Vrienden van De Hoop

What Vrienden van De Hoop does

Vrienden van De Hoop (legally Stichting Vrienden van De Hoop) is a Dutch charitable foundation established in 1977 in Dordrecht, Netherlands, that functions as the independent fundraising arm of Stichting De Hoop (De Hoop GGZ), a Christian mental health and addiction care provider. The foundation raises funds from individuals, churches, schools, and businesses to support non-reimbursed care projects at De Hoop, including drop-in centers (Inloophuizen) in Dordrecht and Vlissingen, work experience and development programs (Werkvisie De Hoop, the Ontwikkeltraject), protected housing (Huizen van Hoop across multiple cities), spiritual/pastoral care, telephone aftercare (HopeAlive), and the Stay Clean self-help group network. The organization employs approximately 33 staff and operates a community-led fundraising model anchored in Dutch church networks, annual events (Cycle for Hope, Run for Hope, Vrouwen van Hoop, De Hoop on Tour), and a business partners network of nearly 200 companies (Zakenvrienden). Direct donor engagement is maintained through a quarterly HOOP magazine, monthly digital newsletters, prayer letters, and digital channels including YouTube (Verhalen van Hoop), Facebook, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn.

The foundation holds the CBF-keurmerk certification continuously since 1 July 2002 and ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status, providing tax deductibility for donations. It generates no commercial revenue; all income derives from donations, sponsorships, event proceeds, church collections, school activities, and bequests/vermogensfondsen. Donations are collected via the website using iDEAL and direct debit, bank transfers to NL06INGB0000383838, postal donation cards, the Inactievoordehoop.nl peer-to-peer fundraising platform, and through church collection networks and event registrations. Project gift benchmarks include €1,500 per Inloophuis visitor per year, €2,500 per week for geestelijke verzorging, and €1,100 per week for HopeAlive aftercare. In 2025, De Hoop celebrated its 50th anniversary since its founding in 1975.

Name

Vrienden van De Hoop

Legal name

Stichting Vrienden van De Hoop

Website

https://vriendenvandehoop.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vrienden van De Hoop is a Dutch charitable foundation (Stichting) founded in 1977 in Dordrecht that raises donations from individuals, churches, schools, and businesses to fund non-reimbursed Christian mental health and addiction care projects for Stichting De Hoop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Fundraising / Nonprofit Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Charitable fundraising
• Donor engagement
• Mental health fundraising
• Addiction care support
• Community fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Dordrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Recurring and one-time gifts from tens of thousands of individual donors in the Netherlands. Donors receive the free magazine HOOP, newsletters, and prayer letters as engagement tools.
2. Church Collections and Partnerships: Hundreds of churches and congregations collect for De Hoop, conduct fundraising activities, host presentations, and adopt initiatives. Churches are a primary channel for reaching donors and raising funds for non-reimbursed care projects.
3. Business Partnerships (Zakenvrienden): Nearly 200 businesses participate as Zakenvrienden (Business Friends), providing direct financial support, sponsoring fundraising events, and offering work integration opportunities for De Hoop clients. Annual network events and company visits strengthen these relationships.
4. School Partnerships: Schools conduct fundraising activities and receive prevention education from De Hoop via the partner Chris & Voorkom. Students organize events, sponsor walks, and contribute to fundraising campaigns.
5. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Cycle for Hope (cycling), Run for Hope (running), and themed evenings generate donations from participants and sponsors. Proceeds are directed to specific De Hoop projects.
6. Legacies and Vermogensfondsen: The organization receives bequests (legaten) and grants from asset funds (vermogensfondsen) as part of its fundraising strategy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Vrienden van De Hoop is the dedicated fundraising foundation of De Hoop GGZ, a Christian mental health and addiction care organization in the Netherlands. The foundation raises donations from individuals, churches, schools, and businesses to fund non-reimbursed care projects including drop-in centers (Inloophuizen), work experience placements, pastoral care, self-help groups (Stay Clean), telephone aftercare (HopeAlive), and protected housing (Huizen van Hoop). It also runs community fundraising events (Cycle for Hope, Run for Hope, Vrouwen van Hoop, De Hoop on Tour) and publishes the quarterly HOOP magazine plus digital newsletters to engage its donor base.

Product overview

Vrienden van De Hoop is a charitable foundation (Stichting Vrienden van De Hoop) established in 1977 that functions as the independent fundraising arm for De Hoop GGZ, a mental health and addiction care organization based in Dordrecht, Netherlands. The organization does not offer a traditional tech product but provides fundraising services to support De Hoop's care for vulnerable people struggling with addiction and mental health issues. The main offerings include donation programs, the HOOP magazine (published 4x yearly), digital newsletters, prayer letters, and various fundraising events such as Cycle for Hope (cycling events), Run for Hope (running events), and Vrouwen van Hoop (women's community activities). The foundation supports multiple projects including drop-in centers (Inloophuizen) in Dordrecht and Vlissingen, work experience programs, development trajectories, spiritual care, Stay Clean self-help groups, HopeAlive telephone aftercare, and Houses of Hope (protected housing communities). The organization holds CBF certification and ANBI status for tax-deductible donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cycle for Hope: Annual cycling and mountain bike events for charity, raising funds for De Hoop projects such as the Inloophuis and work experience placements.
• Run for Hope
• Vrouwen van Hoop
• HopeAlive
• Stay Clean
• Verhalen van Hoop
• HOOP Magazine
• De Hoop on Tour
• Cursus Pastoraat

Products and services

• Cycle for Hope

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 Stay Clean group meeting attendees per year across the Netherlands
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PLUS Supermarkten (Dordrecht)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 September 2021PLUS supermarkets in Dordrecht ran a sponsorship campaign (2021) where customers could direct sponsor points to De Hoop. Participating stores included PLUS 't Lam Bieshof, PLUS 't Lam Dubbeldam, PLUS Doesburg, and PLUS Valkzicht. Over 6,200 clubs participated in the campaign.
• Chris & VoorkomcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChris & Voorkom provides professional prevention education on addiction and mental health issues for schools and youth groups, in partnership with Vrienden van De Hoop. Their trained prevention workers deliver presentations to help prevent addiction and psychological problems among young people.
• Stichting De Hoop (De Hoop GGZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVrienden van De Hoop is the dedicated fundraising arm of Stichting De Hoop (De Hoop GGZ), supporting care and assistance projects not reimbursed by insurers or government. The organizations share a Christian mission and co-develop outreach activities, client testimonies, and church engagement programs.
• Werkvisie De HoopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWerkvisie De Hoop is an affiliated foundation providing work experience, day activities, and reintegration services to De Hoop clients and others with a distance to the labor market. Vrienden van De Hoop raises funds for Werkvisie projects and coordinates business partner engagement for client work integration.
• Kennisinstituut christelijke ggz (Kicg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKicg is a knowledge institute at the intersection of mental health care and Christian faith, founded by De Hoop GGZ and Eleos. It organizes courses and symposia for church officers, pastoral workers, and mental health professionals, providing research-based knowledge that informs De Hoop's thematic evenings.
• Stay CleancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStay Clean is a national network of Christian self-help groups for (former) addicts, meeting weekly across the Netherlands (including Dordrecht, Rotterdam, Vlissingen). Vrienden van De Hoop raises funds for Stay Clean operations and its 2,000+ annual participants.
• HopeAlivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHopeAlive provides telephone aftercare by experienced peers and volunteers to former De Hoop clients struggling to rebuild their lives after treatment. Vrienden van De Hoop raises funds to sustain this free service, offering 6 months of support plus 3 months of 'waakvlam' (vigil) follow-up.
• Rabobank (ClubSupport)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRabobank's ClubSupport initiative allows members to vote for local clubs and associations, with votes translating into monetary donations. De Hoop's Inloophuis was listed as a recipient, with Rabobank distributing funds based on vote counts.
• Zakenvrienden van De Hoop (Business Friends network)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNearly 200 businesses form the Zakenvrienden network, providing financial support, sponsoring events, and offering work integration opportunities for De Hoop clients. The network includes regular networking events, company visits, business dinners, and activities at De Hoop locations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stichting Het Rode Kruis (Dutch Red Cross): Major Dutch humanitarian fundraising foundation with comparable multi-channel fundraising (donations, events, corporate partnerships, legacies) and similar CBF+ANBI regulatory positioning, but operating at a much larger scale across a broader humanitarian mandate.
• Stichting Jantje Beton: Established Dutch charitable foundation with comparable school-channel fundraising (collectes at schools), CBF+ANBI certifications, and event-driven model. Comparable operating mechanism even though the beneficiary mission (children's play/outdoor activity) differs.
• Stichting De Voedselbank: National Dutch food bank charity with comparable multi-channel fundraising (donations, business partnerships, events), similar volunteer-supported operational model, and focus on vulnerable populations — though serving a different beneficiary need.
• Stichting Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland: Major Dutch charity with comparable CBF+ANBI regulatory setup, individual-donor + corporate-partnership fundraising mix, and event-driven campaigns. While mission differs (refugee support vs. addiction/mental health), the operating model and donor segments largely overlap.
• Stichting Leger des Heils (Salvation Army Netherlands): Major Dutch charitable foundation fundraising for social services including addiction care, homelessness support, and reintegration. Highly comparable mission area (vulnerable populations, social safety net) with a larger national footprint and broader donor base.
• Stichting KWF Kankerbestrijding (Dutch Cancer Society): One of the Netherlands' largest health-focused fundraising foundations, with a similarly diversified donor base (individuals, corporate partnerships, events, legacies), CBF+ANBI certifications, and regional chapter structure. Directly comparable fundraising operating model.
• Stichting Hartstichting (Dutch Heart Foundation): Large Dutch health-focused charity with comparable multi-channel fundraising (door-to-door collections, events, digital, corporate partnerships) and similar ANBI/CBF certifications. Operates at national scale with similar project-naming donor appeals.

Direct peers

• Eleos: Dutch Christian mental health and addiction care provider with a similarly faith-based mission and an associated fundraising structure. Direct peer in the niche of Christian mental-health service delivery, sharing client profiles and worldview constraints.
• Stichting De Hoop GGZ: The parent beneficiary organization itself, providing Christian mental health and addiction care. While Vrienden is its fundraising arm, De Hoop GGZ is the operational peer in the same niche (faith-based addiction/mental health care) and shares the same mission, client base, and Christian identity.
• Stichting Kerk in Actie: Fundraising arm of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands for diaconal and relief work. The most direct peer in terms of church-network-anchored fundraising, faith-based identity, and reliance on congregational collections and presentations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DeHoopggz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel
• Facebookfacebook.com/Vrienden-van-De-Hoop-332756323530351
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-vrienden-van-de-hoop

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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