What Stiftung Brüttelenbad does

Stiftung Brüttelenbad is a Swiss nonprofit foundation established in 1982 and operating since 1989 in Brüttelen in the Berner Seeland region of Canton Bern. It serves approximately 60 people with cognitive and multiple disabilities through an integrated portfolio of supervised residential living (50 residential places across on-site living groups and external groups in Brüttelen and Ins), professional care and therapy services (Pflegedienst), and structured work and day-activity programs. The foundation was founded by the Kantonalbernische Elternvereinigung zur Förderung geistig Behinderter (now Insieme) after the Canton of Bern gifted the property, and has expanded from 43 residents in the 1990s to today's footprint, including a new 24-bed residential building completed in 2022 and a renovated historic main building commissioned in 2025.

The foundation's core 'products' are its residential care places and atelier/work programs. Residential services span on-site living groups (Stöckli, Kesslergasse, color-named groups), external residential groups in Brüttelen and Ins (including a barrier-free group near Ins train station opened in 2020), and assisted independent living. Care services include nursing (wound care, medication management), therapeutic services (music, occupational, physiotherapy), and leisure and vacation programming. Work and day-structure offerings operate as workshops/ateliers that combine meaningful activity with skill development: weaving (textiles, scarves, towels), agriculture (firewood, bio eggs, seasonal produce), kitchen/catering, laundry (processing up to 4 tons/year for 50 residents), cleaning, a creative atelier, a sensory/experience atelier for clients with complex disabilities, and a work atelier handling contract packaging for external companies. Annual handcrafted agendas/planners are sold as a recurring product line.

The business model is a regulated nonprofit care operation rather than a technology or commercial enterprise. Operating revenue is dominated by Canton of Bern social services funding via Participa and IV/disability insurance, supplemented by charitable donations and sponsorships (channeled through a dedicated Förderverein and patron network including corporate donors such as Mobiliar), and by transactional revenue from workshop product sales (fixed unit pricing on items such as firewood at CHF 240/Ster, dish towels at CHF 25, large agendas at CHF 24) and corporate service fees for envelope stuffing, sorting, and seminar room rentals. Pricing for residents is governed by Cantonal financing rather than market rates. The workforce of approximately 100 full- and part-time staff spans care, work pedagogy, nursing, administration, and facility management. Distribution is regional and direct: services delivered on-site in Brüttelen and Ins, with products sold at the facility, by phone, and via the website. Since 2017 the foundation has held pilot-institution status in the Canton of Bern's subjective financing system, a regulatory designation that enables residents to choose between institutional and private living forms.

Name

Stiftung Brüttelenbad

Legal name

Stiftung Brüttelenbad

Website

https://bruettelenbad.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stiftung Brüttelenbad is a Swiss nonprofit foundation providing residential care, nursing, therapy, and structured workshop programs for approximately 60 people with cognitive and multiple disabilities in the Berner Seeland region of Canton Bern, funded primarily by Canton of Bern social services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Residential Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Disability residential care
• Supported living services
• Vocational workshops
• Disability care facilities
• Community living programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bruttelen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services Funding: Cantonal government funding from the Canton of Bern for residential and care services for people with disabilities
2. Sales of Workshop Products: Sale of handcrafted products from ateliers including handwoven textiles, agricultural products, firewood, and kitchen products
3. Donations and Sponsorships: Charitable donations from individuals, foundations, companies, and municipalities for building projects and special activities
4. Service Fees: Fees for services such as envelope stuffing, sorting, and seminar room rentals to companies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stiftung Brüttelenbad is a Swiss nonprofit foundation that provides supervised residential living, day-structure work programs, nursing care, therapy, and in-home assistance for approximately 60 people with cognitive and multiple disabilities in the Berner Seeland region. Its core offerings combine on-site and external living groups (around 50 residential places) with a portfolio of ateliers (weaving, agriculture, firewood, kitchen, laundry, creative workshops) that produce handcrafted goods for sale and provide meaningful occupation. The foundation is also a pilot institution in the Bernese subjective financing model, allowing residents to choose between institutional and private living arrangements.

Product overview

Stiftung Brüttelenbad is a non-profit foundation providing a living and working environment for approximately 60 people with cognitive and multiple disabilities in the Bernese Seeland region of Switzerland. The organization operates as a unified portfolio of integrated care, residential, and workshop services rather than a technology product. The core offerings include supervised residential living (Wohnen) across multiple living groups on-site and in nearby villages, a comprehensive care service (Pflegedienst) with nursing and therapeutic offerings, and diverse work/atelier programs. The work programs produce hand-woven textiles (Weberei), agricultural products and bio eggs (Landwirtschaft), firewood and kindling, kitchen/catering services, laundry, cleaning, a creative atelier, an experience atelier for people with complex disabilities, and annual planners/agendas. Assistance services for people living independently are also provided. The integrated model combines residential care, meaningful employment, and personal development opportunities for people with disabilities.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wohnen (Residential Living) Supervised residential living for people with cognitive and multiple disabilities, including on-site living groups, small residential groups, external living groups (Aussenwohngruppen) in Brüttelen and Ins, and assisted living arrangements. Approximately 50 residential places in total.
• Pflegedienst (Care Service) Healthcare and nursing services for residents including medical care coordination, wound care, medication management, and therapeutic services such as music therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy.
• Assistenzleistungen (Assistance Services) Home assistance services for people with disabilities living independently in the region, including personal care, household help, leisure support, and administrative assistance.
• Weberei (Weaving/Textiles Workshop) Hand-woven textiles produced by people with disabilities in the weaving workshop, including dishcloths, waffle towels, hand towels, aprons, and scarves made from high-quality natural materials. Sold direct to retail consumers.
• Landwirtschaft (Agricultural Products) Agricultural products including firewood (Fr. 240/Ster), kindling/firelighters (Fr. 9.50/20 pack), bio eggs (Fr. 5.10/6 pieces), and seasonal produce from the on-site farm.
• Küche (Kitchen/Catering) Catering services producing meals for residents and staff, with preparation work done by people with disabilities as part of their work programs.
• Wäscherei (Laundry Services) Laundry services processing personal laundry for 50 residents and institutional laundry, handling up to 4 tons per year.
• Kreativatelier & Erlebnis (Creative & Experience Atelier) Creative workshops for people with multiple disabilities offering sensory-based and playful activities including painting, weaving, music, and games. Also open to day visitors from the region.
• Werkatelier & Brennholz (Work Atelier & Firewood) Workshop producing firewood (including kindling and logs) and performing contract work for external customers such as packaging and assembly tasks.
• Agenden (Planners/Calendars) Handmade agendas and planners produced in the creative atelier for annual release (e.g., Agenden 2026), available in two sizes.
• Corporate Contract Services Services for external companies including envelope stuffing, sorting work, and seminar room rentals at the foundation's facilities. Quote-based pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2017, pilot institution in Bernese subjective financing allowing residents to choose living arrangements

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Various Patrons and DonorscoreOthers · 1 January 2021Prominent patrons including Samuel Schmid (former Federal Council), Lars Guggisberg (National Council), Christian Stucki (Schwingerkönig), and others who publicly supported the building project. Also includes foundations, municipalities, parishes, associations, companies, and private individuals.
• ParticipacoreOthersAdvisory organization for people with disabilities in Canton Bern. Provides guidance for individuals seeking supported living or work placements.
• SocialbernminorOthersAssociation representing 300 institutions in Canton Bern for people with disabilities. Provides industry representation and support.
• ArtisetminorOthersAssociation for institutions serving elderly, children, youth, and people with disabilities. Supports member institutions in their work.
• InsiemecoreOthersUnion of 55 associations advocating for people with disabilities. Originally founded as the Cantonal Bernese Parent Association for the Promotion of Intellectually Disabled (now Insieme), which was the founder of Stiftung Brüttelenbad.
• Pro InfirmisminorOthersOrganization providing advice and assistance to people with disabilities on financial matters, authorities, family problems, housing, and employment.
• CerebralminorOthersFoundation for children with brain injuries in Switzerland. Provides care and support for affected children and their parents.
• Förderverein BrüttelenbadcoreOthersSupport association specifically founded for the donation campaign of the 'mis Huus – dis Huus' building project. Helped network the foundation in the region, generate donations, and manage collected funds. Being dissolved upon project completion.
• Mobiliar (Insurance)minorOthersMajor Swiss insurance company that provided significant donations for the building project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Cerebral: Swiss foundation supporting children with brain injuries and their families; comparable Stiftung-style operating model and an existing institutional partner of Brüttelenbad.
• Artiset: National industry association for institutions serving elderly, children, youth, and people with disabilities in Switzerland; comparable membership-based ecosystem participant and existing partner.
• Pro Infirmis: National disability organization providing advice and support services on housing, work, finances, and family matters for people with disabilities; an existing partner and structurally comparable sector organization.
• Insieme Schweiz: National federation of 55 associations advocating for people with intellectual disabilities — and the historical founder of Stiftung Brüttelenbad; comparable ecosystem role for advocacy, funding access, and sector representation.

Direct peers

• Stiftung Rossfeld: Swiss non-profit foundation operating residential, school, and therapy services for children, youth, and adults with disabilities in the Bern region; most directly comparable in scale, canton, and integrated living-and-working model.
• Mathilde Escher Stiftung: Zürich foundation offering residential living, work, and day activities for adults with physical and cognitive disabilities; closely aligned service portfolio and Stiftung legal form.
• Stiftung Brühlgut: Winterthur-based foundation providing residential and workshop places for people with disabilities; directly comparable Swiss foundation operating sheltered housing, ateliers, and day structures.
• Markusheim: Swiss residential and workshop institution for people with intellectual disabilities; comparable mix of housing, work ateliers, and care services under a foundation-like structure.
• Stiftung Wege zur Selbständigkeit (WVZ): Zürich-based foundation running residential groups, day activities, and supported employment for adults with disabilities; directly comparable operating model.
• Stiftung Pigna: Graubünden non-profit foundation providing residential living, work ateliers, and ambulatory services for people with cognitive and multiple disabilities; comparable residential-and-workshop integrated model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stiftungbruettelenbad

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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