Det Danske Spejderkorps

What Det Danske Spejderkorps does

Det Danske Spejderkorps (DDS) is a Danish private non-profit youth organization (forening) founded in 1909, registered under CVR 46071611, and operating as Denmark's largest youth outdoor movement with approximately 36,000 members served through 300+ local scout groups, regional divisions, and a network of more than 5,000 volunteer leaders. DDS delivers structured outdoor education and youth development using the Scout Method across age cohorts — Mikro, Mini, Junior, Troop, and Klan — plus a Familiespejd track for younger children's families; flagship programs include PLan (12-16 year olds), PUF, PLUS, and Spejdernes Lejr (a major national camp). The organization is headquartered at Arsenalvej 10, Copenhagen, and owns approximately 10 properties across Denmark, including Spejdercenter Holmen / Fællesskabet Arsenaløen (acquired 2022). The 2024 annual report showed a net surplus of 992,000 DKK and an operating surplus before depreciation and financial items of 1.6 million DKK — nearly 1.5 million DKK better than budgeted.

DDS's revenue model is hybrid and diversified: annual membership dues from ~36,000 members processed via the Medlemsservice platform; an annual korpsafgift (corps fee, a fixed percentage of revenue) plus a profit-share contribution from its wholly-owned subsidiary Spejder Sport, Denmark's largest outdoor retail chain (in operation since 1945 and offering members 10% discounts, rising to 20% during Spejdernes aften events); facility rental and leasing of scout huts, grounds, and campsites; targeted grants from foundations and government lottery funds (including Ebbefos Fonden, Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond, A.P. Møller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Møllers Fond, and Friluftsrådet); and publication revenue from the Spejder magazine and educational materials. Total committed foundation capital visible in recent years includes ~80 million DKK for the Fremtidens Spejderhytte program, 17 million DKK for Arsenaløen development, and 1.5 million DKK for the 'Vild leg i det fri' project (2025-2027).

DDS's core technology stack consists of dds.dk as the public web portal, Medlemsservice for membership administration and event registration, the TRACK platform for teenage scouts (skills tracking, patrol activities, adventure content, events), Gruppeweb for local group websites, Heyloyalty for monthly newsletter distribution, and Plausible Analytics for web analytics. The organization is governed by a korpsledelse elected at the annual Korpsr\u00e5dsm\u00f8de, with co-Spejderchefer Kristine M. Clemmensen-Rotne and Mathias Lysholm Faaborg elected in 2023 and a new korpsledelse elected in 2025; Generalsekretær Morten Gade leads operations. DDS is a member of WOSM, WAGGGS, the Danish Scout Council, and Dansk Ungdoms Fællesr\u00e5d (DUF), and is preparing to host the World Scout Jamboree in 2031 under its 2026-2029 Udviklingsplan strategic framework.

Name

Det Danske Spejderkorps

Legal name

Det Danske Spejderkorps

Website

https://dds.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Det Danske Spejderkorps (founded 1909) is a Danish non-profit youth organization running structured scouting for approximately 36,000 members across 300+ local groups through 5,000+ volunteer leaders, and wholly owns Spejder Sport, Denmark's largest outdoor retail chain since 1945.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Köpenhamn

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Spejder Sport Retail Chain: DDS owns Denmark's largest outdoor retail chain, Spejder Sport (est. 1945). Spejder Sport pays an annual corps fee (a fixed percentage of revenue) plus a share of profits to DDS, which goes toward running the corps. All DDS members receive a 10% discount; 20% is offered during Spejdernes aften events.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected from approximately 36,000 members across local scout groups and divisions. Fees are collected via the Medlemsservice platform.
3. Facility Rental and Leasing: DDS rents and lends its premises and facilities (huts, grounds, campsites) to members and external parties. Rental income contributes to operational revenue.
4. Charitable Grants and Donations: DDS receives funding from foundations and government bodies for specific projects (e.g., 1.5 mio DKK from Ebbefos Fonden for 'Vild leg i det fri'). Also receives donations and support through Støt DDS campaigns.
5. Publication and Magazine Revenue: DDS publishes the magazine 'Spejder' via Issuu platform and produces educational materials, guides, and cookbooks (e.g., the green cookbook 'Ild, mad og fællesskab').

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Det Danske Spejderkorps (DDS) is a Danish non-profit scouting organization delivering structured outdoor youth education, leadership training, and community-based activities through a nationwide network of over 300 local scout groups and divisions. It serves approximately 36,000 members across five age-based branches (Mikro, Mini, Junior, Trop, Klan) and wholly owns Spejder Sport, Denmark's largest outdoor retail chain, which funds corps operations through annual corps fees and profit sharing.

Product overview

Det Danske Spejderkorps operates primarily as a youth organization rather than a technology company. Its core digital offerings consist of the main website portal (dds.dk) with member services, the Medlemsservice member management system, and the TRACK platform for teenage scouts. Key programs include PLan for 12-16 year olds, PUF and PLUS youth courses, and Spejdernes Lejr camp events. The organization owns Spejder Sport (outdoor retail chain) and its circular economy initiative RETUR. Supporting tools include Udviklingskompasset, Motivationskompasset, Onboardingmodel, and Model for fastholdelse for leadership and group development. In 2023-2024, notable launches include the green cookbook with associated badge, sustainability guidelines, and the Future Scout Cabin architecture concept.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spejder Sport: Denmark's largest outdoorkæde (outdoor chain), owned by Det Danske Spejderkorps since 1945. Sells equipment for adventure and scouting activities, with its own brand Asivik focused on sustainability.
• Asivik
• TRACK
• PUF
• Woop

Products and services

• Spejder Sport Retail Chain Denmark's largest outdoor retail chain, founded in 1945 and wholly owned by DDS. Sells outdoor equipment for scouting and adventure activities, including its own private label Asivik focused on sustainability. Offers 10% member discount year-round and 20% during Spejdernes aften events. Pays annual corps fee plus profit share to DDS.
• Medlemsservice (Member Service Platform) Digital member management platform handling membership administration, event registration, and data reporting for the 36,000 members and local scout groups across Denmark. Accessed at medlem.dds.dk.
• TRACK Platform Digital platform for tropsspejdere (12-16 year-old scouts) offering skills tracking, patrol life management, adventure activities, and event listings.
• Grøn Kogebog (Green Cookbook) Educational cookbook featuring recipes for breakfast, snacks, dinner, and dessert based on seasonal vegetables, with activities and badges to engage children in outdoor cooking. Part of the 'Modig Mad' project.
• RETUR (Circular Economy Service) Circular economy offering from Spejder Sport providing professional repair, resale, and rental of outdoor equipment to extend product lifespans and reduce new purchases.
• Vild leg i det fri (Wild Play Outdoors Project) Project developed in collaboration with Gerlev Center for Leg & Bevægelse, providing training and practical materials for scout leaders to enable risky outdoor play in nature. Funded by a 1.5 million DKK grant from Ebbefos Fonden (2025-2027).
• Fremtidens Spejderhytte (Future Scout Cabin) Architecturally designed scout cabin concept to renew physical scout hut facilities across approximately 1,200 scout huts in Denmark, funded by 80 million DKK donation (later increased by 60 million DKK) from Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36,000 members served across Denmark
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Gerlev Center for Leg & BevægelsemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Gerlev Center for Leg & Bevægelse is a co-implementing partner in the 'Vild leg i det fri' project. They contribute expertise in play, movement, and pedagogy, developing practical materials and training for scout leaders.
• Haver til MavercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaver til Maver is a non-profit organization working with children and youth engagement in sustainability through school garden activities. They partnered with DDS on the 'Modig Mad – grøn bålmad til børn og unge' project, contributing recipe development and methods for children's co-determination in cooking.
• SciencePiraterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciencePirater provides science-themed activities for scout groups nationwide. They have a multi-year collaboration with DDS to deliver climate and science activities to scouts across Denmark.
• SAYSKYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSAYSKY x DDS collaboration on athletic apparel that celebrates community, movement, and adventure spirit. A limited collection was released supporting the scout community.
• WOSM (World Organization of the Scout Movement)coreOthersDDS is a member of WOSM, participating in World Scout Conference and contributing to the global scout movement's direction. Denmark is represented through the Danish Scout Council (parlor organization including multiple Danish scout corps). DDS is involved in hosting Verdensjamboreen 2031.
• WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts)coreOthersDDS maintains membership in WAGGGS for female members, with the option for double membership in both world organizations. DDS participates in WAGGGS World Conference.
• Dansk Ungdoms Fællesråd (DUF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDS is a member of DUF, Denmark's national youth umbrella organization. DDS sends representatives to DUF's annual delegate meeting to engage with other youth organizations on societal issues and youth policy.
• Sct. GeorgsgilderneminorOthersFormer scout leader alumni association that participates in DDS division events. Mentioned as supporters/guests at Sydhav Division's 50th anniversary camp.
• The Danish Scout CouncilcoreOthersThe Danish Scout Council is the umbrella organization representing Danish scouts in WOSM. It includes KFUM-Spejderne, Det Danske Spejderkorps, Baptistspejderne, Dansk Spejderkorps Sydslesvig, and Faroe Islands scouts. DDS participates jointly in international conferences through this council.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Baptistspejderne: A smaller Danish scouting organization also part of the Danish Scout Council, providing religious-affiliated scouting alternatives and competing for members in specific Danish regions.
• FDF (Frivilligt Drenge- og Pige-Forbund): Denmark's largest non-scouting youth organization, also receiving A.P. Møller funding for huts and competing for the same 6–17-year-old demographic through structured outdoor activities, leadership development, and community engagement.
• KFUM-Spejderne: The other major Danish scouting organization, sharing the Danish Scout Council with DDS for WOSM representation. Directly competes for the same youth and volunteer population in Denmark with similar scouting programs and structures.
• Dansk Spejderkorps Sydslesvig: Danish minority scouting organization in Southern Schleswig, Germany, affiliated with the Danish Scout Council. Comparable scouting model under cross-border Danish cultural context.

Others

• Spejder Sport: Denmark's largest outdoor retail chain, wholly owned by DDS since 1945. While not a peer organization, it is a comparable operator in the Danish outdoor retail market (next to Friluftsland, Sportmaster, and Decathlon) and a key piece of DDS's non-peer revenue strategy.
• World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM): Global umbrella body for national scouting organizations. DDS is a member and DDS participates in World Scout Conference and is hosting the World Jamboree in 2031.

Regional players

• KFUK-KFUM Sverige: Swedish YMCA/YWCA affiliated youth organization offering scouting-adjacent youth programming. Comparable as a Swedish neighbor in the Nordic youth-organization market with similar volunteer and outdoor models.
• Norges Speiderforbund: Norway's national scouting organization with comparable structure, member-funded retail operations, and outdoor activity focus. Similar institutional model adapted to Norwegian regulation and culture.
• Scoutförbundet (Sweden): Sweden's national scouting federation, structurally similar to DDS with member-funded operations and Nordic outdoor traditions. Provides comparable regional precedent for facility and retail models.

Broad incumbents

• The Scout Association (UK): The UK's national scouting organization, much larger but structurally comparable to DDS. Operates a similar membership, volunteer, and local-group model with additional retail and merchandising operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/spejder
• Xx.com/blaaspejder
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/det-danske-spejderkorps

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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