Centre Social Projet

What Centre Social Projet does

Centre Social Projet is a French association loi 1901 non-profit founded in 2002, headquartered at 65 Rue Saint-Bernard in Lille and serving the Faubourg de Béthune neighborhood. The organization operates as an integrated community social centre delivering programs across six thematic pillars — education, parenthood, insertion (employment), living environment, living together, and transitions — and serves approximately 2,000 families daily through ~70 employees and volunteers across seven physical sites. Its program portfolio includes early childhood services (3-6 years), after-school care (6-11 years), a teen club (12-15 years), youth insertion including the FSE+-funded 'Une Voie Choisie Vers l'Emploi' NEET employment pathway, adult/family services (literacy, parental coaching, employment assistance, RSA support), and three tier-lieux: Fablab La Bricole (digital fabrication with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC and robotics kits), Cyberespace (free computer access and digital mediation), and Ludothèque (game lending and parent-child workshops).

The organization is funded primarily through French public grants (CAF, Ville de Lille, Métropole Européenne de Lille, Département du Nord) and European Social Fund Plus (FSE+) allocations, supplemented by modest membership fees, activity participation fees, and symbolic game-lending rates. Direct service delivery is the sole distribution channel — walk-in visits, phone, and email across the seven Lille sites — with no e-commerce or digital product distribution. Marketing is community-led via neighborhood events, partnerships with local schools and social services, and organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). No equity funding, M&A, leadership changes, or geographic expansion beyond Lille were disclosed in the source material.

Name

Centre Social Projet

Legal name

Centre Social Projet

Website

https://association-projet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre Social Projet is a Lille-based French non-profit (association loi 1901) founded in 2002 that delivers integrated social, educational, youth employment, family, and digital-inclusion services to approximately 2,000 families in the Faubourg de Béthune neighborhood across seven sites, funded primarily by public grants and FSE+.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Youth employment support
• Digital inclusion programs
• Family support services
• After-school childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Lille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Residents become members/adherents for a fee to access center services and activities
2. Public funding and grants: Government and European funding (FSE+) for social insertion programs and community development
3. Activity participation fees: Modest participation fees for certain activities to cover material costs; many activities are free
4. Game lending fees: Symbolic fees for borrowing games from the ludotheque

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centre Social Projet operates a multi-service community social center in the Faubourg de Béthune neighborhood of Lille, France, delivering social, educational, youth, family, and employment support services across six thematic areas: education, parenting, social insertion, living environment, living together, and transitions. The center provides age-based programs for children (3-6, 6-11, 12-15), youth services including an FSE+ employment pathway for NEET youth, adult and family support, and three "tiers-lieux" (third places): Le Fablab "La Bricole" (digital fabrication), Le Cyberespace (digital inclusion), and La Ludothèque (community game library).

Product overview

Centre Social Projet is a community social center operating as a multi-service hub offering programs across six thematic areas: education, parenting, insertion (employment), transitions, culture, and living together. The organization provides three tier-lieux (third-places): Le Fablab 'La Bricole' for digital fabrication, Le Cyberespace for digital inclusion, and La Ludothèque for game-based learning. These are complemented by age-specific programs for children (3-6, 6-11, 12-15 years), youth services (Atouts Jeunes), and adult/family support including employment assistance through the 'Une Voie Choisie Vers l'Emploi' (FSE+) program. Since 2002, the center has served the Faubourg de Béthune neighborhood in Lille, supporting approximately 2,000 families through 70 staff and volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Fablab "La Bricole" A digital fabrication workshop (Fablab Solidaire) offering community members access to 3D printers (Bambulab X1 carbon), laser cutter (Makeblock laserbox), CNC milling machine, vinyl cutters, heat press, and robotics/Arduino kits for learning digital fabrication skills. Open to residents from age 5 (accompanied) or 16+ independently.
• Le Cyberespace A digital inclusion space providing free computer access, administrative assistance with digital mediator support, and thematic workshops covering cybersecurity, social media, and collaborative tools to help residents bridge the digital divide.
• La Ludothèque A community game library offering board games, educational toys, and puzzles for on-site play or lending at symbolic rates, along with themed parent-child workshops and the Accueil Assistantes Maternelles program for childcare professionals.
• Une Voie Choisie Vers l'Emploi (FSE+) An employment pathway program supporting NEET youth aged 16-29 with personalized coaching, skills training, job discovery workshops, company visits, internships, and work immersion experiences up to 4 months with 6-month follow-up. Funded by the European Social Fund Plus (FSE+).
• Club Ados (12-15 ans) A teen club offering recreational activities including sports, culture, leisure, and citizenship initiatives designed to foster autonomy and social responsibility in adolescents aged 12-15.
• Enfance 6-11 ans After-school and vacation care services for school-age children featuring creative workshops, sports activities, cultural outings, and homework support.
• Petite Enfance 3-6 ans Early childhood programs for toddlers including sensory activities, painting, games, and play-based learning to develop motor skills, creativity, and social abilities.
• Atouts Jeunes (Jeunesse) Multi-dimensional youth support services including social insertion, international mobility programs, professional integration coaching, BAFA training, citizen caravans, and leisure activities.
• Adultes & Familles Family support services including parental coaching, cultural outings, employment assistance with RSA reference and Cité de l'Emploi support, literacy courses, and leisure activities for adults and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 2000 families daily with support from 70+ staff and volunteers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maison Régionale de l'Environnement et des SolidaritéscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the monthly Repair Café event held at the Fablab. Residents can bring items to be repaired, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. This collaboration supports the ecological transition mission of the center.
• Fête Le MurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Jeu Set et Job' action, combining tennis sports activities with employment meetings. Young people in insertion programs participate in tennis workshops followed by interviews with business leaders.
• Local Schools and CrèchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with schools and childcare facilities in the neighborhood for educational activities and the ludotheque's 'Accueil Assistantes Maternelles' program for childcare professionals.
• Professional Network and EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of employers and professional actors supporting the FSE+ youth employment program through company visits, internships, immersion experiences, and job interview opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Fondation de France: Major French philanthropic foundation that funds and supports local non-profits addressing social exclusion, education, and family support. Comparable as both a peer service-provider and a likely funder in the same ecosystem.
• Emmaüs France: Federation of French non-profit organizations focused on social inclusion, economic insertion, and community support. Comparable mission profile targeting similar vulnerable populations across France.
• Fédération Française des Centres Sociaux et Socioculturels: The national federation representing French centres sociaux, providing governance, training, and funding-coordination support to member organizations. Directly relevant as Centre Social Projet operates under the same 'centre social' framework and likely is a member network.
• Croix-Rouge française: Major French non-profit delivering social, family, and insertion support across France. Comparable in serving vulnerable populations with multi-pillar programming, though at vastly larger national scale.
• Secours populaire français: Large French non-profit providing social, educational, and recreational activities for families and youth in underserved communities. Operates a similar community-anchored service model.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: International network of community-based youth centers offering after-school programs, educational support, and family services. Comparable as a multi-pillar youth/family community-center operating model, though at much larger scale.
• YMCA France: French branch of the international YMCA movement, operating community centers focused on youth, family, and social-inclusion programming. Directly comparable operating model and target populations.

Regional players

• Petits Frères des Pauvres: French non-profit supporting isolated vulnerable populations including elderly and families through community programs. Comparable mission and grassroots community-engagement model in the French social-services ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CentreSocialProjet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-social-projet
• Instagraminstagram.com/centresocialprojet/?locale=us&hl=am-et

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Centre Social Projet