Zorgbelang Fryslan

What Zorgbelang Fryslan does

Stichting Zorgbelang Fryslân is a Dutch non-profit foundation headquartered in Heerenveen (Trambaan 1a, 8441 BH) that advocates for accessible, quality healthcare on behalf of Friesland province residents. Founded in 1986 and holding ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling / Public Benefit Organization) status from the Dutch Tax Administration since 1 January 2009, the organization transitioned from a vereniging (association) to a stichting (foundation) in April 2026. It operates as the Friesland member of the national Zorgbelang Nederland network, with an interim directeur-bestuurder (Klaus Boonstra, who also chairs the national network) succeeding former director Esther de Vrij.

The organization's core products and services are human-delivered and cluster around two pillars. The first is the Adviespunt, which provides free, independent client support (onafhankelijke cliëntondersteuning) across long-term care (Wlz), social support (Wmo), youth assistance (Jeugdwet), and the Participation Act (Participatiewet), helping residents navigate applications, conversations with institutions, complaints, and rights. The second is a portfolio of resident-participation projects, including Inwonerparticipatie, Jongeren aan zet (youth participation via Adviesvangers), Ervaringsdeskundigenpool Friesland, COPD meetings with the Longfonds, Ouderenraadpleging Fryslân, and commissioned palliative care research with Netwerken Palliatieve Zorg Fryslân. Vertrouwenspersonen Jeugd (Youth Trust Persons) in Friesland were transferred to Zorgbelang Groningen, with the same staff continuing delivery. The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its core technology is described as service-based, with no APIs, integrations, or AI/ML capabilities documented.

The revenue model is subsidie- and project-funded: a mix of municipal subsidies (active in 14 Frisian municipalities), commissioned research from healthcare offices and care networks (e.g., Zorgkantoor Friesland, NPZF, Longfonds), and grants (e.g., ZonMw's "Voor Elkaar" program). All services to residents are provided free of charge. Customer segments split between (i) individual residents and caregivers receiving free advice and (ii) commissioning institutions (municipalities, healthcare offices, regional networks). Headcount is approximately 11 staff including a director, project leaders, secretaries, client supporters, trust persons, and a complaints officer, with no disclosed commercial revenue, no disclosed equity, and governance via a five-member unpaid Raad van Toezicht.

Name

Zorgbelang Fryslan

Legal name

Stichting Zorgbelang Fryslân

Website

https://zorgbelang-fryslan.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Zorgbelang Fryslân is a Dutch non-profit foundation based in Heerenveen that provides free, independent client support and resident participation projects to Friesland province residents, funded by municipal subsidies and commissioned research from regional healthcare partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Advocacy Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Diagnosis Transition & Hospital-to-Home Dementia Support (HSABAEAL), Family Caregiver Coaching, Education & Support (HSABAIAI)

Keywords

• Healthcare advocacy
• Independent client support
• Citizen participation
• Social domain guidance
• Palliative care research

Headquarters

HQ city

Heerenveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. ANBI Charitable Status Funding: As an Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling (ANBI) since January 1, 2009, Zorgbelang Fryslan operates as a non-profit charitable organization. The organization receives funding through subsidies, commissioned research projects, and likely government funding to support its mission of healthcare advocacy and resident participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zorgbelang Fryslan provides free, independent client support (onafhankelijke cliëntondersteuning) to residents navigating long-term care (Wlz) and social domain (Wmo, Jeugdwet, Participatiewet) services through its Adviespunt. It also runs participatory projects such as COPD meetings, youth and elderly participation programs, the ervaringsdeskundigenpool (expert-by-experience pool), and commissioned research such as palliative care studies on behalf of partner organizations.

Product overview

Zorgbelang Fryslân is a patient and citizen advocacy organization that serves as an intermediary between residents and healthcare/welfare systems. The organization offers a portfolio of services centered around its Adviespunt (Advice Point), which provides free, independent client support for individuals navigating long-term care (Wlz) and social domain services (Wmo, Jeugdwet, Participatiewet). It operates various participatory projects including COPD meetings (Bijeenkomsten voor mensen met COPD), resident participation initiatives (Inwonerparticipatie), youth participation programs (Jongeren aan zet), elderly consultation (Ouderenraadpleging), and palliative care research. The organization also provides youth confidence persons through Zorgbelang Groningen. Zorgbelang Fryslân functions as a stichting (foundation) since April 2026, previously operating as a vereniging (association), and is part of the national Zorgbelang Nederland network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adviespunt Zorgbelang

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Netwerken Palliatieve Zorg Fryslân (NPZF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Network of healthcare and welfare organizations in Fryslân working on good, coherent palliative care. Commissioned Zorgbelang Fryslan to conduct research on experiences of caregivers and family members with end-of-life care.
• Zorgbelang NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization representing all regional Zorgbelang organizations in the Netherlands. Zorgbelang Fryslan is part of this national network. The director of Zorgbelang Fryslan, Esther de Vrij, served as chairperson of Zorgbelang Nederland.
• LongfondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch lung disease foundation collaborating with Zorgbelang Fryslan on COPD meetings and activities based on Positive Health approach.
• Gemeente DantumadielminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Dantumadiel collaborated with Zorgbelang Fryslan on the 'Ik Bin d'r Klear Foar' project to strengthen social foundation and elderly care policy.
• Kennislab NOFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork organization involved in health, residents and talent development in Northeast Friesland. Partner in 'Ik Bin d'r Klear Foar' project.
• Zorgkantoor FrieslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare office in Friesland that commissioned research on elderly future expectations along with Frisian municipalities and elderly care organizations.
• Friese ouderenzorgorganisatiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrisian elderly care organizations that commissioned research on elderly future expectations for planning accessible elderly care in Friesland.
• Samenwerkingsverband Sociaal Domein Fryslân (SDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration organization for the social domain in Friesland working with Zorgbelang Fryslan on youth participation initiatives.
• ZonMwminorOthersDutch organization funding health research. Funded the 'Voor Elkaar' program that supported projects 'Ik Bin d'r Klear Foar' and 'Samen Positief Gezond'.
• Zorgbelang GroningenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Zorgbelang organization now handling Youth Trust Persons for Friesland. Same trusted staff continue the work.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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