Stołeczne WOPR

What Stołeczne WOPR does

Stołeczne WOPR (full legal name: Stołeczne Wodne Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe) is a Polish non-profit public benefit organization (OPP, KRS 0000095191) operating as an officially integrated local chapter of the national ZG WOPR (Zarząd Główny Wodnego Ochotniczego Pogotowia Ratunkowego) water rescue network. Headquartered at ul. Pytlasińskiego 17 in Warsaw, the organization employs 27 staff and operates across the Warsaw metropolitan area and Masovian Voivodeship, with seasonal reach extending to lakes, beaches, and the Mazury lake district. Its core mission is selfless assistance to persons at risk on water areas, with 95% of activity devoted to prevention rather than emergency response. Lifeguards monitor the Warsaw section of the Vistula River and provide seasonal coverage of beaches and lakes.

The organization generates revenue across four streams: (1) professional lifeguard service contracts with municipal pools, beaches, and event organizers; (2) fee-based training programs priced between 580 PLN (ice rescue Level A/B) and 3,850 PLN (comprehensive Wawer lifeguard package), spanning Junior WOPR Lifeguard, water lifeguard certification, KPP qualified first aid, motorboat licensing, ice rescue Levels A and B, and swimming instructor courses; (3) government grants and subsidies, including 53,739 PLN in 2025 from Samorząd Województwa Mazowieckiego and 100,000 PLN from the Mazowieckie Voivodeship Governor for maintaining rescue readiness; and (4) public donations including the 1.5% tax designation program under its OPP status. Customers include municipal sports centers (OSiR Mokotów, OSiR Wawer), district and voivodeship governments, and individual training participants. Strategic partners include Fundacja LOTTO and UKS Stołeczna Akademia Rozwoju (Aktywny Senior program) and O.W. Waszeta (Mazury summer camp). There are no proprietary technology platforms, software products, or AI/ML components; the offering is service-based and delivered through certified instructors holding official WOPR credentials.

Name

Stołeczne WOPR

Legal name

Stołeczne Wodne Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe

Website

https://wopr.warszawa.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stołeczne WOPR is a Warsaw-based Polish non-profit water rescue organization operating within the national ZG WOPR structure, providing lifeguard services, state-recognized rescue and first aid training, event safety coverage, and senior community swimming programs across the Masovian region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Rescue and Lifeguard Services

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PRIMARYBPAGAGAK

Water Resources & Watershed Protection

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

Keywords

• Water rescue services
• Lifeguard training programs
• First aid certification
• Swimming instruction services
• Event safety coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lifeguard Services Contracts: Professional lifeguard services provided to pools, beaches, water areas, and event organizers under contractual agreements with municipalities, public institutions, and private clients.
2. Training Programs: Revenue from water rescue certification courses, swimming instructor training, first aid (KPP) courses, motorboat licensing, and ice rescue training. Programs range from 580 zł to 3,850 zł per participant.
3. Public Donations (OPP 1.5% Tax): As a Public Benefit Organization (OPP), Stołeczne WOPR receives donations through the 1.5% tax designation program (KRS: 0000095191), providing ongoing public funding support.
4. Government Grants and Subsidies: Co-financing from government bodies including Samorząd Województwa Mazowieckiego (53,739 zł in 2025) and funding from Urząd Dzielnicy Wawer for training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stołeczne WOPR is a volunteer water rescue organization providing professional lifeguard services for municipal pools, public beaches, and water-adjacent events, alongside state-certified water rescue, first aid (KPP), motorboat, ice rescue, and swimming instructor training programs. It also delivers community water safety education, including free swimming lessons for seniors aged 60+ via the Aktywny Senior program. The organization operates under ZG WOPR accreditation and is funded through service fees, government grants, and 1.5% tax donations.

Product overview

Stołeczne WOPR is a non-profit water rescue organization (Wodne Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe) operating in Warsaw and the Mazovia region. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of services organized around water safety: core rescue operations monitoring the Warsaw section of the Vistula River and seasonal beach/lake coverage; professional training programs including water rescuer certification courses, Qualified First Aid (KPP), motorboat licensing, ice rescue training (Levels A and B), swimming instructor courses, and the annual Mazury Summer Camp; public swimming instruction including the Aktywny Senior free program for seniors aged 60+; event rescue security services covering occasions from kayak trips to film productions; and threat analysis consulting for water area managers. The organization's training courses are modular, progressing from Junior WOPR Rescuer to WOPR Rescuer to professional Water Rescuer qualifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UKS Stołeczna Akademia Rozwoju: Swimming club cooperating with Stołeczne WOPR for senior swimming programs

Products and services

• Kurs na ratownika wodnego (Water Rescuer Training Course) Intensive week-long training course preparing participants to obtain State Water Rescuer Qualifications (Państwowe Uprawnienia Ratownika Wodnego). Covers swimming techniques, rescue methods, casualty retrieval, towing, rescue equipment use, rescue action organization, and open water safety. Priced at 1,700 PLN with installment options.
• Szkolenia ratownicze (Rescue Training Programs) Comprehensive range of rescue training programs including Junior WOPR Rescuer (Module I, 800-850 PLN), WOPR Rescuer (Module II, 900 PLN), Water Rescuer MSW professional qualifications (Module III, 950 PLN), and other specialized tracks.
• Szkolenie KPP (Qualified First Aid Training) Professional training in Qualified First Aid (Kwalifikowana Pierwsza Pomoc, KPP) leading to state-recognized qualifications, including intensive practical exercises based on real rescue scenarios. Priced at 1,490 PLN total with installment options; recertification at 350 PLN; additional workshop at 300 PLN.
• Kurs motorowodny (Motorboat Course) Motorboat operator training course preparing participants for the state motorboat license examination, including online theory and practical training at Czerniakowski Port. Course fee 550 PLN; exam fee 300 PLN (50% discount for students).
• Szkolenie z ratownictwa lodowego – Poziom A (Ice Rescue Training Level A) Intensive ice rescue training Level A covering practical and certified skills for operating on ice, including theoretical and practical training with ZG WOPR accreditation. Priced at 580 PLN; includes theoretical and practical training, insurance, certification, meals, and sauna.
• Szkolenie z ratownictwa lodowego – Poziom B (Ice Rescue Training Level B) Advanced ice rescue training Level B (Rescuer level) covering specialized techniques for ice rescue operations. Priced at 580 PLN; includes training, exam, meals, and sauna.
• Szkolenie instruktor pływania (Swimming Instructor Training) Swimming instructor training course covering swimming technique instruction, teaching methods across age groups, legal regulations, and first aid over water. Priced at 1,599 PLN at OSiR Mokotów, or 1,600 PLN with payment in three installments (600 + 500 + 500 PLN).
• Obóz letni WOPR Mazury (WOPR Mazury Summer Camp) Annual summer training camp on Mazury lakes offering certifications including Junior WOPR Rescuer, WOPR Rescuer, Water Rescuer MSW, Motorboat Helmsman, PADI diving course, and conditioning-recreational programs. Held at O.W. Waszeta venue on Lake Pluszne.
• Aktywny senior – nauka pływania (Active Senior Swimming Program) Free swimming lessons for seniors aged 60+ designed to improve fitness, water confidence, and swimming techniques in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Sessions held at OSiR Mokotów pool. Delivered in partnership with UKS Stołeczna Akademia Rozwoju and co-funded by Fundacja LOTTO.
• Zabezpieczenia ratownicze (Rescue Security Services) Professional rescue security services for events including water-free areas, designated water areas (pools and bathing sites), kayak trips, rowing regattas, sailing regattas, stunt actions, film productions, winter swimming events, and medical event coverage.
• Analiza zagrożeń (Threat Analysis Services) Threat analysis services for designated water areas in cooperation with area managers and police, including hazard analysis, dangerous location analysis, BHP (occupational health and safety) analysis, BHP training, rescue documentation analysis, and rescue worker supervision.
• Wawer Comprehensive Lifeguard Training Package Comprehensive lifeguard training package including the full multi-module certification track, motorboat exam, and additional components. Priced at 3,850 PLN plus 150 PLN administrative fee; subsidy of 1,500 PLN available from Urząd Dzielnicy Wawer for first 10 Wawer residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of activities focused on accident prevention
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• O.W. Waszeta (Waszeta Water Sports Center, Mazury)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Summer camp venue on Lake Pluszne in Mazury region. Hosts annual summer training camp for youth and comprehensive lifeguard training programs.
• UKS Stołeczna Akademia RozwojucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Sports club partnership for implementing the 'Aktywny Senior' free swimming program for seniors. Collaboration enables delivery of swimming lessons to elderly participants at OSiR Mokotów facilities.
• ZG WOPR (Main Board of WOPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStołeczne WOPR operates officially within the ZG WOPR organizational structure. This partnership enables issuance of state-recognized water lifeguard certifications (Państwowe Uprawnienia Ratownika Wodnego) and provides access to standardized training programs, accreditation, and professional development frameworks.
• OSiR MokotówcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal sports center providing pool facilities for training courses. Hosts swimming lessons and training sessions at ul. Niegociska 2A location.
• OSiR WawercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal sports center providing pool facilities (Pływalnia Anin OSiR Wawer at ul. Poprzeczna 22) for training courses and lifeguard water rescue exercises.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Morskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (MOPR): Polish Maritime Voluntary Rescue Service providing sea and coastal rescue. Comparable as a sister Polish volunteer rescue nonprofit with the same volunteer ethos, though focused on marine/coastal operations rather than inland water rescue.

Direct peers

• WOPR Województwa Małopolskiego: Regional WOPR chapter covering the Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Kraków area). Directly comparable sister organization operating under the ZG WOPR umbrella, delivering water rescue and lifeguard certification along the upper Vistula and Dunajec.
• WOPR Województwa Pomorskiego: Regional WOPR chapter covering the Pomeranian Voivodeship (Gdańsk area). Directly comparable as a sister organization within the ZG WOPR structure, providing analogous water rescue, training, and state-certified lifeguard services in its own voivodeship.
• WOPR Województwa Dolnośląskiego: Regional WOPR chapter covering the Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Wrocław area). Comparable sister chapter providing water rescue and certified training programs under the same ZG WOPR standards as Stołeczne WOPR.

Others

• Tatrzańskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (TOPR): Polish Tatra Mountains volunteer rescue service. Comparable as a Polish volunteer-driven rescue nonprofit with an analogous funding mix (government grants, donations, training fees), though operating in mountain rather than water terrain.
• Polski Czerwony Krzyż (PCK): Polish Red Cross. Comparable as a major Polish humanitarian nonprofit delivering certified first-aid training and emergency-response programming — a related capability area adjacent to Stołeczne WOPR's KPP first-aid training line.

Broad incumbents

• Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI): UK-based charity operating lifeboat rescue and lifeguard services with a largely volunteer crew. Comparable as a much larger, established water-rescue nonprofit with a similar prevention-and-rescue mission and community fundraising model.
• Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG): Germany's largest water rescue organization with over one million members. Comparable as a European volunteer-driven water safety nonprofit providing lifeguard training, public education, and rescue operations at national scale.
• Surf Life Saving Australia: Australian volunteer surf lifesaving organization providing beach patrol, rescue, and training services. Comparable as a national-scale water-safety nonprofit with a similar prevention-and-rescue mission and a paid-staff-plus-volunteer operating model.
• Zarząd Główny WOPR (ZG WOPR): National headquarters of the Polish Voluntary Water Rescue Service, of which Stołeczne WOPR is an official regional chapter. Comparable as the coordinating body that issues accreditation frameworks and overall policy for all member chapters.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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