Welzijn Scheveningen

What Welzijn Scheveningen does

Welzijn Scheveningen (Stichting Welzijn Scheveningen) is a Dutch non-profit foundation delivering integrated social welfare services to residents of the Scheveningen district of The Hague, Netherlands. The organization operates five physical neighborhood and service centers — Het Couvéehuis (Statenkwartier), Het Trefpunt (Duindorp), Het Kalhuis (Scheveningen-Dorp, hosting approximately 70 activities), De Mallemok (Havenkwartier), and De Buurtkamer (Statenkwartier) — through which it runs a broad service portfolio covering children's work (ages 4-11), youth work (ages 10-21), social work (maatschappelijk werk), elderly advisory services (ouderenadviseurs), community development (opbouwwerk), and volunteer coordination (Vrijwilligerspunt). Specialized programs include the Alzheimer Café, Belmaatjes telephone befriending, Bezoek aan Huis home visits, Boodschappendienst grocery services, Klussendienst handyman service, Particuliere Vervoersdienst and Rolstoelvervoer transport, Fietsen Alle Jaren riksha cycling, Telefooncirkel morning phone circle, the Servicepunt XL information points, plus a food bank store (Voedselbankwinkel), clothing bank (Kledingbank), and bike repair workshop (Fietskeet) operated in partnership with Voedselbank Haaglanden and Stichting Lotje.

The organization holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status as a recognized Dutch public benefit organization. Its revenue model is dominated by municipal contracts with the municipality of The Hague, supplemented by nominal service fees — €4 per handyman job, €5 per community meal, €10/year for transportation membership, €1-2 per children's activity with rittenkaart (ride cards) at €10/€20 — and volunteer contributions. Most core services, including maatschappelijk werk, ouderenadvies, and Servicepunt XL, are delivered free of charge. The organization is governed by Directeur-Bestuurder Sandra van Koningsbrugge with a Raad van Toezicht chaired by Mark Capel, alongside an operational team of approximately 30+ named staff spanning coordinators, social workers, youth workers, children's workers, location managers, and administrative personnel.

The technology stack is minimal: no mobile app, no disclosed API, no proprietary platform, and no AI/ML capabilities. Distribution and outreach rely on the organizational website, Facebook and Instagram channels (segmented by audience — youth, children, general), community-based presence through the five physical locations, and a structured professional referral pathway ('Voor verwijzers') directing healthcare providers, schools, and social services to appropriate programs. The organization is GDPR/AVG-compliant per its published privacy statement, and customer concentration is structurally defined by geography — all services are restricted to residents of the Scheveningen district.

Name

Welzijn Scheveningen

Legal name

Stichting Welzijn Scheveningen

Website

https://welzijnscheveningen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Welzijn Scheveningen is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating five neighborhood service centers in The Hague's Scheveningen district, delivering integrated social welfare — children's work, youth work, social work, elderly advisory, and community development — to local residents under municipal funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Welfare Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

Keywords

• Community welfare services
• Neighborhood social work
• Youth and elderly support
• Volunteer coordination services
• Social neighborhood centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As an ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling - Public Benefit Organization), Welzijn Scheveningen receives government funding from the municipality of The Hague to provide welfare and social services to the Scheveningen district.
2. Service Fees: Some services charge small nominal fees: handyman service (€4 per job), community meals (€5), transportation service membership (€10/year). Most core services are provided free of charge to residents.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Welzijn Scheveningen provides community welfare and social support services to residents of the Scheveningen district of The Hague through five neighborhood centers plus an outreach Servicepunt XL. Core services include social work, children's work, youth work, community development (opbouwwerk), elderly advisory, and volunteer coordination, supplemented by practical support such as a food bank shop, clothing bank, bike workshop, handyman, transport, grocery delivery, home visits, and buddy programs. Services are delivered primarily free of charge, funded by a multi-year subsidy from the Municipality of The Hague under the organization's ANBI (public benefit) status.

Product overview

Welzijn Scheveningen is a broad welfare organization operating as a network of five wijk- en dienstencentra (neighborhood and service centers) in the Scheveningen district of The Hague: Het Couvéehuis, Het Trefpunt, Het Kalhuis, De Mallemok, and De Buurtkamer. The organization provides an integrated portfolio of social services organized around five core pillars: Kinderwerk (children's services for ages 4-11), Jongerenwerk (youth services for ages 10-21), Maatschappelijk Werk (social work for all ages), Ouderenadvies (elder advisory services), Opbouwwerk (community development), and the Vrijwilligerspunt (volunteer coordination). Services are delivered through these five locations supplemented by specialized programs including Alzheimer Café, Belmaatjes (telephone befriending), Bezoek aan Huis (home visits), Boodschappendienst (grocery service), Klussendienst (handyman), Particuliere Vervoersdienst (private transport), Rolstoelvervoer (wheelchair transport), Fietsen Alle Jaren (riksha cycling), Telefooncirkel (morning phone circle), and the Servicepunten XL providing free information and advice. Additional facilities include food bank stores, clothing banks, a bike repair workshop, and various meeting spaces available for community use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maatschappelijk Werk (Social Work) Free, confidential social work support for adults in Scheveningen covering financial issues, parenting, domestic situations, loneliness, and other personal challenges. Accessible via walk-in at neighborhood centers, appointments, and professional referrals.
• Het Kinderwerk (Children's Work) Free after-school and developmental activities for children aged 4 to 12 in Scheveningen, including homework support, cooking, sports, and creative workshops, delivered at neighborhood centers and in schools.
• Het Jongerenwerk (Youth Work) Free in-school and out-of-school youth programs, coaching, and group activities for young people aged 10 to 21 in Scheveningen, including mobile youth work and individual coaching.
• Opbouwwerk (Community Development) Community development and neighborhood participation programs for adult residents of Scheveningen, focused on strengthening community ties and supporting resident-led initiatives.
• Servicepunt XL Outreach service point providing accessible walk-in social support and information for Scheveningen residents, extending the foundation's reach beyond its five main neighborhood centers.
• Ouderenadviseurs (Elder Advisors) Free advisory service for older residents of Scheveningen on independent living, welfare, and support options, delivered by dedicated elder advisors.
• Vrijwilligerspunt (Volunteer Center) Volunteer recruitment, screening, matching, and placement service connecting prospective volunteers from Scheveningen with welfare activities run by the foundation and its partners.
• Belmaatjes (Buddy Program) Buddy program pairing older or lonely Scheveningen residents with volunteers for regular companionship and social contact.
• Bezoek aan Huis (Home Visits) Volunteer home visits to older or isolated residents of Scheveningen for social contact and well-being checks.
• Boodschappendienst (Grocery Delivery Service) Volunteer grocery shopping and delivery service for older or mobility-limited residents of Scheveningen.
• Klussendienst (Handyman Service) Low-cost volunteer handyman service for older residents of Scheveningen performing small household jobs at a €4 fee per job.
• Particuliere Vervoersdienst (Private Transport Service) Volunteer-driven passenger transport service for Scheveningen residents who cannot use regular public transport, with an annual subscription model (€10 per year plus personal contribution per ride).
• Rolstoelvervoer (Wheelchair Transport) Specialized volunteer wheelchair-accessible transport service for Scheveningen residents with mobility limitations.
• Telefooncirkel (Phone Circle) Scheduled telephone check-in service where volunteers regularly call older or vulnerable Scheveningen residents to provide social contact and well-being checks.
• Fietsen Alle Jaren (Bicycles for All Ages) Program providing adapted bicycles (such as duo bikes) so older Scheveningen residents can continue to cycle and stay mobile.
• Voedselbankwinkel (Food Bank Shop) Free food bank shop for Scheveningen residents in financial need, operated by volunteers and supplied via partnerships including PEP Den Haag.
• Kledingbank (Clothing Bank) Free clothing bank providing donated clothing to Scheveningen residents in need, located at De Mallemok neighborhood center.
• Fietskeet (Bike Workshop) Volunteer-run bicycle repair workshop for Scheveningen residents, operating from De Mallemok neighborhood center.
• Dienstencentrale (Service Central) Central coordination point connecting Scheveningen residents with the foundation's practical support services, including handyman, transport, and grocery delivery.
• Alzheimer Café Scheveningen Monthly information and support meeting for people with dementia and their carers in Scheveningen, hosted in collaboration with the local Alzheimer network.
• Haags Ontmoeten (The Hague Meet) Community meeting program run jointly with the Municipality of The Hague to foster social contact among adult residents, including a €5 community meal offering.

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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Basisscholen (De Tweemaster, De Meerpaal, Tesselweide)minorOthersCollaboration with local primary schools for children's activities and support services, including PBS (Positive Behavior Support) programs.
• Kracht Den HaagminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for parenting support courses including Rots en Water and Stoere Schildpadden training programs for children.
• SporttuinminorOthersCollaboration with local sports facilities for youth and community activities.
• Politie, Brandweer, KRMIminorOthersCollaboration with emergency services for community safety and youth outreach programs.
• Veilig ThuisminorOthersPartnership for child protection and domestic safety referrals and support.
• Jongerenpunt070minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to support youth aged 18-27 in finding education, employment, and addressing debts.
• Helpdesk GeldzakenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing free help with money questions, administration and debts for youth.
• Stichting LotjeminorOthersPartnership for children's clothing donations at the Kledingbank in De Mallemok.
• Voedselbank HaaglandenminorOthersPartnership providing food bank services through the Voedselbankwinkel at De Mallemok.
• PEP Den HaagminorOthersPEP supports Hague volunteer organizations with advice, training and networking.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• VluchtelingenWerk Nederland: National Dutch refugee welfare organization providing social support and integration services, comparable in case management and social assistance model though focused on refugee populations rather than general community welfare.
• Leger des Heils Nederland: Dutch chapter of the Salvation Army providing social welfare, community support, and poverty alleviation services nationwide, overlapping with Welzijn Scheveningen's community development and food assistance programs.
• Stichting Cordaan: Larger Amsterdam-based welfare and care organization offering broader social and healthcare services, comparable in mission and service breadth though operating at significantly larger scale than Welzijn Scheveningen.

Direct peers

• Stichting Welzijnskader Delft: Delft-based welfare organization providing social services, elderly support, and community programs, sharing the Dutch neighborhood-center model and ANBI status with Welzijn Scheveningen.
• Stichting Welzijn Rijswijk: Dutch welfare foundation operating neighborhood centers and social support services in Rijswijk, structurally similar to Welzijn Scheveningen with municipal funding and community-based programming.
• Stichting Humanitas Den Haag: National Dutch welfare organization with Den Haag operations providing social support, befriending, and elderly services, directly comparable to Welzijn Scheveningen's elderly and community-focused offerings.
• Stichting Wijkteams Den Haag: Operates neighborhood teams providing social work and welfare support across The Hague, with comparable services to Welzijn Scheveningen including case management and community-based social support for residents.

Emerging players

• Voedselbank Haaglanden: Regional food bank serving The Hague area, partner to Welzijn Scheveningen for the Voedselbankwinkel at De Mallemok, comparable in food assistance provision but focused exclusively on hunger relief rather than broader welfare.
• Kracht Den Haag: The Hague-based parenting support organization partnered with Welzijn Scheveningen for Rots en Water and Stoere Schildpadden programs, comparable in youth and family support services for the same municipality.

Regional players

• Stichting de Regenboog Groep: Amsterdam-based foundation supporting vulnerable populations through volunteer-led social programs, structurally similar in volunteer-coordination and community support model but operating in Amsterdam rather than The Hague.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WelzijnScheveningen
• Instagraminstagram.com/jongerenwelzijnscheveningen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/welzijn-scheveningen

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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