What WijZ does

WijZ is a Dutch social welfare organization (sociaal werk) operating as the WijZ/De Kern division within Stichting Dimence Groep, a foundation that also encompasses mental health, youth mental health, and forensic care services. The organization delivers community-based welfare services across six municipalities in the Overijssel and Flevoland provinces: Deventer, Kampen, Ommen, Raalte, Urk, and Zwolle. Its service portfolio includes neighborhood meeting rooms (Buurtkamers), structured daytime care (Dagbesteding) for seniors and people with dementia, volunteer coordination, youth work through Jongerencentrum TraXX, family support via Home-Start, mobility assistance through the ANWB AutoMaatje volunteer driver program, handyman services (Klussendienst), and more than 60 different recreational, creative, and exercise activities such as international dancing, gym classes, wood carving, cycling groups, and bingo. WijZ also operates specialized programs including Welzijn op Recept (Wellbeing on Prescription, a clinical-referral pathway), Geheugencafé for dementia caregivers and patients, Bewegen met Parkinson, and fall prevention (In Balans).

The organization's revenue model is hybrid. Primary funding derives from service contracts with six municipal governments, which commission WijZ to deliver welfare, day care, and volunteer coordination services on their behalf. Secondary income comes from nominal activity participation fees — typically €3.50 to €7.50 per lesson for recreational activities, €42–€93.75 per season for specialized programs — deliberately priced low to ensure accessibility, with many services free or subsidized. WijZ maintains no proprietary technology platform; its digital footprint consists of a content website, online registration, secure communications via ZIVVER, and consumer-grade integrations (Cookiebot, reCAPTCHA, YouTube, Vimeo). The organization employs 103 staff and operates through a hybrid professional-volunteer delivery model, leveraging volunteer networks across programs such as AutoMaatje (27+ volunteer drivers), Home-Start, and Klussendienst. Distribution is fully direct-to-consumer through physical locations, municipal partnerships, and community referrals, with no intermediaries, resellers, or technology-mediated service channels.

Name

WijZ

Legal name

Stichting Dimence Groep

Website

https://wijz.nu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

WijZ is a Dutch non-profit welfare organization operating across six municipalities (Deventer, Kampen, Ommen, Raalte, Urk, Zwolle) under the Dimence Groep foundation, delivering community-based services including day care, volunteer coordination, neighborhood meeting rooms, family support, and 60+ senior activities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA), Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination (HLADALAK), Intergenerational Day Programs (Seniors + Childcare) (HSABANAJ), Transportation-Integrated Adult Day Programs (Day Program + Non-Emergency Transport) (HLADAIAK)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Community wellbeing programs
• Elderly day care
• Volunteer coordination services
• Neighborhood community work

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Contracts: WijZ operates as a social welfare organization primarily funded through service contracts with municipalities. The organization provides community services, day care, youth work, and volunteer coordination on behalf of local government.
2. Activity Participation Fees: Low-cost activity fees charged for participation in exercise classes, creative activities, and social gatherings. Fees are typically charged per lesson or per season and are kept affordable to ensure accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WijZ provides community-based social welfare services including organized activities (over 60 different offerings such as international dancing, gym, and creative arts), day care for seniors and people with dementia, neighborhood meeting places (Buurtkamers), volunteer placement and coordination, home administration support, family support (Home-Start), and volunteer-driven transportation (ANWB AutoMaatje) across six Dutch municipalities. The organization operates through a hybrid model of paid staff and trained volunteers delivering accessible, low-cost or free services.

Product overview

WijZ is a social welfare organization (sociaal werk) providing community wellbeing services across six municipalities in the Netherlands (Deventer, Kampen, Ommen, Raalte, Urk, Zwolle). The organization operates as part of Dimence Groep and offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including neighborhood meeting places (Buurtkamers), day care (Dagbesteding), volunteer coordination, and over 60 different activities such as international dancing, gym, and wood carving. The service model combines professional staff with trained volunteers to support seniors, youth, and families, with dedicated offerings for specific populations including dementia care (Geheugencafé), mobility assistance (ANWB AutoMaatje), and family support (Home-Start).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WijZ Welzijn (Community Welfare Services)
• Dagbesteding (Day Care)
• Buurtkamers (Neighborhood Rooms)
• Vrijwilligerspunt (Volunteer Point)
• Klussendienst (Handyman Service)
• Home-Start
• ANWB AutoMaatje
• Buurtrestaurants (Neighborhood Restaurants)
• Geheugencafé (Memory Café)
• Welzijn op Recept (Wellbeing on Prescription)
• Vitaal & Veilig Thuis (Vital & Safe at Home)
• International Dansen (International Dancing)
• Gym (Ommen)
• Houtsnijden (Wood Carving)
• Sportieve Dagbeleving (Sportive Day Experience)

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,000 rides per year provided through AutoMaatje volunteer driver program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Dimence GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWijZ is an integral part of the Dimence Groep, a major healthcare organization providing mental health care, social welfare, and community services in the Overijssel region of the Netherlands. The Dimence Groep includes Dimence (specialized mental healthcare), Mindfit (basic mental healthcare), Jeugd ggz (youth mental health), Thubble (online treatment), WijZ/De Kern (social work and prevention), and Transfore (forensic care).
• Deventer MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership providing social welfare services to residents of Deventer municipality.
• Kampen MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership providing social welfare services to residents of Kampen municipality.
• Ommen MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership providing social welfare services to residents of Ommen municipality. Includes volunteer coordination, senior services, and youth work.
• Raalte MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership providing social welfare services to residents of Raalte municipality.
• Urk MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership providing social welfare services to residents of Urk municipality.
• Zwolle MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor municipal partnership providing social welfare services to residents of Zwolle municipality. Includes extensive network of neighborhood rooms, day care centers, and activity programs.
• ANWB AutoMaatjemajorTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with ANWB (Royal Dutch Touring Club) providing AutoMaatje volunteer driver services. ANWB provides the brand, insurance framework, and support for volunteer drivers transporting elderly and mobility-restricted individuals.
• De Kern (Maatschappelijk Werk)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the WijZ/De Kern division of Dimence Groep. De Kern provides social work services (maatschappelijk werk) alongside WijZ's welfare work.
• SamenZwolle ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with SamenZwolle consortium for programs including 'Goede dagen Zwolse ouderen' (Good Days for Zwolle Elderly) and 'Samen Ouderen' (Together Elderly).
• SVI Sportpark De SiggelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SVI (Sportpark De Siggels) providing venue for Sportieve Dagbeleving (Sportive Day Experience) activities in Zwolle-Zuid.
• Dementievriendelijk ZwolleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with dementia-friendly initiatives in Zwolle to support elderly with cognitive challenges.
• De Bazuin (Ommen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership with Gebouw De Bazuin in Ommen for international dance activities.
• Bibliotheek OmmenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly volunteer point office hours held at Bibliotheek Ommen library on Tuesday afternoons.
• VakmensenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partnership where Vakmensen prepares warm meals for social eating cafes and day care programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cordaan: Largest Dutch non-profit welfare and care organization based in Amsterdam, providing social work, elderly services, neighborhood programs, and day care. Comparable to WijZ in operating model (municipal contracts + volunteer + community programs) and target populations, though at substantially larger scale and different region.
• Sociom: Dutch welfare foundation providing social work, community building, and neighborhood programs across multiple municipalities. Directly comparable in mission, funding model (municipal contracts), and service mix (day care, volunteer coordination, activities).
• Stichting Humanitas: Major Dutch volunteer-driven welfare organization providing home support, buddy programs, elderly services, and youth/family support. Comparable in volunteer-centric delivery, social welfare focus, and Dutch municipal funding model.
• Rijnstad: Welfare organization in the Arnhem region of Gelderland, providing social work, neighborhood activities, and senior services. Comparable regional welfare model serving multiple municipalities with similar service mix to WijZ.
• Kwadraad: Mid-sized Dutch welfare organization operating across multiple municipalities in South Holland, providing social work, neighborhood activities, youth support, and senior services. Closely comparable to WijZ in municipal contract structure, service portfolio, and non-profit foundation model.

Broad incumbents

• Stichting MEE: National Dutch non-profit providing support and advocacy for people with disabilities and elderly across the Netherlands. Comparable in mission (social support for vulnerable populations) and Dutch municipal funding model, though broader geographic scope and more disability-focused.
• Philadelphia Zorg: Dutch non-profit providing care and support for people with intellectual disabilities, including day activities, housing, and welfare support. Comparable non-profit foundation structure and Dutch care/welfare funding model, though specialized in disability rather than elderly focus.
• Stichting De Zonnebloem: Large Dutch volunteer-based welfare organization focused on elderly and people with physical disabilities, offering social activities, day trips, and home visits. Comparable in elderly focus, volunteer delivery model, and Dutch national footprint, though operates as a single-issue elderly welfare organization.

Emerging players

• VluchtelingenWerk Nederland: National Dutch non-profit supporting refugees and asylum seekers with social integration, language, and welfare services. Comparable as Dutch welfare non-profit operating at the intersection of social support and community integration, though with a more narrowly defined target population.
• Sensoor: Dutch volunteer-led mental health support organization providing listening lines and crisis support. Comparable in volunteer-driven Dutch welfare model, though focused specifically on mental health listening rather than the broader community wellbeing portfolio of WijZ.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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