Social Service of Catholic Men Neuss

What Social Service of Catholic Men Neuss does

Sozialdienst Katholischer Männer Neuss e.V. (SKM Neuss) is a Catholic non-profit social services organization founded in 1925 and registered as a German eingetragener Verein (e.V.) in Neuss, Germany. The organization is affiliated with the Diözesan-Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Köln and the SKM Bundesverband, operating under the Leitbild 'Im Mittelpunkt steht der Mensch' to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of free social services across the full lifecycle: legal guardianship (anerkannter Betreuungsverein), debt and insolvency counseling (geeignete Insolvenzberatungsstelle recognized by Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf), children/youth/family assistance, men's counseling, and neighborhood-level community development work.

The organization operates from its headquarters at Hammer Landstraße 5 in Neuss and runs 12+ service locations across multiple districts including Erfttal, Derikum, Kaarst, Weckhoven, Nordstadt, and Korschenbroich. Core facilities include Haus Derikum (community center since 1988), Bürgerhaus Erfttal (community center since 1971), OGS Erfttal (open all-day school care for 125 children), U3 Villa Pinguin (11 childcare places), and Leben in Gemeinschaft (24 senior housing places in cooperation with Neusser Bauverein AG). Workforce comprises 61 full-time staff (22 full-time positions, 39 part-time positions) plus 33 minor employment relationships; the organization reports over 250 staff including volunteers across all roles. No proprietary technology platform is disclosed — operations rely on human-delivered social work, counseling, and case management.

All client-facing services are provided free of charge. Revenue derives from a diversified mix: church-based institutional funding (the Erzbistum Köln contributed €437,313 or 11.53% of revenue in 2021, the only funder exceeding the 10% threshold), corporate sponsorships from local banks, utilities, and civic organizations (Stadtwerke Neuss, Sparkasse Neuss, multiple Volksbank/Raiffeisenbank branches, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Neusser Bauverein, Aktion Lichtblicke), individual donations, and member dues. The organization holds tax-exempt status (Freistellungsbescheid 2017-2019) and uses a community-led go-to-market model: walk-in counseling, scheduled appointments, court and government referrals, and embedded presence at municipal schools and Kitas. Distribution relies on cooperation with the City of Neuss, the Kreispolizeibehörde Rhein-Kreis Neuss, and the Diözesan-Caritasverband.

Name

Social Service of Catholic Men Neuss

Legal name

Sozialdienst Katholischer Männer Neuss e.V.

Website

https://skm-neuss.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sozialdienst Katholischer Männer Neuss e.V. (SKM Neuss) is a Catholic non-profit social services organization founded in 1925, providing free legal guardianship, debt and insolvency counseling, children/youth/family services, men's counseling, and neighborhood community development across Neuss and surrounding areas in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Community Welfare

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB), Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Debt insolvency counseling
• Legal guardianship association
• Youth family assistance
• Community neighborhood work

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuss

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ecclesiastical / Archdiocese Funding: Primary funding from the Erzbistum Köln (Archdiocese of Cologne), which contributed 437,313 EUR in 2021 (11.53% of total revenue), representing the only institution exceeding the 10% funding threshold. This is church-based public welfare funding.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization actively solicits donations from individuals, local businesses, and civic organizations. Corporate sponsors include Stadtwerke Neuss, Sparkasse Neuss, various Volksbank/Raiffeisenbank branches, Lions Club Neuss Rosengarten, Lions Club Neuss Obertor, Rotary Club Neuss, Neusser Bauverein, and Aktion Lichtblicke.
3. Donations (IBAN: DE40 3055 0000 0000 1001 07): SKM Neuss accepts donations via bank transfer to Sparkasse Neuss (BIC: WELADEDNXXX). Donors can request donation receipts (Zuwendungsbestätigung/Spendenbescheinigung) for tax purposes.
4. Membership Fees: SKM Neuss e.V. operates as a registered association (e.V.) with members who pay annual membership dues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SKM Neuss is a Catholic social services organization that provides free, confidential, government-recognized social welfare services to residents of Neuss and the surrounding area. Its core offerings include legal guardianship for adults, qualified debt and insolvency counseling, children/youth/family assistance (including educational support, social group work, juvenile offender training, and family therapy), men's counseling, and neighborhood-based community development programs such as community centers, childcare, all-day school care, and senior support.

Product overview

SKM Neuss (Sozialdienst Katholischer Männer Neuss e.V.) is a Catholic social services organization founded in 1925, operating as a unified charitable association rather than a technology platform. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of social services across multiple domains including legal guardianship, debt counseling, children/youth/family assistance, men's counseling, and extensive neighborhood community development programs. The services operate as interconnected community-based programs managed from the central office at Hammer Landstraße 5, Neuss, serving the city of Neuss and surrounding areas. Key programs include legal guardianship services, debt/insolvency counseling, children and family crisis support with educational assistance and social group work, crime prevention initiatives, men's counseling including domestic violence support, and multiple neighborhood centers (Haus Derikum, Kontakt Erfttal, Bürgerhaus Erfttal) providing community development, childcare, youth services, and senior care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anlaufstelle für von Gewalt betroffene Männer: Support center for men affected by violence and men in crisis situations
• Initiative Kurve kriegen
• Leben in Gemeinschaft

Products and services

• Legal Guardianship (Rechtliche Betreuung)

Quantifiable outcome

• OGS Erfttal serves 125 children across 5 groups at Gebrüder-Grimm-Grundschule.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diözesan-Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Köln e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKM Neuss is affiliated with the Diözesan-Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Köln e.V., the Catholic caritas (charity) association for the Archdiocese of Cologne. This affiliation provides organizational oversight, funding, and integration into the broader Catholic social welfare network of the diocese.
• SKM BundesverbandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKM Neuss is a member of the SKM Bundesverband (SKM National Association), the umbrella organization for Catholic men's social services in Germany, providing organizational standards, guidance, and national representation.
• Stadtwerke NeussminorOthersStadtwerke Neuss (municipal utilities) sponsors SKM Neuss's charitable activities, as evidenced by their logo displayed on the organization's sponsors section.
• Sparkasse NeussminorOthersSparkasse Neuss (municipal savings bank) is listed as a sponsor on SKM Neuss's website, providing financial support for charitable activities.
• Volksbank Düsseldorf NeussminorOthersVolksbank Düsseldorf Neuss is listed as a sponsor of SKM Neuss.
• Volksbank Erft eGminorOthersVolksbank Erft eG is listed as a sponsor of SKM Neuss.
• Volksbank Meerbusch eGminorOthersVolksbank Meerbusch eG is listed as a sponsor of SKM Neuss.
• VR Bank eGminorOthersVR Bank eG is listed as a sponsor of SKM Neuss.
• Raiffeisenbank GrevenbroichminorOthersRaiffeisenbank Grevenbroich is listed as a sponsor of SKM Neuss.
• Raiffeisenbank Kaarst eGminorOthersRaiffeisenbank Kaarst eG is listed as a sponsor of SKM Neuss.
• Neusser BauvereinminorOthersNeusser Bauverein (housing cooperative) is listed as a sponsor of SKM Neuss and is a key partner in the 'Leben in Gemeinschaft' senior living project.
• Lions Club Neuss RosengartenminorOthersLions Club Neuss Rosengarten is listed as a sponsor of SKM Neuss.
• Lions Club Neuss ObertorminorOthersLions Club Neuss Obertor is listed as a sponsor of SKM Neuss.
• Rotary Club NeussminorOthersRotary Club Neuss is listed as a sponsor of SKM Neuss.
• Aktion LichtblickeminorOthersAktion Lichtblicke (a charitable aid organization) is listed as a sponsor of SKM Neuss.
• SKM Rheydt e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKM Rheydt e.V. cooperates with SKM Neuss in the 'Initiative Kurve kriegen' — a joint program for crime prevention among children and youth aged 8-18 in the Rhein-Kreis Neuss district.
• Kreispolizeibehörde Rhein-Kreis Neuss (Kriminalkommissariat Kriminalprävention und Opferschutz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district police authority of Rhein-Kreis Neuss (specifically its crime prevention and victim protection department) partners with SKM Neuss and SKM Rheydt in the 'Initiative Kurve kriegen' for crime prevention targeting children and adolescents.
• Neusser Bauverein AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeusser Bauverein AG is the housing company partner in the 'Leben in Gemeinschaft' (Living in Community) project, providing the residential building at Euskirchener Str. 36 with 24 senior living places across 3 groups, while SKM Neuss provides the care and social support services.
• Stadt Neuss (City of Neuss)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Neuss partners with SKM Neuss in multiple programs: the Lotsenpunkt Erfttal (senior navigation point) is operated in cooperation with the Stadt Neuss; the ProVier program involves the Jugendamt (youth office); and Schulwerkstatt Blitz is coordinated with the Schulverwaltungsamt.
• Comenius-Gesamtschule NeusscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Schulwerkstatt 'Blitz' is a cooperation project between the Comenius-Gesamtschule Neuss and Kontakt Erfttal (SKM Neuss), coordinated by the city's Schulverwaltungsamt. The program helps school-refusing students return to education.
• Gebrüder-Grimm-GrundschulecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe OGS Erfttal open all-day school program operates at the Gebrüder-Grimm-Grundschule in Erfttal, serving 125 children in 5 groups, with activities conducted in the Kontakt Erfttal facilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/haus_derikum

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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