Kulturhus Trefkoele+ in Dalfsen

What Kulturhus Trefkoele+ in Dalfsen does

Kulturhus Trefkoele+ is a non-profit multifunctional community center (kulturhus) located in Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands, operating a 7,700 m² facility that integrates sports, cultural, educational, healthcare, childcare, and welfare services under one roof. It serves all residents of the Dalfsen municipality, positioning itself as "the meeting place for all inhabitants of Dalfsen" regardless of age, background, or religion. The organization hosts 30+ partner tenants and program providers, including Bibliotheek Dalfsen, Saam Welzijn, Doomijn Kinderopvang, Carinova Thuiszorg, GGD IJsselland, Humanitas, Sportjemee, SV Dalfsen Voetbal, Dalvo Volleyball, Kunstgroep Trefkoele+, Theater de Stoomfabriek, and Gemeente Dalfsen.

The facility's product surface spans the Pluscafé (food and beverage), room and sports-hall rental (online bookable through aqqo.com), ticketed events (rock nights, bounce castle events, art markets, performances), recurring community programming (Trefdiner dinners, bridge courses, Dynamic Tennis, art exhibitions, scootmobiel tours), and partner-delivered services ranging from library programming to home care outreach. Underlying technology is minimal: there is no proprietary platform, no public API, no app, and no disclosed digital product beyond a website, social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), a monthly email newsletter (2022-2026 archives), and a third-party reservation SaaS (aqqo.com).

The revenue model is a diversified transaction-fee stack with five primary streams: room and facility rental (e.g., €60.70/hour outside regular hours with 2-hour minimum), Pluscafé food and beverage sales, event ticketing (€7.50 online to €12.50 at the door), vendor table fees (€5 per table at second-hand markets), and course/activity fees (some with freemium trial lessons). Pricing is published in the 2026-2027 rate schedule and varies by service and customer segment (commercial vs. societal partners). The go-to-market motion is community-led: word-of-mouth, partner referrals, local earned media (De Stentor, RTV Vechtdal), social media, Google Maps discovery, and presence at community events. The organization is governed by a board chaired by Geert Schepers, with Ilse Veerbeek serving as Director, and operates under a 2023-2026 multi-year policy plan emphasizing sustainability (50% net energy reduction target via solar expansion) and cross-partner collaboration following COVID-19 and energy-cost recovery.

Name

Kulturhus Trefkoele+ in Dalfsen

Legal name

Trefkoele Plus

Website

https://trefkoeleplus.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kulturhus Trefkoele+ is a non-profit community center in Dalfsen, Netherlands, operating a 7,700 m² multifunctional facility that hosts 30+ partner organizations across sports, culture, education, childcare, and welfare, serving all municipality residents through room rentals, a café, events, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalfsen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Room and Facility Rental: Trefkoele+ generates revenue through renting out various spaces including sports halls, meeting rooms, and event spaces to both commercial and non-commercial parties. Rental rates are published in their annual rate schedule (Huurtarieven 2026-2027). Outside regular hours, minimum 2-hour rental at €60.70 per hour.
2. Pluscafé Operations: The on-site café/restaurant generates revenue through food and beverage sales. The café serves as the venue for various dining events including the Trefdiner (€15 per person) and regular café service.
3. Event Ticketing: Revenue from ticketed events such as rock nights (€7.50-12.50), spring bounce castle events (€8.50-9.50 per child), and performances. Tickets sold online and at the door.
4. Vendor Fees: Revenue from vendor participation at markets and fairs, such as second-hand children's clothing and toy markets (€5 per selling table).
5. Course and Activity Fees: Revenue from educational activities such as bridge courses, with fees varying by program. Some activities like Dynamic Tennis offer initial free trial lessons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kulturhus Trefkoele+ is a multifunctional community center (Kulturhus concept) in Dalfsen, Netherlands, spanning 7,700 m². It provides venue/room rental for events, meetings, sports, and work; an on-site café (Pluscafé) and community eating cafés; cultural programming via the Kunstgroep Trefkoele+; and houses 30+ partner organizations offering library, healthcare, childcare, sports, and social welfare services to local residents.

Product overview

Kulturhus Trefkoele+ is a multifunctional community center (kulturhus) serving as a meeting place for all residents of Dalfsen. The facility offers a unified platform of services including: the Pluscafé for food and beverages, venue/room rental services for work, meetings, events, and sports, cultural programming through art exhibitions and Kunstgroep Trefkoele+, sports facilities managed by partner organizations, library services via Bibliotheek Dalfsen, health and wellness programs through Saam Welzijn, and youth services via the Jongerencentrum. The center spans 7,700 m² of hospitality space and serves as a hub connecting various local organizations and community services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pluscafé: The café facility within Trefkoele+ serving food and beverages

Products and services

• Pluscafé (Café Services) On-site café/restaurant within Trefkoele+ serving food and beverages to visitors, including monthly Trefdiner community dinners at €15 per person, regular café service, and catering for private events and celebrations.
• Room and Venue Rental (Zaal Reserveren) Rental of multi-purpose rooms and event spaces for work, meetings, events, sports competitions, and structural/long-term use. Online booking available through aqqo.com platform; outside regular hours rates start at €60.70 per hour (minimum 2-hour booking).
• Art and Culture Programming (Kunst & Cultuur) Rotating art exhibitions curated by Kunstgroep Trefkoele+, cultural events, performances, art markets, and cultural activities for the Dalfsen community, including the annual Kunst om Dalfsen event.
• Sports and Exercise Facilities (Sport & Bewegen) Multi-purpose sports hall and facilities hosting partner organizations offering volleyball, basketball, martial arts, dance, fitness, tennis, football, and other sports activities for community members of all ages.
• Community Eating Cafés (Eetcafés) Community dining events including monthly Trefdiner (€15 per person with fixed menu) and other eating cafés providing social meals and gathering opportunities for Dalfsen residents.
• Children's Bounce Castle Events Seasonal bounce castle events for children ages 3-12 during autumn, spring, and summer school holidays, including Glow in the Dark events (€9.50/child) and standard events (€8.50/child), including healthy snack and lemonade.
• Event Ticketing (Rock Nights and Performances) Ticketed live music and entertainment events including rock nights (€7.50 advance/€12.50 at door), tribute concerts, and performances organized in partnership with Vechtdal Blues & Rock and Theater de Stoomfabriek.
• Driving License Medical Examination Mandatory medical examinations for drivers aged 75+ (€60.00) and C/D/E license holders under 75 years (€75.00) conducted on-site at the Trefkoele+ facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65th edition of summer evening volleyball tournament
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Bibliotheek DalfsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library branch located within Trefkoele+ facility. Offers reading programs, digital literacy courses, children's activities, and community education services. Jointly organizes events like National Reading Week and Kinderboekenweek.
• Saam WelzijncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity well-being organization providing youth work, elderly support, dining programs, and social services. Operates the Eetcafé (dining café) on Monday evenings with volunteers. Coordinates various community support activities.
• Doomijn KinderopvangcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildcare provider operating within Trefkoele+ with regular opening hours 07:30-18:15. Serves families in Dalfsen with childcare services in the community center setting.
• Carinova ThuiszorgsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome care organization with office at 'de Marshoek' within Trefkoele+. Provides nursing care, elderly support, and Langdurige Zorg Thuis (Long-term Home Care) services.
• GGD IJssellandsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal health service providing public health programs, health inspections, and community health services from the Trefkoele+ facility.
• HumanitassecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial support organization operating a Formulieren Steunpunt (Form Help Desk) every Tuesday 09:00-12:00 at Trefkoele+. Provides free assistance with paperwork, letters, and digital applications for residents who need help.
• SportjemeesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports organization providing Dynamic Tennis and other sports activities at the facility. Contact: Ronald Hekkert, [email protected]
• Dalvo (Volleyball Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal volleyball club organizing the annual summer evening volleyball tournament at Trefkoele+. The 65th edition attracted 43 teams, making it a flagship community sports event.
• Kunstgroep Trefkoele+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt group curating rotating art exhibitions in Trefkoele+. Members include Hilda van Assen, Ton van Sprang, Carla Bohnert, and Elze Klute-van Weeghel. Organizes quarterly art exhibitions and Kunst om Dalfsen events.
• Theater de StoomfabrieksecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional theater collaborating with Trefkoele+ on performances and cultural events. Jointly organizes shows like 'Gewoon Nederpop' and 'The Stones Legacy' tribute concerts.
• Koggel SpringkussensminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBounce castle company organizing seasonal spring bounce events at Trefkoele+ during autumn, spring, and summer holidays. Events held 10:00-16:00 with various bounce castles.
• Autobedrijf van LeussenminorOthersLocal car dealership (Toyota, Ford, Lexus dealer with 50-year history) serving as main sponsor for the annual summer evening volleyball tournament organized by Dalvo at Trefkoele+.
• Vechtdal Blues & RockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal music organization collaborating with Trefkoele+ on rock music events including Friday Night Rock nights with bands like Tap Another Tune.
• Historische Kring DalfsensecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal historical society archiving and exhibiting historical photographs and materials. Regular exhibitions at Trefkoele+ with motto 'Samen speuren naar het vroeger van nu' (Together searching for the past of today).
• Deltion CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional educational institution offering courses through Trefkoele+ facilities for adult education and professional development.
• Gemeente DalfsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Dalfsen providing funding support, policy alignment, and local government services. Jointly organizes community events like the Kiesquiz (election quiz) and Workcafé employment programs.
• Nederlandse Coeliakie VerenigingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Celiac Association organizing gluten-free market events at Trefkoele+ with various suppliers, information booths, and gluten-free café menu options.
• Amnesty International (Local Chapter)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuman rights organization hosting Write for Rights letter-writing events at Trefkoele+ on International Human Rights Day (December 10).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA: International nonprofit operating community centers with fitness, education, youth programs, and social services. While much larger and broader in scope, YMCA represents the established international community center model that the Dutch Kulturhus concept resembles.

Others

• Gemeente Dalfsen: Municipality of Dalfsen, the primary funder and core strategic partner of Trefkoele+. Not a direct competitor but an adjacent institutional partner that co-organizes Workcafé employment programs and community events at the facility.
• Saam Welzijn: Community well-being organization operating from within Trefkoele+, providing youth work, elderly support, and dining programs. Adjacent peer as an ecosystem partner delivering health/social services co-located with Trefkoele+.
• Bibliotheek Dalfsen: Public library branch co-located within Trefkoele+. Adjacent ecosystem participant offering educational programming, digital literacy, and reading programs that complement Trefkoele+'s broader cultural/educational mission.

Direct peers

• De Klink Winterswijk: Community center in Winterswijk, Achterhoek, offering cultural programming, room rentals, and partner-hosted activities. Directly comparable as a multifunctional Dutch community venue serving a similar small-town demographic.
• Sellihuis Oldenzaal: A Kulturhus in Oldenzaal, Netherlands, operating as a multifunctional community center combining cultural, sports, and social services. Directly comparable to Trefkoele+ in both the Kulturhus operating model and the eastern Netherlands regional context.
• De Boerderij Hardenberg: Multifunctional community center in Hardenberg, Overijssel, hosting cultural events, sports, and partner organizations. Comparable to Trefkoele+ in the eastern Netherlands context and the integrated community hub model.
• Kulturhus 't Spectrum Raalte: Community and cultural center in nearby Raalte municipality, Overijssel. Operates with a similar multifunctional community center model serving a small Dutch municipality, comparable to Trefkoele+ in target market and service breadth.
• Kulturhus de Marke Hengelo: Kulturhus in Hengelo, Overijssel combining community services, sports, cultural programming, and partner organizations under one roof. Highly comparable to Trefkoele+ in scale and the regional kulturhus model.
• MFC De Krim Coevorden: Multi-functioneel Centrum (MFC) in De Krim, Drenthe, operating as a community hub for sports, culture, education, and welfare. Directly comparable to Trefkoele+ as a small-town Dutch multifunctional community center.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TrefkoelePlus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trefkoele-
• Instagraminstagram.com/trefkoeleplus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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