Fundació Boscana

What Fundació Boscana does

Fundació Boscana is a private nonprofit foundation (Fundació Privada Boscana, CIF G58511361) founded in 1961 by the Raventós family in Barcelona's Collserola natural park, originally as a special school for Begoña Raventós. It now operates a comprehensive care campus at C/ Can Caralleu 18, Barcelona, providing four core service lines to adults with intellectual disability: a 24/7/365 Residential Center (Centre Residencial), an evening-to-morning Home-Residence (Llar-Residència, 18h–10h), a day Occupational Therapy Center (Centre de Teràpia Ocupacional) with 13 publicly subsidized social concert places, and a Respite Program (Respir) supporting family caregivers. Specialized facilities include a multisensory room (Sala Multisensorial), an outdoor pool, and a newly launched Aging Unit (Unitat d'Envelliment, 2025) for intellectually disabled individuals in the aging process, funded by Fundación Ibercaja.

The foundation is governed by an 8-member Board of Trustees (Patronat) led by President Ana Teresa Raventós Chalbaud and Vice President Mª del Mar Raventós Chalbaud, with operational leadership from Manager Gisela Reinón Caminal. The interdisciplinary care team has an average tenure exceeding 20 years. Revenue is generated through four streams: user fees (quotas) for residential and OT services, public subsidies (Ajuntament de Barcelona, Diputació de Barcelona, Consorci de Serveis Socials de Barcelona), grants from foundations (Fundación Ibercaja, Fons d'Acció Social de la Sagrada Família, Fundación "la Caixa"), and corporate donations/partnerships (Mapfre, CaixaBank, Saica, BricoDepot, Coca-Cola, Barilla, among others). Distribution is direct at the Barcelona campus, with service access via social services referrals and family inquiries; the foundation also conducts outreach through events (Sant Jordi solidarity market, Advent Calendar campaign), charity runs, and accessibility advocacy (e.g., Aena/Emirates flight simulation for invisible disabilities). Currently 36 adults are served, with over 1,500 individuals supported cumulatively since 1961. The foundation holds GDPR and LSSI-CE compliance, has earned the Balanç Social XES certification six consecutive years (2020–2025), and was awarded the Medal of Honor of Barcelona in 2017 (institution) and 2020 (President).

Name

Fundació Boscana

Legal name

Fundació Privada Boscana

Website

https://boscana.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundació Boscana is a Barcelona-based private nonprofit foundation, founded 1961, providing residential care, occupational therapy, home-residence, and respite services to 36 adults with intellectual disability, supplemented by a 2025 Aging Unit and funded via user fees, public social-services contracts, grants, and corporate donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), General Assisted Living Facilities (HLADABAA), Recreational Outings, Community Participation & Mobility Support (Non-Clinical) (HSABAAAI)

Keywords

• Residential disability care
• Occupational therapy services
• Intellectual disability support
• Respite care programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Service Fees (User Quotas): Primary revenue source from quotas paid by users of residential and occupational therapy services. The foundation is accredited as a provider of the Catalan Social Services System.
2. Public Subsidies: Annual subsidies from Barcelona City Council and Barcelona Provincial Council (Diputació de Barcelona). Since July 2023, the Consorci de Serveis Socials de Barcelona grants 13 places in social concert regime for the Occupational Therapy Service.
3. Donations and Corporate Partnerships: Corporate donations of products, volunteer hours, and economic contributions from socially responsible companies helping to cover foundation expenses and activities for service users.
4. Social Action Fund Grants: Project-specific grants from entities like Sagrada Família Social Action Fund for initiatives supporting people with autism and intellectual disability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fundació Boscana provides 24-hour residential care, day occupational therapy, home-residence services and family respite programs for adults with intellectual disabilities at its Collserola forest facility in Barcelona. Services include sports, rehabilitation, therapeutic, recreational and multisensory activities, supported by an interdisciplinary team and complemented by specialized facilities such as a multisensory room, aging unit and outdoor pool. The foundation also generates social-impact revenue through charitable products (e.g., Advent Calendar) and corporate volunteering partnerships.

Product overview

Fundació Boscana is a private foundation providing comprehensive care services for people with intellectual disabilities in Barcelona. The organization operates four interconnected service lines: Centre de Teràpia Ocupacional (day service for occupational therapy and social adjustment), Centre residencial (24/7 permanent residential care), Llar-Residència (evening-to-morning residential care), and Respir (family caregiver respite program). These services are complemented by recreational activities including sports, rehabilitation, and therapeutic programs. Additionally, the foundation produces and sells charitable products such as Advent Calendars made by the people they serve. All services are provided within a natural forest setting in Collserola, Barcelona, with an interdisciplinary professional team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centre de Teràpia Ocupacional (Occupational Therapy Center) Day service providing care for adults with intellectual disabilities who cannot enter the ordinary work system. Offers personal adjustment and social adjustment activities plus therapeutic occupation, including sports, rehabilitation, therapeutic and recreational activities with tangible outcomes.
• Centre Residencial (Residential Center) Permanent residential care service operating 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Functions as a substitute home adapted to the needs of the people served, promoting the autonomous development of basic daily living skills.
• Llar-Residència (Home-Residence) Permanent residential care service functioning as a substitute family home from 18h to 10h including weekdays, weekends and holidays. Includes monthly religious services, a multipurpose sensory room and outdoor pool.
• Respir (Respite Program) Family caregiver support program offering temporary residential stays to provide rest time to caregivers and respond to unforeseen family situations. Includes interdisciplinary team services, sports, aesthetics, physiotherapy, religious services, leisure programs, rehabilitation activities, multisensory room, aging unit and outdoor pool.
• Unitat d'Envelliment (Aging Unit) Specialized care unit for people with intellectual disability in the aging process, subsidized by Ibercaja Foundation. Provides quality care tailored to the aging population with intellectual disability.
• Sala Multisensorial (Multisensory Room) Interactive sensory room that stimulates the senses, improves quality of life and provides sensory experiences while working on behavioral and emotional capacities of service users.
• Calendari d'Advent (Advent Calendar) Charitable advent calendar containing 24 cardboard tubes filled with sweets, chocolates and confectionery. Made by people with intellectual disabilities at the foundation. Priced at 30€ per unit (with 300€ solidarity contribution option for businesses). Project running for 26+ years.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1500+ people with intellectual disability supported over 64 years of history
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Delegation from Okinawa, JapanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026International cooperation visit by organization specialized in human resources development collaborating with hospitals, medical centers, and well-being sector entities. Exchange of experiences and knowledge about activities for people with intellectual disability.
• Olga VelaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Promoted the international exchange visit with the Okinawa delegation, facilitating international cooperation in social well-being.
• ECUPHAR (through Fundació VINNE)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025Corporate volunteering through Fundació VINNE connecting responsible companies with social entities. Built a wooden hut and performed garden maintenance tasks.
• Fundació VINNEminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Foundation that connects responsible companies with social entities like Boscana. Organized joint volunteering with ECUPHAR, Mennitegra't JOB, and Specialisterne.
• Fundació MAPFRE (Voluntariat)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2025Corporate volunteers helped assemble Sant Jordi roses for the solidarity stall at C/Consell de Cent 373-375, Barcelona.
• SaicacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Corporate sponsor for the Advent Calendar project for over 25 years, contributing to funding recreational activities for people with intellectual disability.
• DST (Deisoltec)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Corporate sponsor for the Advent Calendar project supporting recreational activities for people with intellectual disability.
• GerisistemcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Corporate sponsor for the Advent Calendar project supporting recreational activities for people with intellectual disability.
• Ortodoncia Tres TorrescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Corporate sponsor for the Advent Calendar project supporting recreational activities for people with intellectual disability.
• NestléminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Corporate sponsor for the Advent Calendar project supporting recreational activities for people with intellectual disability.
• Badia Boutique StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Design collaboration for Advent Calendar labels and social product labels, providing professional design services for the foundation's fundraising initiatives.
• BarillaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Corporate volunteering program with the Barilla group for people with intellectual disability attended at Boscana.
• Coca-Cola EspañaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2024Corporate partner participating in family celebration events, mentioned as part of 'hybrid value chains'.
• MacxipaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2024Corporate partner participating in family celebration events, mentioned as part of 'hybrid value chains'.
• FicosaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2024Hosted Boscana's Sant Jordi solidarity rose stall at their Viladecavalls facility, enabling sales with social value.
• Hotel Boutique La PauminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2024Collaboration with hotels network to create products with value, such as solidary hearts, mentioned in La Vanguardia article on hotels with social impact.
• CaixaBank (Voluntaris CaixaBank)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate volunteering program with multiple sessions. CaixaBank volunteers participate in activities with people with intellectual disability at the foundation.
• Fi GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2023Corporate volunteering team that built a wooden hut to gain storage space at the foundation facilities.
• Club Rotary Barcelona AlbacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2023Conducted volunteering day helping assemble 250 Advent calendars. Also donated 'MONES SOLIDÀRIES' (solidarity Easter eggs).
• Fundación migranodearenaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2023Collaborated to create a solidarity challenge for the Zurich Marathon Barcelona, converting the sports event into a fundraising success for people with intellectual disability.
• Zurich Marató BarcelonaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2023Sports event converted into solidarity challenge through collaboration with Fundación migranodearena to raise funds for Boscana.
• Aena.esminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Organized initiative for people with 'invisible disabilities' - people who may have difficulties in stressful environments or with high sensory stimulation. Conducted complete flight simulation including check-in, security, boarding, and even boarded the world's largest passenger aircraft.
• EmiratesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Participated in Aena-organized initiative for people with invisible disabilities, allowing simulation of air travel experience.
• BricoDepot (Fundació BricoDepot)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Donated materials to renew kitchen furniture achieving more functionality and storage solutions. Also installed tensioned candles for shade at workshop classrooms entrance and restored 'Boscana Parc' adventure and games area.
• Vidal GolosinasminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Partner for Advent Calendar project, making Christmas sweeter for people with intellectual disability at Boscana.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Grupo AMÁS: Larger Spanish organization providing comprehensive services (residential, occupational, day) for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Broader scale incumbent operating in the same sector.
• Plena Inclusión España: National Spanish federation representing organizations supporting people with intellectual disabilities and developmental disorders. Comparable as the umbrella body for organizations operating in the same space as Boscana.
• Dincat (Federació Catalana de Discapacitat Intel·lectual): Federation of organizations in Catalonia serving people with intellectual disabilities. Highly comparable as a coordinating body representing similar service providers, including Boscana's potential peer network.
• APPS (Federació Catalana d'Associacions de Pares i Persones amb Discapacitat Intel·lectual): Catalan federation of family associations linked to people with intellectual disabilities. Adjacent peer given overlapping beneficiary population and advocacy role.

Emerging players

• Specialisterne: International organization focused on employment and inclusion of people with autism and intellectual disabilities. Comparable for the supported employment and social inclusion aspects of Boscana's occupational therapy services.

Direct peers

• Fundació Ampans: Catalan foundation providing comprehensive services (residential, occupational, employment) for people with intellectual disabilities and other vulnerable groups. Direct peer given overlapping service lines and geographic market.
• Fundació El Maresme: Catalan foundation offering occupational therapy, residential services, and day programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable by service mix, target population, and Catalan regional focus.
• Associació Aura: Nonprofit organization in Catalonia providing support services for people with intellectual disabilities, including residential and day services. Comparable by mission, geography, and beneficiary focus.
• Fundació Joan XXIII / Catalonia / Tunstall Spain Social Services network: Catalan foundation supporting people with intellectual disabilities through employment, occupational, and residential programs. Comparable service portfolio and similar public-private funding model.

Regional players

• ASPACE (Confederación Española de Asociaciones de Atención a las Personas con Parálisis Cerebral): Spanish confederation focused on cerebral palsy, but providing residential and day services for people with disabilities. Adjacent peer given overlapping operational model (residential + occupational services for a specific disability group).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundaci-n-privada-boscana
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundboscana
• Xx.com/FBoscana
• Facebookfacebook.com/FundacionBoscana

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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