New Community

What New Community does

Ny Gemenskap (New Community) is a Swedish non-profit membership association (ideell förening) founded in 1968 in Stockholm to serve homeless, vulnerably housed, and socially isolated individuals. The organization operates a portfolio of direct-service programs: four free café locations across Stockholm (Norrmalm, Södermalm, Vällingby, Kungsholmen), a central hub at Västberga Gård providing meals, showers, laundry, clothing, and access to healthcare professionals, a 26-bed year-round night shelter, and seasonal initiatives including 'Jul i Gemenskap' (Christmas in Community), 'Påsk i Gemenskap' (Easter in Community), and emergency 'Extra kalla nätter' shelter activation in partnership with Svenska Kyrkan parishes. Supporting programs include Lotsning & Vägledning (guidance and navigation), Mötesplats Ukraina for Ukrainian refugees, elderly outreach, clothing donation collection, and the annual publication Tidningen Paradoxen.

The organization's service model is technology-light: there are no proprietary digital platforms, no mobile applications, and no disclosed APIs; operations rely on basic IT infrastructure for administration, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn), and newsletter distribution. Volunteers are described as the 'backbone' of the organization, supported by paid staff estimated at 11–50 employees. The 90-konto certification from Svensk Insamlingskontroll guarantees that at least 75% (often over 90%) of donations reach beneficiaries, providing third-party audit-based trust.

Ny Gemenskap is financed entirely through donations and grants, with no commercial revenue streams. Revenue sources include individual donations (one-time and recurring monthly givers via Swish, Plusgiro, and online channels), corporate partnerships and 'stödje pelare' (supporting pillars), foundation grants (Stiftelsen Bertil Strömberg, Stiftelsen Oscar Hirschs Minne, Byggmästare Axel Alms Stiftelse), municipal funding from Stockholm Stad, in-kind product contributions (Martin & Servera, Matbanken), and a new legacy-giving channel via partnership with Jurio. The organization is politically and religiously unaffiliated, governed by a member-elected board, and reported serving nearly 130,000 meals and 400–500 daily breakfast portions across Stockholm in 2023.

Name

New Community

Legal name

Föreningen Ny Gemenskap

Website

https://nygemenskap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Temporary Shelters (624221), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC), Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Community social support
• Emergency shelter programs
• Social welfare charity
• Refugee assistance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hägersten

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from private individuals, including monthly donors (månadsgivare) who provide sustained support. Donations accepted via Swish (900 53 31), Plusgiro (900 533-1), and online. The organization emphasizes that 9 of 10 kronor goes directly to those in need.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors ('stöttepelare') provide financial support, products, volunteering employees, or event sponsorship. Examples include Stiftelsen Bertil Strömberg, Stiftelsen Oscar Hirschs Minne, and Byggmästare Axel Alms Stiftelse. Companies can purchase 'företagsgåva' certificates.
3. Government Grants: Funding from Stockholm Stad (municipal government) and other public bodies for social welfare activities. The organization collaborates with social offices and kurators across multiple city districts.
4. Membership Fees: Free membership for supporters who can vote at annual meetings and influence the organization's direction. Membership is free but serves as an engagement mechanism.
5. Testamentary Bequests: Partnership with Jurio for free testament creation when Ny Gemenskap is included as beneficiary. Legacy giving allows supporters to leave final donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

New Community (Ny Gemenskap) is a Swedish non-profit charitable organization that operates multiple free walk-in cafés across Stockholm, a year-round 26-bed night shelter, a central day center at Västberga Gård with showers, laundry, clothing, healthcare access and social guidance, and tailored support programs for vulnerable groups including isolated elderly and Ukrainian refugees. Services are delivered primarily through direct in-person facilities at no cost to guests, supported by donations, government grants, corporate partnerships, foundations, and volunteer engagement.

Product overview

Ny Gemenskap operates as a charitable social enterprise offering a portfolio of interconnected services for homeless, vulnerable, and lonely individuals in Stockholm. The core offerings include four café locations (Café Södermalm, Café Norrmalm, Café Vällingby, Café Kungsholmen) serving free breakfast and affordable meals as warm community spaces, the central hub Västberga Gård providing comprehensive support including meals, showers, laundry, clothing, and healthcare access, and a year-round night shelter with 26 beds. Supporting services include Lotsning & Vägledning (guidance and navigation support), Mötesplats Ukraina (support hub for Ukrainian refugees), seasonal programs under I Gemenskap (Lunch, Christmas, Easter, Elderly), volunteer services, clothing donations, and the annual publication Tidningen Paradoxen. The organization also maintains a podcast series and operates emergency winter shelter programs through partnerships with local churches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Västberga Gård: Main center for Ny Gemenskap's operations, offering free breakfast, shower and laundry facilities, clothing, support conversations, and various cultural activities.
• Café Norrmalm
• Café Södermalm
• Café Vällingby
• Café Kungsholmen
• Tidningen Paradoxen
• Natthärbärge
• Mötesplats Ukraina

Products and services

• Café Network (Café Norrmalm, Café Södermalm, Café Vällingby, Café Kungsholmen) Four café locations across Stockholm (Norrmalm, Södermalm, Vällingby, Kungsholmen) serving free breakfast and acting as warm, drop-in community spaces for homeless, vulnerable, and lonely individuals with daily gatherings typically at 10:30.
• Västberga Gård Day Center Main day center providing free breakfast, shower and laundry facilities, clothing, warm meals, cultural activities, and access to doctors, opticians, podiatrists, and social workers for vulnerable individuals in Stockholm.
• Härbärge Stockholm (Night Shelter) Year-round overnight emergency shelter providing 26 beds for women and men experiencing homelessness, operating every night of the year and accepting guests regardless of immigration status (including EU citizens and third-country nationals with EU residence permits).
• Lotsning & Vägledning (Guidance and Navigation) Counseling and navigation service helping homeless and vulnerable guests find pathways out of hardship by providing practical guidance, referrals, and connections to social services, healthcare, housing support, and other resources.
• Mötesplats Ukraina (Meeting Place Ukraine) Targeted support program for Ukrainian refugees providing community information, individualized support, cultural and leisure activities, language support, CV writing help, and job and education search assistance.
• Klädinsamling (Clothing Collection) Clothing donation and redistribution service accepting gently used clothes from the public for redistribution to homeless individuals, refugees, and others in need, while supporting sustainability and circular economy practices.
• Vinternatt/Sommarnatt (Winter Night / Summer Night) Emergency Shelter Seasonal emergency shelter program that activates additional church-based overnight accommodation for homeless guests during extreme weather conditions (typically below -7°C in winter and selected summer nights), delivered through partnerships with the Swedish Church and other parishes.
• I Gemenskap Seasonal Programs (Lunch, Jul, Påsk, Äldre) Bundle of recurring seasonal programs (community lunch, Christmas in Community, Easter in Community, and Elderly in Community) combining shared meals, cultural activities, and social gatherings with a particular focus on isolated pensioners and guests in need of community connection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400-500 free breakfast portions served daily
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Stockholms StadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with Stockholm City's social offices and kurators across multiple city districts. The municipality provides funding and referrals for social welfare activities.
• Frälsningsarmén (Salvation Army)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Frälsningsarmén on social welfare initiatives and support for vulnerable populations in Stockholm.
• Stockholms StadsmissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in providing social services and support for homeless and vulnerable individuals in Stockholm.
• Sociala MissionenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Sociala Missionen on social welfare initiatives. CEO Agneta Dalemark previously worked 18 years at Sociala Missionen.
• Svenska Kyrkan (Swedish Church)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnerships with multiple parishes in Stockholm, including use of church facilities for gatherings and the 'Extra kalla nätter' (Extra Cold Nights) winter shelter program.
• ImmanuelskyrkanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFantastic collaboration partner for many years, providing venue access for Ny Gemenskap activities.
• Hela MänniskanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hela Människan i Stockholms län for social welfare work on Christian foundations.
• Martin & ServeraminorOthersGenerous agreements for food supplies to support meal programs for vulnerable populations.
• MatbankenminorOthersFood bank partnership providing surplus food for meal programs.
• SL (Storstockholms Lokaltrafik)minorOthersCollaboration for transportation support, potentially providing transit tickets for guests.
• JuriomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital legal service partnership for free testament creation when Ny Gemenskap is included as beneficiary. Makes testament writing free for supporters.
• Svensk InsamlingskontrollcoreOthersAnnual auditing organization for 90-konto certification, guaranteeing at least 75% of donations reach beneficiaries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Frälsningsarmén (Salvation Army Sweden): Swedish arm of the Salvation Army operating shelters, social centers, and community programs across Sweden. Runs comparable overnight shelters and meal programs and is also a current Ny Gemenskap partner, making it a directly overlapping peer in service delivery and target population.
• Räddningsmissionen: Swedish Christian social services organization providing shelter, food assistance, and rehabilitation programs across multiple Swedish cities. Comparable service portfolio (shelter, meals, guidance) and funding model (donations + government partnerships).
• Hela Människan: Swedish non-profit operating social centers and support services for vulnerable populations on Christian foundations. Direct partner of Ny Gemenskap and operates a near-identical model combining cafés/community spaces with social welfare services in the Stockholm region.
• Stockholms Stadsmission: Stockholm's largest social welfare non-profit, providing meals, shelter, counseling, and social services to homeless and vulnerable populations. Directly comparable operating model and even an explicit partner of Ny Gemenskap, serving overlapping beneficiaries in the same city.
• Sociala Missionen: Stockholm-based social services non-profit providing shelter, counseling, and support to homeless individuals. Direct partner of Ny Gemenskap; the current Ny Gemenskap chair previously led Sociala Missionen for 18 years, indicating deep operational overlap and shared beneficiary base.

Broad incumbents

• Svenska Röda Korset (Swedish Red Cross): National humanitarian organization running refugee support, social support, and humanitarian programs across Sweden. Operates a much broader portfolio than Ny Gemenskap but overlaps meaningfully on refugee support and vulnerable-population services in Stockholm.
• Erikshjälpen: Swedish second-hand charity with national footprint supporting vulnerable children and families. Comparable funding model (donations, second-hand retail) and target population, though operating at much larger national scale than Ny Gemenskap's Stockholm-centric model.

Regional players

• Malmö Stadmission: Regional counterpart to Stockholms Stadsmission operating social services, shelters, and meal programs in southern Sweden. Near-identical operating model and service mix to Ny Gemenskap, but serves a different geography, making it a structural rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nygemenskap.org

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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