SWOVE

What SWOVE does

SWOVE is a Dutch non-profit knowledge center (kenniscentrum) headquartered at Sterrenlaan 15 in Veldhoven, Netherlands, providing integrated welfare services to seniors and informal caregivers within the Veldhoven municipality. Its service portfolio spans nine interconnected programs: social Activities, professional Wellbeing Advisory (welzijnsadvisering), proactive Informative Home Visits (informerend huisbezoek) for residents turning 80 or 85, Meal Services (maaltijdvoorziening), the ANWB AutoMaatje Veldhoven volunteer-driver transport program (with the Veldhoppers sub-brand for transport to SWOVE's own activities), Vrijwillig Ter Zijde volunteer respite support for caregivers of dementia or terminal patients, Dementia support including a dementia café, Loneliness interventions, and the Buurzaam neighborhood meeting place. Caregivers are also served through the Mantelzorgwaarderingsmarkt recognition event.

The operating model is fundamentally human- and volunteer-led, with no proprietary technology platform disclosed and no AI/ML components referenced. Service delivery occurs through a single physical walk-in community center, telephone and email inquiry handling, scheduled home visits, and volunteer-driver transport. SWOVE operates exclusively within the Veldhoven municipality, with distribution confined to "Veldhoven and surrounding area" in the Netherlands.

SWOVE is funded primarily through municipal subsidies from Gemeente Veldhoven and via partnerships with national and local welfare-sector actors including ANWB AutoMaatje (national transport framework), Cordaad Welzijn (local well-being organization), VPTZ (national palliative care association), and Veldwijzer (local information and advice organization). The organization is governed by a board (bestuur) with disclosed statutes and annual reports (jaarverslag), and additionally supports its operations through the "Vriend van SWOVE" donor program. Headcount is stated at 11-50 employees; revenue and budget figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

SWOVE

Legal name

SWOVE

Website

https://swove.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SWOVE is a Veldhoven, Netherlands-based non-profit knowledge center delivering welfare advisory, dementia and loneliness support, meal services, volunteer-driven transport, and respite care for seniors and informal caregivers within the Veldhoven municipality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Community Welfare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination (HLADALAK)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Senior wellbeing support
• Dementia caregiver help
• Volunteer transportation program
• Community welfare center

Headquarters

HQ city

Veldhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SWOVE is a nonprofit knowledge center that delivers a unified portfolio of community wellbeing services to seniors and informal caregivers in Veldhoven, Netherlands. Its offering spans social activities, wellbeing advisory, informative home visits for residents turning 80 or 85, meal provision, volunteer-driven transportation (ANWB AutoMaatje), respite support for caregivers of people with dementia or terminal illness (Vrijwillig Ter Zijde), dementia guidance and a dementia café, loneliness interventions, and a neighborhood meeting place (Buurzaam). Services are coordinated by qualified wellbeing advisors and a volunteer workforce, and are delivered free of charge to end users.

Product overview

SWOVE is a single unified offering — a community wellbeing center providing integrated services for seniors and caregivers in Veldhoven. The portfolio includes core services such as Activities (social engagement), Wellbeing Advisory (counseling), Informative Home Visits (proactive outreach to elderly residents turning 80/85), Meal Services (nutrition support), ANWB AutoMaatje Veldhoven (volunteer-driven transport), Vrijwillig Ter Zijde (respite care for caregivers of dementia or terminal patients), Dementia support (including a dementia café), Loneliness interventions, and Buurzaam (a neighborhood meeting place). These services operate as interconnected programs under one organization, sharing staff (wellbeing advisors, volunteers) and a common mission to help seniors age well and remain connected.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ANWB AutoMaatje Veldhoven: A volunteer driver service transporting less mobile residents who cannot travel independently by public transport.
• Veldhoppers

Products and services

• Activiteiten (Activities) Social activities and gatherings for seniors in Veldhoven, including coffee and conversation with volunteers, designed to prevent boredom and foster community connection.
• Welzijnsadvisering (Wellbeing Advisory) Qualified wellbeing advisors help seniors navigate support needs, providing guidance, referrals to appropriate services, and a listening ear.
• Informerend Huisbezoek (Informative Home Visit) Proactive home visits to Veldhoven residents in the year they turn 80 or 85, offering an introductory conversation and connecting them with available support services.
• Maaltijdvoorziening (Meal Service) Meal preparation and delivery for seniors who can no longer cook independently, with dietary needs accommodated.
• ANWB AutoMaatje Veldhoven Volunteer-driven transportation service that brings mobility-limited residents in Veldhoven and surroundings to appointments, visits, and daily activities, executed in partnership with Cordaad Welzijn and the Municipality of Veldhoven.
• Vrijwillig Ter Zijde (Volunteer By Your Side) Trained volunteer respite support for informal caregivers of individuals in the final life phase or with dementia/high care needs, allowing caregivers time to rest while a volunteer sits with the person in need.
• Dementie (Dementia Support) Guidance and support for individuals and families affected by dementia, including practical help, conversation, navigation of welfare, housing and care systems, and a dementia café for social connection.
• Eenzaamheid (Loneliness Support) Support and resources for individuals experiencing prolonged loneliness, offering connection opportunities and a pathway toward social engagement.
• Buurzaam (Neighbourhood Meeting Place) A community meeting space in Veldhoven providing a neighborhood hub where seniors can gather, socialize, and participate in local activities.
• Mantelzorgwaarderingsmarkt (Caregiver Appreciation Market) An event dedicated to recognizing and appreciating informal caregivers in the Veldhoven area, offering them recognition and support.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ANWB AutoMaatjecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational ANWB initiative implemented locally in Veldhoven. SWOVE executes the AutoMaatje program providing volunteer driver transportation for less mobile residents. Program allows seniors to remain mobile and participate in daily life despite not being able to drive.
• Cordaad WelzijncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Cordaad Welzijn for the ANWB AutoMaatje Veldhoven program. Cordaad is a local well-being organization that partners with SWOVE on community welfare initiatives.
• Gemeente Veldhoven (Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the local municipality for ANWB AutoMaatje program execution. The municipality supports and funds community welfare initiatives including SWOVE's services.
• VPTZ (Vereniging voor Palliatieve Terminale Zorg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on dementia and end-of-life care support. VPTZ is a Dutch association for palliative care that partners with SWOVE on 'Vrijwillig Ter Zijde' services for caregivers of those in final life phases.
• VeldwijzerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on loneliness initiatives. Veldwijzer is a local information and advice organization that collaborates with SWOVE on addressing loneliness among seniors.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mezzo: National Dutch association for informal caregivers (mantelzorgers), supporting and representing the same caregiver persona SWOVE serves through its Mantelzorgwaarderingsmarkt and respite services.
• VPTZ Nederland: National association for palliative terminal care volunteers, with which SWOVE partners on Vrijwillig Ter Zijde. Operates the same volunteer-by-the-bedside model for end-of-life and dementia caregivers across the Netherlands.
• Veldwijzer: Veldhoven-based information and advice organization that collaborates with SWOVE on loneliness initiatives. Same geography, overlapping target audience (residents in Veldhoven), and similar advisory orientation.
• Cordaad Welzijn: Local welfare organization in the Veldhoven/Eindhoven region that co-executes ANWB AutoMaatje with SWOVE. Provides overlapping welzijnsadvisering, social activity, and caregiver support services to the same senior population, making it the closest direct peer.

Emerging players

• Buurtzorg Nederland: Dutch home-care organization that pioneered neighborhood-based, small-team care delivery. Adjacent model — community-rooted, self-managing teams serving elderly at home — but operating in a more clinical, regulated home-care layer than SWOVE's welfare layer.

Broad incumbents

• ANBO: Dutch senior association providing advice, activities, and welfare services to elderly members nationwide. Overlaps with SWOVE's advisory and social engagement offering, but at national scale and through a membership model.
• Humanitas DMH: Large national Dutch welfare organization providing caregiver support, buddy services, and home visit programs for seniors and vulnerable groups nationwide. Comparable service lines (home visits, buddy support, caregiver respite) at much broader scale.
• KBO-PCOB: Largest Dutch senior association representing ~360,000 elderly members, providing information, advocacy, and local welfare activities. Comparable mission and member base, but operates at national scale as a membership/advocacy body.
• Salvation Army (Leger des Heils): Dutch arm of a global welfare organization providing community-based support, including services for elderly, lonely, and vulnerable people. Adjacent nonprofit welfare operator with comparable community-support mission.

Regional players

• Gemeente Veldhoven - Wmo-loket: The municipal welfare counter (Wmo-loket) that funds SWOVE and handles formal care indications. Operates the same client cohort in the same geography but as a public-sector entity rather than a nonprofit operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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