The Greenhouse

Growing an Organisation

GROWTH MAP

ACORN 2024

Develop concept and strategies, initiate fundraising and outreach, launch digital presence, form embryonic community.

Seed Phase
SAPLING

Attract Patrons and partners, raise capital, build Retreat Centre, organize pilot retreats, community building.

2025 Start-up Phase
YOUNG TREE

Commence regular retreats, diversify retreat programme, expand partnerships, empower the growing community.

2027 Inauguration Phase
FRUITION

Increase financial sustainability and autonomy: develop economic activities, establish Social Enterprise, support Community Initiatives.

2029 Sustainability Phase
MIGHTY OAK

Expansion and branching out: start-up of additional Retreat Centres, establish formal Community Support Programme, set up Consultancy.

2033 Upscaling Phase

CURRENT PHASE: ACORN

This is the seed-phase of the organisation.

We have spent the past year setting up our administrative and financial infrastructures, paying close attention to good governance.

Our efforts in this regard have resulted in the coveted ANBI status, which means we have been officially recognized as a tax-exempt charity. In addition, in 2024 we aim to obtain a distinguished quality mark for charities in The Netherlands, called CBF certification.

Our next major goal is to establish a solid online presence. Testing rounds are currently ongoing (this is our beta-site). We expect to publicly launch our website and social media in Spring 2024.

Our focus will then shift to forming connections and community, in the form of outreach and interaction with civilian veterans as well as potential partners and stakeholders.

Last but not least: we will be recruiting our start-up Team. If you wish to join us on this adventure, please have a look at our vacancies page or contact us.

CURRENT NEEDS: €20.000

The overall target for the seed phase is €20.000 euro, which will be spent in the following categories:

  • Website and online presence
  • Research and Testing
  • Consultations with experts
  • Office equipment
  • Financial and administrative infrastructure
  • Presentation and pitching

For detailed information on our current needs and options on how to make your contribution count, please visit our donation shop.