What Young Impact does

Young Impact is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting Young Impact NL) founded in 2016 and headquartered in Breda, Netherlands, operating under ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) public-benefit status. The organization activates Dutch youth aged roughly 12-27 to discover their talents and take action on societal themes including climate, diversity, equal opportunities, mental health, and civic engagement. It delivers programs through Dutch secondary schools (VO), MBO, VSO, praktijkonderwijs, and increasingly primary education, supported by a trained pool of 80-100 young peer-to-peer trainers (ages 17-27) and a permanent staff of 25+ supplemented by an intern pipeline.

The core product surface comprises the Challenge web application (challenges.youngimpact.nl), school programs (Themalessen, Kickstart, Take Overs, DIY Lespakketten, MDT, Primair Onderwijs), and signature events (Young Impact Day, Impact Night, Young Impact Awards, Young Impact Island summer camp). All programs are anchored in the proprietary Circle of Impact methodology (Inspire-Empower-Connect), grounded in Deci & Ryan's self-determination theory. Technology is a supporting layer: a web-based challenge app with Facebook-login SSO and Google Analytics tracking, with no proprietary AI/ML components disclosed.

The business model blends three revenue streams: tax-deductible donations from individuals (via Tikkie/ANBI), corporate and institutional partner financing (Postcode Loterij, KRO-NCRV, WWF, Vattenfall, ABN AMRO, Arla Foods, Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam), and school-paid contributions for trainer-delivered programs (DIY lesson packages remain free). Customer satisfaction metrics are strong, with both youth and teachers rating programs 8.2/10, and reach metrics include 216,726+ registered impactmakers and 170,000+ youth activated. The organization has expanded via acquisition (Portus Meridiem Rotterdam, Feb 2025) and is governed by directors Matthijs de Bruin, Wendy Kakebeeke, and co-director Silvana Beerends-Pavlović.

Name

Young Impact

Legal name

Stichting Young Impact NL

Website

https://youngimpact.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Young Impact is a Dutch ANBI foundation founded in 2016 that activates youth aged 12-27 through school programs, a challenge web application, and signature events, using a peer-to-peer trainer pool and the proprietary Circle of Impact methodology, funded by donations, corporate partners, and school contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Civic Education and Impact Programs

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Leadership, Character Education & Values Development (EDAMAIAG)

Keywords

• Youth civic education
• School lesson programs
• Social impact challenges
• Volunteer training platforms
• Nonprofit foundation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donaties en giften: Als ANBI-stichting ontvangt Young Impact belastingaftrekbare giften van donateurs. Donaties kunnen worden gedaan via Tikkie.
2. Partnerfinanciering: Partners (bedrijven en organisaties) financieren de missie van Young Impact. Young Impact werkt samen met fondsen, bedrijven en maatschappelijke organisaties.
3. Schoolbijdragen: Voor lesprogramma's met trainers vragen ze een eigen bijdrage vanuit scholen. De lesprogramma's waar scholen zelf mee aan de slag gaan zijn kosteloos.
4. Postcode Loterij: In 2022 ontving Young Impact €500.000 van de Postcode Loterij om jongeren perspectief te bieden.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Young Impact is a Dutch non-profit foundation that inspires and activates 12-27 year olds to make positive societal impact through school-based lesson programs, peer-to-peer workshops led by young trainers, celebratory events such as Young Impact Day and the Young Impact Awards, and an online Challenge web application. Programs are delivered across primary, secondary (VO), vocational (MBO, VSO) and practical education, with both free self-service lesson packages and paid trainer-led modules available to schools and partner organizations.

Product overview

Young Impact operates as a foundation (ANBI status) offering a unified platform combining educational programs, a challenges web application, and celebratory events. The core portfolio includes the Challenge web application for youth participation, school programs (Themalessen, Kickstart, DIY Lespakketten, MDT, Take Overs, Primair Onderwijs), the Young Impact Jongerenpanel for opinion research, and signature events (Young Impact Day, Impact Night, Young Impact Awards, Young Impact Island). All programs are delivered through the proprietary Circle of Impact methodology designed to inspire, empower, and connect youth to take positive action for societal causes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Young Impact Awards: Annual event celebrating young impact makers with awards in categories including Health, Diversity, Climate, Society, and Equal Opportunities.
• Young Impact Day
• Challenge Applicatie
• Young Impact Jongerenpanel
• Young Impact Island

Products and services

• Challenge Applicatie Web-based platform where young people can post, discover and participate in social-impact challenges, track their progress and mobilise their network. Login via Facebook. Used directly by individual youth.
• Young Impact Day Largest celebration day for schools, held at AFAS Live (and 2024 in Rotterdam Ahoy), featuring artists, speakers and thousands of young people celebrating their impact. Free for participating schools.
• Young Impact Awards Annual awards ceremony recognising young people and teachers who make exceptional positive impact, with categories covering Health, Diversity, Climate, Society and Equal Opportunities.
• Young Impact Jongerenpanel Online youth panel (ages 13-21) that participates in surveys on societal topics; participants can donate the EUR 1 reward per survey to one of ten selected charities.
• Young Impact Island Five-day summer camp where young people work on developing their own impact plan during the summer break.
• Young Impact Take Overs Full-day school programs where an entire school is inspired and activated through presentations and activities delivered by Young Impact trainers; trainers from partners such as Vattenfall and Arla Foods participate.
• Impact Night Evening event celebrating youth impact and providing a platform for young people to share their voice on themes shaping tomorrow's world.
• Themalessen Year-round thematic lessons on diversity, climate, health, equal opportunities and society, available self-delivered by teachers or with Young Impact trainers.
• Kickstart Entry-level lesson program for students to discover their talents via workshops with Young Impact trainers and supplementary lessons for PRO, VSO, VO, MBO and HBO levels.
• Do It Yourself (DIY) Lespakketten Free self-service lesson packages for VO/MBO students on current topics, requiring minimal teacher preparation; includes themes like the Netflix series 'Adolescence' and 'Echte Mannen Huilen Niet'.
• MDT (Maatschappelijke Diensttijd) Program Civic Service program helping students develop personally while contributing to society, aligned with the national Maatschappelijke Diensttijd initiative.
• Primair Onderwijs Program Educational programs designed specifically for primary school students to discover their talents and engage with societal themes appropriate for their age.

Quantifiable outcome

• 170.000+ jongeren kwamen met Young Impact in actie
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Arla FoodscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Young Impact en Arla Foods bereikten ruim 12.500 jongeren met een gezamenlijk programma over gezondheid en welzijn. Arla ondersteunde ook Take Overs met 'Arla Snåckbør' producten.
• Portus Meridiem RotterdamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Young Impact nam Portus Meridiem Rotterdam over, wat aangeeft dat ze hun bereik in Rotterdam uitbreiden.
• KRO-NCRVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Young Impact en KRO-NCRV zetten hun samenwerking voort voor nog eens drie jaar (vanaf 2023). Ze werkten samen aan lessen over burgerschap en de documentaire 'Echte Mannen Huilen Niet'. Ook werkten ze samen aan de lesmodule 'Ik geloof in jou' met Verus.
• ViveraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Vivera en Young Impact verrasten een school met een foodtruck tijdens een evenement.
• CinetreecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Young Impact en Cinetree lanceerden samen de lesmodule '#EchteMannenHuilenNiet' bij de online documentaire over emoties en mentale gezondheid.
• Koninklijk Paleis AmsterdamflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Young Impact is officieel kennispartner van Amsterdam 750 jaar. Ze organiseerden activiteiten voor 50.000 Amsterdamse scholieren bij Pathé en het Koninklijk Paleis.
• Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 meicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Young Impact en het Comité 4 en 5 mei lanceerden een lesmodule over vrijheid voor jongeren. De Young Impact Awards werken ook samen met dit comité voor de George Maduro Prijs.
• YoungCapitalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Young Impact en YoungCapital gingen samen nog drie jaar aan de slag voor jongeren. Ze werkten samen aan MDT Talent Trip om jongeren klaar te stomen voor de toekomst.
• Unbreakable AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Young Impact en Unbreakable Academy bouwen samen aan de mentale weerbaarheid van jongeren.
• WWF NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021WWF Nederland en Young Impact bundelden krachten om jongeren in actie te krijgen voor het klimaat. Ze organiseren gezamenlijk kick-off evenementen voor scholen, zoals bij De Breul.
• VattenfallcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Vattenfall verbond zich als partner aan Young Impact. Medewerkers van Vattenfall hielpen jongeren tijdens Young Impact Take Overs, wat aansluit bij hun duurzaamheidsdoelen.
• ABN AMROcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Medewerkers van ABN AMRO coachen ambitieuze jongeren. De bank is ook partner in het aandacht vragen voor de positieve kracht van de jongerengeneratie.
• FutureNLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Young Impact en FutureNL boden samen gratis lessen aan tegen eenzaamheid.
• #ikbenopencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Young Impact en #ikbenopen sloegen de handen ineen voor mentale gezondheid van jongeren.
• ViveraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Vivera en Young Impact verrasten een school met een foodtruck.
• Nationaal Programma Onderwijs (NPO)coreOthers · 1 January 2021Young Impact draagt bij aan het Nationaal Programma Onderwijs. Scholen kunnen het beschikbare NPO-budget gebruiken voor de eigen bijdrage van Young Impact programma's.
• Ministerie van VWScoreOthers · 1 January 2021VWS startte een nieuwe jongerencampagne over mentale gezondheid met nummer 'Het is oké' van Sor & Tabitha, waarbij Young Impact betrokken was.
• MadurodamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Madurodam stimuleert basisschoolleerlingen om in actie te komen voor een ander. Ze organiseerden vieringen in Madurodam voor het nieuwe lespakket 'Ik Kan Alles'.
• YoungworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Youngworks ging aan boord om nog dieper te graven in de leefwereld van jongeren. Ze helpen bij het verkrijgen van inzichten over de doelgroep.
• StukTVcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Young Impact en StukTV organiseerden de '#SAMENNIETSTUK' show om jongeren perspectief te bieden tijdens de coronacrisis.
• Nationaal Jeugdraad (NJR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019De Nationale Jeugdraad (NJR) verzorgt train-de-trainer sessies voor Young Impact trainers. Dit zorgt voor professionele training en kwaliteitsborging.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Peace First: Peace First is a global nonprofit that funds and supports young people (13-25) leading community impact projects, with a peer-network and challenge model conceptually similar to Young Impact's Challenge app and Awards.
• DoSomething.org: DoSomething is a US-based nonprofit mobilizing young people around social-impact campaigns via a digital platform and brand-driven school/community activations — directly comparable digital engagement and youth-action model.
• Generation On: Generation On is a Points of Light initiative that mobilizes young people through schools to lead service and impact projects. Directly comparable as a youth service-learning platform with school-channel distribution.
• Stichting Present: Stichting Present mobilizes volunteers (including youth) for social impact in local communities across the Netherlands. Comparable as a Dutch nonprofit activating young people around social causes via school and community channels.
• JINC: JINC is a Dutch nonprofit that helps young people (12-27 years) from less privileged backgrounds discover professional opportunities and develop skills — directly comparable mission and target audience, with school-based programs delivered in partnership with corporates.

Broad incumbents

• Right To Play: Right To Play is an international NGO working with schools to deliver youth development and life-skills programming, including in Europe. Comparable as a methodology-driven school program operator with measurable outcomes.
• UNICEF Nederland: UNICEF Nederland runs youth engagement programs in Dutch schools, including rights, climate, and citizenship themes. Comparable as a large incumbent operating youth school programs with strong brand and policy access.
• Ashoka: Ashoka is a global organization supporting social entrepreneurs and young changemakers, with active programs in the Netherlands. Comparable as a peer ecosystem and youth changemaker network, though operating at a different scale and stage.
• Stichting DOEN: DOEN is a major Dutch philanthropic foundation funding social entrepreneurs and youth-led initiatives, including impact programs. Comparable as a funder and ecosystem player in the Dutch social-impact youth space, though not a direct program deliverer.

Regional players

• Nationaal Jeugdraad (NJR): NJR is the Dutch national youth council providing train-the-trainer sessions for Young Impact and operating youth-participation programs. Comparable as a Dutch youth-empowerment organization with overlapping program themes and a direct training relationship with Young Impact.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOlMzIQ32zWXlEfcljCDr1A
• Facebookfacebook.com/impactmakersinhetonderwijs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-young-impact-nl
• Instagraminstagram.com/youngimpactnl

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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