entitats catalanes d accio social

What entitats catalanes d accio social does

ECAS (Entitats Catalanes d'Acció Social) is a non-profit federation founded in 2003 and headquartered in Barcelona at Hub Social, aggregating 137 social action entities across Catalonia that collectively employ nearly 24,000 people, engage over 14,000 volunteers, and serve more than 1 million beneficiaries at risk of or experiencing social exclusion. Its core activities center on social policy advocacy, longitudinal research (the INSOCAT report series tracking AROPE indicators, housing precarity, and labor exclusion in Catalonia over 20 years), training and resource provision for member entities (notably the La Brúixola Comunitària conceptual guide and the Brúixoles Comunitàries interactive web platform), and awareness-raising campaigns including the immersive traveling exhibition 'La llar de les absències' co-developed with Domestic Data Streamers.

The federation's operational portfolio includes the L'àbora labor insertion program (run with Ajuntament de Barcelona), the Diversitat i Empresa SME engagement program, the Projecte Lliures citizen crowdfunding initiative, and policy-focused surveys such as the Sondeig sobre l'empadronament a Catalunya. ECAS operates as a member-driven association under a co-presidency governance model (Natàlia Valenzuela and Xavier Puig, elected December 2023) with a Board representing 22 member entities.

ECAS does not charge for its services; its operating revenue is derived from public administration contracts (Ajuntament de Barcelona, Generalitat de Catalunya, European programs), foundation grants (notably Fundació la Caixa), member entity contributions from the 137 organizations, and project-based crowdfunding. ECAS is an active co-founder of cross-sector coalitions including the Xarxa d'Entitats pel Padró and a member of the Taula del Tercer Sector Social de Catalunya and the second-level federation La Confederació.

Name

entitats catalanes d accio social

Legal name

Entitats Catalanes d'Acció Social (ECAS)

Website

https://acciosocial.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ECAS is a Barcelona-based non-profit federation of 137 Catalan social action entities, founded 2003, that advocates for social inclusion, publishes longitudinal INSOCAT research on poverty, and serves over 1 million beneficiaries through its member network.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Administration Contracts: ECAS receives funding from public institutions (Ajuntament de Barcelona, Generalitat de Catalunya, European programs) for specific projects and initiatives. This includes collaborations for labor insertion programs (Làbora), social research, and policy advocacy work.
2. Member Entity Fees: 137 member organizations contribute to the federation, providing financial support and participation in collective initiatives.
3. Project-Based Funding: European, national, and regional grants for specific social projects including community action initiatives, anti-poverty campaigns, and housing advocacy programs.
4. Collaborative Project Funding: Funding from foundations such as Fundació la Caixa for specific programs like the Palau Macaya reflection cycle and community projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ECAS is a non-profit federation of 137 social action entities in Catalonia that supports its members through policy advocacy, social research (INSOCAT annual indicator reports), training, networking, and project-based initiatives. The federation coordinates collective action addressing poverty and social exclusion, develops awareness campaigns and immersive exhibitions, and operates labor insertion programs such as Làbora in partnership with the Barcelona City Council.

Product overview

ECAS is a federation of social action entities that does not offer a traditional technology product. Its services consist of research reports (INSOCAT publications), community guidance resources (La Brúixola Comunitària), labor insertion programs (Làbora), and awareness initiatives including the immersive exhibition 'La llar de les absències'. The organization focuses on advocacy, knowledge generation, and collective action against social exclusion rather than software or technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INSOCAT (Informes d'Indicadors Socials a Catalunya) Annual research reports analyzing social indicators, poverty rates, and exclusion data in Catalonia. Based on Survey of Living Conditions (ECV) and AROPE framework. Produced for public administrations, member entities, journalists, and the general public.
• La Brúixola Comunitària A conceptual framework guide for social entities to orient their community interventions, promoting self-management and mutual support approaches.
• Brúixoles Comunitàries Community action initiative showcasing and sharing community practices among social entities to combat inequalities and strengthen social cohesion. Includes an interactive web platform developed in collaboration with Jornal.cat.
• Làbora Labor insertion program in partnership with Barcelona City Hall for people in vulnerable situations in the labor market. Facilitates employment contracts by helping companies and social entities recruit from disadvantaged populations.
• Projecte Lliures Crowdfunding initiative that collects economic contributions from citizens to finance and accompany social transformation projects.
• La Llar de les Absències Immersive traveling exhibition installation created with Domestic Data Streamers to raise public awareness about social inequalities, displaying data on poverty and exclusion. Features physical data visualization, debate spaces, and QR-enabled digital interaction.
• Sondeig sobre el Padró a Catalunya Survey research conducted with KSNET collaboration diagnosing the situation of municipal registration (empadronament) in Catalan municipalities, documenting administrative barriers to universal registration.
• Diversitat i Empresa Program that sensitizes small and medium enterprises on improving workplace diversity and facilitates labor insertion of people facing barriers accessing the labor market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% of Catalonia's population (nearly 2 million people) is at risk of poverty or exclusion, as documented in ECAS INSOCAT reports
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• Ajuntament de Barcelona (Barcelona City Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for multiple initiatives including the Làbora labor insertion program, Hub Social co-location, and co-production of public policy research. The city council provides funding and institutional support for ECAS programs and initiatives.
• Generalitat de Catalunya (Departament de Drets Socials)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey public administration partner providing institutional support and funding for ECAS activities, including the INSOCAT reports and social policy advocacy work. The Department of Social Rights collaborates on various social initiatives.
• Domestic Data StreamersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative studio that co-designed 'La Llar de les Absències' immersive exhibition for ECAS's 20th anniversary. The collaboration created an innovative visualization tool for poverty awareness.
• Fundació la CaixamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting the Palau Macaya reflection cycle on ethnic and cultural diversity. Fundació la Caixa's support enables ECAS to organize major public events and publications.
• Jornal.catminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for the Brúixoles Comunitàries interactive platform showcasing community action practices by social entities.
• Taula del Tercer Sector Social de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECAS is an active member of the Table of Third Sector Social Entities, participating in joint advocacy, policy proposals, and collective action for social justice.
• Xarxa d'Entitats pel PadrócoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 15+ organizations (including ECAS, Amnistia Internacional, Càritas, CONFAVC, etc.) advocating for universal access to municipal registration. ECAS participates as a founding member working on advocacy and awareness about padrón barriers.
• La Confederació (Federació d'Entitats de l'Acció Social)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond-level federation to which ECAS belongs, participating in joint policy proposals including the 32 proposals for the new legislature and decalogue for social change.
• La SembraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization for the Brúixoles Comunitàries project, presenting an interactive web platform showcasing community action initiatives.
• Various Cultural Institutions (Palau Robert, CCCB, Nau Bòstik)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural venues hosting 'La Llar de les Absències' exhibition including Palau Robert, Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona, Nau Bòstik, and other spaces.
• Itziar González-Virós (Researcher)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic researcher leading the study on co-production of public policies between administrations and social entities, conducted in collaboration with ECAS.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Taula del Tercer Sector Social de Catalunya: Catalan third-sector platform of which ECAS is a member, coordinating policy advocacy and joint positioning among social entities in Catalonia. Operates at the same regional federation level as ECAS with overlapping institutional partners.
• La Confederació - Federació d'Entitats de l'Acció Social: Second-level federation to which ECAS belongs, focused on social action entities across Catalonia. Jointly produces policy proposals (32 proposals for the legislature) and decalogue for social change — directly comparable federation model and advocacy mandate.
• EAPN-ES (Red Europea de Lucha contra la Pobreza y la Exclusión Social en el Estado Español): Spanish arm of the European Anti-Poverty Network, focused on poverty and social exclusion monitoring, policy advocacy, and AROPE reporting. Highly comparable mission and data-driven advocacy model aligned with ECAS's INSOCAT work.
• Plataforma del Tercer Sector: Spanish national platform of social action organizations coordinating advocacy on social policies, sustainability, and recognition of the third sector. Operates one administrative level above ECAS but with parallel federation structure and policy remit.
• POI - Plataforma de ONG de Acción Social: Spanish state-level coalition of social action NGOs focused on advocacy, social exclusion monitoring, and policy proposals. Directly comparable as a non-profit federation advocating for vulnerable populations through collective action.

Broad incumbents

• Cáritas Española: Largest social services confederation in Spain with a national network addressing poverty, exclusion, and housing precarity. Operates at significantly larger scale than ECAS but with overlapping mission, beneficiary segments, and policy advocacy themes.
• Cruz Roja Española: Spanish Red Cross with extensive regional presence in Catalonia addressing social exclusion, migrant integration, and vulnerable populations. Comparable in service reach and policy advocacy on social issues facing ECAS beneficiaries.
• Fundación Secretariado Gitano: Major Spanish social foundation working on Roma inclusion, anti-discrimination, and poverty. Comparable advocacy and research capacity with publications on social exclusion that parallel ECAS's INSOCAT methodology.
• Eurodiaconia: European federation of social and healthcare organizations rooted in the diaconal tradition. Comparable federation model across multiple European countries with shared advocacy on social policy and inclusion.

Others

• Amnistia Internacional Catalunya: Catalan section of Amnesty International, coalition partner with ECAS in the Xarxa d'Entitats pel Padró. Adjacent human rights organization collaborating on registration rights and anti-discrimination advocacy for migrant populations — a key ECAS beneficiary segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecasacciosocial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ECASacciosocial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecas-acciosocial/?originalSubdomain=es

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Profiles7 records

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