizing operation. The 14-employee, primarily volunteer-driven foundation is funded through a mix of municipal subsidies, individual donations (including a recurring "Friend of Surf&Durf" program), charitable grants (Fonds Kind Handicap, Foppe Fonds, DKF, JEDA), and equipment sponsorship (Brunotti). A small parental contribution is requested, with the remainder covered by subsidies to keep participation accessible. Demand is generated through community/clinical referrals (FamilySupporters, schools, youth healthcare providers) and direct family inquiry via the website, and a volunteer pipeline is supported through the Haagse Helpers/MDT program offering Europass certification.

Name

Surf&Durf

Legal name

Stichting Surf & Durf

Website

https://stichtingsurfendurf.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Surf&Durf is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 2016 that delivers surf-based psychomotor therapy to children and youth aged 8-18 with social-emotional, mental health, or physical/motor challenges, operated by certified therapists and volunteers across three Dutch coastal locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mental Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquatic Physical Therapy & Hydrotherapy (HSADAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recreation Therapy, Stress Management & Mindfulness Programs (EDALAFAO)

Keywords

• Surf therapy
• Psychomotor therapy
• Youth mental health
• Movement therapy
• Social emotional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Domburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Subsidies and Donations: Surf&Durf operates as a non-profit foundation (ANBI status) funded primarily through municipal subsidies and donations. A small parental contribution is requested due to subsidies, making participation accessible.
2. Monthly 'Friend of Surf&Durf' Donations: Recurring monthly donations from supporters via automatic bank transfers. Donors receive a Surf&Durf surprise gift for annual donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Surf&Durf delivers movement-based surf therapy (surftherapie) that uses wave surfing as a therapeutic medium for children and adolescents (aged 8-18) with social and emotional difficulties. Programs are led by certified psychomotor therapists (PMT'ers) supported by trained volunteers and include intake, five structured training days, parent-child sessions, and evaluation. Services are offered across three specialized tracks: preventive surf therapy, mental health (GGZ) therapy in collaboration with FamilySupporters, and adapted surf therapy for participants with physical/motor difficulties using modified surfboards.

Product overview

Surf&Durf is a non-profit foundation offering surf therapy as a movement-based therapeutic approach. The core offering is Surftherapie (surf therapy), which includes four main programs: Preventieve Surftherapie (preventive therapy for children aged 8-18), GGZ Surftherapie (mental health care collaboration), and Aangepast Surftherapie (adapted therapy for physical/motor difficulties). The Surf&Durf Club provides ongoing support for therapy graduates, while Surf&Durf Uitjes offers school and institutional day experiences. Programs are delivered at three coastal locations in the Netherlands (Domburg, Scheveningen, and Katwijk) through licensed psychomotor therapists and trained volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surftherapie (Surf Therapy) Movement-based therapy that uses wave surfing as a medium to achieve social and emotional development goals. Both on the beach and during surfing, skills are taught playfully to stimulate social and emotional development for children and youth with social-emotional difficulties.
• Preventieve Surftherapie (Preventive Surf Therapy)
• GGZ Surftherapie (Mental Health Surf Therapy) Psychomotor surf therapy as part of mental health treatment, offered in collaboration with FamilySupporters Scheveningen, Leiden, and Rijswijk. Work individually, in groups, or with family on set goals.
• Aangepast Surftherapie (Adapted Surf Therapy) Adapted surf therapy for individuals with physical and/or motor difficulties. Using adapted surfboards, Surf&Durf can still provide surf therapy to work on self-image and self-confidence.
• Surf&Durf Club A club for children who have completed therapy and want to continue surfing but still need extra guidance. Helps maintain therapy effects, with options for individual lessons.
• Surf&Durf Uitjes (Day Outings) Day experiences for schools and care institutions where children aged 8-18 can experience Surf&Durf in one day via a half-day session (approx. 3.5 hours) at Hart Beach Scheveningen.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-day structured program with intake and evaluation leads to measurable self-confidence gains
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sportshop DomburgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2018Partnership with Sportshop Domburg surf school established September 2018 as the second Surf&Durf location. Provides surf equipment, facilities, and local expertise at Domburg beach.
• Surfschool KatwijkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Surfschool Katwijk for surf therapy sessions held on Saturdays. Provides surf equipment and instruction support at Katwijk aan Zee location.
• Hart Beach (Scheveningen)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Hart Beach for annual surf therapy sessions and Surf&Durf Club activities. Location for school outings. Sessions held on Sundays.
• FamilySupporters Scheveningen, Leiden, and RijswijkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration providing psychomotor surf therapy as part of treatment programs for youth in mental healthcare. Work with individuals, groups, or families on established therapeutic goals.
• BrunottiminorOthersSurf brand providing equipment sponsorship.
• HanglooseminorOthersSupporting organization for Surf&Durf activities.
• Haagse HelpersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing volunteers in The Hague to use Surf&Durf hours for mandatory societal service (MDT) program. Volunteers follow YourCube program over 6 months with minimum 80 hours, receiving Europass certification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• The Ocean Healing Group: Organization advancing surf therapy as a recognized mental health intervention, including research and practitioner training. Comparable in surf-as-therapy positioning and focus on documenting outcomes for youth mental health, overlapping with Surf&Durf's GGZ and preventive programs.
• Project Access (surf therapy): Surf therapy nonprofit working with youth from underserved communities, combining surfing with mentorship. Comparable volunteer-led, beach-based youth engagement model to Surf&Durf's Surf&Durf Club alumni program.

Direct peers

• Waves of Empowerment: Nonprofit offering adaptive surf programs for individuals with disabilities, including children and youth. Directly comparable in adapted-surfboard delivery model, disability focus, and partnership-based operations at coastal venues.
• The Wave Project: UK-based charity that uses surf therapy to support young people with mental health challenges, social-emotional difficulties, and disabilities. Directly comparable to Surf&Durf in mission (surf as therapeutic medium), target population (at-risk youth), and delivery through volunteer-led sessions at coastal sites.
• Surfers Healing: US-based nonprofit running one-day surf camps for children with autism. Comparable to Surf&Durf's adapted surf therapy line in serving neurodiverse/disabled youth, using surf as a therapeutic medium, and operating through volunteer-driven camps at beach locations.
• Life Rolls On Foundation: US nonprofit providing adaptive surf experiences for people with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities. Comparable target population (physical/motor difficulties) and adaptive-equipment methodology to Surf&Durf's Aangepast Surftherapie.

Regional players

• FamilySupporters: Dutch youth and family support organization that partners with Surf&Durf to deliver psychomotor surf therapy as part of GGZ treatment. Comparable as the embedded clinical-delivery partner for Surf&Durf's GGZ line and as a broader regional youth-care provider.

Others

• Stichting de Zorghoeve: Network of Dutch care farms (zorgboerderijen) using animal-assisted and outdoor activity-based interventions for youth with social-emotional and behavioral needs. Comparable as alternative non-clinical therapeutic medium for similar Dutch youth populations, often funded via municipal subsidies.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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