Welzijn Bommelerwaard

What Welzijn Bommelerwaard does

Welzijn Bommelerwaard is a Dutch non-profit welfare organization (welzijnswerk) operating across the municipalities of Maasdriel and Zaltbommel in the Bommelerwaard region of the Netherlands. The organization delivers social welfare services to residents of all ages — including social work, youth work, elderly support, caregiver (mantelzorg) support, volunteer coordination, sports and culture programming, community development, and basic skills training. It operates through three functional teams: Team OnsMaasdriel (Maasdriel), Team Welzijn Zaltbommel, and Bommelerwaard Beweegt (sports and culture), supported by a central Servicepunt Welzijn intake point open weekday mornings and four physical community meeting places (De Ontmoeting in Ammerzoden, Ons Plekje in Hedel, Bij Stein in Kerkdriel, and Odensehuiskamer in Hedel). All services are provided free of charge to residents. The organization holds 11-50 employees and is governed as an independent non-profit with no parent company, no institutional investors, and no public listing.

The organization's product surface combines physical service delivery with digital platforms. Digital offerings include the OnsMaasdriel.nl and KernKrachtigBommel neighborhood platforms (the former reaching ~800 user profiles and 1,000+ posted messages/activities by 2025), the BommelerwaardBeweegt.nl activity portal aggregating sports and cultural programming, and the Signaalpunt Eenzaamheid digital loneliness reporting system. The Into D'mentia VR dementia empathy experience, launched February 2026 in partnership with Ideon and Alzheimer Nederland, extends the product line into immersive caregiver training. Technology infrastructure is standard (WordPress CMS, WooCommerce) with no proprietary platform disclosed, and the organization is GDPR-compliant. Distribution channels are hybrid: walk-in service point, in-school youth worker presence across 11 primary schools and secondary schools, village-level outreach, and digital self-service.

The business model is government-funded. Welzijn Bommelerwaard is primarily financed through procurement contracts with the municipalities of Maasdriel and Zaltbommel, most notably the Maasdriel youth work contract jointly won with Lentl in January 2025. Revenue is supplemented by targeted project grants (notably from Alzheimer Nederland for dementia programming) and in-kind partnership support from local organizations such as Zorgcentrum 't Slot. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the organization operates as a non-profit welfare provider with no stock exchange listing, no stock ticker, and no disclosed financial statements.

Name

Welzijn Bommelerwaard

Legal name

Welzijn Bommelerwaard

Website

https://welzijnbommelerwaard.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Welzijn Bommelerwaard is a Dutch non-profit welfare organization delivering free social services — youth work, elderly support, caregiver support, volunteer coordination, and sports/culture programming — to residents of the Maasdriel and Zaltbommel municipalities under municipal contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Community Relations & Grassroots Program Management (MPAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Community development
• Youth work services
• Elderly care support
• Volunteer coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaltbommel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Contracts: Welzijn Bommelerwaard is primarily funded through contracts with the municipalities of Maasdriel and Zaltbommel. The organization was awarded a procurement contract (aanbesteding) for youth work in Maasdriel municipality, jointly with Lentl. Services provided include social welfare support, youth work, elderly care coordination, volunteer coordination, sports and culture programming, and community development. This is a recurring public-sector funding model tied to municipal budget cycles.
2. Subsidies and Project Grants: The organization receives targeted project subsidies, such as a grant from Alzheimer Nederland to make the village house in Brakel dementia-friendly as part of the Odensehuis initiative. Such grants are project-specific and time-limited, supporting particular programs like Into D'mentia VR experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Welzijn Bommelerwaard is a Dutch non-profit welfare organization providing social work, youth work, elderly support, volunteer coordination, sports and cultural programming, and community development services to residents of the municipalities of Maasdriel and Zaltbommel in the Bommelerwaard region. The organization operates three teams — Team OnsMaasdriel, Team Welzijn Zaltbommel, and Bommelerwaard Beweegt — and runs a central Servicepunt Welzijn, multiple community meeting places, and digital neighborhood platforms.

Product overview

Welzijn Bommelerwaard is a unified social welfare organization operating as a single integrated service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules structure. The organization delivers services through three main operational teams: Team OnsMaasdriel for the municipality of Maasdriel and Bommelerwaard Beweegt (formerly Spel&) for Zaltbommel, plus a Servicepunt Welzijn as the general intake point. Key offerings include the Signaalpunt Eenzaamheid digital loneliness reporting system, Into D'mentia VR dementia experience, OnsMaasdriel.nl and KernKrachtigBommel digital neighborhood platforms, Odensehuis Bommelerwaard dementia support, youth work services, and volunteer coordination. The Activiteitengids Senioren provides seniors with activity information. Services span community building, elderly support, youth development, sports and culture, and caregiver support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Team OnsMaasdriel: Team providing welfare services for municipality Maasdriel, including youth work, community building, support for families, and elderly care.
• Team Welzijn Zaltbommel
• Servicepunt Welzijn

Products and services

• Servicepunt Welzijn Central walk-in service point open weekday mornings (08:30-12:30) for questions about welfare, independent living at home, volunteer involvement, and community participation. Staff know the social landscape in the Bommelerwaard and provide guidance by phone, email, or in person.
• Bommelerwaard Beweegt Sports, movement, and culture program serving the municipality of Zaltbommel, offering cultural activities, gym lessons, cultural education, and acting as the connecting link between schools, sports providers, and cultural providers.
• Signaalpunt Eenzaamheid Digital low-threshold system where anyone can leave a concern about lonely residents in the Bommelerwaard area, enabling community members to flag loneliness issues digitally for follow-up support.
• Into D'mentia VR Experience Virtual Reality experience program using VR glasses that allows caregivers and family members to experience what it is like to live with beginning dementia, increasing empathy and understanding. Available at locations in Hedel (Gelre's End) and Zaltbommel (Wijkhuis de Spellewaard).
• OnsMaasdriel.nl Digital Neighborhood Platform Digital community platform for residents of the municipality of Maasdriel allowing them to share messages, offer and request help, find activities, and discuss ideas for their village or neighborhood. Includes a social map categorizing organizations, associations, and initiatives by themes such as leisure, health, work, housing, and family.
• Odensehuis Bommelerwaard Low-threshold meeting place in the form of a living room for anyone dealing with memory problems or (beginning) dementia, alone or together with partner, family, or friends. Offers activities, relaxation, information, and advice. The Odensehuiskamer in Hedel operates weekly Wednesday morning sessions.
• Activiteitengids Senioren Guide booklet listing current activities organized for seniors in the Bommelerwaard region, helping elderly residents discover activities for outings, relaxation, exercise, and making new contacts.
• Mantelzorgondersteuning Support services for informal caregivers, including respite care coordination, support groups, and the Bezoek- en Ondersteuningsservice (BOS) volunteer coordination, helping family members caring for loved ones with dementia, chronic illness, or other care needs.
• Jongerenwerk (Youth Work) Youth work supporting young people in their personal and social development. Youth workers are visible on the street, at all 11 primary schools and secondary schools, and online via social media and chat, building trust relationships and offering low-threshold guidance. Includes individual support and group programs like Join Us.
• Buurtplatform KernKrachtigBommel Neighborhood platform for the Zaltbommel area bringing together residents, associations, organizations, and professionals, similar in function to OnsMaasdriel.nl, facilitating community connection and information sharing.
• Vrijwilligerswerk/Vacaturebank Vacancy bank for volunteer work positions in the Bommelerwaard, connecting volunteers with organizations needing support. Includes volunteer matching, training workshops, and annual volunteer appreciation events.

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2025, more than 2,700 primary school children were reached through cultural-educational activities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LentlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelzijn Bommelerwaard and Lentl jointly were awarded the municipal procurement contract (aanbesteding) for youth work in the municipality of Maasdriel, effective January 2025. Lentl is a partner organization that collaborates on service delivery for youth work in the region.
• Buurtplatform OnsMaasdriel.nlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe OnsMaasdriel.nl digital community platform is a key initiative of Team OnsMaasdriel (part of Welzijn Bommelerwaard). It serves as the digital neighborhood square for the municipality of Maasdriel, enabling residents to share messages, find activities, and connect with organizations and volunteers. The platform grew to nearly 800 user profiles and over 1,000 posted messages/activities as of 2025.
• Buurtplatform KernKrachtigBommelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKernKrachtigBommel is the neighborhood platform for the Zaltbommel area, operated in connection with Welzijn Zaltbommel. It provides a similar function to OnsMaasdriel.nl but for the Zaltbommel municipality, facilitating community connection and information sharing.
• BommelerwaardBeweegt.nlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBommelerwaardBeweegt is a digital portal that aggregates sports, movement, and cultural activities from sports clubs, cultural organizations, and other providers across the Bommelerwaard. It is operated by Welzijn Bommelerwaard under the Bommelerwaard Beweegt team and serves as the central searchable activity catalog for the region.
• Odensehuis BommelerwaardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOdensehuis Bommelerwaard is a low-threshold meeting place for people with memory complaints or (beginning) dementia and their loved ones, offering encounter, activities, relaxation, information, and advice. The Odensehuiskamer in Hedel is operated with support from Welzijn Bommelerwaard, providing weekly Wednesday morning sessions.
• Into D'mentia (Ideon / Alzheimer Nederland)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Into D'mentia project uses VR (Virtual Reality) technology to let caregivers experience what it is like to live with beginning dementia. Welzijn Bommelerwaard received VR training from Ideon and Alzheimer Nederland. The VR experience program started in February 2026, with sessions available in both Hedel (Gelre's End) and Zaltbommel (Wijkhuis de Spellewaard).
• Stichting Fietsmaatjes BommelerwaardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelzijn Bommelerwaard supported the establishment of Stichting Fietsmaatjes Bommelerwaard (Bommelerwaard Bicycle Companions Foundation), which provides cycling companionship for people who cannot cycle independently. This initiative supports mobility and social connection for vulnerable residents.
• Alzheimer NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlzheimer Nederland provided a grant to make the village house (dorpshuis) in Brakel dementia-friendly, in support of the Odensehuis initiative. The organization also provided training for the Into D'mentia VR program volunteers on recognizing dementia and managing situations with people with dementia.
• De Capreton (Agrarisch Natuur- en Landschapsbeheer Bommelerwaard)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Capreton is the association for Agricultural Nature and Landscape Management in Bommelerwaard. Welzijn Bommelerwaard connects with De Capreton through community initiatives, including the volunteer network (werkgroep Weidevogelbescherming) coordinated by Gerard Roeling, which works to maintain meadow bird populations in the region.
• Bas van Goor Foundation / Nationale Diabetes ChallengeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelzijn Bommelerwaard collaborates with the Bas van Goor Foundation's Nationale Diabetes Challenge, in which volunteer Chris Reindertsen organizes weekly walking groups for individuals managing diabetes, contributing to health and community connection.
• Tafeltje Dekje Bommelerwaard (Zorgcentrum 't Slot, Gameren)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tafeltje Dekje (Meal Table) meal delivery service for Bommelerwaard is operated in partnership with Zorgcentrum 't Slot in Gameren, which prepares the meals. Welzijn Bommelerwaard coordinates volunteer meal deliverers who bring meals to residents in Ammerzoden, Well, and Nederhemert-Zuid who can no longer cook for themselves.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/welzijnbommelerwaard
• Instagraminstagram.com/Bommelerwaardbeweegt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-welzijn-bommelerwaard

Compliance1 record

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