Université Populaire de l'Uzège | Formation Pro

What Université Populaire de l'Uzège | Formation Pro does

The Université Populaire de l'Uzège (UP) is a nonprofit association governed by French law 1901, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Uzès, Occitanie, France. It delivers lifelong learning and community programming across 11 activity categories — physical and sports activities, social actions, artistic and cultural workshops, conferences, personal development, professional training, youth support, languages, health prevention, cultural outings, and associative life — through approximately 200 activities totaling 5,000+ hours per year, served by 7 paid staff and ~80 volunteer facilitators to over 1,000 members and 2,300+ participants.

Operations run from two owned or controlled facilities in Uzès: the 300 m² Centre Culturel (acquired in February 2018 through crowdfunding and a 20-year bank loan) and the 160 m² Annexe opened in August 2022. The association is recognized as 'Reconnue d'intérêt général', is a certified 'organisme de formation professionnelle' (SIRET 350 823 498 00034), and is affiliated with national federations UFOLEP and Fédération Française de Randonnée (both since 2024) for sports and hiking licensing.

The revenue model combines annual membership fees (subscription, August 1 to July 31 cycle), pay-per-activity fees, pay-as-you-go room and facility rental (€30-€400), public co-financing from Ville d'Uzès, DDCS, ANCT, Département du Gard, CC Pays d'Uzès, and Cap Prévention Seniors, and tax-deductible donations (66% deduction) plus partnership sponsorships (Mécène tier from €500). Go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer, relying on the website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), an email newsletter, RSS feed, regional press coverage, and annual open-door events and welcome sessions.

Name

Université Populaire de l'Uzège | Formation Pro

Legal name

Association Université Populaire de l'Uzège

Website

https://up-uzege.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Université Populaire de l'Uzège is a French nonprofit association founded in 1988 that delivers lifelong-learning activities across 11 categories to 1,000+ members and 2,300+ annual participants in Uzès, Occitanie, through two owned venues and ~80 volunteer facilitators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Community Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (6117), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Language Conversation & Exchange Groups (EDAAAFAO), Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Adult education
• Community learning
• Professional training
• Cultural workshops
• Lifelong learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Uzès

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees (Adhésion): Annual membership fees paid by adherents, with rates set by the Board of Directors. Membership runs from August 1 to July 31.
2. Activity registrations: Fees for participation in activities across 11 categories including sports, arts, languages, conferences, and professional training. Pricing varies by activity type and duration.
3. Room/facility rental: Rental of Centre Culturel and Annexe spaces to external parties. Rates range from 30€-200€ for Centre Culturel and 75€-400€ for Annexe depending on duration.
4. Public co-financing: Joint financing from public partners including Ville d'Uzès (3000€ annually), DDCS Préfet du Gard, ANCT, Département du Gard, Cap Prévention Seniors, and CC Pays d'Uzès for specific programs.
5. Donations and sponsorships: Tax-deductible donations (66% tax deduction in France) and partnership sponsorships from the Club des Amis program. Mécène status starting at 500€.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Université Populaire de l'Uzège is a nonprofit community education association that delivers adult learning and cultural activities across 11 categories—physical/sports, artistic workshops, conferences, personal development, professional training, languages, social actions, health prevention, cultural outings, youth support, and associative life. Members pay an annual subscription and per-activity fees to access approximately 200 activities totaling 5,000+ hours per year, taught by roughly 80 volunteer facilitators at two owned facilities in Uzès, France.

Product overview

Université Populaire de l'Uzège is a nonprofit association (loi 1901) offering adult education and community activities through 11 main activity categories. The organization provides physical/sports activities (Nordic walking, Pilates, Yoga, Dance), artistic/cultural workshops (painting, sewing, calligraphy, writing), conferences on diverse topics, personal development (computer literacy), professional training (languages, professional Italian), health prevention, cultural excursions, youth support, and associative life events. Activities are delivered at two facilities (Centre Culturel and Annexe) in Uzès, France, serving over 1000 members across approximately 200 activities totaling 5000 hours annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Activités physiques et sportives (Physical and sports activities) Physical and sports activities for association members including Nordic walking, Pilates, stretching, fit ball, dance (Salsa, Rock'n'Roll, Line Dancing), yoga, Qi Gong, gym, and stretching sessions. Targeted at the general adult community of the Uzège region, with sports licensing provided through UFOLEP and FFRandonnée partnerships for insurance coverage.
• Formation Professionnelle (Professional training) Certified professional training courses for adults, including language courses (Italian) and specialized professional training, with some courses eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) funding. Targeted at job seekers, employees seeking reskilling, and retirees within 5 years of pension who retain CPF access.
• Langues (Language courses) Language courses including Italian at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, professional Italian, and English for children. Targeted at adult learners seeking language proficiency and at professionals needing language certification.
• Ateliers artistiques et culturels (Artistic and cultural workshops) Artistic and cultural workshops including painting, sewing, Chinese calligraphy, creative writing, genealogy, and wine tasting. Targeted at adult community members seeking creative expression and cultural enrichment.
• Conférences (Conference series) Conference series on history, climate justice, art, and critical thinking, including videoconference partnerships with Storia Mundi on humanities, architecture, history, and geopolitics. Targeted at the general public and association members seeking intellectual engagement.
• Développement personnel (Personal development) Personal development activities including computer literacy courses using the Digital Citizen program (ICDL Foundation). Targeted at adults seeking digital skills and personal growth.
• Actions sociales (Social actions) Social actions including Sociolinguistic Workshops (ASL) for language integration, offered free to disadvantaged populations through public co-financing. Targeted at priority neighborhood (QPV) residents and social integration beneficiaries.
• Prévention Santé (Health prevention) Health prevention activities including Adapted Physical Activity (APA), memory workshops, balance gym, and health workshops in partnership with Cap Prévention Seniors (CARSAT-supported). Targeted at seniors and adults seeking preventive health programming.
• Sorties et voyages culturels (Cultural outings and trips) Cultural outings and trips including visits to museums (MUCEM Marseille, Fondation Kiefer), hiking, and heritage tours. Targeted at members seeking cultural enrichment and group excursions.
• Jeunesse (Youth programs) Youth activities including homework help ('aide aux devoirs') and educational support programs. Targeted at children, adolescents, and families seeking after-school academic support.
• Vie associative (Associative life) Associative life activities including reading club, welcome events for new members, general assemblies, and multicultural cooking evenings. Targeted at association members seeking community belonging and governance participation.
• Room and facility rental (Mise à disposition de salles) Rental of Centre Culturel and Annexe spaces to external parties (individuals, businesses, associations). Centre Culturel rates: 30€/hour, 60€/half-day, 100€/full day, 200€/weekend. Annexe rates: 75€/hour, 150€/half-day, 250€/full day, 400€/weekend. Includes insurance and deposit requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ members and 2300+ participants served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UFOLEPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Union Française des Œuvres Laïques d'Éducation Physique - sports federation providing licensing and insurance for physical activities since 2024. Affiliated with Gard departmental committee.
• Fédération Française de RandonnéecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024French Hiking Federation providing licensing and insurance for hiking and Nordic walking activities since 2024. Associated with Gard departmental committee.
• Storia MundiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing access to videoconference platform on humanities, architecture, history, and geopolitics topics. Special subscriber rate of 9.90€ for UP members (instead of 19.90€).
• Domaine PaneryminorOthersPartner venue hosting new member welcome events and associative activities. Located in POUZILHAC (30210), offering wine and olive oil discoveries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's principal public adult vocational training provider. Comparable to UP Uzège's certified professional training arm (CPF-eligible courses, organisme de formation professionnelle status) but at vastly larger national scale and with a narrower vocational focus.
• GRETA (Groupements d'établissements publics locaux d'enseignement): Network of public continuing-education organizations attached to secondary schools, delivering adult training including languages and professional retraining. Comparable to UP Uzège's Formation Pro offering in regulatory category and target learner segments.
• Ligue de l'Enseignement: Large national federation for popular education ('éducation populaire') with affiliated associations across France. Operates as an umbrella incumbent in the same civic-education space as UP Uzège but at significantly greater scale and broader programmatic scope.

Direct peers

• Fédération des Centres Sociaux de France: National federation of social centers delivering community education, social action, and cultural activities to local populations, including priority neighborhoods (QPV). Overlaps directly with UP Uzège's social-action funding streams and inclusive community mission.
• Confédération Nationale des Foyers Ruraux: Federation of rural community centers offering adult education, cultural, and social activities in rural France. Highly comparable to UP Uzège's rural Occitanie footprint and multi-category community programming model.
• MJC de France (Confédération des Maisons des Jeunes et de la Culture): Federation of community youth and cultural centers offering multi-category activity programming (sports, arts, social integration) on a membership basis. Operates on a near-identical community-hub model targeting similar intergenerational audiences in France.
• Universités Populaires de France: National network of Universités Populaires offering the same popular education / lifelong learning model across France. UP Uzège identifies itself within this movement, making it the most direct structural peer in terms of mission, governance, and programming.

Emerging players

• OpenClassrooms: France-focused online professional education platform offering CPF-eligible training and degree pathways. Represents the digital-native adjacent to UP Uzège's professional training and digital literacy programs, and a partial substitute for some learner segments.

Others

• Alliance Française: International network promoting language and cultural education. Comparable as a community-based adult education provider with a heritage brand and membership/fees model, though focused on French-as-a-foreign-language rather than domestic lifelong learning.
• Le Mouvement Associatif: National umbrella representing the French nonprofit/association sector. Relevant as the sectoral peer and representative body for organizations of UP Uzège's type (association loi 1901, SSE actor) rather than as a direct programming competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universit%C3%A9-populaire-de-l-uz%C3%A8ge
• Instagraminstagram.com/upuzege

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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