Bodelschwingh

What Bodelschwingh does

Haus Bodelschwingh Karlsruhe is a registered nonprofit social care organization (Verein für evangelische Heimfürsorge Karlsruhe e. V.) founded in 1963, operating from Karlstraße 92-98 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. It provides residential living (Wohnen), assisted independent living support (AWS), day structure programs (Tagesstruktur), and leisure activities for adults with mental health conditions and addiction disorders, operating under an abstinence-based framework. The organization runs three physical locations: the main Karlstraße residential facility, the atelier B: creative workshop and retail storefront at Karlstraße 82, and the Mittelberger Hof farm in Gaggenau-Moosbronn, which provides animal-assisted social work since 1989.

The service portfolio is funded primarily through Germany's Eingliederungshilfe system under Social Code Book IX (SGB IX §§78 ff), with supplementary revenue from direct retail sales of handcrafted goods (wooden toys, ceramics, textiles, jams, mustards) at atelier B: and the Hofstüble farm shop, plus tax-deductible donations. There is no proprietary technology; the operation is a traditional care provider with 32 employees. Distribution occurs through direct admission, social services referrals via Diakonie Baden and the Gemeindepsychiatrischer Verbund Karlsruhe, and physical retail storefronts. The organization is governed by a Board chaired by Pfarrerin Elisabeth Förter-Barth, with operational leadership shared among Oliver Schneider, Eberhard Benkeser, and Hermes Schneider.

Name

Bodelschwingh

Legal name

Verein für evangelische Heimfürsorge Karlsruhe e. V.

Website

https://bodelschwingh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Haus Bodelschwingh Karlsruhe is a nonprofit social care provider serving adults with mental health conditions and addiction disorders in Karlsruhe, Germany, offering residential living, assisted independent living support, day structure programs, and animal-assisted therapy across three locations.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Social Care Services Funding (SGB IX): Revenue is generated through government-funded social care services under German Social Code Book IX (Sozialgesetzbuch IX), specifically Leistungen zur Sozialen Teilhabe (§§78 ff SGB IX) and Eingliederungshilfe. The facility receives funding for assisted living, day structure programs, and other disability support services based on individual care plans and government reimbursement rates.
2. Product Sales: The facility generates revenue through the sale of handcrafted products from the atelier B: (wooden toys, ceramics, textiles) and the Mittelberger Hof farm store (jams, mustards, crafts). Products are sold directly to consumers and visitors.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations from individuals and companies to support projects not covered by public funding. Donations are tax-deductible in Germany.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Haus Bodelschwingh Karlsruhe is a social care facility providing residential living (Wohnen), assisted independent living (AWS), day structure programs (workshops, atelier B:, gastronomy, maintenance), and leisure activities for adults with mental health conditions and addiction disorders, all operated under an abstinence-based framework. The portfolio is extended by Mittelberger Hof in Gaggenau (animal-assisted social work and farm shop) and atelier B: (creative workshop producing and selling handcrafted wooden toys, ceramics, textiles, and gift items).

Product overview

Haus Bodelschwingh is a social care facility offering a coordinated portfolio of residential and daytime support services for adults with mental health impairments and addiction disorders. The core offerings include Wohnen (residential living in shared groups), AWS (assistance services in independent living settings), Tagesstruktur (day structure programs with workshops and creative activities), and Freizeit (leisure activities). Two specialized facilities extend the portfolio: Mittelberger Hof (Mittelberger Farm) provides animal-assisted therapy and residential care in a natural setting, while atelier B: operates a creative workshop producing handcrafted goods. The Hofstüble farm shop sells products from both facilities. All services operate under an abstinence framework to provide security and orientation.

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Brands

• Mittelberger Hof: A farm facility offering residential care with animal-assisted social work for adults with psychological impairments and/or addiction disorders, located in Gaggenau near the North Black Forest.
• atelier B:

Products and services

• Wohnen (Residential Living) Residential living in shared groups for men and women facing various life challenges, providing a supportive atmosphere and protected framework to build independent living skills. Residents are adults with mental health conditions and/or addiction disorders referred through Germany's SGB IX / Eingliederungshilfe system.
• AWS (Assistenzleistungen im eigenen Wohn- und Sozialraum) Assistance services delivered in the residents' own living and social environments through intensive long-term relationship work between residents and staff. Includes personal counseling, daily accompaniment, and leisure activities to support independent living.
• Tagesstruktur (Day Structure Programs) Day structure offerings including workshops, Atelier B: creative arts (woodwork, pottery, sewing), maintenance and building services, and gastronomy, providing meaningful daily activities for residents and program participants.
• Freizeit (Leisure Activities) Recreation programs including sports groups (football, volleyball, petanque, table tennis), fitness room, group activities (games, crafting, bicycle repair), excursions (museums, cinema, walks, hiking), and a hobby cellar (billiards, foosball, darts).
• Mittelberger Hof Animal-assisted social work facility on a farm in Gaggenau-Moosbronn at the edge of the North Black Forest, offering residential living, animal care, occupational activities, and a farm shop selling regional products. Operational since 1989.
• atelier B: Creative workshop and retail space at Karlstraße 82 in Karlsruhe where residents create handcrafted items including wooden toys, ceramics, textiles, and gift articles under professional guidance, sold directly to consumers and visitors.
• Hofstüble (Farm Shop) Farm shop located at Mittelberger Hof selling seasonal decorative crafts, woodwork, homemade jams, vinegars/mustards, sheepskins, and other gift items produced at Mittelberger Hof and atelier B:.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Verein für evangelische Heimfürsorge Karlsruhe e.V.coreOthersParent organization that owns and operates Haus Bodelschwingh and its associated facilities including the Mittelberger Hof and atelier B:. Founded to provide evangelical home care services in Karlsruhe.
• Diakonie BadencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Protestant church welfare organization (Diakonie) that provides oversight, support, and resources for member facilities like Haus Bodelschwingh. Affiliated through the Protestant church welfare network.
• Gemeindepsychiatrischer Verbund der Stadt KarlsruhecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity psychiatric network of the city of Karlsruhe that coordinates mental health services and connects facilities providing psychiatric care, ensuring integrated service delivery for individuals with mental health needs.
• Evangelische Kreditgenossenschaft Karlsruhe / Evangelische Bank eGminorOthersBanking partner providing the organization's bank account services. The facility uses the Protestant bank for its financial operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Diakonie Deutschland: National umbrella organization for Protestant welfare work in Germany. Haus Bodelschwingh is affiliated through Diakonie Baden, making this the institutional parent network and source of standards, oversight, and political advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest Catholic welfare organization providing social services including residential and ambulatory care for people with mental-health needs. Directly comparable service offerings under a different denomination at national scale.
• Lebenshilfe: National federation supporting people with intellectual and psychological disabilities; provides residential care and day programs closely aligned with Haus Bodelschwingh's Wohnen and Tagesstruktur offerings.
• AWO Bundesverband: Major German welfare organization providing social services including psychosocial support and residential programs. Comparable service portfolio and target population at national scale.
• Von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: Germany's largest Protestant social welfare organization providing residential care, psychiatry, and inclusion services for people with disabilities, mental illness, and addiction. Directly comparable Diakonie-affiliated service model at substantially greater scale.
• Stiftung Liebenau: A large Diakonie-affiliated nonprofit in Baden-Württemberg providing residential care, work, and housing for people with disabilities and mental-health needs. Directly comparable service model and geographic proximity make it a highly relevant broader incumbent peer.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB): Major German welfare organization providing social services including residential care and psychosocial support. Comparable service offerings at national scale across multiple welfare segments.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): Germany's Red Cross organization providing social services including care for vulnerable populations, with comparable residential and ambulatory offerings at national scale.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: Major German welfare organization providing social and care services for vulnerable populations, including comparable psychosocial support programs.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst: Major German welfare organization providing social and psychiatric services including residential care. Comparable service portfolio at national scale and a similar faith-affiliated institutional posture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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