Christliche Sozialhilfe Köln E.V.

What Christliche Sozialhilfe Köln E.V. does

Christliche Sozialhilfe Köln E.V., operating as CSH Christliche Sozialhilfe Köln gGmbH, is a Cologne-based non-profit social services organization founded in 1964 as an ecumenical initiative jointly by the City of Cologne, Caritasverband für die Stadt Köln, and Diakonisches Werk des Evangelischen Kirchenverbandes Köln und Region. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of community-based social services spanning the full life cycle — five kindergartens (Familienzentrum, Internationale Strolche, Villa Kunterbunt, Mülheimer Rasselbande, Sonnenstrahlen), family counseling, school social work at two primary schools, full-day after-school care (OGS Leuchterstraße) for ~155 children, a youth and neighborhood center (Henry's H.O.P.E.), employment support programs for ALG II recipients, social counseling, neighborhood coordination, community development work, and senior services. The organization employs more than 120 staff from diverse cultural, religious, and national backgrounds and operates from 15+ facilities concentrated in Cologne's Mülheim district (Mülheim-Nord, Keupstraße, Stammheim, Dünnwald, and Donewald).

The underlying infrastructure is service-delivery based rather than technology-based: no proprietary technology platform is referenced, no AI/ML systems are deployed, and digital presence is limited to a website hosted externally by NetCologne. The business model is entirely publicly funded: CSH receives contracts and allocations from the City of Cologne, Jobcenter Köln, and LVR (Landschaftsverband Rheinland) for specific programs, supplemented by donations, and explicitly does not receive church tax allocations or central Caritas/Diakonie umbrella funding. Core social services are free to end users at the point of delivery; some catering and household services (Müllemer Wäsch- un Kochwiever) generate fee-based revenue. Distribution is local and direct, with no resellers or intermediaries — services are delivered at CSH's own facilities and through referrals from schools, Jobcenter Köln, and neighborhood conferences (Stadtteilkonferenzen). The customer base consists of children, youth, families, unemployed individuals, and senior residents — all non-paying beneficiaries of publicly funded programs.

Name

Christliche Sozialhilfe Köln E.V.

Legal name

CSH Christliche Sozialhilfe Köln gGmbH

Website

https://csh-koeln.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CSH Christliche Sozialhilfe Köln gGmbH is a Cologne-based non-profit social services organization, founded in 1964, operating 5 kindergartens, family counseling, school social work, youth programs, employment support, and community development services for children, families, job seekers, and seniors in the Mülheim district, funded by City of Cologne and public contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child Care Services (6244), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Counseling & Guidance Services (Academic/Social-Emotional) (EDAJALAF), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs & Supports (EDAJAIAC), Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Child and youth care
• Family counseling
• Employment reintegration
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public sector contracts and municipal funding: CSH operates as a funded social services provider receiving contracts and allocations from the City of Köln, Jobcenter Köln, and other public bodies for child welfare, youth services, employment support, and community development programs. The organization explicitly states it receives no church tax allocations or central welfare federation contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CSH Christliche Sozialhilfe Köln gGmbH operates a network of social services across Cologne's Mülheim district, including five kindergartens, family counseling, school social work, after-school care (OGS), a youth and neighborhood center, employment reintegration programs for ALG II recipients, social counseling, community development work, and senior networking. The organization delivers these services directly at its own facilities, free of charge to end users, and is publicly funded by the City of Cologne, Jobcenter Köln, and LVR.

Product overview

CSH Christliche Sozialhilfe Köln gGmbH is a social services organization offering a diverse portfolio of interconnected services for children, youth, families, and job seekers in Cologne, particularly in the Mülheim district. The organization operates 5 kindergartens (Familienzentrum, Internationale Strolche, Villa Kunterbunt, Mülheimer Rasselbande, Sonnenstrahlen), family counseling services, after-school care (OGS), youth center programs, school social work, employment support programs (Arbeitsgelegenheiten, Müllemer Wäsch- un Kochwiever), community development initiatives (Sozialraumkoordination, Gemeinwesenarbeit, Sozialberatung), and senior services. These services work together under a holistic, neighborhood-oriented approach to strengthen people and create perspectives, with over 120 employees serving the community since 1964.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Müllemer Wäsch- un Kochwiever: A work project offering household services, senior care, and community cooking, providing employment opportunities for people seeking professional re-entry.
• Mülheimer Stadtteilmütter
• Henry's H.O.P.E.

Products and services

• Familienberatung (Family Counseling) Professional counseling and support for families covering parenting, babies, children, life planning, separation/divorce, child therapy, youth counseling, and psychological support, serving families in Cologne's Mülheim district.
• Familienzentrum der CSH in Köln-Mülheim A family center where four kindergartens work closely together serving children and parents in the district, offering bilingual German-Turkish language education, individual integration, movement activities, and healthy nutrition programs.
• Internationale Strolche Inclusive kindergarten serving children from 8 months to school entry age, with focus on inclusion, musical education through cooperation with Rheinische Musikschule, and support from a multiprofessional team.
• Villa Kunterbunt Kindergarten serving 56 children aged 2 to school entry, with a focus on inclusive education for disabled and non-disabled children, musical early education, and science activities through the 'Haus der kleinen Forscher' program.
• Mülheimer Rasselbande Movement-focused kindergarten recognized as a 'Bewegungskindergarten mit dem Pluspunkt Ernährung,' serving 50 children from 7 months to school entry with regular movement activities, sports cooperation, and psychomotor programs.
• Sonnenstrahlen Kindergarten serving 40 children from their first year of life to school entry in three groups, with musical education in cooperation with Rheinische Musikschule and movement/football programs through partnership with 1. FC Köln Stiftung.
• Offene Ganztagsschule Leuchterstraße (OGS) Full-day school care program serving approximately 155 children in 5 groups, offering freshly prepared meals, homework assistance, diverse AG activities (sports, music, cooking, creative work), and conflict resolution support.
• Jugend- und Nachbarschaftshaus Am Donewald Henry's H.O.P.E. Youth and neighborhood center offering sports, music, culture, and education programs for children and youth, plus homework supervision, language support, and vacation programs for the Donewald settlement and Cologne-Dünnwald area.
• Schulsozialarbeit (School Social Work) School social work services at two primary schools in Mülheim district, providing individual support, parent and child counseling, skills groups, violence prevention, holiday programs, and cooperation with facilities and sports clubs.
• Arbeitsgelegenheiten (Work Opportunities) Work opportunity program commissioned by Jobcenter Köln for ALG II recipients, providing preparation for professional reintegration through placements in housekeeping, kitchen, building technology, administration, childcare, and tutoring.
• Müllemer Wäsch- un Kochwiever Household services and cooking project operating for 15 years, providing cleaning, washing, ironing, clothing repair, and catering services while helping people find professional reintegration through Jobcenter Köln.
• Sozialraumkoordination Mülheim-Nord / Keupstraße / Stammheim Social space coordination since 2006, fostering cooperation between city departments, organizations, associations, and initiatives to improve living conditions and participation opportunities for residents in the social space areas.
• Sozialberatung (Social Counseling) Free social counseling service providing support on questions of livelihood security, housing preservation, unemployment benefits (ALG II), housing allowance, and social assistance, with a focus on debt counseling.
• Gemeinwesenarbeit Donewald Community development work in the Donewald settlement since 2017, exploring needs and resources of residents to initiate offers and actions that improve community life and quality of living.
• Seniorennetzwerk Dünnwald Senior network coordinating activities for elderly residents in Dünnwald, funded by the City of Cologne and implemented through welfare associations, with many offerings run on a voluntary basis.
• Mülheimer Stadtteilmütter Multilingual neighborhood mothers program promoting health of children and families through culturally sensitive counseling in nine languages (Arabic, Dari, German, English, Farsi, French, Kituba, Lingala, Turkish), supporting access to healthcare and prevention services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving children and youth through 5 kindergartens (over 250 children total), OGS care for ~155 children, and youth/neighborhood center activities

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Caritasverband für die Stadt KölncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1964One of two founding ecumenical church welfare associations (alongside Diakonie) that established CSH in 1964 on the initiative of the City of Köln. CSH operates as an ecumenical (ökumenischer) provider.
• Diakonisches Werk des Evangelischen Kirchenverbandes Köln und RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1964One of two founding ecumenical church welfare associations (alongside Caritas) that established CSH in 1964. The Diakonie also assigns CSH to operate the Seniorennetzwerk Dünnwald.
• Stadt Köln (City of Cologne)coreOthersPrimary public funding and commissioning partner. Stadt Köln initiated CSH's founding in 1964 and continues to fund and commission multiple programs including Sozialraumkoordination, Gemeinwesenarbeit, Seniorennetzwerk, and child welfare services.
• Jobcenter KölncoreOthersCommissions CSH's Arbeitsgelegenheiten (work experience) and Müllemer Wäsch- un Kochwiever programs for ALG II recipients, enabling professional re-integration services.
• LVR (Landschaftsverband Rheinland)minorOthersLVR co-funds and co-commissions CSH's Kinderbetreuung integration services (Leistungsvereinbarung LVR Kitas) and is a partner in mental health programs (LVR-Fachkrankenhaus für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, LVR-Tagesklinik Köln-Mülheim).
• 1. FC Köln StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with CSH's Kita Sonnenstrahlen to provide targeted sports and movement activities (football/soccer programs) promoting teamwork, fairness, and joy among children.
• Ev. Familienbildungsstätte KölnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperates with CSH's Familienzentrum to provide family education, counseling, and support services in the Mülheim district.
• GAG KölnminorOthersMunicipal housing association and community partner listed on CSH's website as one of its partners.
• Verein Der Sack e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal civic association partner that cooperates with CSH's Kita Sonnenstrahlen to support additional activities and experience spaces for children.
• Frühförderzentren (Early intervention centers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperate with CSH kindergartens (Villa Kunterbunt, Internationale Strolche) for individual integration support and early childhood development services for children with disabilities.
• LVR-Fachkrankenhaus für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie Köln-MerheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSH provides a Familiensprechstunde (family consultation hour) within the LVR specialist psychiatric hospital in Cologne-Merheim for families of mentally ill parents.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sozialwerk Kölner Christen: Cologne-based Christian social services provider offering housing support, family assistance, and community programs, closely mirroring CSH's mission, target population, and faith-affiliated operating model.
• Ev. Familienbildungsstätte Köln: Protestant family education center partnered with CSH's Familienzentrum; offers parenting courses, counseling, and family-support services in the same district and to overlapping client populations.
• SKM Köln – Katholischer Verein für soziale Dienste: Catholic social services association in Cologne providing housing aid, debt counseling, and support for people in precarious situations, directly comparable to CSH's Sozialberatung and community services.
• Malteser Werke Köln: Catholic welfare provider operating neighborhood-based social services, family support, and community programs in Cologne with a similar community-led, publicly commissioned service model to CSH.

Broad incumbents

• AWO Köln (Arbeiterwohlfahrt Köln): Major secular welfare association operating kindergartens, family and youth services in Cologne; competes with CSH for municipal contracts and serves the same low-income urban populations.
• Caritasverband für die Stadt Köln: Cologne chapter of Germany's largest Catholic welfare federation and co-founder of CSH; operates a much broader portfolio of social services across the city, making it the umbrella body whose commissioning and policies directly shape CSH's operating environment.
• LVR (Landschaftsverband Rheinland): Regional authority that co-funds and co-commissions many of CSH's programs (Kitas, mental health family consultation in LVR-Fachkrankenhaus); functions both as a payer and as a broader provider/commissioner in the same social-services ecosystem.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe Regionalverband Köln: Johanniter's Cologne regional chapter delivers youth, family, and senior services alongside its core emergency-response work, overlapping with CSH's youth and senior programming in the same metropolitan area.
• Diakonisches Werk Köln und Region: Protestant counterpart to Caritas in Cologne and the other co-founder of CSH; offers a similarly wide welfare-services portfolio across the region and assigns CSH to operate specific programs such as the Seniorennetzwerk Dünnwald.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Köln: Cologne branch of the German Red Cross, providing comparable social and family services including childcare, youth work, and community programs in the same region as CSH.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cshkoeln
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCt7N4MkI5zX6Y7lZVJ5xK_g
• Facebookfacebook.com/CSHKoeln
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christliche-sozialhilfe-k%C3%B6ln-e-v-

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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