The Golden Hub Breda: Tackling Elderly Loneliness
Investor pitch for a multi-purpose community centre in Breda aimed at reducing social isolation through café services, workshops, and student interaction.
The Golden Hub Breda
A multi-purpose community centre to reduce loneliness among elderly people in Breda
Leisure & Events Management – Investor Pitch 2026
Student Names
Connecting Generations. Strengthening Community.
The Community
📍 De Heuvel District, Breda
Mixed-income neighbourhood
Growing number of residents aged 65+
Limited social meeting places
185,000+
residents in Breda
~20%
aged 65 or older
Many
elderly live alone in De Heuvel
De Heuvel
Breda, Netherlands
The Problem
Loneliness is a serious issue.
According to the World Health Organization, social isolation increases the risk of:
Depression
Heart disease
Dementia
Early death
1 in 3
Elderly in NL feel lonely
Post-COVID
Isolation increasing in Breda
185,000+
Breda residents affected
Loneliness by the Numbers
Percentage of elderly (65+) experiencing loneliness
Netherlands
33%
North Brabant
35%
Breda (est.)
38%
Source: World Health Organization (2023); RIVM (2022)
38%
of Breda's elderly report feeling lonely
— that's over 13,000 people.
Why This Matters
Community participation improves mental wellbeing in older adults.
— BMC Public Health, Dickens et al. (2011)
Social Impact
Visit the GP more often
Need more healthcare support
Lower life satisfaction
Higher risk of depression
Economic Impact
Higher healthcare costs
Increased pressure on social services
Lost productivity
Preventable hospital admissions
This is not only a social problem. It is also an economic problem.
Our Solution
The Golden Hub Breda
We will repurpose a former office building near De Heuvel into a warm, accessible, multi-purpose community centre.
Social Café
Low-cost coffee & lunch, a daily meeting place
Hobby & Workshop Rooms
Creative activities, crafts, and skills
Light Movement Classes
Yoga, walking club, gentle fitness
Intergenerational Activities
Programs with Avans & BUas students
Event Space
Community evenings and cultural events
A warm place for everyone. Every day.
How It Works
A typical day at The Golden Hub Breda
☀️
Morning
Coffee & newspaper club
Social breakfast
Welcome desk open
🌤
Afternoon
Creative workshops
Gardening group
Digital helpdesk
Light yoga & movement
🌙
Evening
Community dinners
Small cultural events
Film & music evenings
🎓
Local students from Avans & BUas volunteer and complete internships here — creating real interaction between young and old.
3-Year Revenue Projection
Projected annual revenue growth, 2026–2028
€180,000
€220,000
€260,000
Year 1 (2026)
Year 2 (2027)
Year 3 (2028)
Break-even
Profit: €60,000
Revenue Sources
Membership fees (€10/month)
Social café income
Municipal support
Event rentals
Sponsorships
Break-even projected in Year 2 — Profit of €60,000 by Year 3
36,000+
residents aged 65+ in Breda
Growing. Underserved. Ready.
Market Opportunity
Growing Population
Breda's ageing population is increasing every year. Demand for social services is rising fast.
Municipality Focus
Breda's municipality has an active policy on healthy ageing — perfectly aligned with our mission.
Low Competition
No large multi-functional elderly social hub exists in De Heuvel. This is a blue ocean opportunity.
Low competition. High demand. Right time. Right place.
Social Impact
Our goals in 3 years
–15%
Reduction in reported loneliness among members
800
Active members reached in 3 years
20
Part-time jobs created in the community
30
Student internship placements per year
Stronger community = safer neighbourhood
More activity = better health
Better health = lower healthcare costs
Prevention is always better — and cheaper — than cure.
We are asking for
€250,000
Investment in community infrastructure
Renovation
Interior & Accessibility
Staff & Training
Marketing
Reserve
€100,000
€62,500
€50,000
€25,000
€12,500
Investment Proposal
Use of Funds
📅 Break-even: Year 2 | 💰 Projected profit Year 3: €60,000
Why Invest?
Growing ageing population
Proven research-based solution
Strong social and economic return
Scalable to other Breda districts
The Golden Hub Breda is not just a building.
It is a meeting place.
It is prevention instead of cure.
Invest in connection.
Invest in dignity.
Invest in Breda.
Thank you for your time.
The Golden Hub Breda | Leisure & Events Management – Investor Pitch 2026
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