Maatschappelijk Welzijn Coevorden

What Maatschappelijk Welzijn Coevorden does

Maatschappelijk Welzijn Coevorden (MWC) is a Dutch nonprofit foundation (Stichting Maatschappelijk Welzijn Coevorden) delivering social welfare services to all inhabitants of the municipality of Coevorden. The organization employs approximately 35 staff across four geographic operational areas, organized around specialized service lines: social work (maatschappelijk werk), youth work (jongerenwerk), neighborhood sports coaching (buurtsportcoach), neighborhood mediation (buurtbemiddeling, CCV Plus certified), caregiver support including young caregivers (mantelzorg and jonge mantelzorg), elderly services (ouderen), relationship and family counseling (relatie & gezin), grief support (rouw & verlies), community development (opbouwwerk), parenting support (opvoeden & opgroeien), and financial guidance including budget courses and tax filing assistance. Service delivery is fully human-led by social workers with no proprietary technology; reach is enabled by a central front office, multiple community meeting places (Ravelijn Verbindt, Ontmoetingshuis, buurthuiskamers across villages), satellite consultation hours at health centers, school-embedded youth workers in every primary and secondary school, and a mobile youth work bus.

The business model is that of a publicly subsidized municipal welfare provider. All services are free of charge to inhabitants of the Coevorden municipality; MWC generates no commercial revenue and is funded primarily through subsidies from the municipality of Coevorden, with supplementary co-funding from the Province of Drenthe and national programs such as the Gelijke Kansen Alliantie and Sterk Sociaal Werk. Pricing is freemium (free to end user); billing cadence is described as monthly only in the sense of recurring municipal subsidy allocations. MWC holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status from the Dutch Tax Authority, which confers public-benefit recognition and donor tax advantages. Governance is led by directeur-bestuurder Annelies Möhlmann (currently with waarnemend directeur Annelies Kampman) and supervised by a five-member Raad van Toezicht. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through physical community locations, school and village outreach, the front office, and the third-party-hosted Coevorden Voor Elkaar volunteer matching platform; no resellers or intermediaries are used.

Name

Maatschappelijk Welzijn Coevorden

Legal name

Stichting Maatschappelijk Welzijn Coevorden

Website

https://mwcoevorden.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maatschappelijk Welzijn Coevorden is a Dutch nonprofit foundation delivering free, publicly subsidized social welfare services to all inhabitants of the Coevorden municipality, including social work, youth work, neighborhood mediation, caregiver support, and community development, via approximately 35 staff across four geographic areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Community support
• Youth work
• Elderly care
• Neighborhood mediation

Headquarters

HQ city

Coevorden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Subsidies: Maatschappelijk Welzijn Coevorden receives subsidies for the execution of its activities. This is the primary funding source. The organization carefully manages these public funds and demonstrates this through the publication of annual reports and compliance with ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) regulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Maatschappelijk Welzijn Coevorden is a municipal social welfare foundation that delivers free, confidential social work, advice, training, and community support services to all inhabitants of the municipality of Coevorden. Its portfolio spans prevention (youth work, neighborhood sports coaching), intervention (one-on-one social work, family/relationship support, financial guidance, grief counseling, neighborhood mediation), and community building (Buurthuiskamers, Ontmoetingshuis, Ravelijn Verbindt, volunteer coordination via Coevorden Voor Elkaar). Three structured training programs — assertiveness training, budget course, and Rots & Water resilience training — are offered alongside group courses and informal community activities.

Product overview

Maatschappelijk Welzijn Coevorden is a social welfare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community support services rather than a traditional product platform. The core offerings include social work, youth work, neighborhood sports coaching, neighborhood mediation, caregiver support (including young caregivers), elderly services, and relationship/family counseling. These services are delivered through a network of approximately 35 employees working across four geographic areas of the municipality. The organization also operates community facilities including Ontmoetingshuis, Ravelijn Verbindt, and various Buurthuiskamers (neighborhood rooms). Educational offerings include three structured training programs: Assertiviteitstraining (assertiveness training), Budgetcursus (budget course), and Rots & Water (resilience training). Services are provided free of charge to residents of the municipality Coevorden, funded through municipal subsidies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maatschappelijk Werk (Social Work) One-on-one social work helping residents work through problems related to relationships, parenting, money, and health. Free and confidential for inhabitants of the municipality of Coevorden.
• Jongerenwerk (Youth Work) Outreach youth work providing mobile youth work bus visits, school presentations, preventive programs, and activities both online and offline for young people in the municipality.
• Buurtbemiddeling (Neighborhood Mediation) Free, confidential mediation service using trained volunteer mediators to help neighbors resolve conflicts through respectful dialogue. Certified with the CCV Plus-certificaat.
• Buurtsportcoach (Neighborhood Sports Coach) Community sports coaching connecting sport, education, and community by helping residents, schools, and sports clubs get active, supporting initiative development, and advising on subsidies and programs.
• Financiën (Financial Support) Financial support services including budget courses, free tax filing assistance (invulhulp), and help with administrative tasks for residents experiencing financial difficulties.
• Gezondheid & Welzijn (Health & Wellbeing) Community projects promoting a healthier and fitter Coevorden, including Positive Health approaches and programs such as In Balans (fall prevention for seniors, delivered with Fysio Totaal).
• Mantelzorg / Steunpunt Mantelzorg (Caregiver Support Point) Support point providing advice, appreciation awards, and various support options for informal caregivers caring for chronically ill, disabled, or vulnerable individuals.
• Jonge Mantelzorg (Young Caregivers) Support services for young caregivers (under 18) caring for family members, providing activities, peer meetings, a listening ear, and practical assistance.
• Opbouwwerk (Community Development) Community development services working with residents, volunteers, associations, and organizations to improve neighborhood livability and resident health through grassroots initiatives.
• Opvoeden & Opgroeien (Parenting & Child Development) Parenting and child development support including parent groups, preventive youth work in schools, secondary education support, and educational presentations on various topics.
• Ouderen (Elderly Support) Elderly support services including social meetings, activities, information and advice about aging, and assistance with living independently at home (with Doortrappen Drenthe cycling and In Balans fall-prevention programs).
• Relatie & Gezin (Relationship & Family) Relationship and family services including the Relationship and Divorce Counter, Relatiehuis (Relationship House), family coaching, and support during separation with attention to the impact on children.
• Rouw & Verlies (Grief & Loss Support) Support services helping people cope with the death of loved ones through individual support and guidance, plus group workshops.
• Vrijwilligerswerk (Volunteering Support / Coevorden Voor Elkaar)

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 50 confirmed volunteer matches in the first year of the Coevorden Voor Elkaar platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Domesta (woningcorporatie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomesta is the housing corporation in Coevorden and a key partner in several MWC initiatives. Together they operate the Ontmoetingshuis (community meeting house) at Prins Bernhardlaan 6 in Coevorden. Domesta has painted and prepared the space and co-developed the concept of a community space for all residents. MWC also cooperates with Domesta on housing support for vulnerable residents facing rent arrears or severe domestic situations.
• Woonservice (woningcorporatie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoonservice is a housing corporation active in Coevorden that partners with MWC on the Buurtbemiddeling (neighborhood mediation) program. Both housing corporations are part of the referral network that directs tenants with conflicts or housing problems to MWC services.
• Gemeente Coevorden (Municipality of Coevorden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Coevorden is the primary funder (subsidy provider) and strategic partner of MWC. The municipality works with MWC on multiple programs including the Kernteam Ouderen (core team for elderly care), youth work, neighborhood development, and the Coevorden Voor Elkaar volunteer platform. The municipality conducted a work visit to MWC in November, highlighting the collaborative relationship.
• Politie (Police)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe police are a partner in the Buurtbemiddeling (neighborhood mediation) project and refer residents with neighbor conflicts to MWC's mediation service. The police also collaborate with MWC's youth workers on community safety initiatives.
• Abby D CoevordencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbby D Coevorden is the local mascot and brand for the School and Environment (School & Omgeving) program — a national subsidy program of the Gelijke Kansen Alliantie from the Ministry of Education. MWC participates in this project together with Abby D Coevorden, the municipality, Kinderwereld, and three primary schools in the Poppenhare and Lootuinen neighborhoods. The Meidenwerk (girls' work) initiative is a direct outcome of this partnership.
• Taalpunten / Taalhuizen (Language Points / Language Houses)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Taalpunt Coevorden operates as a certified language support service in the municipality, with locations at the library in Coevorden and Schoonoord. It is part of the Taalhuizen network in the Netherlands and helps residents improve basic skills in reading, writing, arithmetic, and digital literacy. MWC is connected to or involved with this initiative.
• Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (Netherlands Youth Institute)minorOthersThe Netherlands Youth Institute (NJi) is referenced as a partner organization on MWC's website, providing resources and expertise for youth work and parenting support programs.
• Sterk Sociaal Werk (Strong Social Work)minorOthersSterk Sociaal Werk is a brand/partnership network of social work organizations in the Netherlands. MWC displays the Sterk Sociaal Werk branding, indicating membership or affiliation with this network of social welfare organizations.
• Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid (CCV)minorOthersThe CCV is the national center for crime prevention and safety in the Netherlands. MWC's Buurtbemiddeling service is certified according to the CCV's national guidelines and has received the CCV Plus certificate, indicating compliance with quality standards for neighborhood mediation.
• Coevorden Voor Elkaar PlatformcoreOthersMWC coordinates the Coevorden Voor Elkaar volunteer matching platform (www.coevordenvoorelkaar.nl), which is supported by a national organization already used by 75 municipalities in the Netherlands. This platform connects residents needing help with volunteers offering their services, functioning as both a service and an organizational initiative coordinated by MWC.
• GGD DrenthecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe GGD (Municipal Health Service) of Drenthe works with MWC's social workers and preventive youth workers in schools. Teachers, GGD professionals, and MWC colleagues refer individuals who may need additional support, particularly for children experiencing health or social challenges.
• Basisscholen Municipality Coevorden (Primary Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll primary schools in the municipality of Coevorden partner with MWC through the preventive youth work program. A preventive youth worker is the contact point at each school for professionals, parents, and guardians. MWC also works with three specific schools in the Poppenhare and Lootuinen neighborhoods as part of the Abby D / Brede School SOM program.
• Sports Clubs and Associations (Gemeente Coevorden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMWC's buurtsportcoaches (neighborhood sports coaches) work extensively with sports clubs throughout the municipality. They assist clubs with volunteer policy, Clubkadercoach support, trainer policy, subsidy applications, and the development of sports and activity programs. Clubs serve as referral points for residents who may benefit from MWC's social support services.
• Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid (CCV)minorOthersThe CCV provides the national quality standards for neighborhood mediation (Buurtbemiddeling). MWC's Buurtbemiddeling service holds the CCV Plus certificate, demonstrating adherence to these quality standards.
• Fysio TotaalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFysio Totaal is a physiotherapy practice that partners with MWC and the municipality to deliver the 'In Balans' (fall prevention) course for elderly residents. Fysio Totaal provides the physical exercise component while MWC coordinates and refers participants.
• HumanitasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitas provides a tax filing assistance (invulhulp) service at MWC's central office on Thursday mornings. Additionally, a Humanitas sewing group meets at Ravelijn Verbindt on Thursday evenings. This represents a service referral and co-location partnership.
• Kansrijk Opgroeien (Thriving Growing Up)minorOthersKansrijk Opgroeien is a platform/organization that publishes stories and articles about MWC's programs, including the cooking group initiative. MWC shares its stories through this platform, which amplifies its reach and visibility.
• Fietsersbond (Dutch Cyclists' Union)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fietsersbond partners with MWC and the province of Drenthe on the 'Doortrappen Drenthe' program, which organizes tricycle discovery days and cycling activities for seniors in the municipality to promote mobility and health.
• Stichting Vrienden van De KorenhofminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Vrienden van De Korenhof organizes activities for the De Korenhof community center in Aalden. MWC's community builder Stefan Snoeijer works with this foundation to make activities more attractive to residents and to develop the Buurthuiskamer initiative in Aalden.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Movisie: National knowledge institute for social welfare and participation in the Netherlands. Comparable as a sector knowledge partner (analogous to MWC's reference to NJi) but does not deliver direct services.
• VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten): Association of Dutch municipalities and the principal policy body representing local governments — MWC's primary funder. Relevant as the institutional counterparty that shapes subsidy policy for welfare foundations.

Broad incumbents

• Sociaal Werk Nederland: Dutch trade association representing the broader social work sector. MWC displays 'Sterk Sociaal Werk' branding indicating affiliation. Relevant as the industry-wide umbrella organization, not a direct service competitor.

Direct peers

• Leger des Heils Nederland: Salvation Army Netherlands delivers social welfare, community support, and outreach to vulnerable populations across municipalities. Comparable mission and subsidy/partnership-based delivery, though broader national scale.
• Stichting De Regenboog: Amsterdam-based welfare foundation providing social support to people in vulnerable circumstances, including outreach, community programs, and volunteer engagement — analogous to MWC's neighborhood-embedded welfare work.
• Humanitas (Dutch branch): Major Dutch welfare volunteer organization providing tax filing assistance (invulhulp), caregiver support, and social support services. Already a co-location partner with MWC, and directly comparable in volunteer-driven service delivery.
• Stichting Welzijn De Meierij: Welfare foundation active in the Meierij region (North Brabant) delivering social work, youth work, neighborhood participation, and volunteer coordination under municipal subsidies — directly parallel to MWC's structure and scope.
• Combiwel Amsterdam: Amsterdam-based welfare organization delivering social work, youth work, neighborhood programs, and volunteer coordination. Comparable in service breadth and municipal-funder model, though serving a much larger urban population.
• Stichting Welzijn Ouderen (various): Local foundations focused on elderly wellbeing, caregiver support, and community connection — overlapping strongly with MWC's Ouderen, Mantelzorg, and Jonge Mantelzorg services in a comparable municipal setting.
• Stichting Kwadraad: Dutch municipal welfare foundation providing social work, youth support, and community programs in the Maassluis/Vlaardingen/Schiedam region. Closely comparable to MWC in mandate, subsidy-funded model, and service portfolio (jeugdwerk, maatschappelijk werk, vrijwilligerswerk).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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