andyvie association

What andyvie association does

Andyvie is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) operating as a socio-educational community center in Bourbourg, Hauts-de-France, since 1993. It delivers services to all residents of Bourbourg and surrounding areas without eligibility conditions, organized around five thematic hubs ('couveuses'): Access to Rights (France Services guichet unique, MDPH support, Point Conseil Budget, retirement workshops, employment and housing assistance); Health and Adult Wellbeing (Snoezelen multisensory room, yoga, sophrology, qi gong, dance, PMI/CeGIDD/CSAPA medical consultations); FabLab Numérique (FDM 3D printing, laser cutting, coding, robotics, video editing, computer repair, coworking with fiber WiFi); Inclusion and Democracy (Square 630 hip-hop hub, sewing, cooking, genealogy, citizenship engagement); and Parenting (Les Minipousses nursery, Relais Petite Enfance, ACM vacation childcare, youth spaces, ludothèque, youth information point). The association is approved by CAF du Nord and operates as a France Services certified guichet unique.

The core technological footprint consists of community-center operations with digital accessibility features (reduced-motion support, HTML5 semantics, high-contrast alternates, keyboard navigation) and a FabLab equipped with FDM 3D printers, a laser cutter, PC workstations, a podcast/studio, Arduino and robotics kits, and cameras for community digital fabrication and learning. Activity registration is facilitated through the Recreo booking platform, and the association maintains a website with newsletter and social media presence. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software products, or app distribution are present.

The business model is a hybrid of public institutional funding and modest user fees. Primary revenue derives from public subsidies and institutional partnerships with CAF du Nord, Région Hauts-de-France, Département du Nord, Ville de Bourbourg, ARS Hauts-de-France, CPAM, MSA, Carsat, and other public bodies. Direct user revenue consists of solidarity-priced activity fees (coworking at 5€/half-day to 60€/month, workshops at 10€/session, sliding scale based on CAF family quotient for eligible families), membership dues, and free services including France Services and most access-to-rights support. Distribution is through walk-in access at the single Bourbourg site, the Recreo online platform, and phone/email contact, with referrals driven by 15+ institutional partners rather than commercial marketing.

Name

andyvie association

Legal name

ANDYVIE (Association loi 1901)

Website

https://andyvie.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Andyvie is a French non-profit socio-educational community center in Bourbourg operating since 1993 across five thematic hubs delivering childcare, administrative support, digital fabrication, health, and cultural services to all local residents via public funding and solidarity pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bourbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Institutional Funding: Association operates primarily through public subsidies and institutional partnerships rather than direct user fees. Supported by CAF, Région Hauts-de-France, Département du Nord, and other government bodies.
2. Activity Fees (Solidarity-based Pricing): Some activities charge modest fees (coworking from 5-60€/month, some workshops at 10€) with solidarity pricing based on family quotient (QF) for CAF-eligible families. Many services are free including France Services and most access-to-rights support.
3. Membership Dues: Association loi 1901 with members/adherents who pay membership fees. Membership is open and encouraged but without strict conditions for access to services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Andyvie is a socio-educational community center in Bourbourg, France, delivering childcare (nursery, vacation care, childminder support), family and parenting services, France Services administrative assistance, health consultations (PMI, CeGIDD, CSAPA), well-being activities (yoga, sophrology, Snoezelen), digital inclusion (3D printing, coding, robotics, computer repair, coworking), and youth/adult programs organized around five thematic hubs. Services are open to all residents regardless of age, situation, or means, and are largely free or solidarity-priced.

Product overview

Andyvie is a socio-educational community center organized around 5 thematic hubs (couveuses): Accès aux droits (administrative support via France Services, MDPH, budget counseling, retirement, employment, housing), Santé & Bien-être adulte (Snoezelen multisensory room, Happyculture, Pass'senior, yoga, gym, qi gong, sophrology, dance, crafts, cooking, health prevention), FabLab Numérique (coding, robotics, 3D printing, video editing, computer repair, digital autonomy, coworking), Inclusion et démocratie (Square 630 hip-hop culture, sewing, cooking, citizenship), and Parentalité (Les Minipousses nursery, ACM vacation childcare, RPE childminder support, Les Frimousses parent-child space, youth services, Ludothèque, PIJ, health services including PMI, CeGIDD, CSAPA). The center serves all ages and situations without conditions, operating since 1993 as a loi 1901 association approved by CAF.

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Products and services

• France Services Free single-window administrative service point providing assistance with government procedures for all residents.
• MDPH Support Assistance with disability dossiers including AAH, PCH, RQTH, AEEH, and mobility cards, from preparation through CDAPH decision.
• Point Conseil Budget Free, anonymous budget analysis and over-indebtedness prevention service accredited by the Banque de France, including creditor negotiation and debt settlement dossier assistance.
• Vivons Retraite Collective workshops and individual support for retirement preparation from age 55, covering pension simulators, liquidation procedures, gradual retirement, and activity maintenance.
• Emploi & Insertion Employment assistance including CV and cover letter creation, interview preparation, job search support, France Travail registration, and orientation to local employment programs.
• Housing Assistance Social housing application support, APL simulation, lease understanding, tenant rights guidance, and assistance with Action Logement, Locapass, and Visale programs.
• Snoezelen Room Multisensory relaxation space with soothing lights, sounds, textures, and aromas, designed for stress reduction and sensory stimulation for people with disabilities, children, and seniors.
• FabLab Numérique Digital fabrication lab offering coding, robotics, 3D printing, video editing, computer repair, and coworking services with professional equipment including FDM printers, laser cutter, podcast studio, and Arduino/robotics kits.
• Les Minipousses Nursery Warm childcare facility for children from 6 weeks to 4 years, offering occasional or regular care with professional early childhood staff.
• Accueil Collectif de Mineurs (ACM) Vacation childcare during school holidays for children (3–10 years) and teens (11–17 years) with varied activities and outings.
• Relais Petite Enfance (RPE) Free resource center for parents, future parents, and childminders featuring awakening workshops and childcare information.
• Ludothèque Game library offering on-site play and lending of board games and family games for all ages.
• Point Info Jeunesse (PIJ) Youth information point for ages 11–30 providing free, confidential support on jobs, internships, orientation, housing, and international mobility.
• Espace Jeunes "L'appart" Youth space for ages 11–17 offering games, outings, activities, and a place to meet friends with youth animation staff.
• Coworking Calm workspace with fiber WiFi (1 Gb/s), USB outlets, shared laser printer, soundproofed video call room, and complimentary coffee and tea; priced from 5€ half-day to 60€/month.
• School Holiday Workshops Thematic programs during all school holidays featuring coding, robotics, and digital creation for children (8–12 years), teens (13–17 years), and adults.
• Computer Repair Computer diagnostic, virus removal, system reinstallation, component replacement, and data recovery with educational explanations during the repair process; solidarity pricing and free for RSA beneficiaries.
• PMI (Protection Maternelle & Infantile) Free medical follow-up for children 0–6 years and midwife consultations for expectant mothers, including health checkups, vaccinations, and parenting support.
• CeGIDD (IST & VIH Testing) Free, anonymous, confidential STI and HIV testing center offering rapid tests (30-minute results), hepatitis screening, PrEP access, and condom distribution.
• CSAPA (Addictions) Addiction care and prevention center offering confidential support for all dependencies (alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gambling) with individual consultations and family follow-up.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• CAF du Nord (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales du Nord)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional partner providing agréage and funding for the association. CAF approves the association's project and provides regular financial support for community center operations and activities.
• Ville de BourbourgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing local support and collaboration. The city works with Andyvie on community needs and territorial development.
• Département du NordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council partner supporting social and educational services in the Bourbourg territory.
• Région Hauts-de-FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority providing funding and strategic support for regional development and social cohesion initiatives.
• MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural social mutual insurance partner collaborating on rural social services and agricultural community support.
• ARS Hauts-de-France (Agence Régionale de Santé)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health agency partner for health-related services including PMI, CeGIDD, and CSAPA consultations hosted at the center.
• Agirc-ArrcominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetirement insurance fund partner supporting retirement preparation and information services.
• Fédération Centres SociauxmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation providing network support, best practices, and institutional backing for social center operations.
• Dunkerque Grand LittoralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity of municipalities providing intercommunal support and territorial development coordination.
• CNSA (Caisse Nationale de Solidarité pour l'Autonomie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational solidarity fund for autonomy supporting disability and loss of autonomy services and MDPH-related activities.
• ANGDM (Agence Nationale pour la Garantie des Droits des Mineurs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency for mining sector former workers' rights, supporting specific social programs.
• Carsat Nord-PicardiemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPension and social security fund for Northern France providing retirement support, including animated 'Vivons Retraite' workshops.
• Anah (Agence Nationale de l'Habitat)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational housing agency supporting housing-related assistance and services offered through the Access to Rights hub.
• France ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government program providing the certified guichet unique framework for simplified administrative procedures, with dedicated space and training at Andyvie.
• CPAM (Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary health insurance fund collaborating through France Services for administrative support and health-related services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fédération Centres Sociaux et Socioculturels de France: National federation that Andyvie itself belongs to; brings together centres sociaux and socioculturels across France with the same socio-educational mission, CAF agréage, and reliance on public subsidies for community programming.
• Fédération Française des Maisons des Jeunes et de la Culture: National MJC federation running community centres with educational, cultural and youth programming; directly comparable to Andyvie's parenting, youth (PIJ, Espace Jeunes, Square 630) and inclusion hubs.

Broad incumbents

• La Ligue de l'Enseignement: Major French non-profit federation for popular education and community-based activities; shares socio-educational mission at national scale with overlap in family, youth, and civic-engagement programming delivered via local associations.
• Croix-Rouge française: Large incumbent delivering social, health and welfare services across France; overlap with Andyvie's social-assistance, access-to-rights, and health-prevention programming, though operating at much greater scale and budget.
• Emmaüs France: National social-services federation targeting exclusion and economic vulnerability; comparable associative model addressing poverty and inclusion, similar French associative funding structure, though focused on housing and reinsertion rather than community-centre programming.
• Secours Populaire Français: France-wide association fighting poverty and exclusion; overlap with Andyvie's access-to-rights support, RSA-friendly solidarity pricing, and youth/community programming, though at much larger national scale and with direct material-aid orientation.

Others

• UNAF (Union Nationale des Associations Familiales): National umbrella of family associations covering parenting, family policy and household rights — adjacent enabler to Andyvie's Parenting hub and RPE/LAEP childminder and parent-support services, rather than a direct operator.

Regional players

• CCAS de Tourcoing: Municipal Centre Communal d'Action Sociale in the same Hauts-de-France region; delivers comparable administrative and family-support services, but as a directly-municipal structure rather than an independent association, providing a regional reference point for the model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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