Diakonie für Bielefeld

What Diakonie für Bielefeld does

Diakonie für Bielefeld gemeinnützige GmbH is a charitable non-profit social services organization headquartered at Schildescher Str. 101, Bielefeld, Germany. The company is co-owned by the Evangelical Church District of Bielefeld (Ev. Kirchenkreis Bielefeld) and Ev. Johanneswerk gGmbH, and operates as a gGmbH (gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) under German law. It delivers a comprehensive portfolio of community-based social services organized into three program areas: Children, Youth and Families (family counseling, pregnancy counseling, educational assistance, youth meeting points, school social work, after-school care); People in Old Age (ambulatory nursing through Diakoniestation Ost, day care at Marienstift Tagespflege, dementia support, ambulatory supported living for elderly with chronic mental illness, and Begegnungszentren community centers); and People in Diversity (migration support, post-incarceration housing and reintegration, family support during imprisonment, and the jointly operated Bahnhofsmission at Bielefeld Hauptbahnhof).

The organization employs over 350 staff across multiple physical service locations in Bielefeld, including community centers, nursing stations, schools, and the main train station. Its underlying technology is limited to a standard TYPO3 CMS website with SSL/TLS encryption and cookie-based session management; no proprietary software, mobile applications, or AI/ML systems are evidenced. Marketing is conducted primarily through the corporate website, a dedicated jobs portal, downloadable PDF flyers, and community-based outreach via its physical network. Revenue is generated through a mix of government social welfare contracts (including reimbursable nursing services), church-based allocations from its ecclesiastical owners, and donations from individuals and organizations, channeled through a Sparkasse Bielefeld account. Most social services are provided free of charge or at subsidized rates; a small number of community programs charge nominal fees (e.g., €5.50–€7 per person for senior breakfast and music events). Leadership comprises two managing directors (Geschäftsführer): Susanne Luck and Henrik Nagel-Fellerhoff.

Name

Diakonie für Bielefeld

Legal name

Diakonie für Bielefeld gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://diakonie-fuer-bielefeld.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Diakonie für Bielefeld gemeinnützige GmbH is a charitable social services organization in Bielefeld, Germany, jointly owned by the Evangelical Church District of Bielefeld and Ev. Johanneswerk. It serves families, children, elderly, migrants, and ex-offenders with 350+ staff across community centers, nursing stations, day care, counseling, and a train station mission.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Community Welfare

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADALAK

Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Senior Care Coordination & Case Management (Geriatric Care Management)

SECONDARYHSABANAJ

Intergenerational Day Programs (Seniors + Childcare)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Adult Day Care & Senior Day Programs

SECONDARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Social services
• Elderly care
• Family counseling
• Nursing services
• Community welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Bielefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Social Services Funding: The organization operates as a non-profit charitable GmbH (limited company) providing social services, funded primarily through church-based allocations, government social welfare contracts, and donations. Services are provided free or at minimal cost to beneficiaries.
2. Donations: Diakonie für Bielefeld accepts donations from individuals and organizations to support its charitable work. The organization maintains a donation account at Sparkasse Bielefeld for this purpose.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Diakonie für Bielefeld is a charitable non-profit social services organization providing community-based welfare services in Bielefeld. Its offerings include ambulatory nursing care, day care for the elderly, family and pregnancy counseling, youth meeting points, school social work, afternoon childcare, community centers (Begegnungszentren), supported living for people with chronic mental illness, migration support, and post-incarceration reintegration assistance. Services are delivered through multiple physical locations including nursing stations, community centers, schools, and home visits across Bielefeld.

Product overview

Diakonie für Bielefeld is a charitable social services organization (gemeinnützige GmbH) offering a comprehensive portfolio of community-based services organized into three main areas: Children, Youth and Families; People in Old Age; and People in Diversity. The services include family counseling, pregnancy counseling, educational assistance, youth meeting points, school social work, afternoon childcare, ambulatory nursing care, day care facilities, senior meeting centers (Begegnungszentren), ambulatory supported living for elderly with mental disabilities, the Bahnhofsmission (station mission), and post-incarceration support services. The organization employs over 350 staff members and is jointly operated by the Protestant Church District of Bielefeld (Ev. Kirchenkreis Bielefeld) and the Protestant Johanneswerk.

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Products and services

• Ambulante Pflege (Ambulatory Nursing) Ambulatory nursing care services delivered to patients' homes in Bielefeld, including basic medical care, household assistance, and companion care for elderly and care-dependent individuals.
• Tagespflege Marienstift (Day Care) Day care services for elderly people at the Marienstift location, providing psychosocial care, social activities, and support during daytime hours.
• Ambulant Betreutes Wohnen für ältere Menschen mit psychischen Behinderungen Ambulatory supported living for people aged 50 and older with chronic mental illness, providing support in conflict resolution, financial management, daily structure, and housing in Bielefeld.
• Familienberatung (Family Counseling) Family and educational counseling services at multiple locations in Bielefeld for children, youth, and parents facing conflicts, educational problems, and family difficulties.
• Schwangerschafts- und Sexualitätsberatung (Pregnancy and Sexuality Counseling) State-recognized counseling on pregnancy, contraception, family planning, and sexuality topics, delivered to individuals in the Bielefeld area.
• Erziehungshilfe (Educational Support) Support for families in crisis including conflict resolution, educational problem assistance, and help with financial difficulties through youth and family services.
• Schulunterstützung (School Social Work) School social work and school station services at various Bielefeld schools providing student support, crisis intervention, and educational assistance.
• Jugendtreff (Youth Meeting Points) Youth meeting points at three neighborhood facilities (Lipper Hellweg, Hellingskamp, Moenkamp) offering sports, creative activities, and support for young people.
• Nachmittagsbetreuung (Afternoon Childcare) Afternoon childcare at schools and neighborhood facilities including meals, homework support, leisure activities, and holiday programs for school-age children.
• Begegnungszentren (Community Centers) Community meeting centers at three locations (Bielefeld-Mitte/Kreuzstraße, Gadderbaum/Pellahöhe, Stieghorst) offering courses, cultural activities, social contact, and programs for seniors and the broader community.
• Bahnhofsmission Bielefeld (Railway Station Mission) Station mission providing travel assistance, shelter referrals, crisis counseling, and integration support at Bielefeld main train station, jointly operated with Caritasverband.
• Straffälligenhilfe (Offender Reintegration Support) Support for ex-offenders and their families including post-incarceration housing, reintegration counseling, and family support during imprisonment.
• Migrationsberatung (Migration Counseling) Migration counseling and integration assistance for migrants and refugees in Bielefeld, helping them navigate life in Germany.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stadt Bielefeld (City of Bielefeld)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborating on the 'Parken für die Pflege' project to provide parking spaces for ambulatory nursing services, addressing operational challenges for home care workers.
• Ev. Kirchenkreis BielefeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder and shareholder of Diakonie für Bielefeld gemeinnützige GmbH, providing church backing and alignment with Protestant social welfare mission.
• Ev. JohanneswerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder and shareholder of Diakonie für Bielefeld gemeinnützige GmbH, a major Protestant welfare provider in the region.
• CaritasverbandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operator of the Bahnhofsmission Bielefeld with Diakonie für Bielefeld. Both Catholic and Protestant welfare organizations jointly staff and fund this railway station mission.
• Bielefelder BürgerstiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides funding support for community programs such as the 'Musik verbindet!' breakfast and singing events for seniors, subsidizing participant costs to €7 per person.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Deutschland: National umbrella organization for Protestant welfare work in Germany. Sets national standards, represents member organizations politically, and channels federal funding — providing strategic context and brand-level comparability for Diakonie für Bielefeld.
• Caritas Deutschland: National Catholic welfare umbrella, counterpart to Diakonie Deutschland. Operates the same comprehensive service model nationally and is the principal ideological and operational counterpart shaping the German welfare competitive landscape.
• Diakonie Rheinland-Westfalen-Lippe: Regional Diakonie umbrella covering Rheinland-Westfalen-Lippe, of which Diakonie für Bielefeld is a member. Provides overarching advocacy, training, and contract support while member organizations like Diakonie für Bielefeld deliver direct services.

Regional players

• Diakonie Düsseldorf: Sibling Diakonie organization serving Düsseldorf under the same nationwide brand and operating model. Comparable portfolio (counseling, nursing, day care, migration) but in a different metropolitan market, making it a useful structural and operational peer.

Others

• Ev. Johanneswerk gGmbH: Major Protestant welfare organization in Ostwestfalen and a co-owner of Diakonie für Bielefeld. Provides comparable services (youth welfare, disability support, senior care, housing assistance) across the broader region; structurally intertwined but operates its own separate programs.

Direct peers

• Malteser Bielefeld: Catholic welfare organization delivering social services, elderly care, and migration support in Bielefeld. Overlaps with Diakonie für Bielefeld on multiple service lines and competes for the same institutional funding and volunteer base.
• DRK Kreisverband Bielefeld e.V. Local chapter of the German Red Cross operating family, youth, elderly, and refugee services in Bielefeld. Directly comparable service breadth and target populations, and competes for the same donor and contract pool.
• v. Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: One of the largest Protestant welfare providers in Germany, headquartered in Bielefeld. Operates overlapping services — supported living for people with disabilities, ambulatory care, social psychiatry, and reintegration programs — directly competing for the same public contracts in Bielefeld.
• AWO Bezirksverband Ostwestfalen-Lippe e.V. Regional chapter of the Arbeiterwohlfahrt providing the same mix of family, elderly, and integration services in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region. Competes directly for municipal social welfare contracts in Bielefeld.
• Caritasverband für die Stadt Bielefeld e.V. The Catholic counterpart welfare organization serving Bielefeld. Directly comparable service portfolio (family counseling, elderly care, migration support) and joint operator of the Bahnhofsmission with Diakonie für Bielefeld, making it the closest mirror-image peer in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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