Josefsheim Ggmbh

What Josefsheim Ggmbh does

Josefsheim gGmbH is a German non-profit social enterprise (gemeinnützige GmbH) that provides integrated services for people with physical, learning, sensory, severe, and profound multiple disabilities in the Hochsauerland region of North Rhine-Westphalia. Approximately 840 employees serve around 850 beneficiaries across three locations: Olsberg-Bigge (headquarters), Lippstadt-Lipperode, and Sundern. The service portfolio is organized around three pillars — Wohnen & Leben (residential living and ambulatory services for adults and children), Lernen (vocational training via BBW Bigge covering 30+ occupations and the HSBK vocational school), and Arbeiten (sheltered workshops / WfbM plus the Budget für Arbeit supported-employment program). Supplementary offerings include the integrative kindergarten Sonnenschein, the Franziskushof recreation facility, and the Podologiezentrum Ruhr-Lippe podiatry center.

The business model is government- and insurance-funded under the German Social Code (Sozialgesetzbuch). Revenue is generated through per-capita fees and service contracts with social insurance providers (Krankenkassen, Pflegekassen) and welfare offices for residential care, vocational rehabilitation, and sheltered employment. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated rather than listed. The organization operates as a subsidiary of Die Josefs-Gesellschaft gAG, a non-profit stock corporation (gemeinnützige Aktiengesellschaft) that serves as the parent/träger entity.

No proprietary technology platforms, AI capabilities, or licensed intellectual property were disclosed. The organization relies on direct service delivery through owned facilities and an in-person plus digital marketing mix (website, social channels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, digital information evenings, and the annual JOB NAVI-TAGE event). A May 2026 capital grant of €1,295,500 from SozialstiftungNRW signals ongoing investment in expanding residential capacity, including into Soest.

Name

Josefsheim Ggmbh

Legal name

Josefsheim gGmbH

Website

https://josefsheim-bigge.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Josefsheim gGmbH is a German non-profit social enterprise operating across Olsberg-Bigge, Lipperode, and Sundern, where approximately 840 staff provide integrated residential care, vocational training (BBW, HSBK), and sheltered workshops (WfbM) for around 850 people with disabilities, funded primarily through German social insurance providers and welfare offices.

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Product category

Disability Social Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Disability social services
• Vocational rehabilitation training
• Sheltered workshop employment
• Residential care facilities
• Inclusive kindergarten education

Headquarters

HQ city

Olsberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services Funding: Funded through contracts with social insurance providers (Krankenkassen, Pflegekassen), government social welfare funding, and potential client contributions for services such as residential care, vocational training, and sheltered employment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Josefsheim gGmbH is a non-profit social enterprise operating residential living, vocational training, and sheltered employment services for people with physical, learning, sensory, severe, and profound multiple disabilities. The organization delivers three integrated service pillars — Wohnen & Leben (housing and assisted living for adults and children), Lernen (BBW Bigge vocational training in 30+ occupations and HSBK vocational school), and Arbeiten (WfbM sheltered workshops) — across three locations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Product overview

Josefsheim gGmbH is a social enterprise providing comprehensive services for people with disabilities across three locations (Olsberg-Bigge, Lipperode, and Sundern). The organization operates a multi-service portfolio organized around three core pillars: Wohnen & Leben (housing and living services for adults and children), Lernen (vocational education through BBW Bigge and HSBK offering 30+ training programs), and Arbeiten (sheltered employment via WfbM workshops). Additional offerings include an integrative kindergarten (KiTa Sonnenschein), a recreation facility (Franziskushof), podiatry services, and corporate services supporting employment integration. With approximately 840 employees serving around 850 people with disabilities, the organization focuses on social and professional integration across all service areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BBW Bigge (Berufsbildungswerk Bigge): Vocational training center offering pre-vocational and vocational training programs for young people with disabilities, with over 30 training programs.
• HSBK (Heinrich-Sommer-Berufskolleg)
• Franziskushof
• Integrative Kindertagesstätte Sonnenschein
• Podologiezentrum Ruhr-Lippe

Products and services

• Wohnen & Leben (Housing and Living) Residential living services for adults and children/youth with disabilities, including Besondere Wohnformen (special housing forms) and ambulatory services for adults, as well as residential care for children and youth. Targets people with physical, learning, sensory, severe and profound multiple disabilities in the Hochsauerland region.
• BBW Bigge (Berufsbildungswerk) Vocational training center offering pre-vocational programs, apprenticeship training in over 30 occupational fields, accommodation-based learning, and support services for young people with disabilities. Targets young people with disabilities seeking vocational qualification and career entry.
• HSBK (Heinrich-Sommer-Berufskolleg) Vocational school offering pre-vocational programs and dual-system vocational school classes for students with disabilities. Targets students with disabilities pursuing formal vocational education.
• WfbM (Werkstätten für Menschen mit Behinderung) Workshops for people with disabilities offering vocational training, workplace integration support, and various work areas at locations in Olsberg-Bigge and Lipperode. Targets people with disabilities who cannot yet or cannot at all work in the primary labor market.
• Integrative Kindertagesstätte Sonnenschein Integrative kindergarten in the Olsberg-Bigge area providing early childhood education and care for children with and without disabilities. Targets families seeking inclusive early childhood education.
• Franziskushof Recreation and event facility offering children's birthday parties, holiday camps, and serving as a training venue. Targets community members, families, and internal program participants.
• Podologiezentrum Ruhr-Lippe Podiatry center located at the Olsberg-Bigge site providing foot health services. Targets patients requiring podiatric care.
• Ambulante Dienste Ambulatory/outpatient services for adults with disabilities, providing support for independent living. Targets adults with disabilities seeking to live independently with support.
• Budget für Arbeit Job coaching and support program enabling people with disabilities to work in regular employment with ongoing guidance and assistance. Targets people with disabilities seeking supported employment in the primary labor market.
• Leistungen für Firmen Corporate services providing vocational integration support, workplace assistance, and placement services for companies hiring people with disabilities. Targets businesses seeking to integrate people with disabilities into their workforce.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 Absolventinnen und Absolventen honored at BBW graduation ceremony 2026

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Josefs-Gesellschaft gAGcoreOthersJosefs-Gesellschaft gAG (Josefsheim gGmbH parent organization/träger) is the overarching nonprofit holding entity. Josefsheim gGmbH operates as part of this larger social enterprise group providing services to people with disabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: Major German non-profit social enterprise operating extensive residential, vocational, and sheltered-employment services for people with disabilities across multiple NRW locations. Directly comparable in service scope, träger structure, and beneficiary mix.
• Hephata: Hephata Sozialunternehmen in Hessen operates integrated Wohnen, Bildung, Arbeit, and ambulatory services for people with disabilities. Closely mirrors Josefsheim's lifecycle service model and non-profit träger governance.
• St. Augustinus Gruppe: Neuss-based social group operating Werkstätten, Wohnheime, and vocational training for people with disabilities in NRW. Direct regional competitor with comparable service pillars and beneficiary populations.
• Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe: Germany's largest federation of disability service providers, operating Kindergärten, Wohnheime, Werkstätten and vocational programs nationwide. Highly comparable to Josefsheim in service mix (Wohnen, Lernen, Arbeiten) and in operating model as a non-profit träger.
• Evangelische Stiftung Neinstedt: Saxony-Anhalt-based non-profit operating Wohnen, Werkstatt, Schule, and Therapie services for people with disabilities. Comparable as a multi-site träger organization with an integrated disability service model.

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Deutschland: National umbrella for Protestant-affiliated social service providers operating disability, youth welfare, and care services across Germany. Comparable as a broad incumbent funding/coordination body, though more diversified than Josefsheim's disability-only focus.
• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest Catholic welfare confederation, operating a wide portfolio of disability, elderly care, and social services. Comparable as a large incumbent welfare operator, though serving broader beneficiary segments than Josefsheim.
• SRH: Heidelberg-based operator of vocational schools, rehabilitation clinics, and disability inclusion programs in Germany. Comparable in vocational rehabilitation and training offerings (closest analog to BBW/HSBK), though operating at greater scale and across healthcare.

Others

• Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft für Suchtkrankenhilfe und Wohnhilfen (GSW): Non-profit social services provider in Hesse offering residential and vocational support for people with disabilities and psychosocial needs. Comparable as a regional non-profit social enterprise, though smaller and more regionally focused.

Regional players

• Stiftung ICP München: Munich-based social foundation offering residential, kindergarten, school, and therapy services for children and adults with disabilities. Comparable in integrated service architecture, but operates in southern Germany rather than NRW.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Josefsheim
• Facebookfacebook.com/josefsheim
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/josefsheim-ggmbh-bigge
• Instagraminstagram.com/josefsheimbigge

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