DRK Region Hannover

What DRK Region Hannover does

DRK-Region Hannover e.V. is a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) operating under German law as a regional member of the German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) and, by extension, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Founded on May 8, 2008 through the merger of four district associations (Burgdorf, Hannover-Land/Springe, Hannover-Stadt, and Neustadt a. Rbge.), it is headquartered at Karlsruher Str. 2c, Hannover, and serves the Region Hannover area exclusively. The organization is governed by an elected presidium and Vorstand (legal representatives Anton Verschaeren as Vorstandsvorsitzender and Marlis Spieker-Kuhmann as Vorständin), and operates without venture, private equity, or public ownership.

The organization delivers a broad portfolio of humanitarian services across four primary segments: emergency response and rescue (Rettungsdienst, Krankentransport, Motorradstaffel, Katastrophenschutz), elderly and care-dependent support (ambulante Pflege, Tagespflege, Palliativ- und Hospizdienste, Hausnotruf, dementia care), family and youth welfare (KiTa, stationäre und ambulante Jugendhilfe, Familienunterstützender Dienst, inklusive Ferienbetreuung, autism outpatient clinic, school assistance), and social assistance (Mobile Lebensmittelausgabe food truck, refugee/migrant support, Secondhand-Shop, allgemeine Sozialberatung). Service delivery is executed through approximately 120 local associations (Ortsvereine) and stationary facilities, supported by roughly 2,500 full-time employees and 4,300 volunteers serving an approximately 32,000-member base.

DRK Region Hannover generates revenue through four streams: recurring membership fees (subscription model), fees for care and social services (largely covered by public health insurance), government contracts and public-sector funding for disaster protection, rescue services, and social welfare programs (managed services), and voluntary donations. Core partners include the German Red Cross national association, Region Hannover and the City of Hannover as public-sector counterparties, and coordination agreements with other aid organizations (Johanniter, Feuerwehr). The underlying technology stack is described as social services and emergency response infrastructure, with no proprietary software products, no mobile app, no public API, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

DRK Region Hannover

Legal name

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Region Hannover e.V.

Website

https://drk-hannover.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DRK-Region Hannover e.V. is a German Red Cross regional nonprofit delivering emergency rescue, elderly care, childcare, youth welfare, and social services across Region Hannover through 120 local associations, 2,500 staff, and 4,300 volunteers serving 32,000 members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Social Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Ambulance Services (62191), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Preparedness, Risk Reduction & Early Warning (DRR) (BPAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) DRT (THAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Humanitarian social services
• Elderly home care
• Disaster response
• Childcare and youth welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue from approximately 32,000 members paying annual fees
2. Social and Care Services: Fees for care services, home care, day care, and other social services provided to individuals
3. Government Funding and Contracts: Public funding and contracts for disaster protection, rescue services, and social welfare programs
4. Donations: Voluntary donations from individuals and organizations supporting humanitarian causes

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DRK Region Hannover is a regional nonprofit association of the German Red Cross that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of humanitarian, social, and emergency services across the Hannover region. Its core offerings include 24/7 emergency medical rescue and patient transport, outpatient and inpatient elderly care, hospice and palliative services, home emergency call systems, kindergarten/daycare, youth welfare, first-aid training, blood donation, disaster preparedness, social assistance (food distribution, refugee aid), and disability inclusion services.

Product overview

DRK Region Hannover operates as a multi-service humanitarian organization providing emergency medical services, childcare and youth services, elderly and senior care, social support services, and disaster preparedness. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio including rescue services and patient transport, inpatient and outpatient youth welfare, kindergarten/daycare facilities, first aid training courses, home-based nursing care, day care, home emergency call systems, palliative and hospice services, blood donation, emergency response units, school first aid programs, family support services, inclusive vacation care, and mobile food distribution. The services are delivered through approximately 120 local associations with around 2,500 full-time employees and 4,300 volunteers. The organization was formed in 2008 through the merger of four regional associations (Burgdorf, Hannover-Land/Springe, Hannover-Stadt, and Neustadt a. Rbge.) and serves approximately 32,000 members in the Region Hannover area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rescue Service and Patient Transport (Rettungsdienst und Krankentransport)

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• German Red Cross (DRK) National AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2008DRK Region Hannover is a regional member of the German Red Cross national organization, which is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The regional association was formed on May 8, 2008 through the merger of four district associations.
• Region Hannover (Local Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRK Region Hannover provides essential public services under contract with the Region Hannover, including emergency rescue services, disaster protection, and social services.
• Landeshauptstadt Hannover (City of Hannover)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides social services and emergency assistance to the city of Hannover under municipal contracts and cooperation agreements.
• Other Aid Organizations (Johanniter, Feuerwehr)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with other humanitarian organizations and fire services for joint exercises and coordinated disaster response.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare association running care, youth, and family services across Germany, with regionalgliederungen comparable in structure and service mix to DRK regional associations.
• ASB Landesverband Niedersachsen: Lower Saxony chapter of ASB providing rescue, social services, and training in the same regional market as DRK Region Hannover, competing for the same public contracts and donations.
• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest Catholic welfare organization, operating elderly care, youth welfare, family services, and integration programs with comparable scope and county-level presence to DRK Region Hannover.
• AWO Bundesverband: Workers' welfare association delivering childcare, elderly care, youth services, and social support through regional chapters with overlapping services and a similar nonprofit operational model.
• Johanniter Niedersachsen (Regional): Johanniter regional chapter operating across Lower Saxony with rescue, care, and youth programs in the same geography as DRK Region Hannover; a direct competitor for municipal contracts.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst: Catholic-aligned aid organization running emergency medical services, care, refugee assistance, and youth programs across Germany. Closely comparable in service mix to DRK Region Hannover, with the same nonprofit, member-driven delivery model.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: Germany's Protestant-aligned humanitarian aid organization operating rescue, ambulance, social services, and care programs nationwide. Directly comparable in mission, service portfolio, and member/volunteer model to DRK Region Hannover.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland (ASB): Germany-wide humanitarian aid organization providing rescue, care, social services, and civil protection. Competes head-to-head with DRK for municipal rescue contracts and social welfare assignments.
• Malteser Niedersachsen: Malteser regional chapter serving Lower Saxony with comparable rescue, refugee, and training services; competes directly with DRK Region Hannover for the same municipal and county contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK Bundesverband): Federal-level parent/umbrella of all DRK regional associations including Region Hannover. Sets national standards and coordinates with the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement; provides the operating framework under which DRK Region Hannover operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DRKhannover
• Instagraminstagram.com/drk_region_hannover
• TikToktiktok.com/de-DE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deutsches-rotes-kreuz-region-hannover-e.v.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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