What Providenti'elles does

Providenti'elles is a French non-profit association (Association loi 1901, recognized as being of general interest) founded in 2020 by Anne Huc and Anne de Rocquigny to combat the social isolation of women in France. It operates a network of physical day centers — branded 'maisons' — that are open Monday through Friday, 9h-18h, with no appointment required, offering a combination of collective activities (shared meals, walks, icebreaker workshops), small-group themed ateliers covering well-being, self-esteem, culture, and professional integration, and individualized support from a network of volunteer professionals in health, employment, sport, and human resources. A free solidarity coworking space for women entrepreneurs is integrated into each location, and a structured four-step onboarding journey (monthly discovery meeting for 20-25 women, individual interview, gentle integration, ongoing participation) is the primary acquisition funnel.

Three maisons are currently operational: Nantes (opened June 2021, 180m², ~50-woman capacity, furnished with Maison du Monde and Sostrene Grene), La Roche-sur-Yon (opened January 2024), and Angers (opened March 2024, 110m²). The association has publicly disclosed plans to open a fourth maison in Lyon in 2025 and a fifth in the Paris region in 2026. Since founding, it reports having supported more than 450 women through social reintegration, with 95% of participants estimating that the maison works for them and an average engagement of approximately 10 months.

The business model is non-commercial: all services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, and operating funding is assembled from three streams — individual donations (eligible for 75% tax deduction up to €1,000/year and 66% beyond, per French general-interest rules), corporate philanthropy including skills-based volunteering and in-kind contributions, and public/institutional support from regional councils, departments, and foundations (Crédit Agricole Atlantique Vendée, Région Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique, Arkea Capital, Fondation Le Cèdre, Fondation Présent, Mutac, Sodebo, among others). There is no proprietary technology platform; distribution is exclusively physical and place-based, supported by earned media, social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletters, and recurring public events such as the annual 'La Providenti'elles – Courir ensemble contre l'isolement' charity run.

Name

Providenti'elles

Legal name

Providenti'elles, Association loi 1901, association d'intérêt général

Website

https://providentielles.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Providenti'elles is a French non-profit association founded in 2020 that runs free, women-only day centers (maisons) in Nantes, La Roche-sur-Yon, and Angers to combat social isolation through workshops, shared activities, and individualized support, funded by donations, corporate philanthropy, and institutional grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to fund the association's operations. Donations are eligible for tax deductions of 75% for donations up to €1,000/year and 66% beyond, within the limit of 20% of taxable income. Example given: a €100 donation costs the donor only €25 after tax benefit.
2. Corporate Philanthropy (Mécénat): Companies support the association through financial patronage, skills-based volunteering (RH, coaches, trainers), in-kind donations (furniture, IT equipment, wellness products, books), and team solidarity days. Corporate partnerships provide a significant portion of funding and in-kind contributions.
3. Public/Institutional Support: The association receives support from regional councils, foundations, and public institutions (Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, Vendée, Crédit Agricole, Mutac foundation, etc.) for operational costs and expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Providenti'elles operates a network of warm, welcoming day houses ("Maisons") across France for women experiencing social isolation after life disruptions such as burn-out, bereavement, illness, violence, or depression. Each house is open Monday to Friday without appointment, offering collective meals, themed workshops (well-being, culture, professional integration), and personalized support from a network of volunteer professionals. All services are free of charge and complemented by solidarity coworking spaces for women entrepreneurs.

Product overview

Providenti'elles operates a network of warm, welcoming day houses (Maisons) across France—currently in Nantes (since 2021), Angers (since 2024), and La Roche-sur-Yon (since 2024)—with plans to expand to Lyon (2025) and Paris (2026). Each Maison serves as a community hub offering workshops, shared meals, and solidarity activities, complemented by a free 100% feminine coworking space. The organization provides a structured four-step onboarding journey (discovery meeting, individual interview, gentle integration, and full participation) and four thematic workshop pillars: health and well-being, culture, opening to others, and professional/social integration. The core offering is the physical Maison experience combined with professional support services, all centered on helping isolated women rebuild confidence and social connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maison de Nantes A 180m² day center in the Saint-Félix neighborhood of Nantes, open since June 2021, providing a welcoming space for women to combat isolation through workshops, shared meals, and social activities.
• Maison d'Angers A 110m² day center in the Saint-Léonard neighborhood of Angers, open since March 2024, offering women a space to rebuild socially and professionally through daily workshops and community gatherings.
• Maison de La Roche-sur-Yon A day center opened in January 2024 at 10 boulevard Denis-Papin, La Roche-sur-Yon, providing women with a warm space to create social connections and access workshops and support services.
• Espace de Coworking Solidaire A 100% free solidarity coworking space exclusively for women entrepreneurs, freelancers, and project leaders, integrated within the Providenti'elles houses to foster collaboration and professional reintegration.
• Ateliers Providenti'elles Small-group workshops covering four thematic areas: health and well-being, culture, opening to others, and professional and social integration, led by professionals to support women's personal and professional rebuilding.
• Parcours d'Accueil A structured onboarding journey including a monthly discovery meeting (20-25 women), an individual interview with the local coordinator, gentle integration with icebreaker workshops, and ongoing participation in house activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 450 women helped to reintegrate socially since 2020
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered key and supporting.

• Maison du Monde FoundationkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Furnished and decorated the Nantes maison (180m²) in partnership with the Maison du Monde Foundation, creating a warm and welcoming environment for women.
• Sostrene GrenekeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnered with Sostrene Grene to furnish and decorate the Nantes maison, contributing to its cozy, home-like atmosphere.
• Crédit Agricole Atlantique VendéekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor institutional partner supporting the association's operations and expansion across the Pays de la Loire and Vendée regions.
• EDFsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing support for the association's activities and energy costs.
• FidalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm partner supporting the association through legal expertise or corporate patronage.
• GénicadosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting the charity run event 'La Providenti'elles 2026' at Parc de Procé.
• Groupe Gautier (Meuble Gautier)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurnished and decorated the La Roche-sur-Yon maison. Major local partner in Vendée for home fitting and decoration.
• Rautureau Transport & LogistiquesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics partner supporting the La Roche-sur-Yon inauguration and ongoing operations.
• Fondation SodebosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided the cocktail reception for the La Roche-sur-Yon inauguration event.
• Louis DunoyersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal supporter providing close-range support to the team working daily with women at the maisons.
• SYDsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting the charity run event 'La Providenti'elles 2026'.
• Ouest Radio AssistancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia partner for the charity run event at Parc de Procé.
• NaofitsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness partner supporting the charity run event.
• Manoir de ProcésupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided the venue for the charity run event at Parc de Procé, Nantes.
• ReventissupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner listed on the association's partner page.
• TheLinkssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner contributing to the association's ecosystem.
• IDEA GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting the association's activities.
• Le Rallye du CoeursupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner contributing to the association's social mission.
• La Cité NantessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural venue partner in Nantes.
• Nos Epaules et Vos AilessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner association supporting Providenti'elles' mission.
• GenicadosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing support for the association's activities and events.
• RexelsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical distribution partner supporting the association's infrastructure needs.
• Fédération Liens SociauxsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner federation working on social bonds and connections, aligned with Providenti'elles mission.
• AprèsDemainsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed on the association's partner page.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks325 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@providentielles
• Facebookfacebook.com/providentielles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/providenti-elles
• Instagraminstagram.com/providentielles

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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