Mentorschap Nederland

What Mentorschap Nederland does

Mentorschap Nederland (legal name: Landelijke Vereniging Mentorschap Netwerk Nederland) is a Dutch non-profit membership association founded in 2007 and rebranded under its current name in June 2014. It operates as the national federation of 11 regional foundations that collectively provide court-appointed volunteer mentors to vulnerable adults — including individuals with intellectual disabilities, dementia, psychiatric conditions, or acquired brain injury — who cannot independently make decisions about healthcare, treatment, nursing, and support. The legal basis for the service is a statutory protection measure (mentorschap) under Dutch Civil Code articles 1:450–1:462 BW.

The organization recruits, trains, and supervises approximately 2,400 volunteer mentors who serve around 3,250 clients nationwide (2024 figures), with each mentor investing 4–8 hours per month per client. The national bureau in Utrecht is staffed by a small paid team (director, policy officer, communications/office staff), while each regional foundation employs at least one professional coordinator. Operations are supported by a digital client dossier system managed under a processor agreement, and quality is governed by standardized norms (Goed Mentorschap).

Revenue is generated primarily through regulated client fees — a €1,630 annual execution fee and a €767 one-time intake fee (2026 rates), both set by the Ministry of Justice and Security under the Regeling beloning curatoren, bewindvoerders en mentoren — supplemented by ANBI-eligible donations and historical subsidy from the Ministry of VWS. The organization holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status, KvK 51690357, RSIN 8501.29.187. Distribution occurs directly through the 11 regional foundations, with referrals originating from municipalities (under Wmo policy) and healthcare providers (legally mandated since January 2020 under WZD and Wvggz).

Name

Mentorschap Nederland

Legal name

Landelijke Vereniging Mentorschap Netwerk Nederland

Website

https://mentorschap.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mentorschap Nederland is a Dutch non-profit federation of 11 regional foundations that recruits, trains, and supervises approximately 2,400 volunteer mentors to provide court-appointed legal representation for around 3,250 vulnerable adults who cannot independently decide on healthcare and care matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Guardianship Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Volunteer mentorship services
• Legal guardianship representation
• Court-appointed advocacy
• Social support services
• Nonprofit healthcare advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Client fees - Annual execution fee: Clients pay an annual fee of €1,630 per year to the foundation for the execution of mentorship (2026 rate, set by the Ministry of Justice and Security under the Regeling beloning curatoren, bewindvoerders en mentoren). The foundations use this remuneration for coordination of work and for training, further education, and supervision of mentors. The foundations operate on a non-profit basis.
2. Client fees - Intake fee: A one-time intake fee of €767 (2026 rate, determined by the Ministry of Justice and Security) is charged to cover the matching of mentors to clients.
3. Government subsidy: Around 2006-2010, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport provided subsidies to establish mentorship foundations across the Netherlands. The organization continues to receive government support.
4. Bijzondere Bijstand (Special Assistance): Clients who cannot afford mentorship fees may receive (partial) reimbursement from the municipality through special social assistance (bijzondere bijstand).
5. Donations: Financial or material contributions to the foundations or Mentorschap Nederland. The organization is designated as an Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling (ANBI), making donations tax-deductible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mentorschap Nederland provides court-appointed volunteer mentors who represent vulnerable adults (people with intellectual disabilities, dementia, psychiatric conditions, or acquired brain injury) in decisions about healthcare, nursing, treatment, and support. The organization operates a nationwide network of 11 regional foundations that handle intake, matching, training, and ongoing supervision of volunteer mentors. Fees are set annually by the Ministry of Justice and Security, and mentors serve on a voluntary basis with only expense reimbursement.

Product overview

Mentorschap Nederland is a service-based nonprofit organization that operates as a network of 11 regional foundations providing volunteer mentorship services. The core offering is mentorship — a legal protection measure where trained volunteer mentors, appointed by the court, represent and advocate for vulnerable adults who cannot independently make decisions about their personal care, treatment, and well-being. The organization connects mentors with clients through careful matching, provides training and ongoing supervision, and maintains quality standards across all regional foundations. Services include initial intake, mentor matching, court application support, and ongoing guidance for both mentors and clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mentorschap (Volunteer Mentorship Services) Court-appointed volunteer mentors who represent vulnerable adults (those with intellectual disabilities, dementia, psychiatric conditions, or acquired brain injury) in decisions about healthcare, nursing, treatment, and support. Delivered through 11 regional foundations that handle intake, matching, training, and ongoing supervision. Mentors are volunteers serving an average of 4 to 8 hours per month per client.

Quantifiable outcome

• Landelijke dekking via 11 regionale stichtingen
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en SportcoreOthersGovernment ministry that oversees healthcare and social support in the Netherlands. Provided subsidy around 2006-2010 to establish mentorship foundations nationwide. Currently sets policy framework for mentorship.
• Ministerie van Justitie en VeiligheidcoreOthersGovernment ministry that sets the annual remuneration rates for mentors and oversees the legal framework of mentorship under Dutch civil law.
• Horus – Nederlandse Branchevereniging Wettelijk VertegenwoordigersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch professional association for legal representatives (curator, administrator, mentor). Mentorschap Nederland collaborates on knowledge sharing and professional standards.
• Patiëntenfederatie NederlandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization representing over 200 patient and consumer organizations. Collaboration on representing the interests of vulnerable patients who need mentorship.
• LOC – Landelijke Organisatie CliëntenradenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization for client councils in healthcare. Mentorschap Nederland collaborates on client representation and rights.
• MIND PlatformminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterest group for mental health advocacy. Collaboration on representing clients with psychiatric conditions.
• Alzheimer NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlzheimer's advocacy organization. Collaboration on representing clients with dementia who need mentorship.
• ActiZ – Organisatie van zorgondernemersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization of healthcare entrepreneurs. Mentorschap Nederland collaborates with ActiZ member organizations on placing mentors in care settings.
• VNG – Vereniging van Nederlandse GemeentenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch association of municipalities. Mentorschap Nederland collaborates on informing municipalities about the role of voluntary mentors in social domain policy.
• XpertisezorgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted research on the value and impact of voluntary mentorship. Published findings on the societal added value of volunteer mentors from Mentorschap Nederland.
• MovisieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch center for social development. Published article on the added value of collaboration between client supporters and voluntary mentors.
• International GuardianshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization focused on guardianship and representation. Mentorschap Nederland collaborates internationally on best practices in legal representation.
• Veilig ThuisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch domestic violence reporting center. Mentors coordinate with Veilig Thuis when protecting clients from abuse, ensuring agreements are monitored and additional measures are taken when needed.
• Stichting Mentorschap AmsterdamcoreOthersRegional foundation organizing voluntary mentorship in the municipality of Amsterdam. Part of the Mentorschap Nederland federation.
• Stichting Mentorschap Haag en RijncoreOthersRegional foundation organizing voluntary mentorship in Den Haag, Delft, Gouda and Leiden. Part of the Mentorschap Nederland federation.
• Stichting Mentorschap LimburgcoreOthersRegional foundation organizing voluntary mentorship in the province of Limburg. Part of the Mentorschap Nederland federation.
• Stichting Mentorschap Midden- en Noordoost BrabantcoreOthersRegional foundation organizing voluntary mentorship in the Den Bosch and Tilburg regions. Part of the Mentorschap Nederland federation.
• Stichting Mentorschap NoordcoreOthersRegional foundation organizing voluntary mentorship in Drenthe, Groningen and Friesland. Part of the Mentorschap Nederland federation.
• Stichting Mentorschap Noordwest en MiddencoreOthersRegional foundation organizing voluntary mentorship in North Holland (excluding Amsterdam), Flevoland, Utrecht, and South Holland South. Part of the Mentorschap Nederland federation.
• Stichting Mentorschap Overijssel GelderlandcoreOthersRegional foundation organizing voluntary mentorship in Gelderland and Overijssel. Part of the Mentorschap Nederland federation.
• Stichting Mentorschap Rotterdam e.o.coreOthersRegional foundation organizing voluntary mentorship in Rotterdam and surroundings. Part of the Mentorschap Nederland federation.
• Stichting Mentorschap West-BrabantcoreOthersRegional foundation organizing voluntary mentorship in Breda and Bergen op Zoom regions. Part of the Mentorschap Nederland federation.
• Stichting Mentorschap ZeelandcoreOthersRegional foundation organizing voluntary mentorship in the province of Zeeland. Part of the Mentorschap Nederland federation.
• Stichting Mentorschap Zuidoost BrabantcoreOthersRegional foundation organizing voluntary mentorship in Eindhoven and surroundings. Part of the Mentorschap Nederland federation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stichting MEE: Dutch nonprofit providing information, advice and support to people with disabilities or chronic conditions and their families. Comparable because it serves overlapping vulnerable populations (intellectual disability, NAH) and acts as a referral channel toward mentorship and guardianship arrangements.
• Horus – Nederlandse Branchevereniging Wettelijk Vertegenwoordigers: Dutch professional association for legal representatives (curatoren, bewindvoerders, mentoren). Directly comparable to Mentorschap Nederland because it represents the same population of legal representatives, sets professional standards, and is the formal counterpart to the voluntary mentorship network.
• Per Saldo: Dutch association of pgb (personal budget) holders that supports clients in administering and representing their care arrangements. Comparable to Mentorschap Nederland because both organizations operate in the legal-representation-for-vulnerable-adults space, often coordinating with municipalities and healthcare providers.

Emerging players

• Alzheimer Nederland: Dutch advocacy and support organization for people with dementia and their families. Directly comparable because dementia is one of the primary conditions triggering mentorship, and the two organizations coordinate on identifying and supporting clients who need a legal representative.
• LOC – Landelijke Organisatie Cliëntenraden: National Dutch organization supporting client councils in healthcare institutions. Comparable because it sits in the same patient-rights and representation ecosystem and collaborates with Mentorschap Nederland on representing vulnerable clients.
• MIND Platform: Dutch interest group for mental health. Comparable because people with psychiatric conditions are a core clientele of Mentorschap Nederland, and MIND refers clients who require legal representation in care decisions to the network.

Broad incumbents

• Patiëntenfederatie Nederland: Umbrella organization of more than 200 patient and consumer organizations. Comparable as an advocacy partner serving the same vulnerable-client populations that mentors represent, but operating as a broader platform rather than a direct guardianship provider.
• ActiZ – Organisatie van zorgondernemers: Dutch trade association for healthcare entrepreneurs. Comparable because ActiZ members are the institutional care providers legally obliged under WZD/Wvggz to engage mentors, making ActiZ the key channel partner for placing mentors in care settings.

Others

• VNG – Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten: Association of all Dutch municipalities. Comparable because municipalities are the institutional buyers that refer citizens to mentorship, finance it via bijzondere bijstand, and define Wmo policy that drives demand for the service.

Regional players

• International Guardianship Network: International organization focused on guardianship and representation best practices. Comparable as an international peer in the same legal-representation category, sharing standards and knowledge across jurisdictions while Mentorschap Nederland operates domestically in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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