Swiss Foundation for Children with Cerebral Palsy

What Swiss Foundation for Children with Cerebral Palsy does

The Swiss Foundation for Children with Cerebral Palsy (Stiftung Cerebral / Fondation Cerebral / Fondazione Cerebral / Fundaziun Cerebral) is a Swiss-registered charitable foundation established in 1963 and headquartered at Erlachstrasse 14, Bern. It supports children and adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy across Switzerland, filling gaps left by public funding and insurance. The foundation reports it has supported more than 9,700 affected individuals and families over its 60-plus years of operation.

The foundation's offerings are organized around three flagship programs — Cerebral AKTIV (inclusive sports and recreation), Cerebral MAP (an accessibility mapping service), and the Cerebral Ausweis (an identification card for beneficiaries) — alongside a broader project portfolio that includes adapted vehicle and camper rentals, accessible Dualski and kayaking programs, an all-terrain electric wheelchair, the Tovertafel interactive light projector, the FoxStudy research initiative, a therapeutic board game, the Shadow inclusion project, the Prinzip Vielfalt diversity initiative, and an online shop for care articles (Pflegeartikelshop). Services are delivered directly to registered beneficiaries free of charge, with the foundation staffed by an 11–50 person team.

The foundation is funded through charitable donations received via bank transfer (IBAN CH53 0900 0000 8000 0048 4), QR code, testamentary bequests, memorial donations, and corporate giving. It is ZEWO-certified, GDPR- and Swiss DSG-compliant, and governed by a Stiftungsrat with Thomas Erne serving as Geschäftsleiter (Managing Director) and Thomas Moser as Data Protection Officer. Distribution is single-country (Switzerland) via direct service delivery and multi-language outreach (German, French, Italian, Romansh, English) across website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channels.

Name

Swiss Foundation for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Legal name

Swiss Foundation for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Website

https://cerebral.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Swiss Foundation for Children with Cerebral Palsy is a Bern-based, donation-funded Swiss charitable foundation established in 1963 that directly supports more than 9,700 children and families affected by cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy across Switzerland through mobility, therapy, recreation, and accessibility programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gross Motor Development & Motor Learning Interventions (EDAKAGAG), Physical Disabilities & Mobility Support Childcare (HSAAAIAD), Physical Therapy (Early Intervention) (EDACAFAD)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Cerebral palsy care
• Accessible mobility equipment
• Therapeutic recreation programs
• Charitable foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation operates as a charitable organization funded primarily through public donations. The foundation receives donations from individuals, families, and corporate donors to support children with cerebral palsy and their families in Switzerland.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Swiss Foundation for Children with Cerebral Palsy is a non-profit foundation that provides direct support services to children and adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or muscular dystrophy, and to their families throughout Switzerland. Its core offerings include three flagship programs (Cerebral AKTIV, Cerebral MAP, Cerebral Ausweis), mobility equipment loans (adapted vehicles, accessible caravans, all-terrain wheelchairs, bicycles, Dualski sit-skis), therapy funding, financial counseling and grants, and an online care-article shop. All services are provided free of charge to registered beneficiaries and are funded through donations.

Product overview

The Swiss Foundation for Children with Cerebral Palsy operates a portfolio of support services organized around three primary programs and numerous project initiatives. The three flagship programs are Cerebral AKTIV (inclusive sports and recreation), Cerebral MAP (accessibility mapping), and the Cerebral Ausweis (identification card). The foundation also runs a dedicated care article shop and develops innovative projects including the Tovertafel interactive light table, FoxStudy research, and a broad range of mobility and leisure programs such as accessible camper and car rental, all-terrain wheelchair, bicycle rental, Dualski, and kayaking. These offerings are designed to address the full spectrum of needs for people with cerebral palsy, from early detection and therapy support to mobility, recreation, and social inclusion throughout life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cerebral AKTIV: Assistance program for affected persons and their companions providing mobility and support services
• Cerebral MAP
• Cerebral Ausweis
• Cerebral ATTIVO
• Tessera Cerebral
• Cerebral ACTIVE
• Attestation Cerebral

Products and services

• Cerebral AKTIV Inclusive sports and recreation program that enables children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities to participate in inclusive physical activities and sporting events across Switzerland.
• Cerebral MAP An interactive mapping service that identifies and documents accessible locations and services for people with motor disabilities across Switzerland.
• Cerebral Ausweis An identification card issued to people with cerebral palsy that facilitates access to support services, benefits, and accessible facilities throughout Switzerland.
• Adapted Driving School Cars and Driving Lesson Contributions A service providing specially modified driving school vehicles and financial contributions toward driving lessons, enabling people with motor disabilities to obtain a driver's license.
• Accessible Camper and Caravan Rental An accessible camper and caravan rental program providing wheelchair-accessible caravans for barrier-free holidays for people with motor disabilities and their families.
• Adapted Car Rental Service A car rental service offering adapted and accessible vehicles enabling mobility for people with motor disabilities in Switzerland.
• Dualski (Sit-Ski Program) A sit-ski product and program that enables people with lower-limb disabilities to participate in alpine skiing.
• Adaptive Kayaking Program A kayaking excursion program that enables people with disabilities to participate in water sports and outdoor recreation.
• Adaptive Bicycle Rental A bicycle and adaptive bicycle rental program, including tandems and e-bikes, to support mobility and recreation for people with disabilities.
• All-Terrain Wheelchair Rental An all-terrain electric wheelchair rental service that enables users to explore non-paved outdoor trails and natural environments.
• Pflegeartikelshop (Care Article Online Shop) An online shop selling care and nursing articles such as bedding, positioning cushions, and adaptive clothing for people with severe motor disabilities.
• Tovertafel (Magic Table) Interactive Light Projector An interactive light projector that projects games onto a table surface, designed to stimulate movement and social interaction for people with cognitive and physical disabilities.
• Therapy Funding and Ability-Promoting Therapies Funding and provision of therapies that promote the abilities of children and adults with cerebral palsy where public funding or insurance is insufficient.
• Counseling and Financial Support for Beneficiaries Comprehensive advice and direct financial support provided to registered beneficiaries and their families in difficult life situations not covered by public funding or insurance.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TCS Camping (Touring Club Suisse)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2023Partnership with TCS Camping to provide accessible camping facilities for people with motor disabilities. The camping TCS de Sion (VS) now offers barrier-free holidays for families affected by cerebral palsy and other motor disabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Scope UK: UK disability charity providing information, services, and advocacy for disabled people including those with cerebral palsy. Comparable mission, multi-service portfolio, and charity-funded operating model.
• United Cerebral Palsy: US non-profit federation serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through direct services, advocacy, and research. Closely comparable mission, beneficiary population, and comprehensive service portfolio.
• Pro Infirmis: Switzerland's largest disability advocacy and service organization serving people with physical, intellectual, and psychological disabilities. Comparable Swiss disability-support scope, multi-language national operations, and ZEWO-certified non-profit structure.
• Cerebral Palsy Alliance: Australian non-profit providing direct services, research funding, and advocacy specifically for people with cerebral palsy. Highly comparable mission focus, program portfolio (therapy, equipment, research), and donation-funded operating model.
• Schweizer Paraplegiker-Stiftung: Major Swiss foundation supporting people with spinal cord injury and mobility disabilities through direct services, research, and accessibility infrastructure. Comparable Swiss-based disability foundation model with multi-program portfolio and donation-funded operations.
• Fondation Paralysie Cérébrale France: French foundation focused on cerebral palsy research and family support. Closely aligned disease focus, family-support service model, and research-funding orientation.
• Schweizerische Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft: Swiss MS society providing direct support, counseling, and mobility services for people with multiple sclerosis. Comparable disease-specific Swiss foundation with direct service delivery and ZEWO certification.
• Insieme Switzerland: Swiss umbrella organization supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families, with cantonal chapters and service programs. Comparable Swiss national, multilingual, family-focused disability service model.

Broad incumbents

• Mencap: One of the UK's largest disability charities serving people with learning disabilities through services, advocacy, and family support. Comparable family-support and direct-service model, though broader disability scope than CP-specific.

Emerging players

• Cerebral Palsy Foundation: US non-profit focused on cerebral palsy research, education, and innovation. Comparable CP-specific mission, though primarily a research-and-advocacy funder rather than direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/StiftungCerebral
• Facebookfacebook.com/cerebral.ch
• Instagraminstagram.com/stiftung_cerebral
• Xx.com/cerebral_ch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stiftung-cerebral

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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