Stiftung Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie

What Stiftung Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie does

Stiftung Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie (NRD) is a German Protestant (diaconal) charitable foundation established in 1900, headquartered in Mühltal, Germany. The organization provides integrated social services for people with disabilities, children and youth, families, and elderly individuals across more than 50 locations spanning approximately 30 cities and municipalities in the German states of Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz. NRD operates as a member of the Diakonisches Werk Hessen und Nassau und Kurhessen-Waldeck e.V., anchoring it within the established Protestant social welfare framework.

NRD's service portfolio is organized across four principal pillars: disability services (Eingliederungshilfe) including sheltered workshops (Werkstätten für Menschen mit Behinderung/WfbM), residential housing (stationary, semi-stationary, and ambulant betreutes Wohnen), the state-recognized Wichernschule special-needs school, day-care and habilitation centers, and specialized units such as the Autismus-Kompetenzteam and the Unterstützte Kommunikation service; children, youth and family services spanning residential groups, Kitas, school assistance, family centers, and refugee minors support; elderly care through its NRD Altenhilfe subsidiary and Diakoniestation Mühltal ambulatory care; and inclusion enterprises (Inklusionsunternehmen) including Mühltaler Gartenmarkt, the Gärtnerei Oberfeld, Sonnenhof organic farm, Reinigungsservice, and a Second-Hand-Shop. Adjacent operational assets include the Wohngebiet Dornberg residential development, the Bildungshaus education facility, the barrier-free Bewegungsbad therapeutic pool, the Kunstwerkstatt art workshop, and the Ferienhaus Sonnenscheinhaus holiday facility.

Revenue is generated primarily through publicly funded social insurance reimbursements (Eingliederungshilfe, Pflegeversicherung, Jugendhilfe) negotiated with government bodies, complemented by charitable donations processed via FundraisingBox. Go-to-market is a direct service-delivery model with no proprietary technology platform disclosed; supporting digital infrastructure consists of standard third-party tools (Matomo analytics, Edoobox booking, PayPal/Visa/Mastercard processing, YouTube for video, WhatsApp for recruitment). Workforce scale is approximately 2,700 employees, with a structured talent pipeline anchored by the 3-year Heilerziehungspflege (HEP) vocational training program delivered in partnership with multiple schools. Governance is by a two-person Vorstand (Christian Fuhrmann and Dr. Thorsten Hinz).

Name

Stiftung Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie

Legal name

Stiftung Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie, Stiftungsverein

Website

https://nrd.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

NRD is a German Protestant diaconal foundation operating 50+ facilities across Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz, delivering disability, youth welfare, and elderly care services to people with disabilities, families, and seniors, funded primarily through public social insurance and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Disability social services
• Youth welfare services
• Elderly care services
• Residential support services
• Vocational training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mühltal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services Revenue: Government-funded social services through social insurance systems (Betreutes Wohnen, Werkstätten für Menschen mit Behinderung, youth welfare services, elderly care). Revenue primarily from public funding bodies, health insurance, and social welfare offices.
2. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting the foundation's social missions and projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NRD is a diaconal foundation delivering an integrated portfolio of social services for people with disabilities, children, youth, families, and seniors in Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz. Services span sheltered workshops, residential and ambulatory supported housing, special-needs schooling, day care facilities, elderly care, counseling, early intervention, vocational training (HEP), and inclusive enterprises such as a garden market, organic farm, and cleaning service. Operations are delivered directly through 50+ owned facilities and are funded primarily through public social insurance and welfare bodies, with additional revenue from charitable donations.

Product overview

Stiftung Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie (NRD) is a nonprofit diakonie (Protestant social welfare organization) offering a comprehensive portfolio of social services across disability support, youth welfare, and elderly care. The organization operates as a platform of integrated services spanning residential housing (Wohnen), daytime activities (Werkstätten, Tagesstätten), ambulatory support (Ambulante Teilhabe), educational services (Wichernschule, Bildungshaus), and specialized programs (Autismus-Kompetenzteam, Kunstwerkstatt, Bewegungsbad). Key operational units include inclusive enterprises (Mühltaler Gartenmarkt, Gärtnerei Oberfeld, Sonnenhof Bio-Landwirtschaft, Reinigungsservice), retail outlets (Second-Hand-Shop), and a digital Jobportal for recruitment. With approximately 2,700 employees across 50+ locations in 30 cities in Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz, NRD functions as a multi-service social platform rather than a single product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NRD Altenhilfe: Dedicated elderly care services division of the NRD.
• Wichernschule
• Rheinhessen-Werkstatt
• Wohngebiet Dornberg
• Mühltaler Gartenmarkt
• Sonnenhof
• Werkhaus Oberfeld
• Hofgut Oberfeld

Products and services

• Werkstätten für Menschen mit Behinderung (WfbM) Sheltered workshops providing employment and meaningful daily activities for people with disabilities, including production work, gardening, and vocational training programs.
• Wohnen für Menschen mit Behinderung Stationary and semi-stationary residential housing services enabling people with disabilities to live with appropriate support and participation opportunities.
• Ambulante Teilhabe / Betreutes Wohnen Ambulatory support services enabling people with disabilities to live independently in their own apartments with assisted daily living support.
• Kinder, Jugend und Familie Pediatric assistance services including child and youth residential groups, school support, family centers, daycare facilities (Kitas), and services for minor refugees.
• Altenhilfe / Seniorenbetreuung (NRD Altenhilfe) Elderly care services helping seniors live in familiar surroundings with appropriate support and care, delivered through the dedicated NRD Altenhilfe subsidiary and Diakoniestation Mühltal ambulatory nursing service.
• Wichernschule State-recognized special education school (Förderschule) providing educational services for children with disabilities.
• Tagesstätten und Tagesförderstätten Day care facilities and day habilitation centers providing structured daytime activities and support for people with disabilities.
• Beratungsangebote Counseling services for individuals with disabilities, families, and caregivers covering care, health, and support options.
• Bewegungsbad Barrier-free therapeutic swimming pool facility in Mühltal providing aquatic therapy and wellness services.
• Kunstwerkstatt Art workshop providing creative and artistic activities for people with disabilities, including participation in inclusive art exhibitions like BehindART.
• Autismus-Kompetenzteam Specialized autism competence team providing expert support and tailored services for individuals with autism spectrum conditions.
• Mühltaler Gartenmarkt Inclusive garden market offering plants and horticultural products, combining retail with integration and employment for people with disabilities.
• Gärtnerei Oberfeld

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diaconisches Werk Hessen und Nassau und Kurhessen-Waldeck e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRD is a member of this umbrella organization for Protestant social welfare organizations in Hesse and Nassau, providing access to resources, standards, and advocacy for diaconal services.
• Evangelische Freiwilligendienste Diakonie HessenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation partner for FSJ (Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr) placements, helping organize voluntary service programs for young people.
• DRK KV OdenwaldkreisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation partner for voluntary service placements (FSJ/BFD) in the Odenwald region.
• Volunta gGmbH - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz in HessenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation partner for voluntary service placements (FSJ/BFD) connecting volunteers with social service opportunities.
• SV Darmstadt 98minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports partnership where SV Darmstadt 98 presented an NRD jersey/trikot, promoting inclusion through football visibility.
• Haus der Jugend MainzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for inclusive dance and contact party events bringing together people with and without disabilities.
• Mission Leben AkademiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Heilerziehungspflege (special needs care) training programs. NRD provides 20 practical training positions. Mission Leben-Lernen is a co-shareholder of NRD.
• Alice-Eleonoren Schule (Darmstadt)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool partnership for full-time HEP education with integrated internship component.
• Berta Jourdan Schule (Frankfurt)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool partnership for full-time HEP education program.
• Lebenshilfe Fachschule für Sozialwesen (Hochheim am Main)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool partnership for practical-integrated vocational HEP training.
• Sophie Scholl Schule (Mainz)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool partnership for practical-integrated vocational HEP training.
• F+U Fachschule (Heidelberg)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool partnership for HEP education programs.
• Fachschule für Sozialwesen KreuznacherDiakonie (Bad Kreuznach)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool partnership for practical-integrated vocational HEP training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Evangelische Stiftung Alsterdorf:
• Stiftung Hephata: Regional Protestant diakonie foundation in Hessen providing disability services, youth welfare, education, and psychiatric support. Closest direct peer to NRD in scale, service mix, governance structure, and geographic market overlap.
• Lebenshilfe Hessen: Regional Hessen state association of Lebenshilfe providing disability services, workshops, and family support within NRD's primary operating geography. Direct competitor for the same Eingliederungshilfe and WfbM contracts in Hessen.

Broad incumbents

• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO): Major German welfare organization providing comparable elderly care, youth welfare, family support, and disability services. Competes for the same publicly funded contracts across NRD's regional footprint.
• Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe: Germany's largest national association for people with intellectual disabilities, operating sheltered workshops, residential housing, early intervention, and family services. Direct competitor for Eingliederungshilfe contracts and WfbM placements.
• Alexianer GmbH: Catholic healthcare and social services group operating hospitals, disability housing, psychiatric care, and elderly services across Germany. Comparable in integrated care model and public-funding dependency, though with stronger healthcare hospital exposure.
• Von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: One of Germany's largest diakonie foundations, operating extensive disability, psychiatric, and social services across multiple federal states. Comparable in foundation structure, diaconal identity, and integrated service model, though at larger national scale.
• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest Catholic welfare organization operating comparable disability, youth, and elderly care services nationwide. Direct peer in mission, funding model, and service portfolio, with overlapping regional presence in Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz.
• Diakonie Deutschland: National umbrella association of Protestant social welfare organizations in Germany. Directly comparable as the apex diaconal body governing NRD's parent affiliation, coordinating policy, advocacy, and funding frameworks across regional Diakonie providers.

Regional players

• Stiftung ICP München: Bavarian foundation providing disability and integration services comparable in mission and structure but operating in a different German region. Useful benchmark for foundation-led disability service operating models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StiftungNRD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/nrd
• Facebookfacebook.com/StiftungNRD
• Instagraminstagram.com/nrd.de

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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