Anhörigas Riksförbund

What Anhörigas Riksförbund does

Anhörigas Riksförbund is a Swedish non-profit membership federation (ideell förening) headquartered in Varberg, Sweden, founded in 1996 and recognized as the country's only national organization exclusively dedicated to improving conditions for caregivers (anhöriga)—individuals who provide unpaid care to a relative or close person due to illness, disability, age, or mental health conditions. It serves an addressable population of approximately 1.3 million Swedish caregivers through roughly 4,000 members organized into approximately 50 local affiliated associations (lokalföreningar) nationwide, and it is a member of the European caregiver network Eurocarers. Governance is led by Chairperson Eva Sixt, with Martina Takter serving as Kanslichef (Executive Director) and Anett Karlsson as Ombudsman.

Its service portfolio centers on direct human-delivered support and policy advocacy rather than technology products. Core offerings include Anhōriglinjen, a national emotional-support and guidance telephone line (0200-239 500); Digitala samtalsgrupper, professionally facilitated online peer-support groups; the Anhōrighandboken reference handbook; the quarterly member magazine Vi Anhöriga; the annual national conference Anhōrigriksdagen; and Anhōrigveckan awareness week. The federation also delivers educational programs (Webbutbildningar, Studiecirklar), operates Föreningslinjen for local-association representatives, and recognizes municipal best practice through the annual Årets Anhōrigkommun award. Distribution is domestic and self-serve, layered with co-development partnerships with NKA, Bräcke diakoni, Swedish Red Cross, Helsjöns folkhögskola, Kronans Apotek, SPF Seniorerna, FUB, and Jämställdhetsmyndigheten.

The business model combines recurring membership fees, tax-deductible donations (90-konto certified by Svensk Insamlingskontroll and approved by Skatteverket as a tax-deductible gift recipient since 14 May 2021), statutory government grants that are reportedly declining over time, and one-time publication and material sales through the organization's web shop. Core services are free to members and the public, with municipal caregiver support (anhōrigstöd) largely free across Swedish municipalities though some charge fees for respite care. The federation played a central role in Sweden's strengthened caregiver support legislation effective 1 July 2026, which mandates municipalities to offer support contacts to caregivers and is backed by approximately 300 million SEK in annual public funding.

Name

Anhörigas Riksförbund

Legal name

Anhörigas Riksförbund

Website

https://anhorigasriksforbund.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Anhörigas Riksförbund is Sweden's only national non-profit federation dedicated to unpaid caregivers (anhöriga), serving approximately 1.3 million Swedes through ~4,000 members across ~50 local associations via a national support hotline, peer groups, advocacy, and caregiver-support education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Caregiver Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Caregiver Coaching, Education & Support (HSABAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Caregiver Support, Coaching & Training (HLADALAG), Patient Advocacy, Navigation & Access to Care (BPAGACAH), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Caregiver support services
• Nonprofit caregiver advocacy
• Membership association services
• Caregiver helpline support
• Caregiver education resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Varberg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: The organization generates revenue through membership fees paid by individuals who wish to support the federation and access member benefits including the Anhöriglinjen support line, digital support groups, the Anhörighandboken handbook, lectures and education, legal guidance, and the member magazine Vi Anhöriga.
2. Donations and charitable giving: The federation raises funds through donations, Swish, bank giro, and memory gifts (minnesgåvor). It holds a 90-account certified by Svensk Insamlingskontroll and is approved by Skatteverket for tax-deductible gifts (from 14 May 2021, with tax reduction up to 3,000 SEK per year for gifts of at least 2,000 SEK). Revenue is used to spread awareness about caregivers' situations and fund operations.
3. Statutory government grants: The organization receives government grants for specific projects and activities, though these are reported to be decreasing over time, forcing the federation to seek alternative funding sources.
4. Publication and material sales: Revenue is generated through the sale of publications, educational materials, and resources from the organization's web shop, including books such as 'Uppdrag anhörig II'.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Anhörigas Riksförbund is a Swedish non-profit membership organization that provides support, advocacy, and education to relatives and caregivers (anhöriga) of people who need help due to illness, disability, or age. Its core offerings include the Anhöriglinjen national support phone line, facilitated digital support groups, the Anhörighandboken educational handbook, the quarterly Vi Anhöriga member magazine, annual conferences (Anhörigriksdagen), online training (Webbutbildningar), and a grassroots network of about 50 local caregiver associations across Sweden.

Product overview

Anhörigas Riksförbund operates as a membership-based nonprofit organization rather than a technology company. Its core offering is a portfolio of support services for relatives and caregivers, centered on the national hotline Anhöriglinjen, the digital discussion groups Digitala samtalsgrupper, and the reference handbook Anhörighandboken. The organization also publishes the quarterly member magazine Vi Anhöriga, organizes the annual Anhörigriksdagen conference, and manages a network of local associations through services like Föreningslinjen. Additional offerings include study circles (Studiecirklar), web-based training (Webbutbildningar), the annual Årets Anhörigkommun award, and various advocacy projects. Together these form a service ecosystem providing emotional support, practical guidance, education, and community connection for the estimated 1.3 million Swedish caregivers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anhöriglinjen (National Caregiver Support Line) A national support hotline (0200-239 500) staffed by volunteers who offer emotional support, practical guidance, and referrals for relatives and caregivers of people who need help due to illness, disability, or age. Includes legal guidance from a lawyer attached to the line.
• Digitala samtalsgrupper (Digital Support Groups) Online discussion groups led by trained facilitators, providing peer support and emotional guidance for caregivers in specific situations such as partners of people with dementia, conducted through structured virtual meetings.
• Anhörighandboken (Caregiver Handbook) A theoretical and practical handbook covering caregiver support and services for relatives, available as an educational resource for both caregivers and professionals.
• Vi Anhöriga Member Magazine A membership magazine published four times per year, containing articles about caregiving, policy updates, member stories, and practical information for relatives supporting loved ones.
• Årets Anhörigkommun (Caregiver Municipality of the Year Award) An annual award program recognizing the Swedish municipality that has done the most to support relatives and caregivers, aimed at highlighting and encouraging best practices in municipal caregiver support.
• Webbutbildningar (Online Training Programs) Online training programs and educational courses for relatives, professionals, and the public about caregiving, delivered through the organization's website.
• Studiecirklar (Study Circles) Structured study circles organized by the federation, offering learning opportunities on topics related to caregiving and supporting relatives.
• Föreningslinjen (Association Forum) A member forum connecting representatives from the federation's local associations across Sweden via regular online meetings, providing information sharing, discussion, and inspiration among member organizations.
• Anhörigriksdagen (Annual National Caregiver Conference) Sweden's largest annual gathering for relatives and caregivers, featuring lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities, typically held in a different city each year including Varberg, Uppsala, and Karlstad.
• Web Shop Publications and Educational Materials An online storefront operated by the federation selling publications and educational materials including books such as 'Uppdrag anhörig II' and the Anhörighandboken handbook.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 1.3 million caregivers in Sweden are supported by or represented through the federation's advocacy and services.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Kronans ApotekGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020A partnership with Kronans Apotek provides members of Anhörigas Riksförbund with access to a dedicated phone line (0771-612 612, option 2) for personalized assistance with prescription questions, medication guidance, and pharmacy bookings.
• VildhallonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Anhörigas Riksförbund collaborated with Vildhallon, a creative cultural company in Gothenburg, on the children's book 'Abella och Kapten: Vilse i stormen' about childhood caregiving experiences, making the invisible work of young caregivers visible.
• SPF SeniorernaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020SPF Seniorerna is a collaborating partner in the Arvsfonden-funded project 'I nöd och lust' focused on older caregivers, alongside Bräcke diakoni, Anhörigas Riksförbund, and NKA. The project aims to ease daily life for older caregivers caring for their partners at home.
• NHS CareminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 September 2019NHS Care, a company delivering self-care products to private individuals in care, home care, and assisted living, partnered with Anhörigas Riksförbund by donating one SEK per sold package of a popular cleansing wipe. The partnership ran for over 20 years of NHS Care's operation and supports the federation's fundraising.
• Nationellt kompetenscentrum anhöriga (NKA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019NKA (National Knowledge Centre for Carers) is a key strategic partner with whom Anhörigas Riksförbund collaborates on multiple projects including Framtidsro, the jämställdhetsprojektet Uppdrag anhörig, and the 'I nöd och lust' project for older carers funded by Arvsfonden. NKA provides research and knowledge while the federation contributes caregiver perspectives and advocacy.
• EurocarerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnhörigas Riksförbund is a member of Eurocarers, the European association working for carers and caregiver support across Europe. This membership connects the federation to an international network of caregiver organizations and enables participation in European policy discussions on caregiver issues. Eurocarers estimates that informal carers provide approximately 80% of long-term care in the EU.
• Bräcke diakonimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBräcke diakoni is the project owner of the 'Framtidsro' (Future Security) project in which Anhörigas Riksförbund is a collaborating partner, along with NKA and Riksförbundet FUB. The project addresses parents' concerns about what will happen to their adult children with disabilities when they are no longer able to provide care. A key report titled 'Min ömmaste punkt och största oro – vad händer sen?' was launched in April 2026.
• Svenska Röda Korset (Swedish Red Cross)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSvenska Röda Korset co-organizes the digital lecture series 'Samhällskunskap för anhöriga' (Civic Knowledge for Carers) with Anhörigas Riksförbund. Topics have included the new social services act from a caregiver perspective, law for caregivers, and patient participation in research. The collaboration combines the Red Cross's health promotion and social sustainability unit with the federation's caregiver expertise.
• Helsjöns folkhögskolamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnhörigas Riksförbund partnered with Helsjöns folkhögskola to develop and launch a specialized education program in 'anhörigperspektiv' (caregiver perspective) for professionals who encounter caregivers in their work. The federation contributes expert knowledge while the school manages studies and curriculum. A one-year half-time distance course started in August 2026. Helsjöns folkhögskola was founded in 1953 and is located near Varberg, Göteborg, and Borås.
• Riksförbundet FUBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUB (the national association for and with people with intellectual disabilities) collaborates with Anhörigas Riksförbund in the Framtidsro project, bringing the perspective of parents of adults with intellectual disabilities into the project alongside Bräcke diakoni and NKA.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Alzheimer's Association: Large disease-focused US nonprofit whose caregiver support, helpline (24/7), education programs, and advocacy infrastructure overlap heavily with the federation's dementia-related services (Digitala samtalsgrupper, Anh\u00f6riglinjen). Comparable as a much larger incumbent serving a defined caregiver subset.
• AARP: US large membership organization for older adults that includes substantial caregiver resources, advocacy, and training. A broad incumbent operating a much wider portfolio but with significant caregiver-support programming as a subset.

Others

• SPF Seniorerna: Large Swedish senior-citizen membership organization partnering on the I n\u00f6d och lust project. Not a direct competitor but a complementary ecosystem player serving a substantial portion of the same older-caregiver population.

Emerging players

• Demensf\u00f6rbundet: Swedish national association for people with dementia and their relatives, providing support, advocacy, and local associations. Condition-specific (dementia) counterpart within Sweden that overlaps significantly with the federation's dementia-caregiver constituency.
• Nationellt kompetenscentrum anh\u00f6riga (NKA): Swedish national knowledge center for caregivers funded by the government and Socialstyrelsen. Strategic partner of Anh\u00f6rigas Riksf\u00f6rbund, providing research/knowledge while the federation provides caregiver perspective; partial overlap in audience but complementary role.

Direct peers

• Carers Australia: Australian national peak body representing unpaid carers, providing advocacy, information, and policy influence. Comparable scope (all caregivers), federation/membership model, and focus on legislative change for caregiver rights.
• Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA): US national nonprofit providing caregiver support, education, policy advocacy, and research for families caring for loved ones with chronic or disabling conditions. Closest US peer in terms of caregiver-centric (not condition-specific) mission.
• Eurocarers: European association working for carers across Europe; Anh\u00f6rigas Riksf\u00f6rbund is a member. Eurocarers conducts pan-EU policy advocacy and research on informal caregiving, making it the closest strategic counterpart at the European level.
• Carers UK: UK national membership charity for unpaid carers providing advice, support, advocacy, and policy influence. Direct cross-country peer: similar mandate (improving lives of all caregivers regardless of condition), membership model, and national-federation structure.

Regional players

• Riksf\u00f6rbundet FUB: Swedish national association for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Collaborates with Anh\u00f6rigas Riksf\u00f6rbund on the Framtidsro project; comparable as a Swedish federation supporting a specific caregiver constituency with advocacy and local chapters.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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