Drivkraft Helsingborg/Båstad/Ängelholm

What Drivkraft Helsingborg/Båstad/Ängelholm does

Drivkraft Ideell Förening is a Swedish non-profit association (ideell förening) founded in Malmö in 2011 through a collaboration between Malmö Stad and the regional business community. It delivers free youth-support programs — principally weekly homework help at partner schools and one-on-one mentorship for students in grades 6-9 — across approximately 40 schools in seven southern Swedish cities (Malmö, Helsingborg, Ängelholm, Båstad, Landskrona, Fisksätra, and Eskilstuna). The organization has expanded its program portfolio to include Drivkraft Akademi (university/entrepreneurship track for grade 9 and first-year high school students), Drivkraft Senior (companionship for isolated elderly), Jag har också NPF (specialized support for youth with neuropsychiatric disabilities), Läskompis (early reading support), and a guaranteed summer-job pathway in partnership with housing companies.

The organization runs on a community-led model: programs are delivered almost entirely by unpaid volunteers (mentors and homework helpers), and all services are provided free of charge to students and families. The technical footprint is modest — a WordPress/Elementor website with YouTube, Google Analytics, Google Fonts, cookie-consent tooling, and standard social-media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) — with no proprietary software, APIs, or AI/ML components disclosed.

Revenue is generated entirely from non-commercial sources: donations and charitable contributions (the organization holds a Svensk Insamlingskontroll 90-konto certification, requiring ≥75% of donations to flow to mission), corporate sponsorships and partnerships (providing both cash and volunteer labor), and government/public grants (municipal co-funding from five municipalities and project grants from foundations such as Allmänna Arvsfonden, Kronprinsessparets Stiftelse, and Länsförsäkringar Skåne/Södermanland). Distribution relies on formal municipal and housing-company partnerships (MKB, Stena Fastigheter, Helsingborgshem, HSB, Ängelholmshem, Landskronahem) that embed Drivkraft's services into schools and provide both funding and student referrals.

Name

Drivkraft Helsingborg/Båstad/Ängelholm

Legal name

Drivkraft Ideell Förening

Website

https://drivkraftideell.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Drivkraft is a Swedish non-profit association providing free homework help and one-on-one mentorship to students in grades 6-9 across approximately 40 schools in seven southern Swedish cities, run by volunteers and funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, and municipal and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Education Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Youth mentorship programs
• Homework help services
• After-school tutoring
• Community volunteer programs
• Nonprofit education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Malmö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: As a non-profit association (ideell förening), Drivkraft's primary revenue comes from individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants from foundations and government bodies. The organization holds a 90-konto (90-account) certification from Svensk Insamlingskontroll, indicating compliance with standards for charitable fundraising in Sweden.
2. Corporate sponsorships and partnerships: Corporate partners provide financial support as well as volunteer mentors and homework helpers from their workforce. Sponsors provide products or services at reduced cost to support operations.
3. Government and public grants: Municipalities (Malmö Stad, Helsingborgs Stad, Båstads kommun, Ängelholms kommun, Eskilstuna kommun) co-fund Drivkraft's activities as part of their social investment strategies. Allmänna Arvsfonden has provided specific project funding (e.g., NPF project in 2023). Kronprinsessparets Stiftelse has provided grants for mentorship and tutoring programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Drivkraft is a non-profit association that provides free weekly homework help sessions and one-on-one mentorship for students in grades 6-9 at approximately 40 partner schools across 7 Swedish cities. The organization matches youth with adult volunteer mentors, supplemented by programs including Drivkraft Akademi for university-bound students, Drivkraft Senior for elderly companionship, an NPF-specialized project, a reading buddy (Läskompis) program, and a guaranteed summer job initiative.

Product overview

Drivkraft Ideell Förening is a non-profit organization offering a suite of youth support programs centered on mentorship and academic assistance. The core offerings are Läxhjälp (weekly homework help at schools) and Mentorskap (one-on-one mentorship for students in grades 6-9). Supporting modules include Drivkraft Akademi (an academy program for academically ambitious students), Drivkraft Senior (social mentorship for seniors), the NPF project (specialized support for youth with neuropsychiatric disabilities), Läskompis (early reading support), and Sommarjobb (summer job program). The programs operate across approximately 40 schools in seven cities in southern Sweden, including Malmö, Helsingborg, Ängelholm, Båstad, Landskrona, Fisksätra, and Eskilstuna.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Drivkraft Akademi: Program for students in grade 9 and first year of high school with ambitions to study at university or start a business. Provides study support, self-leadership development, and entrepreneurship education with mentors from the business sector.
• Drivkraft Senior
• Läskompis
• Jag har också NPF

Products and services

• Läxhjälp (Homework Help) Weekly homework help sessions held at approximately 40 partner schools in 7 cities (Malmö, Helsingborg, Ängelholm, Båstad, Landskrona, Fisksätra, Eskilstuna), staffed by trained volunteers who serve as positive adult role models for students in grades 6-9. Sessions run Monday-Thursday between 14:00-17:00 and are offered free of charge.
• Mentorskap (Mentorship Program) One-on-one mentorship matching students in grades 6-9 with adult volunteer mentors for one school year, with 1-2 meetings per month. The mentor serves as a sounding board, study support, and positive adult role model. Parents of participating students may also receive their own mentor (often for language support, integration, or general guidance).
• Drivkraft Akademi Year-long program for students in grade 9 and first-year high school students with ambitions to study at university or start a business, providing study support, self-leadership development, entrepreneurship education, and mentorship from approximately 10 group mentors from the business community. About 50 students per year complete the program.
• Drivkraft Senior Mentorship program matching older adults with volunteers for social contact, conversation, coffee meetings, and walks to combat loneliness. Launched in 2021 and expanded to Båstad in 2024.
• Jag har också NPF (I Have NPF Too) Specialized project for children and youth with neuropsychiatric disabilities (ADHD, autism, Tourette's, language disorders), providing trained volunteers and educational resources adapted with clear structure, advance notice of activities, energy level management, and dopaminergic support techniques. Materials co-developed with Riksförbundet Attention.
• Läskompis (Reading Buddy) Early reading support program pairing lower primary school students with trained volunteers as positive reading role models to strengthen reading ability, language, and confidence. Operates in Ängelholm and Malmö with support from Kronprinsessparets Stiftelse and MKB.
• Sommarjobb (Summer Jobs) Guaranteed summer job opportunities for grade 9 students who participate regularly in homework help, providing first work experience and entry into the labor market through partnerships with Stena Fastigheter, MKB, Rosengårds Fastigheter, Helsingborgshem, and HSB. Approximately 250 students per year receive their first summer job.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students attending homework help in Helsingborg raised their grades during 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Malmö StadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalmö Stad was the founding municipal partner when Drivkraft was established in 2011 through a collaboration between the city and local businesses. The municipality continues to co-finance and support Drivkraft's operations in Malmö schools.
• Helsingborgs StadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelsingborgs Stad partnered with Drivkraft in 2016, launching operations in three schools (Wieselgrensskolan, Elinebergsskolan, Högastenskolan) with support from Eskilsminne IF and the city's fritidsverksamhet (leisure-time activities). The city continues to support the partnership as of 2026.
• Båstads kommuncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBåstads kommun partnered with Drivkraft in 2018, sharing the vision of creating better futures for students and city residents. The municipality supports tutoring and mentorship programs in local schools.
• Ängelholms kommuncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÄngelholms kommun partnered with Drivkraft to launch tutoring and mentorship programs in the municipality. The partnership has expanded to include the NPF project 'Jag har också NPF' and the 'Läskompis' reading support program for lower primary students.
• Eskilstuna kommuncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEskilstuna kommun partnered with Drivkraft in 2024 to establish operations in two schools in Eskilstuna, marking the organization's expansion into Södermanland. The partnership followed a successful collaboration with Länsförsäkringar Södermanland.
• Stena FastigheterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStena Fastigheter has partnered with Drivkraft since 2013, beginning with homework help at Hermodsdalsskolan. The partnership enables summer jobs for youth and expanded to include operations in Fisksätra (Viktor Rydbergs skola). The collaboration has enabled approximately 250 students per year to access their first summer job.
• MKB (Malmö Kommunala Bostadsbolag)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMKB has partnered with Drivkraft since 2015, providing both financial support and facilitating summer job opportunities for students. The partnership also supports Drivkraft Akademi and the Läskompis reading project in Malmö.
• HSB MalmöcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSB Malmö joined the partnership in 2015, contributing to summer job programs for youth in Malmö alongside Stena Fastigheter and MKB.
• HelsingborgshemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelsingborgshem partnered with Drivkraft in 2015, supporting homework help and mentorship in Helsingborg schools and facilitating summer job opportunities for participating students.
• RosengårdsfastighetercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRosengårdsfastigheter joined the partnership in 2015, contributing to the summer job program and supporting Drivkraft's activities in the Rosengård area of Malmö.
• GrenspecialistenflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrenspecialisten has been a partner since Drivkraft's founding in 2011. Founder Jessica Grundström Ahldin presented the homework help concept to the company, which had children in school at the time and saw the relevance immediately. Maria Gren manages the company's charity work with Drivkraft. The partnership represents one of the longest-running corporate relationships in Drivkraft's history.
• LandskronahemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandskronahem partners with Drivkraft to deliver homework help at Pilängsskolan in Landskrona, supporting students in the local community.
• ÄngelholmshemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÄngelholmshem partners with Drivkraft to deliver homework help in Ängelholm, including support at Nyhemsskolan, Strövelstorps skola, Kungsgårdsskolan, and community areas Papegojan, Heimdall, and Villan.
• Riksförbundet AttentionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiksförbundet Attention collaborated with Drivkraft to develop educational films and training materials for volunteers working with students who have NPF (neuropsychiatric disabilities). The collaboration was part of the 'Jag har också NPF' project funded by Allmänna Arvsfonden.
• Framfot FöretagsutbildningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramfot Företagsutbildning extended its partnership with Drivkraft in September 2025, contributing to the organization's training and educational activities.
• Eskilsminne IFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEskilsminne IF was instrumental in launching Drivkraft in Helsingborg in 2016. Joakim Samuelsson from the association helped open doors for the establishment, believing in the program's focus on individual student development.
• Malmö StadsteaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalmö Stadsteater partnered with Drivkraft, including hosting the opening of 'Ateljén' and providing cultural experiences for students in the Drivkraft Akademi program.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BRIS (Barnens Rätt i Samhället): Sweden's leading children's rights organization, offering support to children and young people. Compares to Drivkraft as a national-scale Swedish nonprofit serving youth wellbeing, but with a broader advocacy and helpline mandate rather than school-embedded tutoring and mentorship.
• SOS Barnbyar (SOS Children's Villages Sweden): Swedish branch of SOS Children's Villages, a large international nonprofit supporting vulnerable children and youth. Compares as a Swedish nonprofit serving at-risk youth with funding from corporate and foundation partners, though focused on alternative care rather than school tutoring.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters (international): Global nonprofit providing one-on-one youth mentoring, the archetypal model for adult-volunteer-to-student mentorship. Compares to Drivkraft's Mentorskap product as a category benchmark and methodology reference for mentor screening, training, and matching.
• Fryshuset: Long-established Stockholm-based youth organization providing mentorship, education, and social programs to at-risk young people. Comparable to Drivkraft in the Swedish youth-mentorship category but operating at much larger scale across multiple program verticals.

Regional players

• Erikshjälpen Second Hand: Major Swedish nonprofit charity chain supporting international child sponsorship and emergency relief. Overlaps with Drivkraft only thematically as a Swedish nonprofit with broad donor and foundation relationships, but mission is relief-focused rather than youth education.

Direct peers

• Star for Life Sweden: Swedish-founded nonprofit running school-based youth empowerment and mentorship programs, including in southern Sweden. Most direct comparable in mission, school-embedded delivery, and volunteer engagement model.
• Mentor Foundation Sweden: International foundation operating in Sweden that funds and supports youth mentorship and drug-prevention programs in schools. Directly comparable to Drivkraft's mentorship model and school-embedded approach, though operating more as a grantmaker/convener than direct service provider.

Emerging players

• Mind (Swedish mental health nonprofit): Swedish mental health nonprofit raising awareness and providing support for people with mental health challenges. Overlaps with Drivkraft's youth wellbeing and NPF-adjacent focus but specializes in mental health rather than academic mentorship and tutoring.

Market position

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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