Stichting Doarpswurk

What Stichting Doarpswurk does

Stichting Doarpswurk is an independent Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) headquartered in Raard, Friesland, that provides advisory and support services to village interest groups (dorpsbelangen) and village community centers (dorpshuizen) across the province of Fryslân. Founded on 16 May 2006 through the merger of Feriening Lytse Doarpen (FLD) and Stichting Samenwerking van Dorpshuizen in Friesland (SDF), the organization has operated for 20 years as the designated provincial support body for rural community development. Its service portfolio includes direct advisory support from four regional advisors covering Noordwest (including the Wadden Islands), Noordoost, Zuidwest, and Zuidoost Fryslân; the Dorpshuis APK digital self-assessment tool launched in 2025; the Energiewerkplaats Fryslân energy advisory service; subsidy application support (notably for the Iepen Mienskipsfûns); and knowledge resources including the Kennisbank and the national Vraagbaak with over 250 articles. The team consists of 7 people — a director, four regional advisors, a website builder, and an office manager.

Name

Stichting Doarpswurk

Legal name

Stichting Doarpswurk

Website

https://doarpswurk.frl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Doarpswurk is a Dutch non-profit foundation that advises and supports village interest groups and community centers across Friesland on rural livability, sustainability, and subsidy projects, funded by the Province of Fryslân.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Community Advisory Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAA

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPAGABAL

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

Keywords

• Rural community advisory
• Village development support
• Community center consulting
• Rural livability services
• Village interest advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Raard

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Provincial Subsidy: Annual budget subsidy from Provinsje Fryslân (Province of Fryslân) as the primary funding source. Doarpswurk is a non-profit organization (ANBI) and receives government funding to support rural livability initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stichting Doarpswurk is an independent non-profit foundation that provides free advisory and support services to village interest groups (dorpsbelangen) and village community centers (dorpshuizen) throughout the province of Fryslân, Netherlands. Its core offerings include regional advisor consultations across four sub-regions, the Dorpshuis APK digital self-assessment tool, the Energiewerkplaats Fryslân energy advisory service, and support for subsidy applications such as the Iepen Mienskipsfûns (IMF). All services are delivered free of charge to village communities, funded by an annual provincial subsidy from Provinsje Fryslân.

Product overview

Stichting Doarpswurk is an independent advisory organization for village community centers (dorpshuizen) and village interest groups (dorpsbelangen) in Fryslân province. The organization offers a portfolio of services including advisory support for village communities, the Dorpshuis APK self-assessment tool, the Energiewerkplaats Fryslân energy advisory service, and knowledge resources through the Kennisbank and Vraagbaak. Doarpswurk assists communities with subsidy applications, project development, sustainability planning, and maintaining social cohesion. The organization publishes monthly newsletters and operates from its office in Raerd.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dorpshuis APK: A digital diagnostic tool launched by Doarpswurk for village community centre (dorpshuis) boards to identify operational bottlenecks and receive targeted support. Celebrated its 1-year anniversary in June 2026.

Products and services

• Advisory Services for Dorpsbelangen (Village Interest Groups)
• Advisory Services for Dorpshuizen (Village Community Centers)
• Dorpshuis APK
• Energiewerkplaats Fryslân
• Iepen Mienskipsfûns (IMF) Subsidy Application Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Subsidy allocation support - The Iepen Mienskipsfûns makes €13,500,000 available for projects contributing to livability in Fryslân

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• Provinsje Fryslân (Province of Fryslân)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Primary funding partner providing annual budget subsidy to support rural livability in Fryslân. The province has committed to continuing Doarpswurk's funding through the 2023-2027 administrative term.
• StipecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration platform bringing together Doarpswurk, Keunstwurk, Sport Fryslân, the province, and Frisian municipalities to support village and neighborhood initiatives.
• KeunstwurkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural organization in Fryslân collaborating on joint projects like 'Leve de Vereniging' to support association life in rural communities.
• Sport FryslânmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports organization in Fryslân partnering on initiatives to strengthen rural community life and association participation.
• Groninger DorpenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organization in Groningen province. Doarpswurk shares events and excursions organized by Groninger Dorpen, such as the excursion to circular meeting places.
• LVKK (Landelijke Vereniging van Kleine Kernen)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association for small villages that maintains Dorpshuizen.nl and the Vraagbaak knowledge base. Doarpswurk participates in this provincial umbrella organization.
• KUUBmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOrganization specializing in resident communication and area development that supports village housing initiatives in Fryslân in collaboration with Doarpswurk.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Keunstwurk: Frisian cultural organization and sociaal-maatschappelijk partner of Doarpswurk. Collaborates on projects like 'Leve de Vereniging' to support association life in rural communities. Operates in the same regional ecosystem but focuses on cultural rather than village-development advisory.
• Sport Fryslân: Frisian sports organization that partners with Doarpswurk on initiatives to strengthen rural community life and association participation. Same regional geography, complementary mission focused on sport and physical activity rather than village governance.

Others

• Stipe: Collaboration platform launched in 2023 that brings together Doarpswurk, Keunstwurk, Sport Fryslân, the Province of Fryslân, and Frisian municipalities to support village and neighborhood initiatives. Functions as a coordinating umbrella rather than a direct competitor.
• VSBfonds: Major Dutch philanthropic foundation that funds community and participation projects, including programs Doarpswurk promotes to its member villages (e.g., 'Iedereen doet mee'). Acts as a complementary funder rather than a competitor.
• BuildinG (Hanzehogeschool Groningen): Laboratory at Hanze University of Applied Sciences focused on circular and biobased construction materials. Partners with Doarpswurk and Groninger Dorpen on excursions and research relevant to sustainable village community centers. Knowledge/research partner rather than direct peer.

Emerging players

• KUUB: Organization specializing in resident communication and area development that supports village housing initiatives in Fryslân in collaboration with Doarpswurk. Smaller emerging player with partial overlap in community-development advisory for rural areas.

Direct peers

• Groninger Dorpen: Direct peer and explicitly named sister organization of Doarpswurk in the province of Groningen. Provides advisory support to village communities and community centers in Groningen, mirroring Doarpswurk's mandate in Fryslân. The two organizations already cross-promote events and excursions.

Broad incumbents

• LVKK (Landelijke Vereniging van Kleine Kernen): National Dutch association for small villages and community centers. Doarpswurk participates in LVKK as a provincial member and accesses the Vraagbaak knowledge base (250+ articles) and the Dorpshuizen.nl platform via LVKK. Operates more broadly across the Netherlands rather than a single province.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/doarpswurk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-doarpswurk
• Instagraminstagram.com/Doarpswurk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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