Toon Hermans Huis Sittard

What Toon Hermans Huis Sittard does

Stichting Toon Hermans Huis Sittard is a Dutch ANBI-status nonprofit foundation (RSIN 8101.39.340) founded in 1998 that delivers psychosocial support to people affected by cancer in the Limburg region. It was the first of what is now a six-center Toon Hermans Huizen network (alongside Parkstad, Venlo, Weert, Maastricht, and Roermond) and is affiliated with IPSO, the national branch organization for psychosocial oncology centers, which collectively operate 81 locations with more than 4,500 volunteers. The organization serves cancer patients, survivors, family members, caregivers, and bereaved individuals through a physical drop-in center at Paardestraat 31 in Sittard, a satellite at Medisch Centrum Elsloo opened January 15, 2025, and an embedded volunteer presence inside Zuyderland Medisch Centrum formalized by a cooperation agreement in March 2026.

The service offering comprises peer support groups (multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, breast cancer, partner loss, child loss), creative and relaxation activities (yoga, cooking workshops, writing groups, handwork, walking groups), educational information evenings with medical specialists, oncology massage, and dedicated programs for young adults (18–45) and informal caregivers. Delivery rests on a small paid staff of approximately nine (director Huub Gubbels, coordinator Brigitta Menten, hospital coordinator Irma Smeets, plus a board chaired by Harry Henssen) supplemented by an extensive trained volunteer base. Activities are predominantly free or priced at small participant contributions ranging from €7 to €25 to cover materials.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable giving: an Ambassador Program with approximately 40 business and individual ambassadors contributing €1,000+ annually, a Club van 100 with 100 members at €100/year, general and periodic donations via IBAN NL57RABO0135013232, legacy gifts and bequests (tax-advantaged under ANBI status), and event-based fundraising. The technology stack is minimal — a website, social media presence, and newsletter — with marketing support outsourced to Advacom. Strategic positioning is reinforced by partnerships with KWF Kankerbestrijding, Partners in Welzijn, benVitaal, multiple regional palliative care networks, and disease-specific patient organizations including Prostaatkankerstichting, Borstkankervereniging Nederland, and Stomavereniging Regio Zuid.

Name

Toon Hermans Huis Sittard

Legal name

Stichting Toon Hermans Huis Sittard

Website

https://toonhermanshuissittard.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Toon Hermans Huis Sittard is a Dutch ANBI-status nonprofit foundation delivering psychosocial support to cancer patients, families, and bereaved individuals in Limburg via a drop-in center, peer groups, and an embedded hospital presence at Zuyderland Medisch Centrum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychosocial oncology support services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Chronic Condition Lifestyle Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAGAH)

Keywords

• Psychosocial oncology support
• Peer support groups
• Cancer care services
• Bereavement counseling
• Volunteer-driven nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Sittard

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ambassador Program: Businesses and individuals become ambassadors with annual donations starting at €1,000. Currently approximately 40 ambassadors support the organization. Ambassadors receive recognition on the website and ambassador boards in the house.
2. Club van 100 Membership: Annual membership fee of €100 per year for supporters.
3. General Donations: The organization accepts one-time and periodic donations from individuals and organizations. IBAN: NL57RABO0135013232.
4. Legacy Giving and Bequests: The organization accepts inheritances and legacies through wills, benefiting from ANBI status which exempts inheritance tax.
5. Periodic Gifts: Annual contributions that are fully tax-deductible without minimum or maximum limits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Toon Hermans Huis Sittard is a Dutch nonprofit psychosocial oncology center that provides in-person emotional support, peer connection, and therapeutic activities for people affected by cancer and their loved ones. Core offerings include a drop-in center with coffee/tea moments, peer support groups (for cancer types and bereavement), creative workshops, yoga, cooking classes, oncology massage, information evenings, and caregiver workshops. Services are delivered at its Sittard headquarters and an Elsloo satellite location, with a hospital-based coordinator embedded at Zuyderland Medisch Centrum.

Product overview

Toon Hermans Huis Sittard is a single-location psychosocial oncology center (IPSO-centrum) offering comprehensive non-medical support services for people with cancer, their loved ones, and bereaved individuals. The organization operates as a physical in-person center rather than a technology platform, providing its services through: an open-door drop-in center for coffee and conversation; a structured activities program including yoga, creative workshops, cooking, and walking groups; peer support groups for various cancer types and loss situations; educational information meetings; oncology massage; and youth support services. The center collaborates with Zuyderland Medical Center through a formal partnership providing hospital-based support, and maintains a satellite location in Elsloo. All services are delivered by trained volunteers with professional coordination, operating primarily on donations and sponsorship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drop-in Center (Inloop- en Ontmoetingscentrum) Physical drop-in center at Paardestraat 31, Sittard, providing a listening ear, coffee and tea, and a safe space for people affected by cancer and their loved ones. Open Monday through Thursday 09:30-13:30.
• Peer Support Groups (Lotgenotencontact) Support groups for cancer patients (Kahler/multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, breast cancer), bereaved partners, bereaved parents, and other loss situations. Groups are facilitated by trained volunteers and partner organizations.
• Moving Forward After Partner Loss (Hoe nu Verder na Partnerverlies) 10-meeting structured program for bereaved partners, facilitated jointly by a PIW social worker and THH host volunteers. Participant fee: €25.00.
• Oncology Massage (Massage bij Kanker) Gentle, safe massage treatments for people living with or after cancer, delivered in collaboration with oncology massage therapist Nicola Müller-Töws. Offered free of charge with a voluntary contribution of €10 suggested.
• Yoga Classes Weekly yoga sessions (with Esther) supporting relaxation and wellbeing for guests affected by cancer. Per-session fee: €8.00.
• Cooking Workshops (Kookworkshops) Healthy cooking workshops hosted by Jessie Vercauteren (monthly). Per-session fee: €15.00 per person.
• Youth Support (Steun voor Jongeren) Support services tailored for young adults (18-45) affected by cancer, including dedicated coffee moments and bereavement peer groups.
• Elsloo Satellite Location Wednesday afternoon coffee and tea moments at Medisch Centrum Elsloo (Aelserhof 49, Elsloo-Stein) for people who find it difficult to travel to the main Sittard location.
• Zuyderland Hospital Collaboration Hospital-based psychosocial support at Zuyderland Medisch Centrum, with THH volunteers present at fixed times to offer a warm welcome, confidential conversations, and practical support to patients and their loved ones.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700 waffles sold at single fundraising event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zuyderland Medisch CentrumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Formal collaboration agreement signed March 17, 2026. Volunteers present at fixed times in the hospital to offer warm welcome, confidential conversations, and practical support. Coordinator Irma Smeets bridges the hospital and the Toon Hermans Huis. Supported by KWF within the national program for formal-informal care cooperation. Both organizations work from the vision of Positive Health.
• IPSO (Instellingen Psychosociale Oncologie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization is an IPSO center - part of 81 locations across Netherlands with 4500+ volunteers. IPSO provides access to training programs, IPSO Academy, AVG-compliant registration, advocacy, quality program, and collaboration between centers.
• MAASTRO BestralingskliniekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on information evenings about cancer types and treatment options. Specialists from MAASTRO participate in patient education events at the center.
• KWF KankerbestrijdingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational cancer organization that supports the collaboration between Zuyderland and Toon Hermans Huis within the program for formal-informal care cooperation.
• Partners in Welzijn (PIW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Verder na Partnerverlies' (Moving Forward After Partner Loss) program - a series of 10 meetings for bereaved partners, facilitated by PIW social worker and THH host volunteers.
• Stichting Creatief Centrum SittardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Kunstkwartiertje art exhibition - rotating exhibits featuring artwork created by guests during creative therapy sessions.
• Borstkankervereniging NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreast cancer patient advocacy organization collaborating on awareness and support activities.
• Palliaf Netwerk Westelijke MijnstreekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional palliative care network for coordination of end-of-life support services.
• Netwerk Palliatieve Zorg LimburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional palliative care network collaborating on events and awareness.
• benVitaalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Mantelzorger in balans' (Carer in Balance) workshop for caregivers of cancer patients.
• AdvacomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and communication support. Managing Director Evert Hoiting provides marketing services to help amplify the organization's impact.
• ProstaatkankerstichtingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides experienced experts for prostate cancer peer support group meetings.
• Stomavereniging Regio ZuidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOstomy association organizes 5 meetings per year at the center for ostomy patients and their families.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Toon Hermans Huis Parkstad: Sister Toon Hermans Huis in Parkstad (Heerlen) operating the same IPSO psychosocial oncology model for cancer patients and loved ones in the same Limburg region. Shares brand, methodology, and the Irma Smeets hospital coordinator role at Zuyderland.
• Toon Hermans Huis Maastricht: Sister Toon Hermans Huis in Maastricht providing the same psychosocial oncology services under the Toon Hermans brand within the Limburg IPSO network.
• Toon Hermans Huis Roermond: Sister Toon Hermans Huis in Roermond, completing the six-house Limburg network of IPSO psychosocial oncology centers with the same operating model.
• Toon Hermans Huis Venlo: Sister Toon Hermans Huis in Venlo offering the same IPSO-affiliated drop-in, peer support, and activities model for people affected by cancer in Limburg.
• Toon Hermans Huis Weert: Sister Toon Hermans Huis in Weert delivering the same IPSO psychosocial support model to cancer patients, families, and bereaved individuals.

Broad incumbents

• IPSO (Instellingen Psychosociale Oncologie): National umbrella organization coordinating all 81 IPSO psychosocial oncology centers in the Netherlands, including THH Sittard. Operates as the broader incumbent governing quality standards, training, and advocacy across the same service category.
• KWF Kankerbestrijding: Dutch national cancer society funding cancer research, prevention, and patient support — including the KWF program supporting the Zuyderland–THH formal-informal care cooperation. Much larger in scale and scope but overlapping mission on cancer patient support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles8 records

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