Youth Fund Sports & Culture Friesland

Don't have any money? But your child wants to play sports? Or dance lessons, music lessons, swimming lessons, or something else? We'll pay for the club! We also help if items such as sportswear or dancing shoes are needed.

For parents

Would you like us to pay for your child's club? You can do two things:

  1. Go to kieseenclub.nl and fill out the form.
  2. Or ask for help with submitting an application. For example, from your teacher or someone from social services.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us.

Do you need anything else for your child, such as a birthday box or school supplies? Then go to the website of Sam&.

For Multi-Powered Persons

More kids, more power, thanks to you!
Let's work together to ensure every child can participate in sports and cultural activities, where they can make new friends, develop skills, and gain self-confidence. As a "Meerkracht" (More Power), you arrange for the Youth Fund to pay for a year of soccer, guitar, hockey, or hip-hop—or whatever they want. You'll give a child so much more than just fitness or creativity; you'll empower them in everything!

Sign up!

Are you a teacher, youth worker, debt counselor, social worker, or otherwise professionally involved in raising or caring for a child? Become a More Powerful Supporter!

You can you to register and help a family with an application if you:

  • You are professionally involved with the child and can monitor the child throughout the application period;
  • You know the child/family and are aware of the (financial) home situation.

Please note! Parents/guardians, sports clubs and cultural providers can not become no extra power .

Already a Meerkracht member? Click here. to log in.

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For sports and culture providers

Let members know that we are there if membership fees/tuition are a problem

What can you do as a sports or cultural club?

The Netherlands is a wealthy country. Yet, 1 in 9 children grows up in a family living on a minimum income. Due to the energy crisis and inflation, even more families are facing financial difficulties. Children who used to go to the club weekly are now sidelined. We can help! Let members know we're here if membership fees are a problem.

The more people know about the Youth Sports & Culture Fund, the more children and young people can participate in sports or take music, dance, or theater lessons. If there's not enough money at home, we cover the membership fees or tuition and provide the necessary equipment. Download our Provider Toolkit and let parents and visitors know we can help!

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You can do this

  • Share the images and video on your social media channels;
  • Share a message via your newsletter with your followers;
  • Share your personal story about why it was 'just possible' for you to participate in sports or culture as a child.

Will you tag us in your posts?

Do you have questions or would you like to use informational materials? Please contact us.

Don't leave children on the sidelines, participation is important!

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Contact details

Coordinator(s): Afke Hijlkema
Email address: friesland@jeugdfondssportencultuur.nl
Telephone: 0513 - 630 666 (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM) Helpdesk: Elissa Halbesma & Ivailo Dijkstra
Present: Monday to Friday (9am-1pm)

Address: The Opslach 61, Heerenveen
Donations on: NL41RABO0166233358
Chamber of Commerce number: 01095527
RSIN number: 810907732


Are you a Meerkracht already?

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Rules of the game

These municipalities are participating

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Is there no fund in your municipality? Then please contact contact up with the coordinator.

News

Stories

Ambassadors

Partners

Unis Flyers

Unis Flyers is a proud ambassador for Jeugdfonds Sport Friesland. For over 50 years, the Unis Flyers have been a fixture in the Belgian-Dutch league, offering top-level ice hockey in the vibrant atmosphere of Thialf.

sc Heerenveen

SC Heerenveen has entered into a new partnership with the Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur Fryslân (Fryslân Youth Fund for Sport & Culture). In Fryslân, 11,600 children live in low-income households. The club believes it's important that all children can participate in sports and cultural activities. By partnering with the Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur Fryslân, more children and young people can benefit from the fund's support.

Cambuur Connects

Cambuur is much more than just football. Cambuur also has a social mission. Because football connects people: citizens, businesses, and government. Professionals and amateurs. It connects people who, thanks to Cambuur, see new opportunities.

Walk Leeuwarden

The partnership between Loop Leeuwarden and Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur Fryslân (Foundation for Healthy City Leeuwarden) was established because both organizations share several key goals. The Healthy City Leeuwarden Foundation aims to inspire as many people as possible, young and old, to participate in sports and exercise. This contributes to a healthy society. The Healthy City also aims to make Loop Leeuwarden accessible to everyone, especially children. Therefore, participation is free for them, and we naturally hope that this will lead to participation in more sports activities and perhaps even registrations for sports clubs.

Feanrun

Every year on the first or second Sunday in September, the Feanrun takes place! A sporty and fun run of 4 miles (approximately 6.4 kilometers) through Heerenveen! Proceeds go to the Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur Friesland (Frisian Youth Fund for Sports and Culture).

Management

Willem Wouda (Chair), Rene Storm (Treasurer), Wytze Visser (Board Member), Yvonne Bergsma (Board Member), Albert Helder (Board Member), Lieuwe Krol (Board Member), Margriet Zuiderbaan (Board Member)

Did you know that in the Netherlands?

children and young people became members of a club through us in 2024.

in 2024, children and young people became members of a sports club through us.

in 2024, children and young people became members of a cultural club through us.

issued sports and cultural equipment in 2024.