Na počátku

Na počátku

Na počátku, o. p. s.

Brno, Czech Republic

Children & YouthCommunity developmentHousing & HomelessnessPoverty & Hunger
CharityRegional reach
Profile last updated: September 11, 2026

About

Na počátku is a charity based in Brno, Czech Republic working on children & youth, community development, housing & homelessness +2 more.

Na počátku, o. p. s. is a non-profit organisation in the Czech Republic that has supported pregnant women and mothers with children in difficult life situations for more than 30 years. Its services include counselling, social work with families in their homes, temporary housing for mothers with children, and material and food aid. It also runs a children's crisis facility (ZDVOP) in Příložany near Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou, which provides round-the-clock care for children aged 0 to 18 who are at risk, and an outreach service supporting families. The organisation offers prevention and education programmes for schools in Brno and the South Moravian Region. Its work is funded through individual donations, recurring SMS donations, legacies, corporate partnerships and public co-funding from the EU and the South Moravian Region. Its head office is in Brno.

Location

Brno, Czech Republic

Organisation type

Charity

Legal form

o. p. s.

Legal name

Na počátku, o. p. s.

Registration

60554665

VAT number

CZ3903000000

Focus areas

pregnant womenmothers with childrenchildren in crisissocial servicesfamily supportcrisis housingprevention education

Languages

CS

Causes & programmes

Causes

Children & YouthCommunity developmentHousing & HomelessnessPoverty & HungerEducation

Works for

ChildrenFamiliesWomen & GirlsVictims of violence

How they work

Direct servicesAwareness & educationVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Domov pro dětský život (ZDVOP Příložany)

Children & Youth · Czech Republic

Facility for children aged 0 to 18 who are in danger or need urgent help, operated as family-style flats in Příložany, available 24 hours a day.

Podpora Na počátku

Community development · Czech Republic

Free outreach and ambulant social-activation service supporting families with children, mainly mothers in difficult social situations, in their homes.

Byty Na počátku

Housing & Homelessness · Czech Republic

Temporary housing and support for mothers with children in distress.

Dobrodružství dospívání

Education · Czech Republic

Primary prevention programme for pupils in schools in Brno and the South Moravian Region, focused on positive attitudes to self, life, dignity and relationships.

Moje cesta na svět

Education · Czech Republic

Educational programme for younger school pupils on the beginnings of human life, complementing the Člověk a jeho svět curriculum.

Nečekané těhotenství

Health · Czech Republic

Preventive programme supporting healthy lifestyles and preventing risky sexual behaviour.

Countries of operation

Czech Republic

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsLegaciesEU fundingGovernment fundingCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerCorporate partnershipLegacy givingShop

Trust

Prověřená veřejně prospěšná organizace

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Neziskovka roku

Nadace rozvoje občanské společnosti2019Středně velké organizace

Partnerships

Kudyznudy.cz, Krabice od bot, Sonnentor, Lesy ČR, ČNP consulting, McDermott, Nečas, Nadace O2

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