Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya

What Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya does

Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya (UFEC) is a private non-profit organization founded in 1933 and headquartered in Barcelona (Rambla de Catalunya 81) that serves as the sole recognized umbrella body for federated sport in Catalonia. The organization represents 71 affiliated sports federations and serves a broader network of clubs through the Oficina d'Atenció als Clubs (Oficinaclubs.cat portal). Its core operating model is a shared-services platform delivering labor, administrative/accounting, fiscal, legal, communication, marketing, international projects, social action, protocol, and training services to member federations and clubs.

UFEC's portfolio extends beyond representative services into a group of wholly-owned subsidiaries and programs: Uniió Esports de Catalunya (UEC, created 2022) for institutional advocacy, the Tribunal d'Arbitratge Esportiu de Catalunya for sports dispute resolution, ESIDE (Escola Superior d'Innovació de l'Esport) for sports management training, the WESE postgraduate in female sports leadership, Olimfit (online wellness platform), UFEC Travel, and Unifedesport/AON (sports insurance). Signature events include the Setmana Catalana de l'Esport (35 federations, 4,000 athletes), the Gala Dona i Esport, and the IWISC international congress. The organization also operates European projects such as 360 Safe Play (child protection across 5 countries, CERV-DAPHNE funded) and has captured over €2M in cumulative EU project funding since 2017. Technology infrastructure consists of web-based service delivery platforms, the Oficinaclubs.cat portal, and a unified digital ticketing platform aggregating competitions from 35 federations.

UFEC's revenue mechanics are diversified across member federation dues, EU project grants (Erasmus+, CERV-DAPHNE), event sponsorship (Santander, Loteries de Catalunya, 3Cat, Coca-Cola, America's Cup), subsidiary income, and fees for service lines such as insurance and travel. The organization is registered in the Registre d'entitats esportives de Catalunya (No. 04570, NIF G58155813), holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 53800, and ENS certifications, and received the Creu de Sant Jordi award from the Generalitat de Catalunya in 2018. UFEC does not have parent company ownership and operates as an independent non-profit with 57 employees.

Name

Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya

Legal name

UNIÓ DE FEDERACIONS ESPORTIVES DE CATALUNYA

Website

https://ufec.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UFEC is the private non-profit umbrella body for federated sport in Catalonia, founded 1933 and headquartered in Barcelona. It represents 71 sports federations and serves affiliated clubs through shared legal, fiscal, labor, training, and event services, supplemented by subsidiaries for insurance, travel, arbitration, and education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

Keywords

• Sports federation services
• Shared services sports
• Sports club support
• Sports event organization
• Sports training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federation Services: UFEC provides comprehensive services to sports federations including labor management, administrative/accounting, fiscal, legal, communication, marketing, international projects, social action, protocol, activities coordination, and training. The organization generates operational impact for member entities through shared services.
2. Club Services: Direct services to sports clubs through the Oficina d'Atenció als Clubs, providing centralized access to labor, fiscal, accounting, legal, and subsidy services.
3. European Project Funding: UFEC has captured over 2 million euros in European financing since 2017 through Erasmus+, CERV-DAPHNE, and other EU programs, implementing international projects with partner organizations.
4. Sports Events Organization: Organization of flagship events including the Setmana Catalana de l'Esport (Catalan Sport Week) and Festa de l'Esport Català, bringing together competitions from 35 federations and 4,000 athletes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya (UFEC) is a private non-profit umbrella organization that serves as the main representative of federated sport in Catalonia. It delivers shared services to 71 affiliated sports federations and hundreds of clubs, covering labor management, administrative/accounting, fiscal, legal, communication, marketing, international projects, social action, protocol, activities coordination, and training. It also operates flagship events such as the Setmana Catalana de l'Esport and the Festa de l'Esport Català.

Product overview

Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya (UFEC) is a private non-profit organization that serves as the main representative of federated sport in Catalonia. Rather than offering a unified tech product, UFEC provides a comprehensive portfolio of services organized around four pillars: (1) Direct services to federations and clubs including labor, administrative, fiscal, legal, communication, marketing, international, social action, protocol, and training support; (2) Specialized programs such as the WESE women's leadership postgraduate and ESIDE sports innovation school; (3) Signature events including the Setmana Catalana de l'Esport and IWISC congress; and (4) Strategic projects like 360 Safe Play for child protection. UFEC also operates complementary services including the Club Service Office, Sports Arbitration Tribunal, Olimfit online sports platform, UFEC Travel, and sports insurance through Unifedesport/AON.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unifedesport / AON: Sports insurance specialists
• ESIDE
• Olimfit
• UFEC Travel
• WESE
• 360 Safe Play
• Setmana Catalana de l'Esport
• Gala Dona i Esport

Products and services

• Oficina d'Atenció als Clubs (Club Office) Comprehensive service office providing federations and clubs with advisory services in labor, fiscal, legal, and subsidies matters, plus training and practical resources adapted to the day-to-day operations of sports entities. Delivered through the online portal oficinaclubs.cat.
• ESIDE (Escola Superior d'Innovació de l'Esport) Sports innovation and education school offering practical, updated training programs oriented toward the reality of federations and clubs, focusing on management, leadership, and innovation competencies.
• WESE (Women Executive Sports Education) Pioneering postgraduate program in female sports leadership that trains sports executives to develop leadership capabilities, reinforce influence in decision-making, and generate a network of female talent within the sports sector.
• Tribunal d'Arbitratge Esportiu de Catalunya Sports arbitration tribunal providing dispute resolution services for the Catalan sports sector.
• Setmana Catalana de l'Esport Annual flagship event showcasing Catalan sport through competitions from 35 sports federations, bringing together approximately 4,000 athletes across competitions to project Catalan sport internationally.
• 360 Safe Play European project for an integrated child protection system in sports clubs and associations, promoting awareness, prevention, early detection, and restorative practices among peers, funded by the EU CERV-2025-DAPHNE program and coordinated with partners across five countries.
• Olimfit Online sports platform enabling users to exercise online to improve their wellbeing.
• UFEC Travel Sports travel experts providing travel services for sporting events and competitions.
• Unifedesport / AON Sports insurance specialists providing insurance services to federations and clubs through the AON partnership.
• Canal Ètic Confidential whistleblower channel for reporting facts or situations contrary to applicable regulations within Catalan sports.
• IWISC (International Women in Sports Congress) International congress focused on women's leadership and participation in sports.
• Entitat Esportiva Ètica Ethical Sports Entity program promoting compliance, good governance, and integrity in sports organizations.
• Unified Digital Ticketing Platform (Setmana Catalana de l'Esport) Centralized digital ticketing platform that aggregates competitions from 35 federations, allowing citizens to access the complete competition calendar and purchase tickets from a single interface.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MutuacatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2026Mutuacat serves as the official medical partner of UFEC, supporting major events including the Setmana Catalana de l'Esport 2026 and the Festa de l'Esport Català. The alliance promotes health, prevention, and safe sports practice across Catalonia, with a focus on fostering a safe, healthy sports model aligned with Catalan sport values.
• SantanderminorOthersSponsor of UFEC activities and Catalan sport events.
• AONminorOthersSports insurance specialists through Unifedesport/AON partnership, providing insurance coverage for federations and clubs.
• Departament d'Esports de la Generalitat de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment department providing institutional support for UFEC initiatives including the Setmana Catalana de l'Esport, Gala Dona i Esport, and various sports policy initiatives. Key partner in promoting Catalan sport at national and international levels.
• Fundació Pere TarréscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination partner for the 360 Safe Play European project - an integrated child protection system for sports clubs and associations. Fundació Pere Tarrés leads the project which addresses violence prevention in grassroots sport across 5 countries.
• Diputació de BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partner in the 360 Safe Play European project, contributing to child protection in sports across the Barcelona province.
• EDE FundazioacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner from the Basque Country in the 360 Safe Play European project on child protection in sports.
• ENGSO (European NGO for Sport Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean umbrella organization for sports NGOs, partner in the 360 Safe Play project addressing child protection in grassroots sport.
• Défense des Enfants InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization (Belgium) dedicated to children's rights, partner in the 360 Safe Play child protection project.
• Opes InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian partner in the 360 Safe Play European project for child protection in sport.
• Bulgarian Sports Federation for Children and Youth at RiskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBulgarian partner in the 360 Safe Play project, contributing to child protection systems development.
• International Working Group on Women & Sport (IWG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain international framework for advancing women's equitable participation in sport. UFEC joined in 2024 and drives adhesion of Catalan federations to the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration. Over 600 organizations worldwide are part of this equality commitment.
• Euncet Business SchoolminorOthersTraining partner supporting sports management education and professional development.
• EurofitnessminorOthersSports centers in Catalonia affiliated with UFEC services.
• UEC (Unió Esports de Catalunya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports union created by UFEC in 2022 to strengthen Catalan sport representation and interests.
• CUFADEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfederation of Sports Entities, strategic ally in representing Catalan sport entities.
• Foment del TreballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Catalan employers' confederation, strategic partner in labor and economic matters affecting sports entities.
• Cambra de Comerç de BarcelonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarcelona Chamber of Commerce, strategic ally for economic development and business connections in sport.
• Barcelona Capital NàuticaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative promoting Barcelona's nautical sports sector, strategic partner for water sports development.
• INDESCATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatalan sports industry cluster, strategic partner in sports industry development.
• Gestiona AssociacióminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of sports management professionals, partner in professionalizing sports entity management.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB): Germany's national Olympic sports confederation; analogous to UFEC's federation-umbrella model but at national scale, offering shared services, training, and policy advocacy to its member federations.
• ENGSO (European NGO for Sport and Active Recreation): ENGSO is the European umbrella for national sport NGOs — structurally analogous to UFEC's role as the regional Catalan sports umbrella. ENGSO is already a listed strategic partner on UFEC's 360 Safe Play project.
• Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF): French national umbrella for Olympic and sports federations; comparable role to UFEC at national level, providing shared services, advocacy, and coordination to member federations and athletes.

Others

• Fundació Pere Tarrés: Catalan nonprofit focused on social and educational action; UFEC's coordination partner on the 360 Safe Play European project, comparable in operating as a Catalan non-profit entity delivering cross-sector programs.
• Foment del Treball: Major Catalan employers' confederation and listed UFEC strategic partner in labor/economic matters; comparable as a Catalan private non-profit representing an organized membership base with advocacy and shared services.
• Confederation of European Volleyball (CEV) / GAISF peer federations: International sports federation umbrella bodies analogous to UFEC's role in coordinating sports federations, but at international federation level rather than regional umbrella level.

Broad incumbents

• Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD): Spain's national sports administration authority under government oversight; regulates and funds Spanish sports federations and interacts directly with UFEC as the regional federation umbrella for Catalonia.
• UK Sport: UK's high-performance sports funding body and federation partner; comparable in coordinating federation funding and elite athlete support, with a wider government mandate than UFEC.
• Comité Olímpico Español (COE): Spain's National Olympic Committee that represents all Spanish sports federations and athletes at the IOC; serves the same constituency as UFEC but at national level, with overlapping responsibilities in elite sport representation and federation coordination.

Regional players

• INDESCAT (Catalan Sports Industry Cluster): Catalan sports industry cluster and listed UFEC strategic partner; comparable in promoting Catalan sport but focused on industry/economic development rather than federation representation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/UFECcat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unio-de-federacions-esportives-de-catalunya
• Instagraminstagram.com/ufeccat
• TikToktiktok.com/@ufeccat

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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