Stichting Lariks

What Stichting Lariks does

Stichting Lariks (legal name: Stichting Lariks welzijn en zorg) is a Dutch non-profit foundation established on 8 December 2009 and headquartered in Leusden, Netherlands. It is officially designated by the municipality of Leusden as the central access point (toegang) for welfare and care services, commissioned to implement the Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning (Wmo/Social Support Act) for adults 18+ and the Jeugdwet (Youth Act) for children and youth 0-18 across the municipality's approximately 30,000+ residents.

The organization delivers services across three integrated modalities: information/advice and triage, group activities (including youth programs such as KIES, Hier ben ik!, and Get Stronger), and individual ambulatory support via coached SKJ-registered professionals. Its technology stack consists of third-party digital tools — the Gezondeboel e-health modules for between-session client work, the DA Systems registration platform certified to ISO 27001 and NEN 7510 for handling personal and health data, and the jointly developed LeusdenLeeft mobile application for activity discovery. Lariks also manages the De Bron community meeting place and operates the Fonds Samenlevingsinitiatieven grant program.

The business model is managed-services commissioning: Lariks is paid by the municipality of Leusden to execute statutory social welfare and care delivery, with end-user-facing Wmo services subject to a regulated own-contribution (eigen bijdrage) administered by CAK and Jeugdwet services provided free of charge. Core triage, advice, and group activities are free at the point of use for residents. Revenue is supplemented by ANBI-status tax-deductible donations and volunteer-supported programs, with an ecosystem of approximately 150 active volunteers and 18+ partner organizations (including Humanitas, Gilde Leusden, Welzin, MetMaya, and MEE) extending reach.

Name

Stichting Lariks

Legal name

Stichting Lariks welzijn en zorg

Website

https://lariks-leusden.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare and Community Care Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Child and Youth Services (624110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Community care support
• Youth and family services
• Volunteer matching programs
• Municipal social support

Headquarters

HQ city

Leusden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government commissioning (Wmo and Jeugdwet): Lariks receives funding from municipality Leusden to implement social welfare work, Wmo (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning), and Jeugdwet (Youth Act). This is the primary revenue stream as an independent foundation commissioned by the local government.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stichting Lariks is a non-profit foundation providing information, advice, group activities, and individual social support in the fields of welfare and care for all residents of municipality Leusden. The organization acts as the central access point for Wmo (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning) and Jeugdwet (Youth Act) services, including ambulatory guidance, children and youth support groups, volunteer matching programs, community activities, and the LeusdenLeeft activity discovery app.

Product overview

Stichting Lariks is a welfare and care organization providing a comprehensive range of services to residents of municipality Leusden. The organization operates as a central hub offering information, advice, collective activities (groups and events), and individual support through government-funded programs (Wmo and Jeugdwet). Their digital offerings include the LeusdenLeeft App for activity discovery and e-health modules from Gezondeboel for ambulatory support. Core services encompass community programs (De Bron, Maatjesproject, volunteer support), specialized youth and family support groups (KIES, Hier ben ik!, Get Stronger), and administrative services including form processing via DA Systems. Lariks connects residents to care while emphasizing self-reliance and community resilience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LeusdenLeeft App Mobile and tablet application for residents of municipality Leusden to discover daily activities, events, and participation opportunities across the municipality, with easy sharing via WhatsApp. Joint initiative between municipality Leusden and Lariks welzijn en zorg. Available for Apple and Android.
• E-health Modules (via Gezondeboel) Digital health tools used by the Ambulatory Support team of Lariks to provide supplementary assistance during coaching sessions, allowing clients to practice at their own pace between appointments.
• Maatjesproject Leusden (Buddy/Mate Program) One-on-one matching program connecting residents of Leusden who need companionship with volunteers who visit biweekly for activities such as walking, cycling, shopping, or coffee, providing social support and a listening ear.
• Children and Youth Support Groups Multiple group programs for children and youth delivered by trained SKJ-registered coaches, including KIES (for children experiencing parental divorce), Bij Kameleon Thuis (for children in stressed households), Hier ben ik! (resilience training for shy/uncertain children), Get Stronger (for teenagers 12-18), and Hier zijn wij! (for school classes).
• Ambulante Begeleiding (Ambulatory Support) Personal coaching and support service helping adults, youth, children, and families navigate life's challenges. Supporters accompany clients on their journey, using e-health tools from Gezondeboel alongside face-to-face guidance. No medical indication or doctor's prescription required.
• Wmo and Jeugdwet Services Implementation of Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning (Wmo) for adults 18+ and Jeugdwet for youth 0-18 years on behalf of municipality Leusden. Includes household help, home modifications, transport, wheelchair provision, individual guidance, respite care, and protected housing. Jeugdwet services are free; Wmo services require a monthly own contribution set by CAK.
• Fonds Samenlevingsinitiatieven (Community Initiatives Fund) Grant program supporting community initiatives in municipality Leusden, providing funding for local activities promoting wellbeing and social cohesion, with application forms available for amounts under and over €1,000.
• De Bron Community meeting place in Leusden at Lisidunalaan 2, managed by Lariks, hosting various activities organized by and for residents including card games, sewing studio, coffee mornings for young parents, cooking groups, and social dining.
• Zwemlessen voor volwassenen (Adult Swimming Lessons) Free community service offering swimming lessons to adults in municipality Leusden with low income, qualifying based on income criteria.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 52% of Leusden residents actively volunteer (above national average)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• MetMayacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024MetMaya is the regional provider responsible for specialized youth care (specialistische jeugdhulp) in the Amersfoort region, including Leusden municipality. Lariks refers clients to MetMaya when specialized youth assistance is needed. From January 2024, MetMaya became the responsible organization for this care layer.
• JeugdstemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeugdstem is the organization of confidential persons (vertrouwenspersonen) in youth care. They provide information, advice, and support to children, youth, parents, and foster parents dealing with youth care questions or complaints. Their services are free and independent from care institutions.
• MEEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEE provides free independent client support (onafhankelijke cliëntondersteuning) for everyone in municipality Leusden. They help residents find suitable care or support, navigate conversations with municipality and social teams, understand reimbursements and personal budgets, and apply for Wlz indications.
• Municipality of LeusdencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Leusden is the commissioning client for Lariks. Lariks implements social welfare work, Wmo, and Jeugdwet in the municipality. The municipality determines policy, Lariks executes it. Joint initiatives include the LeusdenLeeft app.
• AutoMaatje LeusdenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutoMaatje provides volunteer-driven transportation for residents with limited mobility. Volunteers drive residents using their own cars to appointments at hospitals, physiotherapists, family, and friends for €0.35 per kilometer reimbursement.
• DAVA (Door Achterveld Voor Achterveld)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAVA organizes activities in the Oude Bieb location in Achterveld, primarily for seniors but open to all. Activities include coffee mornings, lunches, games, and cultural events. Part of the LeusdenLeeft app ecosystem.
• LeusdenZetmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNeighborhood organization for Leusden-Zuid area (including Tabaksteeg and Maanwijk). Organizes activities including walking groups and other social events. Activities appear on the LeusdenLeeft app.
• Gilde LeusdenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteer organization providing various programs: Voorlees Express (reading support for children), Coach4You (transition support for 8th graders), Samenspraak (language coaching for non-native speakers), and Digitaal Hulpplein (digital assistance).
• HumanitasmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome-Start program: volunteers visit families weekly to provide support. Scheidingsbuddy (Separation Buddy) program: practical support for people going through or recently divorced.
• GezondeboelsupportingTechnology or IntegrationE-health module provider used by Lariks' ambulatory support team. Digital health tools complement face-to-face guidance sessions.
• Fort33 CultuurpodiumsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCultural venue that hosts activities including Chill-out sessions for teenagers, repair cafes, and children's programs. Part of the activity ecosystem.
• De BronmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity meeting place organized by and for residents of Leusden. Activities include card games, sewing, coffee mornings, parents' groups, cooking, and dining. Lariks manages this location.
• GGD regio UtrechtsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional health service providing youth health services (jeugdgezondheidszorg) for children 4-12 and 12-18 years. Cooperates with Lariks on youth care matters.
• wijkggd LeusdencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict GGD that organizes care for residents showing signs of confused or misunderstood behavior. Works with various chain partners at the intersection of care and safety including social teams, neighborhood police, and GPs.
• BuurtgezinnensupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMatches families who need support with stable families in their neighborhood, under the motto 'Opvoeden doen we samen' (we raise children together). Provides extra love and attention for children while supporting parents.
• Buddy to BuddysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgram that connects newcomers who had to leave their country of origin with local residents based on shared interests and equality. Over 4 months, pairs learn about each other and discover Leusden together.
• Wegwijzer LeusdenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial map of municipality Leusden providing overview of organizations in welfare, care, upbringing and growing up. Lariks maintains and checks the content of Wegwijzer Leusden.
• Zonnebloem LeusdensupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteers visit people with physical disabilities who risk isolation. Also organizes activities like boat trips or museum visits.
• Meander Medisch CentrumsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional medical center. Lariks coordinates with hospital and healthcare providers as part of integrated care approach.
• WelzinmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCare organization operating facilities including Hof van Leusden (day activities for elderly) and 't Hamersveld. Lariks works with Welzin on elderly care and day activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cordaan: Cordaan is a large Amsterdam-based care and welfare organization providing home care, youth services, and community support. It is comparable to Lariks in service mix (welfare + care + youth) but operates at significantly larger metropolitan scale.
• Buurtzorg Nederland: Buurtzorg is the Netherlands' dominant district nursing and home-care provider, operating community-based care teams under a similar small-team, locality-anchored model. While broader and clinical, it is the canonical Dutch benchmark for neighborhood-level welfare/care delivery.
• Philadelphia Zorg: Philadelphia is a major Dutch care provider for people with intellectual disabilities, offering ambulatory support and care coordination — overlapping with Lariks' independent living and ambulatory guidance service lines.
• Dichterbij: Dichterbij provides care and ambulatory support for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the Netherlands, with a community-based delivery model — comparable to Lariks' ambulatory guidance and disability support components of Wmo services.
• Leger des Heils (Salvation Army Netherlands): Leger des Heils delivers welfare, youth care, and social support across the Netherlands, often commissioned by municipalities — comparable to Lariks' commissioned Wmo/Jeugdwet role but at significantly greater national scale.

Regional players

• Amstelring: Amstelring is an Amsterdam-region welfare and elderly care organization offering home care, welfare work, and caregiver support. It is comparable in service mix to Lariks but serves a different (urban) geographic catchment.

Direct peers

• Incluzio: Incluzio is a Dutch welfare and social services provider contracted by multiple municipalities to deliver Wmo/Jeugdwet access, ambulatory support, and community programs — directly comparable to Lariks' municipal welfare commissioning model.
• Humanitas: Humanitas is a major Dutch welfare and care organization running community programs (Home-Start, Scheidingsbuddy) similar to Lariks' volunteer-driven services. It is a named Lariks partner and operates the same volunteer-led welfare delivery model nationally.
• Stichting MEE: MEE provides independent client support (onafhankelijke cliëntondersteuning) for residents navigating Wmo/Wlz — a service Lariks directly refers clients to. It is a named Lariks partner and a direct functional peer in the Dutch welfare/care access ecosystem.
• Welzin: Welzin is a welfare and care organization operating in the same Amersfoort/Leusden region, providing elderly day activities, household support, and care coordination. It is named as a direct partner of Lariks in service delivery, making it the closest geographic and functional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/larikslaan2

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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