Stichting Kompas Bommelerwaard

What Stichting Kompas Bommelerwaard does

Stichting Kompas Bommelerwaard is a Dutch civil-law nonprofit foundation (stichting) with ANBI public-benefit status, headquartered in Zaltbommel, Netherlands. It serves residents of the Bommelerwaard region across the municipalities of Zaltbommel and Maasdriel, with a primary focus on newcomers (statushouders/refugees with residence permits), low-literacy adults, and broader community inhabitants facing social isolation. The organization operates a portfolio of integrated programs: TaalPlus (Dutch language instruction at multiple proficiency levels, including Taalcafé conversation practice and Leescafé reading sessions), Formulierenbrigade (administrative and benefit-application assistance), WerkPlus (employment training and coaching, including the JobGroep curriculum), Begeleiding Statushouders / Wegwijs Bommelerwaard (refugee integration pathway coaching), Leerhuis Zaltbommel and Taalhuis Maasdriel (basic-skills centers covering reading, writing, arithmetic, and digital skills), Ontmoeten en Meedoen (community activities such as Wereldkeuken cooking sessions, Wereldmuziek performances, and BuurtBordje neighborhood meals), and Lekker Gezond (health and basic-skills training).

The technology stack is not a meaningful dimension of the business; the organization delivers services through in-person, volunteer-led activities at physical locations (Brede school De Waluwe, Pand9) and partner-hosted sites (libraries in Kerkdriel, Ammerzoden, Hedel; schools in Brakel). No proprietary software, apps, or digital platforms underpin service delivery.

The revenue model is a hybrid nonprofit mix. Primary funding is recurring municipal subsidies from Gemeente Zaltbommel and Gemeente Maasdriel under integration and social-participation mandates. Supplementary funding flows from provincial subsidies (Provincie Gelderland), donations and sponsorships (including Rabo Coöperatiefonds), and grants from Dutch charitable foundations (Oranje Fonds, Kansfonds, VSBfonds, Van Voorden Stichting, Rotary Bommelerwaard). ANBI status enables tax-deductible donations. End-user fees are deliberately nominal (€60/year for group Dutch lessons, €10/semester for Leescafé, €5 per BuurtBordje meal, €15 for two Wereldkeuken sessions) to maintain accessibility, with most services free. Go-to-market is community-led: word-of-mouth, partner referrals from 100+ local organizations, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), newsletter, and the website kompasbommelerwaard.nl. Delivery depends on approximately 170 dedicated volunteers and a small paid staff led by Chair Thea Thijssen and five named project leaders.

Name

Stichting Kompas Bommelerwaard

Legal name

Stichting Kompas Bommelerwaard

Website

https://kompasbommelerwaard.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Kompas Bommelerwaard is a Dutch nonprofit foundation delivering Dutch language instruction, refugee integration support, administrative assistance, and community activities across the Bommelerwaard region (Zaltbommel and Maasdriel municipalities), serving status holders, low-literacy adults, and local residents through 170+ volunteers and municipal/foundation funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (6117), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Newcomer & Refugee Student Support Programs (EDAJAGAH), In-Country Placement, Homestay & On-Ground Coordination Services (EDAIAGAM)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Dutch language education
• Refugee integration support
• Adult literacy programs
• Volunteer community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaltbommel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Municipal Subsidies: Primary funding from municipalities Zaltbommel and Maasdriel who subsidize integration and social participation programs
2. Donations and Sponsorships: Support from donors, sponsors, and the Rabo Coöperatiefonds for specific programs like BuurtBordje
3. Activity Fees: Modest fees for certain programs (e.g., €60/year for group Dutch lessons, €10/semester for Leescafé, €5 per meal for BuurtBordje)
4. ANBI Charitable Status Benefits: Tax advantages as ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status enables tax-deductible donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stichting Kompas Bommelerwaard is a Dutch nonprofit foundation that provides community-based social services to residents of the Bommelerwaard region. Its core offerings include Dutch language education (TaalPlus with Taalcafé and Leescafé), administrative and benefits assistance (Formulierenbrigade), refugee integration support (Wegwijs Bommelerwaard), employment and training support (WerkPlus with JobGroep), basic skills development (Leerhuis Zaltbommel and Taalhuis Maasdriel), and community engagement programs (Ontmoeten en Meedoen, Wereldkeuken, Wereldmuziek, BuurtBordje). Services are delivered through community hubs, delivered by a small paid staff plus 170+ volunteers, and funded primarily through municipal subsidies and charitable donations.

Product overview

Stichting Kompas Bommelerwaard is a community organization offering a comprehensive suite of integration and social participation services organized into four main programs: TaalPlus (language instruction including Taalcafé and Leescafé), Formulierenbrigade (administrative assistance), Ontmoeten en Meedoen (community activities including Wereldkeuken, Wereldmuziek, and BuurtBordje), and WerkPlus (employment support including JobGroep). The organization also coordinates Leerhuis Zaltbommel and Taalhuis Maasdriel for basic skills development, and provides intensive Begeleiding Statushouders through its Wegwijs Bommelerwaard program. Additional offerings include the Lekker Gezond healthy living training. Together, these services support the approximately 4,000 annual participants and 170+ volunteers in their mission to help all inhabitants of the Bommelerwaard region participate fully in society.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TaalPlus: Dutch language education program offering lessons in reading, listening, speaking, comprehension, and writing for adults.
• Formulierenbrigade
• Ontmoeten en Meedoen
• WerkPlus
• Wegwijs Bommelerwaard
• Leerhuis Zaltbommel
• Taalhuis Maasdriel
• Taalcafé
• Wereldkeuken
• Wereldmuziek
• BuurtBordje
• JobGroep
• Leescafé

Products and services

• TaalPlus Dutch language instruction program offering group lessons and one-on-one support to help adults improve reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills at various proficiency levels.
• Formulierenbrigade First-aid assistance for forms, financial benefits, and subsidy applications, helping residents navigate administrative processes.
• Ontmoeten en Meedoen Community activities including creative, sports, music, cooking, themes, and campaigns promoting social connection and participation.
• WerkPlus Training, tailored guidance, and coaching for questions about education and work, including the JobGroep program.
• Begeleiding Statushouders (Wegwijs Bommelerwaard) Comprehensive support for status holders (refugees with residence permits) including administrative assistance, integration guidance, and buddy matching to help newcomers establish themselves in the Bommelerwaard region.
• Leerhuis Zaltbommel A learning center offering instruction and practice in reading, writing, arithmetic, and digital skills for residents of Zaltbommel municipality.
• Taalhuis Maasdriel A language house offering learning and practice opportunities for reading, writing, arithmetic, and digital skills for all inhabitants of Maasdriel municipality.
• Taalcafé Informal language practice sessions held every Friday where adults can practice Dutch conversation through talking, games, and social interaction without formal lessons.
• Wereldkeuken Monthly international cooking encounters where participants cook traditional meals under guidance of guest cooks from different countries, followed by shared dining experiences.
• Wereldmuziek Monthly world music gatherings held on the third Sunday of each month, providing an accessible platform where musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds perform and connect.
• BuurtBordje Affordable community meals held twice monthly on the second and fourth Wednesday, bringing neighbors together for shared dining experiences.
• JobGroep Training An eight-session training program guiding participants toward a new job or education that suits them, covering topics including career values, social media for job searching, application letters, CVs, and interview practice.
• Lekker Gezond Training Eight-session training program helping people with low basic skills feel more confident, improve health behaviors, and connect with others, covering topics such as nutrition, exercise, relaxation, and digital skills.
• Leescafé Reading and conversation sessions for adults at B1 level and above, guided by a teacher where participants read books together and discuss stories, learning new words and expressions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ participants served annually across all programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente ZaltbommelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary municipal funding partner providing subsidies for integration and social participation programs. Coordinates on policy for newcomer integration.
• Gemeente MaasdrielcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary municipal funding partner providing subsidies for integration and social participation programs. Coordinates on policy for newcomer integration.
• ROC RivorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Leerhuis Zaltbommel, providing vocational training pathways and Dutch language education collaboration.
• Koning Willem I CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Taalhuis Maasdriel, providing vocational training pathways and adult education.
• Bibliotheek RivierenlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner for literacy and language programs. Provides venues for language groups and collaborates on Taalhuis and Leerhuis initiatives.
• De SteigercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located partner in Pand9, collaborating on community meals (BuurtBordje) and social programs. Both organizations share the Pand9 space.
• Kringloop De SpullewaardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located in Pand9, contributing to the sustainability and community ecosystem of the shared space.
• GGD Gelderland-ZuidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on health-related programs including the 'Lekker Gezond' (Healthy and Enjoyable) training program.
• De PoorterijminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cultural center collaborating on community events and activities.
• Expertisepunt BasisvaardighedenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational expertise center for basic skills, collaborated on the 'Lekker Gezond' training program publication.
• Institute for Positive Health (iPH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpertise center providing training methodology and materials for the 'Lekker Gezond' health program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VluchtelingenWerk Nederland: National Dutch organization supporting refugees and status holders with integration, language and bureaucratic guidance. Directly comparable to Kompas's Wegwijs Bommelerwaard program, though at national rather than regional scale.
• Sociaal Werk Rivierenland: Regional Dutch social-work organization delivering community outreach, welfare support and participation programs for the same Rivierenland/Bommelerwaard municipalities as Kompas.
• MEE Gelderse Poort: Regional chapter of the Dutch MEE network supporting people with disabilities or chronic conditions; provides comparable subsidized individual support and social participation services in Gelderland, overlapping Kotlin's WerkPlus and Wegwijs lines.
• Stichting Philadelphia: Large Dutch nonprofit supporting people with intellectual disabilities and other vulnerable groups in daily participation; comparable volunteer-driven welfare delivery model, though with a different target population.
• Bibliotheek Rivierenland: Regional public library that co-operates the Taalhuis Maasdriel and Leerhuis Zaltbommel programs with Kompas, and runs parallel adult-literacy and digital-skills activities for the same Bommelerwaard population.

Others

• Oranje Fonds: Major Dutch foundation funding volunteer-led community initiatives; listed as a financial partner of Kompas and therefore sits in the same ecosystem as an enabler/funding body rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Humanitas: Large Dutch welfare association running volunteer-led local chapters delivering social support, integration aid and community programs analogous to Kompas's Ontmoeten en Meedoen and Wegwijs lines.
• Stichting Lezen & Schrijven: National foundation dedicated to reducing low literacy in the Netherlands; partners with local libraries and municipalities on programs closely aligned with Kompas's Leerhuis/Taalhuis basic-skills work.
• Movisie: National Dutch centre of expertise on social welfare, working with municipalities and welfare organizations on community participation and basic-skills programs overlapping Kompas's mandate.

Regional players

• VluchtelingenWerk Rivierenland: Regional branch of VluchtelingenWerk Nederland active in the Rivierenland area; directly comparable to the Wegwijs Bommelerwaard integration program and a potential coordination partner or competitor for statushouder referrals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2HMsTmsek-XcyXSbgVHc9Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/kompaszaltbommel/?fref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-kompas-bommelerwaard
• Instagraminstagram.com/stichtingkompas

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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