STICHTING SWON HET SENIORENNETWERK

What STICHTING SWON HET SENIORENNETWERK does

Stichting Swon Het Seniorennetwerk operates as Sterker Sociaal Werk, a Dutch social welfare foundation (Stichting) headquartered at Dominee Creutzbergweg 3 in Nijmegen, Gelderland. The organization delivers community-based well-being services to residents of Nijmegen and the surrounding region through a portfolio of nine specialized programs under the 'Samen Sterker' collaborative brand, including Sterker Ouderenwerk (elderly services), Mantelzorg Nijmegen (informal caregiver support), Buddyzorg, Buurtbemiddeling (neighborhood mediation), Omgangshuis (supervised family contact), Scheiden en omgang (divorce/separation support including the '2 Huizen' children's program), Centrum Ontmoeting in Levensvragen (existential support), JOOP, and R75. Primary end-users are senior citizens, families with children, informal caregivers, refugees and immigrants, and general community members, with seniors identified as the principal segment.

Services are delivered through a community-led go-to-motion via physical infrastructure including the De Schakel central activity center, the De Schalmei neighborhood hub, and neighborhood 'Huiskamer' drop-in locations (Huiskamer Samen Sterker, Huiskamer Neerbosch-Oost), supplemented by home visits and personal guidance. The organization is part of the Lentl parent group and operates as an ANBI-registered public benefit foundation, funded through Dutch municipal social welfare and healthcare contracts rather than fee-for-service pricing. No proprietary technology, app, or API is disclosed; the digital stack is limited to a WordPress-based website, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and standard communication tools (email, phone). The organization employs approximately 11 people and does not disclose revenue.

Name

STICHTING SWON HET SENIORENNETWERK

Legal name

Sterker sociaal werk

Website

https://swon.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Swon Het Seniorennetwerk, operating as Sterker Sociaal Werk, is a Dutch social welfare foundation providing community-based support services — primarily for seniors, families, caregivers, and refugees — across Nijmegen and the Gelderland region as part of the Lentl group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (624110), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF), Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Elderly care support
• Community social work
• Caregiver support services
• Neighborhood mediation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Welfare Services: Government-funded social welfare organization providing community support services to residents of Nijmegen and surrounding regions. Services are offered to individuals and families facing various life challenges, funded through public social services and healthcare contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stichting Swon Het Seniorennetwerk, operating as Sterker Sociaal Werk Nijmegen, is a Dutch foundation providing community-based social welfare services to residents of Nijmegen and the surrounding region. Its core offerings include elderly support (Sterker Ouderenwerk), informal caregiver support (Mantelzorg Nijmegen), buddy care (Buddyzorg), neighborhood mediation (Buurtbemiddeling), supervised family contact (Omgangshuis), separation and custody support (Scheiden en omgang, including the '2 Huizen' program), existential guidance (Centrum Ontmoeting in Levensvragen), and refugee integration assistance. Services are delivered through neighborhood living rooms, activity centers, home visits, and group activities, funded primarily through government social services and healthcare contracts.

Product overview

Sterker Sociaal Werk Nijmegen is a social welfare organization offering a comprehensive suite of community support services. The organization provides elderly care (Sterker Ouderenwerk), caregiver support (Mantelzorg Nijmegen), buddy care services, neighborhood mediation, and family support including separation counseling and contact facilitation. The portfolio includes specialized services like the Indische soos for seniors of Indonesian heritage, youth programs like '2 Huizen' for children of divorced parents, and community meeting centers. Services are delivered through multiple channels including activity groups, open houses (Huiskamer locations), and individual support, with a focus on prevention, connection, and strengthening community bonds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sterker Ouderenwerk: Specialistische dienstverlening gericht op ouderen in Nijmegen.
• Mantelzorg Nijmegen
• JOOP
• R75
• Buddyzorg Nijmegen
• Buurtbemiddeling
• Omgangshuis
• Centrum Ontmoeting in Levensvragen
• Scheiden en omgang

Products and services

• Sterker Ouderenwerk (Nijmegen) Elderly care and social support services for seniors in Nijmegen, helping older adults remain active and connected in their community through activity groups and drop-in support.
• Mantelzorg Nijmegen Support services for informal caregivers (mantelzorgers) providing care to family members or friends in Nijmegen, including guidance, respite care, and caregiver support.
• Buddyzorg Nijmegen Buddy care service in Nijmegen providing companionship and practical support to individuals in need of one-on-one assistance.
• Buurtbemiddeling Neighborhood mediation service helping residents resolve conflicts and disputes within their community in Nijmegen.
• Omgangshuis Contact house service facilitating supervised visits and contact arrangements for families dealing with separation or custody issues.
• Scheiden en omgang Support services for separation and contact arrangements, including the '2 Huizen' do- and talk-group for children dealing with divorce.
• Centrum Ontmoeting in Levensvragen Center providing support and guidance on existential and personal matters, focused on meeting and discussing life questions.
• JOOP Social work service offered by Sterker, providing personal assistance and support for individuals facing challenges.
• R75 Specialized social work service provided by Sterker for residents in the R75 area of Nijmegen.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered parent organization, core partner and minor.

• Lentlparent organizationStrategic or Co-development PartnerLentl is the parent organization of Sterker Sociaal Werk. Sterker is part of the Lentl group which provides comprehensive social welfare services in the Nijmegen region. The organization states 'Sterker sociaal werk is onderdeel van Lentl' (Sterker social work is part of Lentl).
• Sterker Ouderenwerk (Nijmegen)core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized service within the Sterker network focused on elderly support and services for seniors in Nijmegen. Part of the 'Samen Sterker' collaborative network.
• Mantelzorg Nijmegencore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport services for informal caregivers (mantelzorgers) in Nijmegen. Part of the collaborative 'Samen Sterker' network providing comprehensive care services.
• Buddyzorg Nijmegencore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuddy care services providing one-on-one support to individuals in need. Listed as part of the 'Samen Sterker' collaborative network.
• Buurtbemiddelingcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood mediation services helping resolve conflicts between neighbors. Part of the 'Samen Sterker' service network.
• Omgangshuiscore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerContact house services for families dealing with separation issues, providing supervised visits and exchanges. Part of the collaborative network.
• Centrum Ontmoeting in LevensvragenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for meeting and discussing life questions, providing existential and spiritual support. Listed as part of the broader service network.
• Scheiden en omgangcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized services for families and children dealing with separation, including the '2 Huizen' program for children of divorced parents. Core service offering.
• JOOPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA specific service offering within the Sterker network, listed as part of the collaborative 'Samen Sterker' service provision.
• R75minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA specialized service within the Sterker network, mentioned as part of the collaborative service offerings.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Kwintes: Dutch social care provider offering housing, support, and guidance to people with psychosocial vulnerabilities. Comparable case-management and community-support approach, though operating across central Netherlands with a different client population.
• Lister: Dutch social care foundation providing supported living and guidance to people with mental health challenges. Comparable foundation structure and person-centered support philosophy, though specialized in psychiatric care rather than community welfare broadly.
• Stichting Philadelphia Zorg: Dutch care foundation supporting people with intellectual disabilities through community-based services. Comparable foundation structure and person-centered delivery model, but focused on a different beneficiary group than SWON's primary senior and family segments.

Broad incumbents

• Movisie: National knowledge institute for the social domain in the Netherlands. Comparable as a social welfare sector actor but functions as a research/advocacy body rather than direct service provider, making it adjacent rather than competing.
• Buurtzorg Nederland: Largest Dutch community-based care provider, delivering neighborhood-level nursing and personal care. Comparable neighborhood-embedded delivery philosophy but operates at national scale with a clinical care orientation rather than social work.

Others

• Gemeente Nijmegen - Sociaal Domein: Municipality of Nijmegen's social domain division, the principal public contracting authority for SWON. Not a peer in the competitive sense, but the primary counterpart relationship that funds SWON's services and shapes its operating environment.
• Sociaal Werk Nederland: Dutch trade association for social work organizations. Not a direct competitor, but the sectoral body representing SWON's peers and shaping the policy, funding, and standards environment in which SWON operates.

Direct peers

• Humanitas: Large Dutch social welfare organization providing community support, caregiver relief, refugee aid, and youth/family programs. Closely comparable portfolio structure to SWON's Samen Sterker network, including dedicated caregiver and refugee services.
• VluchtelingenWerk Nederland: Dutch foundation providing integration support, case management, and advocacy for refugees and immigrants. Comparable to SWON's 'Hulp aan vluchtelingen' thematic line in terms of beneficiary population and government-funded case management model.
• Leger des Heils Nederland: Dutch arm of the Salvation Army delivering community-based social welfare, family support, and reintegration services. Directly comparable as a multi-segment, government-funded social work foundation operating across the Netherlands with a comparable volunteer/professional mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Sterker.sociaalwerk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-swon-het-seniorennetwerk
• Instagraminstagram.com/sterker_sociaal_werk

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