Welzijn Beverwijk

What Welzijn Beverwijk does

Stichting Welzijn Beverwijk is a Dutch non-profit welfare foundation (stichting) serving the municipality of Beverwijk in the IJmond region of North Holland. The organization delivers community welfare services through a physical infrastructure of three neighborhood centers (Huis van de Wijk – Wijk aan Duin, Wijkcentrum Prinsenhof, plus neighborhood points), two dedicated youth centers (Jeugdcentrum Nul251 and Jeugdcentrum Inside54), eight preschool (peuteropvang) locations operating under the Zoople Beverwijk sub-brand, and two out-of-school care (BSO) facilities. Programs span all age cohorts — from OuderCaf\u00e9 for parents of young children and Taal in de Wijk language learning, through youth center activities and the annual Zomerspektakel, to senior-focused offerings including walking groups, SeniorenFit, Meer Bewegen voor Ouderen, Happy Monday (in partnership with ViVa! Zorggroep), Kom Erbij! for early-stage memory concerns, and the new WonenPlus Beverwijk independent living support service. Operations are supported by 80 professionals and approximately 600+ volunteers, with leadership under Bestuurder Nora Azarkan and supervisory oversight by Henri Claassen and Michel Yakoub.

The underlying technology is described as a standard community welfare management system with website-based activity registration and scheduling (welzijnbeverwijk.nl); no proprietary AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or distinctive platform features are documented. The foundation operates on a mixed revenue model: primary funding derives from municipal (gemeente) contracts for social welfare services, community programs, and subsidized childcare, supplemented by modest activity participation fees (typically EUR 2–EUR 10 per session, with many free programs), event sponsorship (e.g., Rotary Beverwijk for Zomerspektakel), and in-kind partnerships. Customers are end-user residents — children, youth, adults, and seniors of Beverwijk — rather than enterprise clients; the foundation's "clients" are effectively the local citizenry and referral partners including healthcare providers, schools, and municipal services.

Name

Welzijn Beverwijk

Legal name

Stichting Welzijn Beverwijk

Website

https://welzijnbeverwijk.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stichting Welzijn Beverwijk is a Dutch non-profit welfare foundation serving Beverwijk municipality residents across all age groups through community centers, youth centers, subsidized childcare (Zoople), and senior/elderly programs, supported by 80 professionals and 600+ volunteers under municipal funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Community welfare services
• Neighborhood centers
• Social inclusion programs
• Childcare services
• Senior support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverwijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from municipality (gemeente) for social welfare services, community programs, and childcare operations
2. Activity Fees: Modest participation fees for various activities and services (e.g., €6 for Kienen, €5 for Stoelgym, €3 for Buurtsoep)
3. Event Sponsorship: Sponsorship and partnership contributions for special events like Zomerspektakel (funded by Rotary Beverwijk)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Welzijn Beverwijk is a Dutch welfare foundation (Stichting Welzijn Beverwijk) that delivers community-based social services to residents of Beverwijk and the IJmond region. Its offering spans physical community infrastructure (three neighborhood houses, two youth centers, eight preschool locations under the Zoople Beverwijk brand, and two out-of-school care facilities) together with an activity program covering language learning, senior fitness and walking groups, social meals, memory-support meetings, parent cafés, and volunteer coordination. Services are delivered by 80 professionals and more than 600 volunteers, funded primarily through municipal contracts.

Product overview

Welzijn Beverwijk is a social welfare organization serving the municipality of Beverwijk with a broad portfolio of community and support services. Its service architecture comprises physical community infrastructure — three neighborhood houses (buurthuizen), two youth centers, eight preschool (peuteropvang) locations branded as Zoople Beverwijk, and two out-of-school care (BSO) facilities — complemented by an extensive activity program delivered at these locations and across the city's neighborhoods. The activity portfolio spans several core programs: Taal in de Wijk (language learning with multiple formats including Taalspreekuur, Taal & Naai Atelier, Taal & Computerles, and Yoga & Taal); physical wellness programs (Meer Bewegen voor Ouderen, SeniorenFit, Sportmaatjes, and multiple Wandelgroepen walking groups); social inclusion initiatives (Kom Erbij! for people with memory concerns, Buurtsoep at Siggy Theater, OuderCafé for parents of young children, Prins aan Tafel shared meals, and Happy Monday for seniors); and children's/youth activities including Nerf Battle, KidsKookClub, Lasergamen, and the annual Zomerspektakel. All activities are supported by a team of 80 professionals and approximately 600+ volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zoople Beverwijk: Kinderopvang (childcare) brand operating under Welzijn Beverwijk
• WonenPlus Beverwijk

Products and services

• Community Centers (Neighborhood Houses) Three neighborhood community centers (buurthuizen) serving as physical hubs where residents of Beverwijk can access social gatherings, structured activities, and community programs across age groups.
• Youth Centers (Jeugdcentrum Nul251 and Jeugdcentrum Inside54) Two youth centers offering recreational, gaming, and developmental activities for children and teenagers in Beverwijk.
• Zoople Beverwijk Preschool / Peuteropvang Subsidized preschool (peuteropvang) delivered across eight locations under the Zoople Beverwijk brand, providing early childhood care and development for toddlers and their families.
• Out-of-School Care (BSO) Two out-of-school care (buitenschoolse opvang) locations providing supervised childcare for school-age children outside regular school hours.
• Buurtsoep (Community Meal) Biweekly community meal program held at Siggy Theater, organized jointly with SIG (Supported Independent Living), where clients with intellectual disabilities prepare and serve soup to guests, priced at €3 including bread, butter, and coffee.
• Kom Erbij! Low-threshold meeting program for people with early-stage memory problems and their relatives, providing peer support and recognition without requiring a formal diagnosis.
• OuderCafé Monthly meeting place for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-4 years, offering themed discussions on parenting, child development, play, language, and health, with occasional workshops and KinderzwerfboekStation sessions.
• Taal in de Wijk Low-threshold Dutch language learning service for residents of Beverwijk offering group and one-on-one lessons by trained volunteers, with sub-programs including Taalspreekuur, Taal & Naai Atelier, Taal & Computerles, Taalwandelen, and Yoga & Taal.
• Wandelgroepen (Walking Groups) Walking groups for seniors organized across multiple neighborhoods in Beverwijk, including Wijk aan Zee, Wijkerbaan, Prinsenhof, and Plantage, promoting physical health and social connection.
• Meer Bewegen voor Ouderen (Exercise for Seniors) Group exercise programs for seniors designed to improve physical condition, balance, and muscle strength, led by a neighborhood sports coach with chair support, sold via strippenkaart at €23.50 for 4 lessons.
• SeniorenFit Fitness program for seniors at Dorpshuis de Moriaan in Wijk aan Zee, offering badminton, table tennis, and indoor jeu de boules on a recreational level, with a €10 strippenkaart for 4 lessons.
• Sportmaatjes Beverwijk Sports program introducing participants to various sports in their neighborhood, welcoming everyone including those who need extra support, with post-activity social drinks.
• Prins(es) aan Tafel (Shared Meal) Shared meal program for seniors held at Wijkcentrum Prinsenhof, offering pre-registered communal dining experiences at €2 per session including coffee and tea.
• Vrijwilligerswerk (Volunteer Coordination) Volunteer coordination services engaging nearly 400 active volunteers (with more than 600 volunteers across all programs) in various support roles across Beverwijk's neighborhoods.
• Happy Monday Biweekly social gathering for independently living seniors aged 70+, organized jointly by ViVa! Zorggroep and Welzijn Beverwijk at Siggy Theater, with complimentary food and drinks.
• WonenPlus Beverwijk Housing support service helping residents live independently, part of the broader welfare offerings under the WonenPlus concept.

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rotary BeverwijkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsoring partner for the annual Zomerspektakel children's summer event, contributing to funding and organizational support.
• Kennemer TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration partner for Zomerspektakel 2026, providing venue for the multi-day children's summer program.
• Centrum voor de Kunsten BeverwijkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Arts education partner contributing to the Zomerspektakel children's summer event programming.
• Bibliotheek IJmond NoordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Public library partner participating in the Zomerspektakel collaborative summer program.
• Sportfondsenbad BeverwijkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sports facility partner for Zomerspektakel, hosting the final day of the summer children's program.
• SIG (Supported Independent Living)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIG runs Siggy Theater, a theater operated by people with disabilities. Welzijn Beverwijk partners with SIG to host Buurtsoep community meals where SIG clients provide catering and hospitality.
• ViVa! ZorggroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare organization partnering with Welzijn Beverwijk for Happy Monday - a bi-weekly social gathering for independent-living seniors aged 70+. Also partners on various elderly care initiatives.
• Stichting UitjezorgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Jeu de Boules activities offered during Kom Erbij meetings for people with memory problems.
• Spa en MET HeemskerkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Taalspreekuur (language consultation hours) serving language learners in the Beverwijk area.
• JGZ Kennemerland (Youth Healthcare)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth healthcare professionals provide expert sessions at OuderCafé on topics like child development, nutrition, and parenting.
• Buurtsportcoach (Neighborhood Sports Coach)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood sports coaches employed through Welzijn Beverwijk provide exercise classes for seniors and various fitness programs across locations.
• Huisartsenpraktijk de PlantageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral practice clinic partnering with Welzijn Beverwijk for the Wandelgroep Plantage - a weekly walking group supervised by the family doctor and neighborhood sports coach.
• Gezondheidscentrum WijkerbaanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare center providing the starting point for Wandelgroep Wijkerbaan walking group.
• Marjolein KarelcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTaal in de Wijk coordinator providing language learning programs and managing volunteer language teachers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stichting Humanitas: Large national Dutch welfare organization offering community support, elderly services, and social programs across multiple regions. Comparable on service breadth and target populations, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• MEE NL: National Dutch network providing support to people with disabilities and their families, overlapping with Welzijn Beverwijk's Kom Erbij program and SIG partnership. Comparable in disability and inclusion service focus.
• MantelzorgNL: National Dutch association supporting informal caregivers, overlapping with Welzijn Beverwijk's elderly and family support programming. Comparable in beneficiary profile though operating at policy and advocacy scale.

Direct peers

• Participe: Amsterdam-based welfare organization delivering community work, youth services, and neighborhood programs funded by municipal contracts. Closely comparable operating model and funding structure to Welzijn Beverwijk.
• Welzijn Velsen: Adjacent Dutch local welfare foundation operating in the Velsen/IJmond region with overlapping community, youth, and senior services. The most structurally comparable peer given geographic proximity and shared welfare mandate.
• Stichting De Kentering: Regional Dutch welfare and community organization offering community work, social support, and youth/family services. Comparable municipal-contract-funded operating model.
• Stichting WonenPlus: National Dutch organization supporting independent living for elderly and people with disabilities — the same concept Welzijn Beverwijk operates locally via WonenPlus Beverwijk. Direct parallel in service design and social mission.

Emerging players

• VluchtelingenWerk Nederland: National Dutch refugee support organization providing integration and language services, overlapping with Welzijn Beverwijk's Taal in de Wijk program. Comparable on integration service design though at national scale.

Others

• Bibliotheek IJmond Noord: Public library partner collaborating with Welzijn Beverwijk on Zomerspektakel and broader community programming. Adjacent provider of community learning and social connection infrastructure.

Regional players

• Buurtteams Jongeren (various municipalities): Local Dutch youth and family community teams operating in various municipalities under municipal contracts. Comparable in youth services delivery approach though focused on specific youth/family segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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