 Meeting of the society in the Old Lutheran Church of Amsterdam, 1791 | |
| Formation | 16 November 1784 |
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| Founder | Martinus Nieuwenhuyzen (1759–93) |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Legal status | Active |
| Services | Education |
Official language | Dutch |
| Website | www |
The Maatschappij tot Nut van 't Algemeen (Nut for short; Society for Public Welfare) is a non-profit organization in the Netherlands founded in 1784 with the purpose of developing individuals and society, primarily through education. It had great influence in improving public education through better textbooks, model schools and teacher's training. The society continues to be involved in extracurricular education.