Suomen Partiolaiset - Finlands Scouter Ry

What Suomen Partiolaiset - Finlands Scouter Ry does

Suomen Partiolaiset – Finlands Scouter Ry is the national scout organization of Finland, operating as a registered non-profit association (rekisteröity yhdistys, Y-tunnus 0202252-9) headquartered at Töölönkatu 55 in Helsinki. Founded in 1972 in its current legal form, with scouting roots in Finland dating to the 1910s, the organization coordinates scouting activities for approximately 55,000 members (partiolaiset) through a decentralized network of more than 700 local lippukunnat (troops), 11 partiopiirit (regional districts), and Finlands Svenska Scouter (FiSSc) for Swedish-speaking members. It serves four age cohorts—Sudenpennut (7-8), Seikkailijat (9-11), Samoajat (12-15), and Vaeltajat (16-22)—plus adult volunteers, families (Perhepartio), and special-needs participants (Sisupartio). The organization is internationally affiliated with the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

The organization's technology stack centers on a suite of proprietary digital platforms: Kuksa (member registry managing records, event registration, and fees), PartioID (single sign-on identity management), Kompassi (scout programme application for tracking activities and skill badges), Partiomedia (editorial content platform), and the recently developed VUOLA-hiililaskuri (carbon footprint calculator). Operational tools include Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams for troop communication, social media channels (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn), Seppo.io for gamification, and Web SDR for the JOTA-JOTI international amateur radio event. The organization holds EcoCompass environmental certification, 'Syrjinnästä vapaa alue' (discrimination-free zone) designation, and GDPR compliance across all digital properties.

The business model is multi-stream non-profit funding: annual membership fees collected via lippukunnat (with over 900 fee exemptions granted annually for accessibility), operational support from the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö (Ministry of Education and Culture), donations through Partion Ystävät (targeting €65,000 annually to support 1,000 members), an Advent calendar fundraising campaign (Adventtikalenteri), and corporate partnerships during Partioviikko. Revenue and financial details are not publicly disclosed. Major revenue inflection points occur around the six-yearly Finnjamboree cycle (Roihu 2016, Kajo 2022 with 13,500 participants, LUMO 2028 with 10,000+ expected). International development cooperation projects in Nepal, Uganda, Senegal, and Benin extend impact beyond Finland.

Name

Suomen Partiolaiset - Finlands Scouter Ry

Legal name

Suomen Partiolaiset - Finlands Scouter Ry

Website

https://partio.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Suomen Partiolaiset – Finlands Scouter Ry is Finland's national non-profit scout organization, coordinating outdoor education, leadership development, and youth programs for approximately 55,000 members across 700+ local troops, 11 regional districts, and Finnish-Swedish affiliates, funded through membership fees, government grants, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Scouting Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Youth scouting programs
• Nonprofit youth organization
• Volunteer-led scouting
• Outdoor youth activities
• Scout membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees (jäsenmaksut): Annual membership fees collected from members through lippukunnat. Fee exemptions available for families in need.
2. Government funding: Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö (Ministry of Education and Culture) provides operational support to Finnish scouting.
3. Partion Ystävät donations: Donations through Partion Ystävät (Friends of Scouting) rahasto fund, providing membership fee exemptions and camp scholarships for underprivileged children.
4. Advent calendar fundraising: Annual adventtikalenteri (advent calendar) campaign generating funds for operations and member support.
5. Corporate partnerships: Partnerships with companies through Partioviikko and other campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Suomen Partiolaiset - Finlands Scouter Ry is the Finnish national scouting organization coordinating youth scouting activities through 700+ local troops (lippukunnat) across 11 regional districts. It delivers age-tiered scouting programs for children, youth, and adults, organizes national events (Finnjamboree, Väré, Partioviikko), operates digital member services (Kuksa registry, PartioID, Kompassi program app, Partiomedia editorial), and represents Finland within WOSM and WAGGGS international scouting federations.

Product overview

Suomen Partiolaiset is a non-profit youth organization offering a comprehensive digital ecosystem for scout membership management and program delivery. The core product portfolio consists of Kuksa (member register), Partio-ohjelmasovellus Kompassi (activity program app), PartioID (authentication service), and Partiomedia (news platform). These digital services are complemented by in-person programs including national events (Finnjamboree, Väre, Partioviikko), international activities (JOTA-JOTI, development cooperation), and member services (benefits, insurance, training). The organization also operates Partioasema (national scout center) and maintains extensive volunteer support structures through tukiyhdistykset and partiokillat.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kuksa: Digital member registry and member service platform for scouts
• Kompassi
• PartioID
• Partio-ohjelma
• Partiomedia

Products and services

• Partio-ohjelma (Scout Program Framework) Age-tiered scouting curriculum delivered through 700+ local troops (lippukunnat) across Finland, serving children, youth, and adults with progression through age groups, badge/activity work, and outdoor education.
• Kuksa (Partiorekisteri - Member Registry)
• PartioID Authentication / single sign-on service that lets members log in across Partio's digital services (including partner services) using a unified identity.
• Kompassi (Partio-ohjelmasovellus) Mobile/digital application for scouts to track their progress through the Partio-ohjelma age-tiered program and activity/badge work.
• Partiomedia Official editorial platform publishing news, stories, and member-facing communications for the Finnish scouting community.
• Jäsenpalvelut (Member Services) Membership services for the ~55,000 individual scouts, including registration, membership card, fee administration, and fee-reduction/exemption handling (50% reduction, free membership, or custom reductions).
• Finnjamboree LUMO 2028 National jamboree of Finnish scouting held every 4-5 years, gathering scouts from across Finland for a multi-day national camp; LUMO 2028 is the next edition.
• Finnjamboree Kajo 2022 Previous national jamboree of Finnish scouting, a multi-day national camp bringing together scouts from across Finland.
• Väré 2024 National-level scouting event organized by Suomen Partiolaiset, providing a multi-day experience for the Finnish scouting community beyond the quadrennial Finnjamboree.
• Partioviikko (Scout Week) Annual national week of scouting activities and visibility events coordinated across Finnish troops.
• Partiotaitokisat (Scout Skill Competitions) National skill-based scouting competitions run by the federation for members.
• JOTA-JOTI International JOTA (Jamboree-on-the-Air) and JOTI (Jamboree-on-the-Internet) event participation facilitated by the Finnish federation.
• Partion Ystävät (Friends of Scouting) Recurring donation program that enables individuals to provide ongoing financial support to Finnish scouting under the federation's official fundraising permit.
• Kehitysyhteistyö (Development Cooperation) Development cooperation program through which the federation supports international scouting and youth development, accepting donations designated for this purpose.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 900 jäsenmaksuvapautus (membership fee exemptions) granted annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal scout organization membership providing international connections, jamboree participation, and scouting standards.
• World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal guide and scout organization membership for international cooperation.
• Partio-ohjelmacoreTechnology or IntegrationNational scout programme platform providing activity resources and skill badges for members.
• Finlands Svenska Scouter (FiSSc)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate organization for Swedish-speaking scouts in Finland, coordinating activities for that community.
• PartiokerhotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLow-threshold scout clubs operated in collaboration with various organizations for broader accessibility.
• Suomen Pyhän Yrjänän PartiokiltaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization for adult scout guilds with 40+ guilds across Finland.
• Vapaaehtoinen pelastuspalvelu (Vapepa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in volunteer rescue services combining scout outdoor skills with emergency response.
• UlkoilufoorumiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor forum for influencing outdoor recreation policy in Finland.
• Development cooperation partners (Nepal, Uganda, Senegal, Benin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development projects including Scouts, Peace and Security in Nepal and NoMissedSchoolDays in Uganda.
• Friends of Scouting in Europe (FOSE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean friends of scouting network supporting scout organizations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Scout Association (UK): National scout organization of the United Kingdom, the largest peer by structure. Operates a similar decentralized troop model, age-segmented programme, digital member platform (Compass), and membership-based funding with government and lottery support.
• Scouting Ireland: National scout organization of Ireland. Operates a comparable troop-based membership model with age-segmented sections, national events, government and charitable funding, and similar volunteer-driven delivery.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: Largest girl-focused scout organization globally. Comparable membership-based youth-development model with troop structure, age-segmented programming, council system, digital platforms, and fundraising via product sales.
• Scoutförbundet (Swedish Guide and Scout Council): National scout and guide federation of Sweden. Directly comparable Nordic peer operating age-segmented scouting, national jamborees, government engagement, and similar volunteer-driven troop model with comparable scale.
• Pfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Österreichs (Austria): Austrian national scout organization. Comparable European peer with age-segmented sections, troop-based delivery, WOSM/WAGGGS membership, and publicly subsidized youth programming.
• Scouts Canada: Canadian national scout organization. Comparable national federation structure, youth membership model, government and donor funding, digital member management platforms, and periodic national jamborees.
• De Danske Spejdere (Denmark): National scout association of Denmark. Closely comparable Nordic peer with similar age-segmented membership model, WOSM/WAGGGS membership, government funding, and large national jamborees.
• Norges speiderforbund (Norwegian Scout Association): Norway's national scout organization. Comparable Nordic peer with a similar age-segmented programme, government grant funding, decentralized troop structure, and active WOSM/WAGGGS participation.

Others

• World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM): Global umbrella body for national scout organizations. Direct strategic counterpart enabling Suomen Partiolaiset's international programme access, jamboree participation, and global standards alignment.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA Finland (Suomen YMCA): Finnish branch of the global YMCA youth and community organization. Overlaps with scouting on youth development, community-based delivery, volunteer-driven programs, and government/Ministry of Education partnerships, though broader in mission than scouting specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/partioscout
• Facebookfacebook.com/partio
• Instagraminstagram.com/partioscout
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/suomen-partiolaiset---finlands-scouter-ry

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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