Stichting De Herberg Breda

What Stichting De Herberg Breda does

Stichting De Herberg Breda is a Dutch nonprofit foundation (stichting) headquartered in Breda, North Brabant, that delivers low-threshold social services to homeless, economically homeless, and otherwise vulnerable individuals across Breda and seven surrounding municipalities. Founded in 2002 by Wim Kant as a single mobile outreach unit (the Soepbus), the organization has expanded into a multi-service platform comprising a drop-in center (Inloophuis), walk-in consultation hours (Herberg Spreekuur), an on-site public-health clinic (GGD Spreekuur), street outreach (Veldwerk), a mobile soup bus, seasonal Christmas shelter (Kerstherberg), monthly low-threshold church services, and a specialized care track for homeless EU labor migrants. Three housing projects — Onder de Pannen (room-rental matching with host families, €275–€500/month including utilities), De Rustplek (host-family temporary housing, 3–6 months), and Warm Thuis (interim housing for at-risk youth aged 18–27) — form the transitional-housing backbone, complemented by a Client Fund (Cliëntenfonds) that covers dental care, glasses, ID documents, and return-travel costs. All services to clients are delivered free of charge.

The organization's business model is a hybrid of municipal subsidy, philanthropic donations, and national/charitable-foundation grants, with no commercial revenue from beneficiaries. Gemeente Breda is the primary municipal anchor, subsidizing the Inloophuis and Onder de Pannen Breda; donations, gifts, and legacies flow from individuals, churches (via an ambassador program and collection campaigns), and local businesses (via a "Business Friends" corporate-partnership program), with additional support from Kansfonds, Oranje Fonds, and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (Gratis VOG designation). Operations run on a lean core of approximately five paid professional staff (beroepskrachten) plus over 100 volunteers, including specialized Polish and Romanian-speaking interpreters for the labor-migrant program. Governance is via a Directeur-bestuurder (Hanneke van Herwijnen) and a three-person Supervisory Board; the organization holds ANBI status, CBF Keurmerk, HKZ KO 2021 certification, and SBB Erkend Leerbedrijf recognition, and operates as the local execution partner of the national De Rustplek Nederland framework.

Name

Stichting De Herberg Breda

Legal name

Stichting de Herberg Breda

Website

https://stichtingdeherberg.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting De Herberg Breda is a Breda-based Dutch nonprofit foundation delivering free drop-in services, street outreach, and three transitional-housing projects (Onder de Pannen, De Rustplek, Warm Thuis) to homeless, economically homeless, at-risk youth, and homeless EU labor migrants across Breda and surrounding North Brabant municipalities, funded primarily by municipal subsidies and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Social support
• Housing programs
• Outreach services
• Nonprofit shelter

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Subsidies: Stichting de Herberg receives subsidy from the municipality of Breda for the drop-in center (inloophuis) and the Onder de Pannen Breda housing project.
2. Donations and Gifts: The organization relies on donations, gifts, and legacies from individuals, churches, and businesses to fund operations and the client fund.
3. Client Fund: Special fund for supporting clients with dental costs, glasses, pedicure, phone credit, and support for homeless labor migrants (passports, ID cards, insurance, travel costs).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stichting de Herberg Breda provides low-threshold social support and housing assistance to homeless, economically homeless, at-risk youth, and homeless labor migrants in Breda and surrounding municipalities. The organization operates drop-in centers with warm meals and basic necessities, mobile street outreach (Soepbus), walk-in social/administrative consultation (Herberg Spreekuur), a free weekly public health clinic (GGD Spreekuur), Christmas shelter (Kerstherberg), and three housing projects: Onder de Pannen (host-family room rental), De Rustplek (host-family network for vulnerable persons), and Warm Thuis (interim youth housing).

Product overview

Stichting de Herberg Breda operates as a multi-service social welfare organization offering a platform of interconnected services and housing projects for homeless and vulnerable individuals in Breda. The core service portfolio includes low-threshold drop-in facilities (Inloophuis, Herberg Spreekuur, GGD Spreekuur), street outreach programs (Soepbus, Veldwerk), and seasonal shelter (Kerstherberg). The organization also provides specialized care for labor migrants and spiritual support through church services. Complementing these services are three distinct housing projects: Onder de Pannen (temporary room rental matching), De Rustplek (host family network), and Warm Thuis (youth transitional housing). A client fund provides financial assistance for essential needs. The organization functions as a national umbrella for several of these programs, particularly De Rustplek and Onder de Pannen, which operate across multiple municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Onder de Pannen: A housing initiative that enables people to rent out a room to those who have lost or are at risk of losing their housing due to circumstances like relationship breakdowns or job loss.
• De Rustplek
• Warm Thuis

Products and services

• Inloophuis (Inloopcentrum) A welcoming drop-in center providing warm meals, soup, clothing, hygiene products, laundry facilities, computer/internet access, and low-threshold activities for homeless and vulnerable individuals. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00-14:00.
• Herberg Spreekuur Walk-in consultation service offering practical assistance with housing applications, benefits, CV writing, job searching, administrative support, pastoral care, and psychosocial counseling for (threatened) homeless individuals.
• Soepbus Mobile soup bus service operating twice weekly (Tuesday and Thursday evenings 19:00-21:00) at a fixed location in Breda city center (Nijverheidssingel), providing warm soup, bread, clothing, toiletries, and a signaling function for outreach to homeless individuals on the street.
• Veldwerk Street outreach work using cargo bikes and on foot to reach homeless individuals who have lost trust in institutions, providing a listening ear, warm coffee, meals, and assisting with acceptance of appropriate care offers. Evening outreach targets street sleepers with warm drinks, blankets, and shelter suits in winter.
• Kerkdienst en Ontmoeting Low-threshold church service held on the first Sunday of each month for visitors interested in Christianity, led by pastoral workers and a military chaplain, including music, testimonies, prayer, and post-service refreshments.
• Kerstherberg Christmas shelter providing a warm home and festive celebration from December 24-26 for people without a home or unable to celebrate Christmas, offering companionship, meals, and activities.
• Zorg voor Arbeidsmigranten Specialized support for homeless labor migrants from EU countries, including Polish and Romanian volunteers as interpreters, assistance with return to home country or finding work and housing, and help accessing medical and addiction care.
• GGD Spreekuur Free public health consultation service every Thursday 10:00-12:00 offering advice from a nurse on physical/mental health, addiction, hygiene, living conditions, and vaccinations, open to everyone regardless of insurance or residence status.
• Onder de Pannen Breda National housing initiative executed locally, matching economically homeless individuals (after divorce, bankruptcy, debt) with homeowners who have a spare room for one year of temporary housing with guaranteed rent payments (€275–€500/month including utilities) and professional support.
• De Rustplek Breda Network of host families providing temporary housing (3-6 months) for people in vulnerable situations to prevent further decline or expensive institutional care, with accommodation provided in exchange for a cost allowance.
• Warm Thuis Small-scale interim housing facility for (threatened) homeless youth aged 18-27, with independent bedrooms and shared kitchen/bathroom in residential neighborhoods, offering professional guidance for recovery and improved living conditions.
• Cliëntenfonds Special fund providing financial assistance for dental care, glasses, pedicures, phone credit, and support for homeless labor migrants including passports, ID cards, insurance, and travel costs to embassies or return tickets to home countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many participants have found permanent housing and employment through the organization's support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• Gemeente BredacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary municipal partner providing subsidies for the inloophuis (drop-in center) and Onder de Pannen Breda housing project. Extensive collaboration on homelessness prevention and social services.
• GGD West-BrabantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free weekly health clinic at the Herberg location every Thursday 10:00-12:00. Offers advice on physical/mental health, addiction, hygiene, living conditions, and vaccinations.
• De Rustplek NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization that is the founder and conceptual origin of the Rustplek initiative. Stichting de Herberg executes the local Rustplek Breda project under this national framework.
• AlwelmajorOthersHousing corporation partner for Onder de Pannen project, providing approvals for host-based rental arrangements.
• GGz BreburgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental healthcare provider partner in the regional network for homeless and at-risk individuals.
• Novadic KentronmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAddiction care provider partner in the regional network for substance abuse support and treatment referrals.
• Klik voor WonenmajorOthersRegional housing allocation system used by Onder de Pannen participants for social housing applications.
• AmarantminorOthersRegional network partner in the collaborative framework for social services in Breda.
• Sterk HuisminorOthersRegional network partner for domestic violence and relationship support services.
• Voedselbank BredaminorOthersFood bank partnership for food supply support to clients.
• Centraal OnthaalminorOthersCentral intake point for social services referrals in Breda.
• Humanitas BredaminorOthersVolunteer-based social support organization partner for mentorship and companionship programs.
• Leger des HeilsminorOthersSalvation Army partnership in the regional network for homeless services.
• Gemeente AltenaminorOthersSurrounding municipality partner for Onder de Pannen housing project.
• Gemeente DrimmelenminorOthersSurrounding municipality partner for Onder de Pannen housing project.
• Gemeente Etten-LeurminorOthersSurrounding municipality partner for Onder de Pannen housing project.
• KansfondsminorOthersDutch charitable foundation providing funding support for social initiatives.
• Oranje FondsminorOthersDutch national charitable fund supporting social and cultural organizations.
• Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en SportmajorOthersMinistry that designates Stichting de Herberg as a Gratis VOG organization and participates in national homelessness prevention initiatives.
• StreetChurchminorOthersFaith-based community organization in Breda that referred homeless individuals to Stichting de Herberg for specialized support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Voedselbank Breda: Food bank serving the Breda region that distributes food to individuals and families in financial hardship. Directly comparable nonprofit partner with overlapping client base, also referred to by the Herberg in its service network.
• Sterk Huis: Regional organization providing domestic violence and safe housing services in the Breda/North Brabant area. Direct regional peer with overlapping vulnerable-population focus and partnership relationship with the Herberg.
• Humanitas Breda: Volunteer-driven social support organization operating in the same Breda region, providing mentorship, companionship, and integration support for vulnerable populations. Highly comparable local peer given shared regional footprint and volunteer-based delivery model.

Emerging players

• Onder de Pannen (national): National umbrella organization coordinating the Onder de Pannen temporary housing-by-host matching program across Dutch municipalities, with Stichting de Herberg Breda operating as a local franchisee/executor.
• De Rustplek Nederland: National umbrella organization that founded the Rustplek host-family network model executed locally by Stichting de Herberg. Closely related as parent framework and shared service concept across multiple Dutch municipalities.

Broad incumbents

• Leger des Heils (Salvation Army Netherlands): National faith-based organization providing shelter, outreach, addiction care, and social services to homeless and vulnerable people across the Netherlands. Directly comparable mission and service mix, with much larger geographic reach and capacity than the Herberg.

Regional players

• GGz Breburg: Major regional mental healthcare provider in West-Brabant offering specialized mental health treatment. Comparable in addressing mental health needs of homeless clients; partnership-level relationship rather than direct competitor.
• Novadic Kentron: Addiction care provider in North Brabant serving the same population the Herberg supports through referral and joint casework. Regional network partner with comparable client overlap but specialized clinical focus.
• Amarant (under Tricht): Healthcare and social services provider supporting people with mental health or intellectual disabilities in North Brabant. Regional network partner with overlapping vulnerable-population mandate and comparable service delivery model.

Others

• Centraal Onthaal Breda: Municipal central intake point for social services in Breda that refers clients to Stichting de Herberg and other providers. Not a direct competitor but a critical ecosystem partner governing client flow.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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