What Camphill Alt-Schönow does

Camphill Alt-Schönow gGmbH is a non-profit social care facility incorporated in Berlin, Germany, providing integrated residential, employment, and cultural services for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1980 as an anthroposophical life community inspired by Rudolf Steiner's philosophy, the organization operates from a single campus in Berlin-Zehlendorf comprising five residential houses serving 45 residents, a community center (Dag-Hammarskjöld-Haus), and three working areas — Weberei (weaving), Wäscherei (laundry), and Remise (multi-functional workshop) — accommodating 24 individuals in the Beschäftigungs- und Förderbereich (BFB). The organization is part of the international Camphill movement and structures itself around equal community living between people with and without assistive needs.

Core activities are delivered through three service lines — Wohnen (housing with 24/7 support), Arbeiten (structured daily employment), and Kultur (cultural programming including festivals, theater, excursions, and seasonal celebrations) — supplemented by integrated therapeutic offerings (art therapy, eurythmy, rhythmic massage) and supported by a volunteer pipeline operated in cooperation with Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf Steiners e.V. through Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD) and Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ) programs, plus structured internships and Heilerziehungspfleger/Erzieher apprenticeships. Digital infrastructure is deliberately light: the organization maintains an informative website (with selected pages in Einfache Sprache/Plain Language and ReadSpeaker text-to-speech for accessibility), self-hosted Matomo analytics, and SSL/TLS encryption, with no proprietary software platform, API, SDK, or mobile application.

The organization is funded primarily through German social services reimbursements under Eingliederungshilfe (disability assistance) for each resident and BFB participant, supplemented by tax-deductible donations through two dedicated bank accounts at Bank für Sozialwirtschaft and membership dues from approximately 30 members of the Trägerverein Camphill Alt-Schönow e.V. (the parent/supporting association, predominantly relatives of residents). Operational management rests with Carl Wechselberg as Managing Director (Geschäftsführer); ownership and property remain with the supporting association following a 2010 restructuring that transferred operations into the gemeinnützige GmbH (non-profit limited company). Placement is coordinated through German social services offices and direct family inquiries, with the organization maintaining membership in Anthropoi Bundesverband and Der Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband as part of its sector positioning.

Name

Camphill Alt-Schönow

Legal name

Camphill Alt-Schönow gGmbH

Website

https://camphill-alt-schoenow.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camphill Alt-Schönow is a Berlin-based non-profit (gGmbH) anthroposophical care community providing integrated residential housing, structured employment, and cultural programs for 45 adults with disabilities, funded primarily through German Eingliederungshilfe and supported by 100+ staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Residential Care

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Disability residential care
• Anthroposophical social care
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Assisted living services
• Social welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Social Services Funding: Funded through German social services (Eingliederungshilfe) as a recognized facility for people with disabilities. Revenue comes from government disability assistance programs.
2. Donations: Accepts donations through two dedicated accounts: Camphill Alt-Schönow e.V. and Freundeskreis Camphill e.V., both held at Bank für Sozialwirtschaft. Donations are tax-deductible under German law for charitable purposes.
3. Membership Fees: The Trägerverein Camphill Alt-Schönow e.V. has approximately 30 members who pay membership dues. Most members are relatives of residents with assistive needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Camphill Alt-Schönow is a non-profit anthroposophical disability care facility in Berlin-Zehlendorf providing integrated residential housing for 45 adults with assistive needs across five houses, structured employment opportunities for 24 individuals through weaving, laundry, and a multi-functional workshop (BFB), and a cultural and leisure program. Services are grounded in Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy and delivered on-site by over 100 staff, with funding from German disability assistance (Eingliederungshilfe).

Product overview

Camphill Alt-Schönow is an anthroposophical facility offering integrated residential, employment, and cultural services for people with assistance needs. The core offerings consist of Wohnen (housing in five houses for 45 residents), Arbeiten (work opportunities in Weberei, Wäscherei, and Remise for 24 workers), and Kultur (cultural and leisure activities). Supporting services include Freiwilligendienste (voluntary service programs), Ausbildung (training placements), Praktikum (internships), and Stellenangebote (employment positions). The facility operates as a non-profit organization rooted in Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy, providing holistic support focused on self-determination and community living.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wohnen (Housing) Residential housing services across five houses providing homes for 45 people with varying assistance needs, offering round-the-clock support for daily living, social participation, and self-determined life within a community setting.
• Arbeiten (Work) - Beschäftigungs- und Förderbereich (BFB)
• Kultur (Culture) Cultural and leisure program including festivals, theater, concerts, seasonal celebrations, recreational activities (dancing, football, Zumba), game evenings, café visits, cinema trips, excursions, and travel for residents.
• Freiwilligendienste (Voluntary Services) Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) and Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) programs for young people, with accommodation provided in a separate shared apartment for volunteers serving at the community.
• Ausbildung (Training) Training placements for aspiring professionals in social work, offering recognized practical positions for dual education programs including educator (Erzieher*in) and curative education (Heilerziehungspfleger*in) training.
• Praktikum (Internship) Internship opportunities for students, trainees, and other interested individuals seeking practical insight into work with people requiring assistance, with accommodation and full board potentially available.
• Stellenangebote (Job Offers) Employment opportunities for pedagogical specialists and care professionals working in special housing forms, with working hours ranging from 20-38.50 hours per week and compensation based on TV-L-S.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 residential places for adults with assistive needs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anthropoi - Bundesverband anthroposophisches Sozialwesen e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization for anthroposophical social welfare facilities in Germany. Camphill Alt-Schönow is a member and participates in the broader network of anthroposophical care providers. The partnership provides professional exchange, advocacy, and best practice sharing within the anthroposophical disability care sector.
• Der Paritätische WohlfahrtsverbandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor German welfare association representing thousands of social welfare organizations. Membership provides Camphill Alt-Schönow with advocacy representation, professional development resources, and integration into the broader German social services infrastructure.
• Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf Steiners e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting Rudolf Steiner's educational art. Camphill Alt-Schönow cooperates with this organization for voluntary service programs (BFD/FSJ). The partner handles all administrative formalities and provides professional seminars for volunteers during their service period, enabling international and German volunteers to serve at the facility.
• Freundeskreis Camphill e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting association that operates a separate donation account (IBAN: DE85 3702 0500 0003 3290 00) for fundraising. The Freundeskreis raises funds from supporters and channels them to benefit Camphill Alt-Schönow's residents and programs.
• Bank für Sozialwirtschaft AGminorOthersSocial banking institution used for Camphill Alt-Schönow e.V. donation account (IBAN: DE18 3702 0500 0003 1556 06). Specialized bank serving social enterprises and non-profit organizations.
• SozialBank AGminorOthersSocial economy bank used by Trägerverein Camphill Alt-Schönow e.V. for membership and operational accounts. Specialized in serving German non-profit and social welfare organizations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stiftung ICP München: Munich-based foundation providing curative education, residential care, and employment programs inspired by anthroposophy for people with disabilities. Directly comparable to Camphill Alt-Schönow in target population, anthroposophical methodology, and integrated residential + work service model.
• Lebenshilfe Berlin: Regional Berlin branch of the Lebenshilfe federation, providing residential living, early intervention, and workshop services for people with intellectual disabilities in the same city as Camphill Alt-Schönow. Direct geographic competitor in the Berlin Eingliederungshilfe market, though operating at larger scale with a more conventional service model.
• Camphill Werkstätten (Camphill Werkstätten NRW / Camphill Schloss Hamborn): Anthroposophical Camphill community in North Rhine-Westphalia providing integrated residential, work, and cultural life for people with assistive needs — operating the same Camphill model as Camphill Alt-Schönow but at a different German location, with comparable Wohnen/Arbeiten structure.
• Camphill Föhrenbühl: Another anthroposophical Camphill life community in southern Germany offering residential homes, workshops, and cultural programs for adults with assistive needs. Mirrors the Camphill Alt-Schönow model and serves the same target population, with similar reliance on Eingliederungshilfe funding and BFD/FSJ volunteers.

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Deutschland: Umbrella federation of Protestant social welfare organizations in Germany, operating thousands of disability care, elderly care, and social service facilities nationwide. Overlaps with Camphill Alt-Schönow's Eingliederungshilfe funding stream and target population, but at a much larger, multi-vertical scale.
• Caritas Deutschland: Catholic welfare federation operating one of Germany's largest networks of residential disability and elderly care facilities, hospitals, and social services. Comparable to Camphill Alt-Schönow in serving Eingliederungshilfe recipients via similar residential/work integration models, though at substantially larger scale.
• Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe: Germany's largest advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual disabilities, with a nationwide network of member facilities providing residential care, workshops, and family support. Comparable to Camphill Alt-Schönow as a major Eingliederungshilfe provider, but operates at a vastly larger scale and broader scope across Germany.

Others

• Aktion Mensch: Germany's largest social lottery and funding organization for disability inclusion, supporting projects in housing, employment, education, and barrier-free living. Operates in the same disability ecosystem as Camphill Alt-Schönow but as a funder and advocacy body rather than a direct care provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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