BSBH

What BSBH does

BSBH (Blinden- und Sehbehindertenbund in Hessen e.V.) is a Frankfurt am Main-based, registered charitable association (eingetragener Verein) founded November 21, 1947, operating as the self-help and advocacy organization for blind and visually impaired individuals in the German state of Hesse, together with their relatives and caregivers. It delivers free, independent counseling on vision loss, assistive devices (Hilfsmittel), and eye diseases through two branded service lines: Blickpunkt-Auge ("Rat und Hilfe bei Sehverlust") and the federally mandated EUTB (Ergänzende unabhängige Teilhabeberatung), which broadens the addressable population to all people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. The organization runs over 20 stationary counseling locations across Hesse, mobile "Rollende Beratung" outreach to smaller towns, and an awareness program distributed via the E-Echo newsletter, the SightCity Messekompass (in DOCX, PDF, TXT, and DAISY formats), and recurring presence at SightCity and Hessentag.

The organization's business model is a non-profit funding mix rather than a commercial revenue stack: annual membership dues at €10/month (€120/year, billed as a single SEPA direct debit, with under-18s exempt), donations and bequests processed via Bank für Sozialwirtschaft / Frankfurter Sparkasse, and project-based public subsidies that cover only a portion of operating costs. There are no technology products, proprietary platforms, patents, or commercial transactions; the "product" set consists of counseling services, advocacy representation, the E-Echo newsletter, the SightCity Messekompass, and the membership program. Florian Schneider serves as Managing Director (Geschäftsführer).

Strategically, BSBH is regionally concentrated (Hesse only), operationally stable, and embedded in the DBSV federal network. Recent activity in 2026 has emphasized public outreach — co-organizing SightCity, staffing Hessentag Fulda, hosting a Dialogmuseum reading event, and issuing a fraud-warning advisory — alongside incremental expansion of EUTB counseling points into Waldeck-Frankenberg and Hersfeld-Rotenburg districts. The organization is not a technology or AI business and should be evaluated as a regional non-profit services entity, not a venture-backable company.

Name

BSBH

Legal name

Blinden- und Sehbehindertenbund in Hessen e.V.

Website

https://bsbh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BSBH (Blinden- und Sehbehindertenbund in Hessen e.V.) is a Frankfurt-based German non-profit association founded 1947 that provides free counseling, advocacy, and community services to blind and visually impaired individuals in Hesse via Blickpunkt-Auge and EUTB programs, funded by membership dues, donations, and public subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Advocacy and Counseling Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Visual impairment counseling
• Nonprofit support services
• Rehabilitation counseling
• Community advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Members pay a monthly contribution of €10, collected annually as a lump sum via SEPA direct debit. Children and youth under 18 are exempt from membership fees.
2. Donations and bequests: BSBH relies on donations and testamentary bequests to fund operations. One-time, recurring, online, standing order, and direct debit donation options are available. The organization also accepts donations for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and company anniversaries.
3. Project-based public subsidies: The organization receives project-related subsidies from public funds, which cover only a portion of operational costs. This leaves a funding gap filled by membership dues and donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BSBH is a registered non-profit self-help organization that provides independent and free counseling to blind and visually impaired people in the German state of Hesse. It delivers advice on vision loss, visual aids, and eye diseases through its Blickpunkt-Auge service, plus EUTB (Ergänzende unabhängige Teilhabeberatung) participation counseling for people with disabilities. The organization also engages in political advocacy, community building, and public awareness for the rights of blind and visually impaired individuals.

Product overview

BSBH ist eine Selbsthilfeorganisation für blinde und sehbehinderte Menschen in Hessen, die keine klassischen Tech-Produkte anbietet, sondern Beratungs- und Unterstützungsleistungen. Das Kernangebot umfasst die Blickpunkt-Auge-Beratung für unabhängige Beratung bei Sehverlust, die EUTB-Teilhabeberatung für Fragen zur Rehabilitation, sowie den kostenlosen E-Echo-Newsletter. BSBH ist zudem auf der SightCity-Messe vertreten und bietet dort mit dem DBSV einen Gemeinschaftsstand mit Beratung.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blickpunkt-Auge: Advisory service 'Blickpunkt-Auge - Rat und Hilfe bei Sehverlust' (Point of Focus Eye - Advice and Help for Vision Loss) offering free consultation for blind and visually impaired individuals.
• EUTB

Products and services

• Blickpunkt-Auge-Beratung (Counseling for Vision Loss) Free, independent counseling service for blind and visually impaired people, providing advice on vision loss, visual aids (Hilfsmittel), and eye diseases (Augenerkrankungen). Delivered at stationary centers across Hesse and via mobile outreach (Rollende Beratung) in smaller communities.
• EUTB Teilhabeberatung (Complementary Independent Participation Counseling) Free counseling for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses, as well as those at risk of disability and their relatives, on rehabilitation and participation across all areas of life including work, education, and social participation.
• BSBH Membership (Mitgliedschaft) Annual membership in the BSBH at €10 per month billed as a lump sum via SEPA direct debit. Children and youth under 18 are exempt from fees. Members receive counseling and support services.
• E-Echo Newsletter Free newsletter covering news about blindness and visual impairment, BSBH activities, and events. Available for subscription via the website.
• SightCity Messekompass (Trade Fair Guide) Guide for the SightCity trade fair, the world's largest fair for blind and visually impaired aids. Produced jointly with DBSV and provided in accessible formats (.docx, .pdf, .txt, and DAISY).

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DBSV (Deutscher Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026BSBH and DBSV co-organize the SightCity trade fair and maintain a joint exhibition stand (1N03) at the event. BSBH also jointly produces the SightCity Messekompass with DBSV, providing comprehensive event information in accessible formats (DOCX, PDF, TXT, DAISY).
• SightCity organizerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSBH participates as a co-organizer and exhibitor at SightCity, the world's largest trade fair for blind and visually impaired aids, held annually at Kap Europa, Messe Frankfurt.
• Bank für Sozialwirtschaft (Bank for Social Economy)minorOthersOnline donations are processed through the Bank für Sozialwirtschaft's secure donation platform. BSBH's donation account is held at Frankfurter Sparkasse.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allgemeiner Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverein Berlin (ABSV): State-level blind/VI self-help organization serving Berlin with comparable counseling, advocacy, and member services; structurally equivalent to BSBH but operating in a different Bundesland.
• PRO RETINA Deutschland: Germany-wide self-help organization for people with retinal degenerative diseases; comparable advocacy and counseling model but with a narrower (retinal-only) disease focus than BSBH's broader VI mandate.
• Bayerischer Blinden- und Sehbehindertenbund (BBSB): Direct state-level peer in Bavaria offering the same model of free counseling, advocacy, and community support for blind/visually impaired people; operates on structurally identical funding and service lines as BSBH.
• Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverein Westfalen (BSVW): Westphalia-based peer organization providing analogous counseling and advocacy for blind/visually impaired individuals; comparable service portfolio, membership model, and funding mix.

Broad incumbents

• DBSV (Deutscher Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband): National umbrella federation for blind and visually impaired people in Germany; BSBH is a state-level member of DBSV and co-organizes SightCity with them, making DBSV the closest comparable national counterpart.
• Caritas Deutschland: Major German Catholic welfare organization providing broad social services including disability support; BSBH is comparable as a non-profit social-service provider but Caritas operates at vastly larger scale and across all welfare categories.
• Deutscher Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband: Large German umbrella association for non-profit social-services organizations; BSBH is likely affiliated and comparable in operational model as a member NGO providing disability-related services.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare federation providing social and disability services across Germany; comparable as a non-profit social-services provider but with a much broader service portfolio and national footprint.
• Aktion Mensch: Germany's largest private disability-services funding organization providing grants and services; comparable in mission (disability inclusion) but operates as a national social lottery rather than a direct-service NGO like BSBH.

Others

• EUTB-Verbund (Ergänzende unabhängige Teilhabeberatung): Federal program network of independent participation counseling providers that includes BSBH as one of its accredited EUTB sites; comparable as a sibling counseling provider within the same federally funded program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BSBHeV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bsbh-e-v

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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