YMCA Setúbal. Portugal.

What YMCA Setúbal. Portugal. does

YMCA Setúbal is a Portuguese non-profit community organization affiliated with the global YMCA movement, operating across four locations in Setúbal, Arrábida, Viana do Alentejo, and Faro. The organization delivers a diversified portfolio of programs organized around three pillars: Mente (Mind), Corpo (Body), and Espírito (Spirit). Its service mix includes early childhood education (creche, kindergarten, ATL after-school programs), youth development (employment support, volunteering, international exchanges, citizenship and leadership programs), sports and fitness (gym, swimming pool, swimming school, martial arts, dance, group classes), social intervention (food aid, housing support, mental health, social integration income), and hospitality at Camp Alambre (bungalow accommodation, restaurant, nature activities, events, bilingual summer camps).

The organization employs 140+ professionals supported by 30+ volunteers and 40+ instructors, and reaches 9,000+ individuals annually, of whom 1,200+ receive direct social intervention support. Underlying technology is a community engagement platform built on Wix, combined with social innovation infrastructure (FAROL incubator in Faro, Academia Digital YMCA, StartUp YMCA, and CLDS4G programs). No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, APIs, or mobile applications are disclosed. Distribution relies entirely on physical facilities and direct community engagement across the four regional sites.

YMCA Setúbal's revenue model is hybrid and characteristic of a community non-profit: subscription/recurring program and membership fees (childcare, sports facilities, youth programs, holiday camps), donations collected online via a payment gateway, transactional revenue from Camp Alambre accommodation and events, and managed-services-style funded social programs sourced from European and institutional grants (CLDS4G, Gulbenkian, PIEAS, StartUp YMCA, FAROL). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers engage via direct inquiry, online booking (Eviivo for Camp Alambre), and program registration. The organization has no parent company, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no executive leadership changes disclosed.

Name

YMCA Setúbal. Portugal.

Legal name

YMCA Setúbal

Website

https://ymcasetubal.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

YMCA Setúbal is a Portuguese non-profit community organization providing childcare, youth development, sports facilities, social intervention services, and hospitality at Camp Alambre across four locations in Setúbal, Arrábida, Viana do Alentejo, and Faro, serving 9,000+ people annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community & Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• Community childcare programs
• Social intervention services
• Fitness facility memberships
• Environmental education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Setúbal

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program and Membership Fees: Revenue from childcare services (creche), sports facilities (gym and pool memberships), youth programs, and holiday camps. Families pay for program participation, childcare, and facility access.
2. Donations and Philanthropic Support: Donations collected through the website for supporting the mission of community development and social programs.
3. Event and Hospitality Services: Revenue from Camp Alambre accommodation (bungalows), restaurant services, event hosting, and nature activities.
4. Funded Social Programs: European and institutional funding for social intervention projects including CLDS4G, Gulbenkian, PIEAS, StartUp YMCA, and FAROL incubator programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

YMCA Setúbal is a non-profit community organization that delivers early childhood care (creche, kindergarten, ATL after-school), youth development programs (employment, education, volunteering, international experiences), sports and fitness facilities (gym, pool, swimming school, martial arts, dance), social intervention services (food aid, mental health support, housing, social integration income), and hospitality at the Camp Alambre retreat in Arrábida. Programs are organized around the pillars of Mind, Body, and Spirit and serve children, youth, families, and socially vulnerable individuals across four Portuguese regions.

Product overview

YMCA Setúbal is a community organization offering a diverse portfolio of programs and services organized around five core pillars: Mente (Mind), Corpo (Body), and Espírito (Spirit). The organization provides early childhood services (creche, kindergarten, ATL), youth development (employment, education, volunteering, international experiences), social intervention (social action, food support, mental health, housing), exercise and sports (gym, pool, swimming school, martial arts, dance, group classes), and hospitality at Camp Alambre (accommodation, restaurant, nature activities, events). The YMCA serves approximately 9,000 people annually through more than 140 professionals, 40 instructors, and 30 volunteers across locations in Setúbal, Arrábida, Viana do Alentejo, and Faro.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Alambre: Natureza, alojamento, restaurante, experiências e educação ambiental na Arrábida.
• YMCA Camp Alambre
• Wilderness Summer Camp
• Casa YMCA
• FAROL
• Re-Skill
• Academia Digital YMCA
• Let's Talk
• Histórias Vivas

Products and services

• Creche (Nursery/Daycare) Early childhood care services providing safe and stimulating environments for children, including nursery and daycare programs.
• Jardim de Infância (Kindergarten/Preschool) Pre-school educational services for children in their early developmental years.
• ATL - Atividades de Tempos Livres (After-School Activities) Leisure time activities for children and youth providing supervised educational and recreational programs outside school hours.
• Educação Ambiental (Environmental Education) Environmental education programs promoting awareness and sustainable practices among youth and community members.
• Programas de Férias / Campo de Férias Bilingue (Bilingual Holiday/Summer Camp) Bilingual summer camp and holiday programs for children and youth, offering wilderness experiences and educational activities at Camp Alambre.
• Emprego e Educação & Formação (Employment and Vocational Training) Employment services, education, and professional training programs for youth and adults to develop skills and career opportunities.
• Voluntariado & Cidadania (Volunteering and Citizenship) Volunteering programs and citizenship initiatives enabling youth and adults to contribute to community development.
• Experiências Internacionais (International Experiences) International exchange programs providing youth with global experiences and cultural immersion opportunities.
• Ginásio & Piscina (Gym and Swimming Pool) Fitness facilities including gym, swimming pool, and aquatic programs offering exercise and sports activities for all ages.
• Aulas de Grupo e Hidroginástica (Group Fitness and Hydrogymnastics) Group fitness classes including aerobics, hydrogymnastics, and other exercise programs for community members.
• Escola de Natação (Swimming School) Swimming school offering lessons and training programs for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers.
• Artes Marciais e Dança (Martial Arts and Dance) Martial arts and dance programs providing physical training and artistic expression opportunities.
• YMCA Camp Alambre Nature adventure camp in Arrábida offering accommodation in bungalows, restaurant services, outdoor activities, environmental education, and event hosting facilities.
• Ação Social e Rendimento Social de Inserção (Social Welfare and Integration Income) Social welfare services including social action programs and social integration income support for vulnerable populations.
• Casa YMCA (Transitional Housing) YMCA housing support services providing shelter and assistance to those in need.
• Apoio Alimentar (Food Assistance) Food assistance programs supporting families and individuals facing food insecurity.
• Saúde Mental #fazesparte (Mental Health Support) Mental health support programs promoting psychological wellbeing and providing resources for the community.
• Nadar em Segurança (Water Safety Program) Water safety program teaching swimming and safety skills to prevent drowning.
• Incubadora e Aceleradora FAROL (Business Incubator and Accelerator) Business incubator and accelerator program in Faro supporting entrepreneurship and startup development.
• Bus & Motion (Mobile Youth Program) Youth program in Viana do Alentejo offering mobile activities and services for young people.
• Eventos e Aniversários (Events and Birthday Hosting) Event hosting services including birthday celebrations and corporate events at Camp Alambre facilities.
• Investimento de Impacto (Impact Investment Program) Impact investment programs connecting corporate partners with social initiatives for community benefit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9000+ people served annually across all programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• HP (Hewlett-Packard) - HP Gaming GarageminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for the Academia Digital YMCA program featuring HP Gaming Garage, providing digital skills and gaming industry exposure to youth participants.
• Casa da Baía - SetúbalminorOthersCollaboration with Casa da Baía for hosting community events such as the Re-Skill kickoff event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Associação para o Desenvolvimento Integrado da Criança (ADIC): Portuguese NGO operating early childhood and youth development programs similar to YMCA's creche and ATL services. Comparable on the early-childhood and youth-development segments in Portugal.
• Academia José Moreira: Portuguese sports and summer-camp operator running multi-activity youth camps similar to YMCA's Campo de Férias Bilingue at Camp Alambre. Comparable on the multi-activity youth camp niche, focused on Portugal.

Broad incumbents

• Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa: Large historic Portuguese nonprofit operating childcare, elderly care, social services, and community programs nationwide. Comparable as a multi-service Portuguese nonprofit competing for the same social-services and childcare segments.
• YMCA of the USA: The largest national YMCA federation operating the same global brand and Mind-Body-Spirit community-development framework, but at vastly greater scale across the United States. Highly comparable on mission, program pillars, and operating model.
• YMCA England & Wales: Another national YMCA federation operating the same global brand with a comparable mix of youth programs, accommodation, health and wellbeing, and social services. Relevant as a peer federation rather than a direct competitor.
• Holmes Place Portugal: Premium commercial fitness chain competing for the same gym, pool, and group-class membership base that YMCA Setúbal serves at its Setúbal facility. Comparable on the fitness-services side but does not match the youth/social mission.

Direct peers

• Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa (Portuguese Red Cross): Portuguese Red Cross delivers a similarly broad portfolio — social intervention, food aid, youth programs, training, and community health — that overlaps directly with YMCA's social-action, food assistance, and mental-health services.
• Corpo Nacional de Escutas (CNE) — Scouts Portugal: Portuguese national scouting organization delivering youth development through outdoor activities, citizenship, and community service. Directly comparable to YMCA's youth and camping programs as a national youth-development nonprofit operating in Portugal.
• Cáritas Portuguesa: Portuguese Catholic charity network providing social services, community support, and vulnerable-population programs. Closely comparable to YMCA's Casa YMCA housing, food aid, and social-integration income support work.
• Salvation Army Portugal (Exército de Salvação): International faith-based nonprofit running social programs, youth services, and community support in Portugal. Overlaps with YMCA on community assistance, youth development, and vulnerable-population services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ymcasetubal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCywo49hETUUm-GuzAt1VqtA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ymca.setubal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ymca-setubal
• Instagraminstagram.com/ymca.setubal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about YMCA Setúbal. Portugal.