Name

Lebenshilfe Braunschweig

Legal name

Lebenshilfe Braunschweig gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://lebenshilfe-braunschweig.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability & Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Vocational training programs
• Residential care services
• Inclusive employment programs
• Social services non-profit

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunschweig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services & Government Contracts: Core revenue from government-funded disability services including residential care, vocational training, and assisted living. Services are funded through social security and disability support legislation.
2. Retail Operations: Commercial enterprises including FAIRKAUF second-hand stores, cafes (Café Flora, Café Zimtschnecke), catering services, bicycle workshop (radspezial), and ceramic workshop. These provide inclusive employment while generating revenue.
3. Workshop Services: Production workshops offering services including vehicle care, document destruction, sauna construction, and furniture restoration. Certified operations (ISO 9001, AZAV) that serve business clients.
4. Donations and Foundation: Charitable donations, foundation funding, and membership contributions support projects and organizational mission.
5. Online Shop (Gute Dinge): E-commerce platform selling products made by people with disabilities from workshops across Germany.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lebenshilfe Braunschweig is a non-profit social services organization providing comprehensive disability support, including vocational training, residential care, assisted living, family/early intervention services, autism counseling, and leisure/cultural programs. It funds its mission through government contracts and commercial enterprises (second-hand retail, cafés, catering, online shop, bicycle workshop, sauna construction, ceramic workshop, mobile toilet rental) that double as inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities. The organization serves more than 1,500 people across 40+ locations in the Braunschweig region.

Product overview

Lebenshilfe Braunschweig is a non-profit social services organization offering a diverse portfolio of products and services for people with and without disabilities. The organization operates as both a service provider and an inclusive employer, combining commercial enterprises (retail stores, cafés, catering, workshops) with social support services (vocational training, residential care, family support, leisure activities). The commercial arm includes FAIRKAUF second-hand stores, inclusive cafés (Café Flora, Café Zimtschnecke), catering services with foodtruck, the Gute Dinge online shop, radspezial bicycle workshop, Saunabau VESUVIO, Keramikwerkstatt, and mobile toilet rental. The social services include vocational education and employment support, residential and assisted living facilities, children and family services including autism counseling, leisure and travel services, and cultural programs including the Rock in Rautheim music festival and Geyso20 art gallery. All commercial operations provide inclusive employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• bezahlbar: Second-hand shop in Braunschweig
• FAIRKAUF
• radspezial
• VESUVIO
• Café Flora
• Café Zimtschnecke
• Geyso20
• esistso!company
• TRaumschiff Erde
• Rock in Rautheim
• Reiselust

Products and services

• Vocational Education and Work (Berufliche Bildung & Arbeit) Vocational education and employment support program offering career orientation, preparation, supported employment, and sheltered workshops for people with disabilities, including integration into the general labor market.
• Housing and Assistance (Wohnen & Assistenz) Residential and assisted living services including residential facilities, shared apartments, assisted living, home assistance, and living courses for adults with disabilities.
• Children and Family Services (Kinder & Familie) Family support services including early intervention, day care, kindergarten, school accompaniment, and autism counseling for children with disabilities and their families.
• Leisure and Travel (Freizeit & Urlaubsreisen) Leisure activities and inclusive travel services including sports programs, cultural events, day trips, and vacation planning through the Reiselust travel agency.
• FAIRKAUF Second-Hand Department Store and Furniture Hall Second-hand department store and furniture hall offering donated and recycled goods at affordable prices, providing inclusive employment for people with disabilities.
• bezahlbar Second-Hand Shop Second-hand shop selling donated clothing, books, and household goods, functioning as a community meeting point for people with and without disabilities.
• Café Flora and Café Zimtschnecke Inclusive cafés offering Nordic delicacies at Café Zimtschnecke and Mediterranean ambiance at Café Flora, with self-baked cakes and diverse menus staffed by people with and without disabilities.
• Catering Service and Foodtruck Inclusive catering service providing customized buffets for business events from 40 persons, plus a foodtruck for on-site dining, staffed by people with and without disabilities.
• Firewood Sales (Brennholz Verkauf) Sale of ready-to-burn firewood from Lower Saxony state forests, available in 30dm³ cartons or cubic meters, with delivery in the Braunschweig region.
• Gute Dinge Online Shop Online gift shop offering handcrafted toys, decorative accessories, and household items produced by people with disabilities in workshops across Germany.
• radspezial Bicycle Workshop Premium and rehabilitation bicycle dealer offering new models, ergonomic fitting, repair services, and rental bikes, with brands including Hase Bikes, Babboe, Urban Arrow, and Brompton.
• Saunabau VESUVIO Custom Sauna Construction Custom sauna cabin manufacturing with consultation, custom fabrication, measurement, and installation in the Braunschweig region, featuring LED lighting technology.
• Keramikwerkstatt Ceramic Workshop Handcrafted ceramic workshop producing bowls, mugs, vases, and personalized pieces fired at 1,240 degrees, creating unique handmade items.
• Barrier-Free Mobile Toilet Trailer Rental Rental of one or two barrier-free mobile toilet trailers for events, featuring accessible entrances, folding grab bars, emergency buttons, wheelchair-accessible sinks, and integrated care beds.
• Cultural Programs (Geyso20, esistso!company, TRaumschiff Erde) Cultural programs including the Geyso20 art studio, gallery and collection; esistso!company inclusive dance theater; and TRaumschiff Erde figurine and object theater, promoting artistic expression for people with and without disabilities.
• Rock in Rautheim Inclusive Music Festival Annual inclusive music festival featuring rock and metal bands, attended by several thousand visitors, organized by the Lebenshilfe team and recognized with the Lower Saxony Inclusion Award.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ people supported with services annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEILFLECHTER Tauwerk GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, a team of 10 Lebenshilfe employees works directly at SEILFLECHTER's facility performing packaging and labeling tasks. The partnership has expanded to 18 employees and includes 3 employees who transitioned to permanent positions through the 'Budget für Arbeit' program. SEILFLECHTER was awarded the 'Wir sind inklusiv' recognition by Lebenshilfe.
• Wilhelm Ewe GmbH & Co. KG (EWE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Since 2020, two employees with disabilities have been integrated into EWE's team. EWE adapted workstations with height-adjustable desks, ergonomic lighting, and semi-automatic assembly aids. The integration was supported by the 'Budget für Arbeit' program and ongoing assistance from Lebenshilfe's Integration Service.
• Lebenshilfe NiedersachsencoreOthersState-level membership organization for Lebenshilfe chapters in Lower Saxony, providing advocacy and support.
• Bundesvereinigung LebenshilfecoreOthersNational federation membership providing policy advocacy, best practices, and organizational support for disability services.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Niedersachsen e.V.minorOthersMember of the Paritätischer welfare association, one of Germany's largest social welfare organizations.
• Diakonisches Werk NiedersachsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for coordinating Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ) placements, the voluntary social service program for young people.
• Braunschweiger Judo ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports club partnership offering judo training for people with intellectual disabilities. The club has over 40 years of experience in inclusive sports and helped develop Geri Kronberg, German Judo Champion.
• Braunschweiger Basketball-LöwenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive basketball programs developed in collaboration with Lebenshilfe Braunschweig.
• Polizei-Sportverein BraunschweigminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports partnership providing endurance training opportunities for Lebenshilfe members.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Niedersachsen: Protestant welfare association coordinating social-services providers across Lower Saxony, including disability services and vocational integration. Already a coordination partner (FSJ placements); serves overlapping client populations with broader scope.
• Caritas Niedersachsen: Catholic welfare association operating comparable disability, residential, and social-assistance services in Lower Saxony. Same government-funding regime and overlapping target populations, with broader faith-based mandate.
• DRK (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) Braunschweig-Salzgitter: German Red Cross regional chapter delivering social services, family support, and care for vulnerable groups in the same Braunschweig catchment. Overlaps in family/children services and care delivery.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Niedersachsen: Umbrella welfare association of which Lebenshilfe Braunschweig is a member. Coordinates advocacy and standards across independent social-services providers operating comparable disability programs in Lower Saxony.
• AWO Niedersachsen: Arbeiterwohlfahrt is one of Germany's six largest welfare associations, operating disability, family, and senior services across Lower Saxony. Overlaps with Lebenshilfe Braunschweig in residential care and family support but spans a much broader social-services portfolio.

Direct peers

• Lebenshilfe Hannover: Another Lower-Saxony Lebenshilfe chapter offering the same disability-services portfolio (workshops, residential, inclusive employment). Comparable in mission, funding model, and service mix but in a larger metropolitan catchment.
• Lebenshilfe Wolfsburg: Sister regional Lebenshilfe chapter operating in the adjacent Wolfsburg area, providing comparable disability services (residential, vocational, family support) under the same Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe federation. Closest geographic and mission-aligned comparable.

Emerging players

• Special Olympics Deutschland: National organization delivering inclusive adaptive-sports programming for people with intellectual disabilities. Overlaps with Lebenshilfe Braunschweig's inclusive judo, basketball, and Rock in Rautheim sports partnerships but focuses on sports rather than full care pathway.

Others

• Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe: National federation of which Lebenshilfe Braunschweig is a chapter. Sets standards, advocates on disability policy, and provides shared services — relevant as parent/peer reference for benchmarking, not a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Lebenshilfe Gifhorn: Adjacent Landkreis-level Lebenshilfe chapter serving the Gifhorn area, directly bordering Braunschweig. Operates the same sheltered-workshop, residential, and family-service model with partially overlapping service territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lebenshilfe_braunschweig

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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