DRK Kreisverband Hamburg Altona und Mitte e.V.

What DRK Kreisverband Hamburg Altona und Mitte e.V. does

DRK Kreisverband Hamburg Altona und Mitte e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) and one of the oldest Red Cross chapters in the world, founded on March 12, 1869 as the "Verein zur Pflege im Felde verwundeter und erkrankter Krieger." Headquartered in Hamburg, the organization serves the city's Altona and Mitte districts through a portfolio spanning emergency medical services, disaster relief, childcare, social welfare, and senior engagement. It operates approximately 260 full-time employees alongside more than 300 active volunteers deployed across specialized units including Bereitschaften, Jugendrotkreuz, Katastrophenschutz, Motorradstaffel, Rettungshundestaffel, Sanitätsdienst, Sozialarbeit, and Wasserrettung. Leadership is held by Dr. med. Christine Schüler as 1. Vorsitzende and Jörg Theel as Kreisgeschäftsführer.

The service portfolio is delivered directly to the public and through two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries. Hamburg Rettungsdienst Altona und Mitte gGmbH, established in early 2022, runs professional ambulance and patient transport services. KISO gGmbH operates five kindergartens (Kita im Othmarschen Park, Kita am Eckhoffplatz, Kita an der Trabrennbahn, Kita im Sonninquartier, Kita Kleine Rainstraße). Additional programs include the Zentrum Osdorfer Born community center (since 1969), the Freizeittreff Haus Ottensen senior center (since 1974), the Rettungshundestaffel rescue dog unit (18 members, 23 dogs, since 1984), the Kreis-Wasserwacht water rescue unit (~40 volunteers since 2013, including rescue boat "Nemo"), a mobile dental clinic for the homeless, a food truck, a clothing chamber, a bicycle workshop, and refugee aid. The Rettungshundestaffel deploys first teams within 30 minutes of request at no cost to the requester.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed and is generated through a diversified mix: annual Fördermitgliedschaft membership fees, private and designated-purpose donations (including crowdfunding via betterplace.org Project 136980 for the Wasserwacht), fee-based training courses (e.g., Rettungsschwimmabzeichen at €150 including pool access), event medical service fees, and public funding channeled through DRK Landesverband Hamburg for Katastrophenschutz. The organization operates as part of the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz federation under the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and reaches its audience through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, the Rotkreuzpost newsletter, and community events such as the Altonaer Blaulicht- und Ehrenamtstag. No commercial distribution partners, AI/ML capabilities, or proprietary technology platforms are documented.

Name

DRK Kreisverband Hamburg Altona und Mitte e.V.

Legal name

DRK Kreisverband Hamburg Altona und Mitte e.V.

Website

https://drk-altona-mitte.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DRK Kreisverband Hamburg Altona und Mitte e.V. is a Hamburg-based non-profit humanitarian association founded in 1869, delivering emergency medical services, rescue operations, kindergarten care, social welfare, and disaster relief across Hamburg's Altona and Mitte districts through approximately 260 staff and 300+ volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Emergency Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Emergency medical services
• Social welfare services
• Child daycare services
• Disaster relief services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees (Fördermitgliedschaft): Annual membership contributions from supporting members (Fördermitglieder) as a recurring revenue stream for the non-profit association.
2. Donations (Spenden): Monetary donations from private individuals and organizations, including designated-purpose donations (zweckgebundene Spenden) for specific equipment or projects, e.g., water rescue equipment.
3. Event services and securing fees: Revenue from water rescue services at events, first aid courses, swimming and lifesaving courses, and similar fee-based training programs.
4. Subsidiary operations (KISO gGmbH and Hamburg Rettungsdienst gGmbH): Operating revenue from subsidiary companies: KISO gGmbH operates multiple kindergartens and childcare; Hamburg Rettungsdienst Altona und Mitte gGmbH operates ambulance and patient transport services since early 2022.
5. Public funding (Katastrophenschutz): A portion of costs for disaster protection equipment and operations is funded through public funds via the DRK Landesverband Hamburg.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DRK Kreisverband Hamburg Altona und Mitte e.V. is a registered non-profit humanitarian association providing emergency medical and rescue services (ambulance and patient transport via its subsidiary Hamburg Rettungsdienst Altona und Mitte gGmbH), first aid and lifesaving training courses, five kindergartens (via subsidiary KISO gGmbH), disaster relief, and a broad range of social welfare services for vulnerable populations including homeless aid, mobile dental clinic, food truck, clothing room, bicycle workshop, and refugee aid. Services are delivered directly to individual citizens and families across Hamburg's Altona and Mitte districts by approximately 260 full-time staff and 300+ volunteers.

Product overview

DRK Kreisverband Hamburg Altona und Mitte e.V. is a humanitarian organization offering a diverse portfolio of social, healthcare, and emergency services across Hamburg's Altona and Mitte districts. The organization operates through its main Kreisverband and two subsidiary companies: Hamburg Rettungsdienst Altona und Mitte gGmbH (providing professional ambulance and patient transport since 2022) and KISO gGmbH (operating multiple kindergartens). Core services include first aid training, emergency medical services, patient transport, and disaster relief. Social services encompass kindergartens (five facilities), the community center Zentrum Osdorfer Born, senior center Haus Ottensen, homeless assistance (mobile dental practice, food truck, clothing chamber, bicycle workshop), refugee aid, and youth programs. Specialized volunteer units include a motorcycle first responder unit (over 20 years), rescue dog unit (18 members, 23 dogs since 1984), water rescue service with boat 'Nemo' (since 2013), and medical services for events. The organization is one of the oldest Red Cross chapters globally, founded in 1869, with approximately 260 full-time employees and over 300 volunteers.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erste-Hilfe-Ausbildung (First Aid Training) First aid courses teaching participants how to behave correctly in emergencies and save lives. Offered regularly to all Hamburg residents.
• Rettungsdienst (Rescue Service) Emergency medical services operated through subsidiary Hamburg Rettungsdienst Altona und Mitte gGmbH since early 2022.
• Krankentransport (Patient Transport) Medical transport services for patients requiring ambulance transportation, operated by subsidiary Hamburg Rettungsdienst Altona und Mitte gGmbH.
• Kindertagesstätten (Kindergartens) Five childcare facilities (Kita im Othmarschen Park, Kita am Eckhoffplatz, Kita an der Trabrennbahn, Kita im Sonninquartier, Kita Kleine Rainstraße) operated by subsidiary KISO gGmbH for families in Hamburg Altona and Mitte.
• Zentrum Osdorfer Born Community center providing social work, childcare, youth work, counseling services, clothing room, and bicycle workshop in the Osdorfer Born district.
• Freizeittreff Haus Ottensen Leisure center and meeting point for seniors located at Holstenring 6, Hamburg-Ottensen.
• Motorradstaffel (Motorcycle First Responder Unit) Emergency response motorcycles deployed as First Responders in Hamburg for over 20 years, providing rapid medical assistance using first-aid-equipped motorcycles.
• Rettungshundestaffel (Rescue Dog Unit) Search and rescue dog teams with 18 members and 23 dogs trained for missing person searches, including area search, rubble search, and mantrailing, operating since 1984.
• Kreis-Wasserwacht (Water Rescue Service) Water rescue service with approximately 40 volunteer boat operators, water rescuers, lifesavers, and medics equipped with rescue boat 'Nemo' for events and water emergencies.
• Sanitätsdienst (Medical Service for Events) Medical services for events including professional and volunteer medical personnel at concerts, sporting events, festivals, and corporate events.
• Katastrophenschutz (Disaster Relief) Civil protection services including emergency response vehicles and equipment for mass casualty incidents, integrated into the DRK state-level emergency plans.
• Jugendrotkreuz (Youth Red Cross) Youth organization providing first aid training for children and organizing medical services at schools.
• Mobile Zahnarztpraxis (Mobile Dental Practice) Free dental treatment service for homeless people in Hamburg, delivered via a mobile dental clinic.
• Food Truck Volunteer-operated food truck serving freshly prepared meals at Altonaer Bahnhof for homeless and those in need.
• Kleiderkammer (Clothing Chamber) Clothing collection and sorting service at DRK-Zentrum Osdorfer Born for residents and those in need.
• Fahrradwerkstatt (Bicycle Workshop) Bicycle repair service enabling mobility for people with limited financial resources.
• Flüchtlingshilfe (Refugee Aid) Support services for refugees including housing assistance and integration support.
• Rettungsschwimmausbildung (Lifesaving Swimming Training) Lifesaving swimming courses including German Lifesaving Badge Silver, water rescue, boat operation, and diving training; theory conducted as online self-study since 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rescue dog unit deploys first teams within 30 minutes of a request, at no cost to the requester.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Engel in den Straßen (Street Angels Hamburg)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2019Volunteer organization providing regular distributions for homeless and vulnerable people in the St. Pauli Rindermarkthalle parkade. The DRK district association supports these distributions with material donations and volunteer manpower, including board members participating in distributions.
• Altonaer MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2019Joint event hosting of a senior afternoon (Seniorennachmittag) at the Altonaer Museum in cooperation with the museum, providing cultural engagement for seniors in the district.
• Kinder-Hospiz Sternenbrücke (Children's Hospice Sternenbrücke)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2019Rescue dog staff visit to the children's hospice Sternenbrücke in Hamburg-Rissen, bringing therapy dog visits to terminally ill children and their families for emotional support and social engagement.
• DRK Lüneburg (Rettungshundestaffel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Mantrailing certification exams conducted between the rescue dog units of DRK Altona-Mitte and DRK Lüneburg. In 2024, six of seven teams from both organizations passed the joint Mantrailing examination.
• Other DRK associations and aid organizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wasserwacht (water rescue) team cooperates closely with other aid organizations and DRK associations in joint operations, including annual support of the Travemünder Woche (Travemünde Week) by providing water rescue coverage alongside local rescue forces.
• DRK Landesverband HamburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district association operates under the umbrella of DRK Landesverband Hamburg. A portion of disaster protection costs (Katastrophenschutz) is funded through public funds via the state-level association. The association's equipment and alarm plans are integrated into the state association's emergency plans.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Generalsekretariat (DRK e.V.): The national federation headquarters of the German Red Cross. Comparable as the broader incumbent governing brand standards, training curricula (Erste-Hilfe-Kurse), and national disaster response coordination that the subject Kreisverband operates under.
• DRK Landesverband Hamburg: The state-level umbrella of the German Red Cross in Hamburg, of which the subject Kreisverband is a chapter. Operates the broader federation functions, coordinates public funding for Katastrophenschutz, and integrates member-association equipment and alarm plans.

Direct peers

• Caritasverband für Hamburg: Catholic welfare organization providing social counseling, refugee and migration services, childcare, and senior care across Hamburg. Comparable in mission to serve vulnerable populations with overlapping service lines.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst: Catholic-affiliated German aid organization delivering ambulance services, first aid training, social services, and disaster relief nationwide. Comparable volunteer-driven model and service breadth to DRK chapters.
• ASB (Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland): National German aid organization operating parallel services — ambulance, patient transport, social services, training, and disaster relief — through regional chapters including in Hamburg. Directly comparable in mission, volunteer model, and service mix to the DRK Kreisverband.
• DRK Kreisverband Hamburg Wandsbek e.V. A neighboring DRK Kreisverband covering the Hamburg-Wandsbek district. Operates a near-identical service portfolio (ambulance, social services, training, youth) under the same DRK federation umbrella, serving the same metropolitan labor and donor pool.
• Diakonie Hamburg: Protestant welfare association delivering social services, refugee aid, family support, and senior services in Hamburg. Directly comparable in social services and family/youth program offerings.
• AWO Hamburg (Arbeiterwohlfahrt): Major Hamburg welfare organization providing social services, childcare, senior services, and refugee aid. Directly comparable to the social services, kindergarten, and refugee support portfolio of the subject association.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: One of Germany's major aid organizations under the Protestant church umbrella, operating ambulance, first aid training, youth work, and social services through regional associations. Closely comparable in service portfolio and target beneficiaries, with strong overlap in Hamburg.

Others

• Hamburg Rettungsdienst gGmbH (City of Hamburg): City of Hamburg's municipal rescue service and a major commissioner of ambulance contracts in the region. Comparable in core ambulance operations; the subject association's subsidiary operates alongside it in the same market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMsc0IaMbNQh1jBhkH103Xw
• Facebookfacebook.com/drkaltonamitte
• Instagraminstagram.com/drk_altona_mitte
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drk-kreisverband-hamburg-altona-und-mitte-e.v.

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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