What Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Kreisverband Frankenberg does

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Kreisverband Frankenberg e.V. is a registered non-profit charitable association (eingetragener Verein) and a district-level chapter of the German Red Cross, serving the Waldeck-Frankenberg district in Hesse, Germany since approximately 1976. The organization operates an integrated social services portfolio that spans stationary and ambulatory senior care across four senior centers and day care facilities, five kindergartens and two family centers, 24/7 emergency rescue services, volunteer-based disaster relief (Katastrophenschutz), blood donation coordination, first aid training courses, meals-on-wheels delivery (Essen auf Rädern), home emergency call systems (Hausnotruf), youth welfare services, an affordable secondhand clothing store (Kleiderladen), and integration support. It is affiliated with DRK-Landesverband Hessen at the state level and ultimately under the umbrella of the national Deutsches Rotes Kreuz and the International Red Cross movement.

The organization employs approximately 950–1,000 staff across its main operations and two subsidiaries, supplemented by more than 100 active volunteers in disaster relief, around 50 volunteer leaders across 39 senior clubs, and additional event-driven volunteer capacity. There is no proprietary technology platform; the technology stack is limited to standard third-party services — Matomo for web analytics, OpenStreetMap and Google Maps for location and routing, ReadSpeaker for accessibility, and PayPal for online course payments — with GDPR/DSGVO compliance and German-hosted server infrastructure (Falkenstein datacenter).

The business model is a hybrid non-profit revenue structure combining recurring membership fees (€30/€60/€90 per cycle with monthly/quarterly/semi-annual/annual billing), one-time and recurring donations, fees for social services (senior care, daycare, outpatient care, meals on wheels, Hausnotruf) covered in part by German social insurance (Pflegekassen) and government subsidies, first-aid training course fees, blood donation coordination, retail income from the Kleiderladen (items €3–€20), and catering contracts for schools and Kitas. GTM is direct-to-consumer via owned walk-in facilities and mobile services across the district, reinforced by community-led volunteer recruitment and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube). As an eingetragener Verein, the entity has no shareholders; governance is membership-based under charitable association law.

Name

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Kreisverband Frankenberg

Legal name

DRK-Kreisverband Frankenberg e.V.

Website

https://drk-frankenberg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Kreisverband Frankenberg e.V. is a non-profit German Red Cross district chapter serving Waldeck-Frankenberg in Hesse, Germany. Approximately 950–1,000 staff and 100+ volunteers deliver senior care, childcare, emergency rescue, disaster relief, blood donation, and first-aid training across owned facilities and mobile services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC), Emergency Medical Care & Field Hospitals (BPADADAC), Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH)

Keywords

• Senior care services
• Emergency rescue services
• Child daycare services
• First aid training
• Humanitarian social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from supporters, with options for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payment frequencies. Membership provides access to DRK services and supports humanitarian mission.
2. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals and organizations supporting DRK's humanitarian work in the Frankenberg region and internationally.
3. Social Services Fees: Fees for various social services including senior care, daycare, outpatient care, meals on wheels (Essen auf Rädern), and emergency call systems (Hausnotruf). Government subsidies and insurance reimbursements typically cover a portion of care-related services.
4. Training and Course Fees: Revenue from first aid courses (Erste-Hilfe-Kurse), including basic courses, refresher courses for occupational safety, and specialized pediatric first aid courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DRK Kreisverband Frankenberg e.V. operates residential and ambulatory senior care centers, daycare facilities (Kitas) and family centers, emergency medical and rescue services, meals on wheels (Essen auf Rädern), home emergency call systems (Hausnotruf), first aid training, blood donation coordination, a charity clothing store, and disaster relief volunteer services across the Waldeck-Frankenberg district. As a registered non-profit chapter of the German Red Cross, the organization delivers integrated humanitarian and social services funded through membership fees, donations, care service fees, and public subsidies.

Product overview

DRK Kreisverband Frankenberg is a comprehensive social services organization offering a diverse portfolio of interconnected care and welfare services. The core offerings include four modern senior care centers (Seniorenzentren) providing stationary, short-term, and day care; ambulatory nursing services (Ambulanter Pflegedienst); and multiple daycare centers and family centers (Kitas/Familienzentren). Supporting services include emergency response (Rettungsdienst and Bereitschaften), blood donation coordination, first aid training, meals on wheels, home emergency call systems, and senior community programs. The organization also operates a clothing store (Kleiderladen), youth welfare facilities, school meal catering, and integration services. All services operate under the German Red Cross humanitarian principles, with approximately 950-1000 employees serving the Waldeck-Frankenberg region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DRK-Seniorenzentren (Senior Care Centers) Four residential senior care facilities providing full-time inpatient care with group-living concepts, specialized dementia care units, short-term and respite care, and day care services with pickup/dropoff transportation for elderly residents.
• Ambulanter Pflegedienst (Outpatient Nursing) Mobile nursing and home care services providing professional medical treatment care, daily living support, and household assistance to individuals in their own homes.
• DRK-Kindertagesstätten und Familienzentren (Daycare and Family Centers) Daycare centers and family centers offering childcare for children from infancy, integrative care, and family support services. Locations include Haus der kleinen Füße Battenberg, Philipp Soldan Frankenberg, Wolkenland Gemünden, and Sternensegler Korbach.
• Essen auf Rädern (Meals on Wheels) Daily hot meal delivery service for elderly and homebound individuals in the Waldeck-Frankenberg region.
• Hausnotruf (Home Emergency Call System) 24/7 monitored home emergency response system providing rapid assistance for seniors and at-risk individuals living independently.
• DRK-Rettungsdienst (Rescue Service) Emergency medical services including ambulance transport, emergency response with extended medical measures, and rescue operations across multiple rescue stations in the Waldeck-Frankenberg region.
• Erste-Hilfe-Kurse (First Aid Training) First aid training courses including standard Red Cross courses, pediatric first aid, AED/defibrillation courses, and occupational first aid refreshers for safety officers; available in-person and online.
• Blutspende (Blood Donation Coordination) Blood donation coordination connecting local donors with DRK blood donation services and scheduling appointments for blood drives across the Waldeck-Frankenberg region.
• DRK-Kleiderladen (Charity Clothing Store) Affordable secondhand clothing shop selling items from 3€ to 20€; revenue funds DRK volunteer programs and school first aid services. Open Monday-Friday 10:00-18:00 and Saturday 10:00-13:00.
• DRK-Jugendhilfe (Youth Welfare Services) Stationary and ambulatory youth welfare services including the Albert Schweitzer youth home, Dr. Rolf Bluttner mother-child house in Bromskirchen, and youth assistance programs.
• DRK-Tagespflege Bottendorf (Day Care Facility) Day care facility for elderly in the Wohndorf Bottendorf assisted living village providing daytime supervision and care services.
• DRK-Bereitschaften (Disaster Response Volunteers) Volunteer disaster response and civil protection teams providing emergency shelter, food preparation, medical first aid, and psychosocial support during crises. Over 100 active volunteers in Frankenberg and Allendorf.
• Teilhabeassistenz (School Participation Assistance) School accompaniment and participation assistance for children with disabilities, providing individual support to enable inclusion in regular schooling across the Waldeck-Frankenberg district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of continuous service to the Frankenberg community (celebrated 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DRK-Landesverband HessencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a district-level organization (Kreisverband), DRK Frankenberg operates under the umbrella of DRK-Landesverband Hessen, which provides organizational support, guidelines, and coordination across Hessian Red Cross chapters.
• DRK-BlutspendedienstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRK Frankenberg collaborates with the six German Red Cross blood donation services that ensure safe blood supply nationwide, with 15,000 daily donations needed in Germany.
• VoluntacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVolunta is the DRK Hessen cooperation partner for organizing and mediating Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ) placements across the region's social institutions.
• MKT-Trägerstelle MarburgminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMKT-Trägerstelle Marburg handles FSJ organization specifically for the rescue service (Rettungsdienst) division of DRK Frankenberg.
• Waldeck-Frankenberger BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe local bank sponsored the nest box camera project at the DRK-Familienzentrum Haus der kleinen Füße, allowing children and families to observe birds via live stream.
• Schools in Waldeck-FrankenbergminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDRK provides Teilhabeassistenz (participation assistance) services at schools across the district including Bad Arolsen, Bad Wildungen, Bad Zwesten, Burgwald, Edertal, Frankenberg, Fritzlar, Homberg (Efze), Korbach, Medebach, Rosenthal, Vöhl, Waldeck, and Warburg.
• Berufsgenossenschaft (BG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOccupational accident insurance providers (BG) mandate first aid training for company safety officers, making DRK first aid courses a requirement for businesses.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Caritas: Largest Catholic welfare organization in Germany operating stationary senior care, Kitas, youth welfare, refugee services, and emergency aid — broader portfolio and national scale, overlapping in elderly care and family services.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare umbrella coordinating social services across Germany, including senior care, Kitas, youth welfare, and refugee support — overlapping service lines with DRK Frankenberg at the regional delivery level.
• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO): Major non-partisan German welfare association operating senior care facilities, Kitas, youth services, and social counseling — competing for the same regional caregiver workforce and public contracts.

Direct peers

• Malteser Hilfsdienst: German Catholic aid organization (Ordenswerk) operating identical social services portfolios — rescue, senior care, Kitas, first-aid training, disaster relief — under a humanitarian charter, directly competing for the same regional contracts and volunteer base.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB): Nationwide German non-profit providing rescue, senior care, Kitas, and social services to vulnerable populations — direct functional competitor for public contracts and members across the same regions as DRK.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: Protestant-affiliated German humanitarian organization with parallel service lines in rescue, ambulance, senior care, youth welfare, and first-aid training — competing on contracts, members, and trained volunteers in the same regions.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Kreisverband Marburg: Adjacent German Red Cross Kreisverband operating in Hessen, providing the same mix of senior care, Kitas, rescue, blood donation, and first-aid training under the same DRK-Landesverband Hessen umbrella — the closest direct comparable.

Others

• Volunta: DRK Hessen-affiliated FSJ (voluntary social year) placement agency — direct operational partner of DRK Frankenberg for volunteer pipelines across all its service divisions.

Regional players

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Kreisverband Waldeck-Frankenberg Nachbarkreis: Sibling DRK Kreisverbände in adjacent Hessen districts (e.g., Schwalm-Eder, Waldeck) — operate the identical service portfolio under the same national DRK framework and brand, but serve non-overlapping geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@drk.frankenberg
• Facebookfacebook.com/drk.frankenberg
• Instagraminstagram.com/drk.frankenberg
• TikToktiktok.com/@drk.frankenberg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deutsches-rotes-kreuz-kreisverband-frankenberg

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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