Wiric

What Wiric does

Wiric vzw is a Belgian non-profit care organization (vereniging zonder winstoogmerk) founded in 1980 and headquartered in Sint-Truiden, Limburg, providing integrated support services for adults with intellectual disabilities. The organization operates a portfolio of residential homes (De Wilg, Wonewei, 't Gilde, Falmio) and a Beschermd Wonen program serving 11 clients in scattered apartments across Sint-Truiden, alongside a day-care center (dagverblijf) running seven specialized workshops — Ambachtelijke Bakkerij, Grootkeuken, Arti-sjok, Groendienst, Dierenpaleis, Semi, and De Wisse — and a Begeleid Werken supported-employment service placing clients at external workplaces. The Grootkeuken alone prepares daily meals for approximately 90 people.

The organization's core technology is its care-delivery platform: human-led services supported by a basic CMS website, a webshop at atelier-w.be for artisanal products, and social-media channels (Facebook, Instagram) for community engagement. There are no disclosed AI, software-product, or proprietary technology components — operations center on staff expertise, facility infrastructure, and partner integrations.

Wiric's revenue model is two-pronged. The primary stream is government healthcare subsidies and persoonsvolgend (personal) care budgets administered through the Belgian/Flemish disability-services system, which funds residential, day, and supported-employment placements. A secondary commercial stream is generated through artisanal product sales (bakery items, jams, chocolates, limoncello), catering services (e.g., soup supplied to Sint-Jan Berchmansschool for ~140 students), and webshop transactions. Go-to-market is community-led: client referrals flow through social services, healthcare networks, schools, and word-of-mouth; outreach is via Ons Blad (an internal magazine), open days, community events, and partner networks rather than commercial sales channels. Operational scale is small, with 11–50 employees serving a catchment in the Limburg region of Belgium.

Name

Wiric

Legal name

Wiric vzw

Website

https://wiric.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wiric vzw is a Belgian non-profit (est. 1980) in Sint-Truiden providing residential care, day programs, and supported employment for adults with intellectual disabilities, funded by government subsidies and personal care budgets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sint-Truiden

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government subsidies and personal care budgets: Wiric vzw operates as a non-profit organization funded primarily through government healthcare subsidies and personal budgets (persoonsvolgend budget) allocated to clients with disabilities for care services.
2. Artisanal product sales (bakery, food services): The organization generates revenue through sales of artisanal bakery products (cookies, cakes, breads, sandwiches, jams, chocolates) and catering services from its workshops, including the Ambachtelijke Bakkerij and Grootkeuken.
3. Social enterprise and webshop: Wiric operates a webshop through Atelier Wiric (https://www.atelier-w.be/) and sells products including artisanal goods, limoncello, and specialty items produced by clients in its workshops.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wiric vzw is a Belgian non-profit organization providing comprehensive care and support services for adults with intellectual disabilities. Its core offerings include 24-hour residential support across five group homes, customized day-care programs through seven specialized workshops (bakery, kitchen, creative arts, garden, animal care, assembly, specialized care), supported employment placements in external workplaces, and directly accessible help services. Ancillary revenue is generated through sales of artisanal products produced in the day workshops via the Atelier Wiric webshop.

Product overview

Wiric vzw is a Belgian care organization providing comprehensive support services for adults with intellectual disabilities. The organization operates a unified platform of care services organized into three main categories: Day Care (Dagverblijf) with specialized workshops including Ambachtelijke Bakkerij (artisanal bakery), Grootkeuken (large kitchen), Arti-sjok (creative arts), Groendienst (green service), Dierenpaleis (animal care), Semi (assembly workshop), and De Wisse (specialized care); Residential Support (Woonondersteuning) through group homes including De Wilg, Wonewei, 't Gilde, Falmio, and Beschermd Wonen en DIO; and Supported Employment (Begeleid Werken) connecting users with external workplaces. The organization also provides Direct Accessible Help (Rechtstreeks Toegankelijke Hulp). Services focus on enabling meaningful daily activities, personal development, and community integration for individuals with varying support needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dagondersteuning (Day Care Support) Day care services providing tailored activity programs for adults with intellectual disabilities, including work activities, product-oriented tasks, and experiential activities across seven specialized workshops (bakery, kitchen, creative arts, green service, animal care, assembly, specialized care).
• Woonondersteuning (Residential Support) 24-hour residential care across five group homes (De Wilg, Wonewei, 't Gilde, Falmio, and Beschermd Wonen en DIO) where residents live together with continuous support, maintaining household responsibilities and community integration.
• Begeleid Werken (Supported Employment) Supported employment program that helps clients work unremunerated at external organizations such as hospital kitchens, libraries, and stables during specific day parts, with Wiric job coaching support.
• Rechtstreeks Toegankelijke Hulp (Direct Accessible Help) Direct accessible support services for individuals seeking assistance without prior authorization requirements or formal intake procedures.
• Ambachtelijke Bakkerij (Artisanal Bakery) Day-care workshop producing artisanal bakery products including cookies, cakes, waffles, bread, sandwiches, jams, pralines, and fruit processing, sold through the Atelier Wiric webshop.
• Grootkeuken (Large Kitchen) Kitchen project where clients help prepare daily meals for approximately 90 people following strict hygiene standards.
• Arti-sjok (Creative Arts Workshop) Creative arts workshop offering painting, candle making, greeting cards, and other artistic activities focused on personal experience and product creation.
• Groendienst (Green Service / Horticultural Workshop) Horticultural and grounds maintenance service active at various locations, focusing on ecological work with activities ranging from mowing to herb and vegetable cultivation.
• Dierenpaleis (Animal Care Workshop) Animal care workshop operating in collaboration with the city of Sint-Truiden, caring for animals at Speelhof park on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Semi (Assembly Workshop) Small assembly workshop performing product-oriented activities including assembling advertising folders, packaging work for companies, paper shredding, and eco-friendly waste processing.
• De Wisse (Specialized Care Day Program) Specialized care workshop for individuals requiring more support due to additional physical or psychological disabilities or aging, offering both product-oriented and experiential activities.
• De Wilg (Residential Home) Residential facility for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and complex persistent behavioral issues, offering meaningful day activities.
• Wonewei (Residential Home) Residential home for adults with intellectual disabilities and additional physical and/or psychological problems, serving residents with complex care needs.
• 't Gilde (Residential Home) Residential home for individuals with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, located in the city center near the park, promoting maximum independence and integration.
• Falmio (Rural Residential Facility) Rural residential facility in Velm for adults with mild, moderate, or severe intellectual disabilities, offering day activities and green environment with attention to balance between action and rest.
• Beschermd Wonen en DIO (Protected Living and DIO) Protected living program serving 11 clients with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities living independently in scattered apartments across Sint-Truiden with regular (non-daily) support and phone-based emergency response.
• Atelier Wiric Webshop E-commerce webshop selling artisanal products produced by clients in Wiric's day-care workshops, including baked goods, limoncello, jams, and specialty items.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wiric's Special Olympics swimming team won 10 medals with 9 participants at a single competition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

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

• Buur&Berg Consortium (Sint-Trudo Ziekenhuis, Integro, Ferm Thuiszorg, De Hummeltjes)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The Buur&Berg urban renewal project is developing the former Sint-Anna Ziekenhuis site in Sint-Truiden into a mixed-use district including 16 adapted residences for persons with disabilities and day ateliers operated by Wiric. Five healthcare partners (Sint-Trudo Ziekenhuis, Integro, Wiric, Ferm Thuiszorg, De Hummeltjes) signed a cooperation agreement in 2019, with private developer Kairos overseeing development from 2022. The project received environmental permits in May 2024, with construction starting early 2025 and first deliveries in summer 2027.
• SPAR Velm (Tim Schreurs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPAR Velm operates a shared bakery with Wiric clients from Falmio. Clients Daisy and Judith work alongside SPAR employee Jesse (who has autism) to produce and package handmade speculaas cookies based on Tim Schreurs's own recipe. The arrangement provides real work experience and community integration for Wiric clients.
• Domein Marsnil (Heers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant, B&B and vineyard domain in Heers employs Wiric client Leen (since 2008) every Wednesday and Friday afternoon. Leen performs laundry, ironing, vegetable preparation, and greets guests, providing her with meaningful work and social inclusion while benefiting the business.
• Kleuterschool MomentumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKindergarten Momentum employs Wiric client Elke Crommen through Begeleid Werken, assisting in class half a day per week. Elke helps children with creative activities and is described by the school as 'a great added value' for the classroom environment.
• Museum De MinderecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuseum De Mindere featured artwork created by Wiric's Arti-sjok creative atelier for its 800th anniversary exhibition celebrating Het Zonnelied by Franciscus of Assisi. The collaboration demonstrates integration with cultural institutions and recognition of clients' artistic talents.
• Food & Drink (Sint-Truiden)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospitality wholesale company Food & Drink employs Wiric client Victor Manette twice weekly as a general assistant. Owner Inge Jans describes Victor as 'the sunshine in the house' and 'an absolute added value for the company' in both work quality and atmosphere.
• Special Olympics BelgiumminorOthersWiric's swimming team 'De Waterratten' (The Water Rats) participates in Special Olympics competitions, winning 10 medals across 9 participants. Coach Tom leads training from September to May in preparation for these events.
• AssterminorOthersAsster is a specialized organization that connects people with autism to employment opportunities. Tim Schreurs (SPAR Velm) met Jesse through Asster, and Jesse now works at the SPAR bakery.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• ASVZ: Dutch care organization for people with intellectual disabilities operating residential locations, day activities, and work programs across the Rijnmond region. Directly comparable integrated care-and-employment model.
• De Hummeltjes: Belgian care organization that signed the Buur&Berg cooperation agreement alongside Wiric in 2019, providing disability and elderly care services in the Limburg region — a direct consortium partner with overlapping client base.
• Prisma: Dutch non-profit supporting people with intellectual disabilities through housing, day programs, and work integration in the Brabant region. Same integrated service-line structure as Wiric.
• Philadelphia Zorg: Dutch non-profit supporting people with non-verbal intellectual disabilities and autism through residential homes, day programs, and supported employment. Highly comparable care-delivery model and client population to Wiric.
• Ter Heide: Belgian non-profit care organization explicitly co-mentioned with Wiric during the Loonse Feesten donation ceremony, operating in the same Limburg region with overlapping services for people with disabilities.
• 's Heeren Loo: Large Dutch non-profit providing residential, day, and supported employment services for people with intellectual disabilities. Closely comparable to Wiric in service mix (24/7 care, day activities, work integration) and target population, though operating at national scale in the Netherlands.
• Severinus: Dutch care provider focused on people with intellectual disabilities, particularly those with complex care needs, offering residential homes and day activity programs near Eindhoven. Comparable specialized complex-need residential model to Wiric's De Wilg and Wonewei.
• Cosis: Dutch non-profit providing supported living, day activities, and work placement for people with intellectual and psychiatric disabilities in the northern Netherlands. Comparable integrated service portfolio.

Others

• Special Olympics Belgium: Belgian national chapter of Special Olympics, the athletic competition organization whose programs Wiric's swimming team 'De Waterratten' participates in. Adjacent ecosystem participant enabling client outcomes but not a direct care competitor.

Regional players

• Zorgbedrijf Sint-Truiden: Regional Belgian care organization in Sint-Truiden (formerly OCMW) that has partnered with Wiric since 2001 on assisted employment services. Operates in the same geographic market with adjacent service offerings in elderly and social care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Wiricvzw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wiric

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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