Caritasverband Herne e. V.

What Caritasverband Herne e. V. does

Caritasverband Herne e. V. is a registered Catholic charitable association (eingetragener Verein) operating under the protection of the Archbishop of Paderborn and institutionally affiliated with the national Deutscher Caritasverband and Caritas International networks. Founded services dating to 1996 — most prominently the Fachdienst Integration und Migration (FIM) — it delivers a comprehensive portfolio of social services across Herne and Wanne-Eickel in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, organized into four verticals: care and support (home care, Tagespflege St. Barbara, two Seniorenwohngemeinschaften for dementia patients, 24/7 Soforthilfe hotline, Wohnanlage Klostergarten with 25 barrier-free apartments); children, youth and family services (Ambulante Familienhilfe, Offener Ganztag and Gebundener Ganztag at 10 schools, Pädagogische Übermittagbetreuung, Lernförderung, Mutter/Vater-Kind-Kuren, Behindertenfreizeiten); counseling and assistance (employment counseling, integration and migration services, energy-savings service for low-income households, Möbelhof second-hand furniture store, Kleiderläden clothing stores, employment projects EiNZIGWARE Perspektive and In- and Outdoor ü50); and senior services (Quartiersarbeit neighborhood offices in Herne-Mitte and Wanne-Eickel, Internet-Café smartphone courses, senior travel programs).

The revenue model is overwhelmingly public-sector funded: government contracts under SGB VIII (youth welfare), SGB XI (long-term care), and SGB XII (social assistance), Jobcenter Herne co-funding for employment projects, plus ESF / ESF Plus / BMAS federal and EU grants (including Akti(f) Plus), MAGS NRW state funding, Klimaschutzministerium funding for the Energiesparservice, and lottery-based welfare grants (GlücksSpirale, Aktion Mensch, Stiftung Wohlfahrtspflege NRW). Direct end-user fees exist only for the OGS school-care program (78 EUR/month 2025/26, rising to 81 EUR/month 2026/27), plus nominal fees at the Internet-Café (10 EUR for 4 hours) and low-cost items at the Kleiderläden and Möbelhof second-hand stores. All other social services — including the 24/7 Soforthilfe hotline, employment counseling, family assistance, and integration support — are provided free of charge to eligible beneficiaries, with voluntary donations from Lions Club Herne-Emschertal, Herner Club, and individual contributors supplementing project budgets (notably a 24,000 EUR annual Aktion Schulmaterial school supplies program).

The organization operates from seven physical locations across Herne and Wanne-Eickel, employs an executive board led by Ansgar Montag with a named leadership team of roughly ten department heads covering integration/migration, family assistance, school care, senior living, employment promotion, furniture retail, and neighborhood work, and maintains a community-led GTM relying on referrals from schools, churches, Jobcenter Herne, and word-of-mouth. The technology stack is intentionally lightweight and commodity-based (Google Analytics, SmarterStats, CCM19 cookie consent, YouTube embed, SSL, ogs-connect.de enrollment portal, caritas-herne.essenbestellen.net lunch ordering) — there is no proprietary technology platform and no disclosed AI/ML capability, consistent with a human-delivered social-work operating model.

Name

Caritasverband Herne e. V.

Legal name

Caritasverband Herne e. V.

Website

https://caritas-herne.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Caritasverband Herne e. V. is a Catholic charitable association in Herne, Germany delivering social services — elderly care, family and youth support, school care, migrant integration, employment counseling, and second-hand retail — primarily funded by German public-sector contracts (SGB VIII/XI/XII), EU/ESF grants, and diocesan support across seven service locations in Herne and Wanne-Eickel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) (HLADAGAA), Companion Care & Social Support (non-clinical) (HLADAGAB), Recreational Outings, Community Participation & Mobility Support (Non-Clinical) (HSABAAAI), Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Elderly care services
• Family and youth support
• School care programs
• Integration and migration counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Herne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Church Affiliation and Membership: As the recognized Catholic charitable organization in Herne under the Archbishop of Paderborn, the Caritasverband receives institutional support and coordination through the German Caritas Association network.
2. Government Funded Services: Core services funded through public contracts including youth welfare services (SGB VIII), elderly care support (SGB XI), social assistance (SGB XII), and employment programs through Jobcenter Herne.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Funding from individual donations, Lions Club Herne-Emschertal, Herner Club, and other charitable organizations for specific projects like the Schulmaterial action (24,000 EUR annually).
4. EU and State Funding: European Social Fund (ESF) and state government funding for employment counseling, integration projects, and social programs. ESF Plus funding for Akti(f) Plus programs, MAGS NRW funding for labor advice centers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Caritasverband Herne e. V. is a Catholic charitable association providing a comprehensive range of social welfare services free or subsidized to eligible residents of Herne and Wanne-Eickel. Core offerings include elderly care (home care, day care, senior shared-living for dementia, Wohnanlage Klostergarten), children/youth/family services (outpatient family assistance, school care programs OGS/Gebundener Ganztag/Übermittagbetreuung, mother-child health resorts, disabled vacations), counseling and assistance (general social counseling, employment counseling, 24/7 emergency hotline Soforthilfe, integration and migration services, energy-saving service), and low-cost secondhand furniture and clothing stores.

Product overview

Caritasverband Herne e. V. is a Catholic charitable organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of social services organized into four main categories: (1) Care and Support (Betreuen und Pflegen) including home care, day care at St. Barbara, senior shared-living communities in STADTHAUS and Albert-Schweitzer-Haus, 24/7 Soforthilfe emergency hotline, and household assistance; (2) Children, Youth, and Family (Kinder, Jugend und Familie) encompassing outpatient family assistance, school care programs (Offener Ganztag, Gebundener Ganztag, Übermittagbetreuung, learning support), health resorts (Mutter/Vater-Kind-Kuren, Disabled vacations, Seniorenreisen); (3) Counseling and Assistance (Beraten und Helfen) featuring employment counseling, integration and migration services, emergency aid, energy-saving service, Möbelhof furniture store, clothing stores, and employment projects (EiNZIGWARE, In- and Outdoor ü50); and (4) Senior Services (Menschen im Alter) including neighborhood work (Quartiersarbeit), Internet-Café smartphone courses, senior housing (Klostergarten), and open elderly work. This is a multi-service social welfare organization, not a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ambulante Familienhilfe (Outpatient Family Assistance) Outpatient family assistance services providing intensive support, counseling, and emotional guidance for families in crisis, including social pedagogical family help, family support services, and intercultural shared-living arrangements for youth.
• Offener Ganztag (OGS) Open all-day school care program for elementary school students (grades 1-4) providing supervision, meals, homework assistance, and afternoon activities including clubs and projects. Monthly fee: 78 EUR (2025/26), 81 EUR (2026/27).
• Gebundener Ganztag am Haranni Gymnasium Structured all-day school program at Haranni Gymnasium offering 60-minute lunch breaks with meals, relaxation, and activities, plus afternoon offerings on non-instructional days.
• Pädagogische Übermittagbetreuung (ÜMI) Pedagogical midday supervision service at Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium and Realschule Strünkede providing homework assistance from 13:00 to 16:00 and access to working groups and projects.
• Lernförderung (Learning Support) School-based learning support for primary and secondary school students, aligned with Bildungs- und Teilhabepaket requirements, to help achieve essential learning objectives.
• Mutter/Vater-Kind-Kuren (Mother/Father-Child Health Resorts) Stationary mother/father-child health resort programs providing recovery and strengthening opportunities, organized in cooperation with Müttergenesungswerk (Mother's Recovery Association) facilities.
• Behindertenfreizeiten (Disabled Vacations) Vacation programs for physically and mentally disabled children, youth, and adults offering comprehensive care, barrier-free accommodations, and diverse leisure activities.
• Seniorenreisen (Senior Travel Programs) Travel programs for seniors aged 65+ offering group trips to German spas, city trips, flights, and cruises, with complete organization including accommodation and assistance. Subsidized rates with financial assistance available based on income.
• Tagespflege St. Barbara (Adult Day Care) Adult day care facility providing daytime care, activities, and support for elderly and care-dependent individuals.
• STADTHAUS Herne Seniorenwohngemeinschaften Senior shared-living arrangements in STADTHAUS Herne with 10 single rooms per community (approx. 20 sqm each), barrier-free bathrooms, communal kitchen, dining/living areas, and terrace/balcony. Located on Robert-Brauner-Platz, 2nd and 3rd floors. Designed for people with dementia.
• Albert-Schweitzer-Haus Seniorenwohngemeinschaften Senior shared-living arrangements in Röhlinghausen with 11 single rooms per community (approx. 23 sqm each), barrier-free bathrooms, communal areas, and garden access. Designed for people with dementia. Located in the Albert-Schweitzer-Carré.
• Wohnanlage Klostergarten (Senior Living Complex) Senior living complex with 25 barrier-free apartments for independent living with service support, communal activities, and on-site contact person. Located at Rottbruchstraße 15-21, 44625 Herne.
• Soforthilfe Herne (24/7 Emergency Assistance Hotline) 24/7 emergency assistance hotline providing immediate crisis support, organization of help for seniors and care-dependent individuals, and psychosocial emergency response. Available free at 0800 678 4000. Operated in partnership with St. Elisabeth Gruppe GmbH.
• Quartiersarbeit (Neighborhood Work) Neighborhood work with offices in Herne-Mitte (Viktor-Reuter-Straße 1) and Wanne-Eickel (Hauptstraße 208) providing counseling, support, and project development for community living and aging in place.
• Internet-Café Smartphone-Kurse (Digital Literacy Courses) Digital literacy courses for seniors teaching smartphone and tablet operation, app usage, photo storage, calendar use, and mobile payment. Limited to 3 participants per session; 10 EUR for 4 teaching hours.
• Beratungsstelle Arbeit (Employment Counseling) Free employment counseling service addressing precarious working conditions, labor law questions, and support for unemployed individuals seeking social participation. Funded by MAGS NRW.
• Energiesparservice (Energy Saving Service) Free energy-saving service for low-income households, ALG II recipients, and seniors with limited income, providing consumption analysis, advice, and free emergency assistance packages. Energy savings of 100+ EUR per year per household.
• Möbelhof (Secondhand Furniture Store) Secondhand furniture store providing affordable furniture, household items, and appliances for people with low income, plus household liquidation services. Located at Castroper Straße 66, 44628 Herne.
• Kleiderläden (Secondhand Clothing Stores) Low-cost clothing stores offering clothing, shoes, linens, and household textiles for families and individuals with limited financial resources.
• EiNZIGWARE Perspektive (Upcycling Employment Project) Upcycling employment project for mentally ill individuals, transforming discarded wood and clothing items into unique products for sale through einzigware.de.
• In- and Outdoor ü50 (Urban Gardening Employment Project) Employment project for people aged 50+ combining indoor furniture upcycling and outdoor urban gardening, with produce donated to Herner Tafel.
• Filou – Familien informieren, lotsen, unterstützen Family information and guidance service supporting families receiving benefits from Jobcenter or Social Office, helping navigate bureaucracy and access social services. Funded by ESF Plus and BMAS.
• Sozialpädagogische Familienhilfe Social-pedagogical family assistance providing counseling, support, and intervention to strengthen family relationships and parenting capabilities.
• Familienunterstützender Dienst Family support service providing household organization training, budgeting assistance, daily routine support, and practical help with child care and household management.
• Interkulturelle Wohngruppen zur Verselbstständigung Intercultural shared-living arrangements for youth aged 16-18, providing support for independent living, schooling, employment, and integration. 9 independent living spaces across three groups.
• Elterngruppe Rückenwind (Parent Support Group) Parenting support group for stressed parents meeting weekly for 12 sessions, based on Prof. Dr. Albert Lenz's modular group program. Maximum 8 parents per group.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ people assisted annually across all service areas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

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

• Caritas InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational arm of the Caritas network providing humanitarian aid worldwide. Partnership involves logo display and coordination on international charitable initiatives.
• Caritasverband PaderborncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent diocesan Caritas association under the Archbishop of Paderborn. Provides institutional support, coordination, and quality standards for the Herner Caritasverband.
• Deutsches CaritasverbandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Caritas umbrella organization providing standards, training, and support for all German Caritas associations.
• Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS)majorOthersFederal Ministry providing ESF funding for social programs including EHAP (European Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund) and ESF Plus programs.
• St. Elisabeth Gruppe GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic hospital group (Kliniken Rhein-Ruhr) co-operating in the Soforthilfe Herne 24/7 emergency hotline for immediate social and healthcare crisis response.
• Wohnstätten Wanne-Eickel eGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing cooperative serving as developer and property owner of Albert-Schweitzer-Carré where senior shared living communities are located. Long-term cooperation partner.
• Jobcenter HernecoreOthersPublic employment agency co-funding employment projects and providing participants for Beschäftigungsprojekte (employment projects) for long-term unemployed.
• Herne ImpulsemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organization collaborating with Caritas on the 'Filou - Familien informieren, lotsen, unterstützen' project for family support and social inclusion.
• Stadt HernecoreOthersMunicipal government of Herne co-financing OGS school care services, collecting parent fees, and supporting various social programs through city departments.
• Lions Club Herne-EmschertalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService club providing donations for the annual 'Aktion Schulmaterial' school supplies program supporting children from low-income families.
• Herner ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal civic organization supporting the 'Aktion Schulmaterial' school supplies donation program.
• Firma BuddeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business providing substantial discounts and pre-work support for the 'Aktion Schulmaterial' school supplies donation program.
• Bundesverband der Energie- und Klimaschutzagenturen Deutschlands (eaD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of energy and climate agencies providing program framework and support for the Energiesparservice (energy savings service).
• Caritas-Konferenzen Deutschlands (CKD)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of local Catholic charitable conferences (e.g., Caritas-Konferenz St. Anna) that conduct volunteer social work and fundraising in parishes.
• Integrationsagentur NRWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-funded integration agency network promoting social participation and inclusion in NRW.
• Alzheimer NRWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association for Alzheimer's disease providing support and resources for dementia care services.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Malteser in NRW: Catholic-affiliated welfare organization with comparable service portfolio in NRW including home care, social counseling, and family support. Competes for the same publicly funded contracts and qualified social-work staff in the regional labor market.
• Caritasverband Dortmund e.V. Neighboring Catholic Caritas association in the same NRW Ruhr region under the Paderborn archdiocese structure. Operates an identical portfolio of elderly care, family services, school care (OGS), and migration support for the Dortmund area.
• Caritasverband Essen e.V. Sibling Caritas association serving Essen in the same NRW Ruhr region with directly comparable services: senior living, outpatient family assistance, OGS school care, and integration/migration programs under the same Caritas network.
• AWO Bezirk Westliches Westfalen: Arbeiterwohlfahrt regional association covering Herne and surrounding Ruhr municipalities. Provides similar elderly care, family services, school-age care, and social counseling under the same public-contract funding framework.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. (NRW Regionalverband): Welfare organization with home care, family support, and social services in NRW. Competes for similar publicly funded programs and shares the same mix of professional staff and volunteer-driven service delivery.
• Diakonie in Westfalen: Protestant counterpart to Caritas operating in the same NRW geography with directly overlapping services: elderly care, family assistance, migration counseling, and employment programs. Competes head-to-head for municipal contracts.

Others

• Jobcenter Herne: Public employment agency that co-funds Caritas Herne's Beschäftigungsprojekte (employment projects) and Beratungsstelle Arbeit (employment counseling). Functions as a buyer rather than competitor but represents a critical funding dependency.
• Stadt Herne (Fachbereich Soziales): Municipal social services authority that is both Caritas Herne's largest contractual partner (co-funding OGS, social assistance administration) and a partial competitor for direct service provision. Relationship is symbiotic but creates dependency risk.

Broad incumbents

• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband NRW: Umbrella organization for non-confessional welfare providers in NRW. Coordinates member organizations that deliver services overlapping with Caritas Herne (family assistance, integration, elderly support) and competes for the same municipal contracts.

Regional players

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) Kreisverband Herne: Local German Red Cross chapter operating in the same Herne geography with overlapping elderly care, family support, and emergency social services. Directly competes for Stadt Herne contracts and donor mindshare.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CaritasDeutschland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caritasverband-herne-e-v-

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

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