DRK Landesverband Hessen e.V.

What DRK Landesverband Hessen e.V. does

DRK-Landesverband Hessen e.V. is the state-level association of the German Red Cross in Hesse, Germany, and a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered at Abraham-Lincoln-Straße 7, Wiesbaden. As part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and a recognized Spitzenverband der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege, the organization coordinates a federated network of 35 Kreisverbände (district associations) and 389 Ortsvereine (local associations) across Hesse, supported by approximately 17,500 volunteer helpers active in five communities: Bereitschaften (emergency response), Bergwacht (mountain rescue), Jugendrotkreuz (youth), Wasserwacht (water rescue), and Wohlfahrt- und Sozialarbeit (welfare). Its paid state-level staff is small (~58), focused on coordination, training, and advisory functions rather than direct service delivery.

The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning emergency medical response and disaster relief (Rettungsdienst, Katastrophenschutz), social welfare and care services (ambulatory nursing, meals on wheels, Hausnotruf emergency call systems, assisted living, refugee and migration support), youth development (Jugendrotkreuz with 350 groups engaging ~5,000 children aged 6-27), water and mountain rescue, blood donation coordination, family tracing services under international Red Cross protocols, and educational seminars for both internal members and external companies. Technology infrastructure is conventional non-profit tooling — TYPO3 CMS website, Microsoft Teams for online seminars, DRK-MIS for volunteer management, Team Hessen for volunteer coordination, DRK-Lerncampus as the online learning platform, and DRK-CRM — with no AI/ML capabilities evidenced.

Revenue is generated across six streams: recurring membership fees, private donations (including regular, testamentary, and court-ordered Geldauflagen), fee-based educational seminars (first aid, Betriebssanitäter, Brandschutzhelfer, management), social services fees at statutory care insurance rates, government contracts for civil protection and refugee assistance, and endowment income via Stiftung Daheim im Leben. The organization operates five wholly-owned subsidiaries — DRK-Hessen GesundPlus GmbH (healthcare services), DRK Hessen-Service-GmbH, RotkreuzCampus (nursing school), RotkreuzStart, and Volunta gGmbH (social services) — extending commercial reach into adjacent verticals. Go-to-market is community-led through the volunteer network, supplemented by direct-to-consumer outreach via a free hotline (08000 365 000), event presence (Hessentag, JRK-Landeswettbewerb), and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).

Name

DRK Landesverband Hessen e.V.

Legal name

DRK-Landesverband Hessen e.V.

Website

https://drk-hessen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DRK-Landesverband Hessen e.V. is the Hessian state-level German Red Cross association coordinating 35 district and 389 local associations with ~17,500 volunteers delivering emergency response, social welfare, youth, water/mountain rescue, and training services across Hesse, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Ambulance Services (621910), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Preparedness, Risk Reduction & Early Warning (DRR) (BPAGAAAB)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Emergency medical services
• Disaster relief coordination
• Social welfare programs
• First aid training

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesbaden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue generated from membership fees paid by individual members of the association.
2. Donations: Financial donations from private individuals and companies, including regular donations, testamentary donations, and court-ordered monetary penalties (Geldauflagen).
3. Educational Seminars and Training: Fee-based training courses for DRK members, other aid organizations, and external companies, including first aid courses, rescue service training, occupational health and safety courses (Betriebssanitäter, Brandschutzhelfer), and management seminars.
4. Social Services Fees: Charges for various social services including nursing care, home help, meals on wheels, alarm systems for seniors, and childcare services.
5. Government Contracts: Public funding for disaster relief coordination, civil protection, refugee assistance programs, and other public welfare responsibilities performed under public mandate.
6. Stiftung Daheim im Leben: Endowment donations managed through the foundation Daheim im Leben for long-term charitable purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

DRK-Landesverband Hessen e.V. is the state-level association of the German Red Cross in Hesse, coordinating 35 district associations and 389 local associations. It delivers humanitarian services including emergency medical response, disaster relief, water and mountain rescue, nursing care, meals on wheels, home emergency call systems, blood donation coordination, family tracing, youth programs (Jugendrotkreuz), and first aid and occupational safety training for companies and DRK members.

Product overview

DRK Landesverband Hessen e.V. is a humanitarian aid organization and welfare association in Hesse, Germany. It does not offer a unified software product but rather provides a comprehensive portfolio of social services, educational programs, and community support offerings. The organization's service ecosystem includes five core communities (Bereitschaften, Bergwacht, Jugendrotkreuz, Wasserwacht, and Wohlfahrt- und Sozialarbeit), educational/training seminars for both internal DRK members and external organizations and companies, volunteer management and coordination services, and various social welfare programs. Key subsidiary entities include DRK-Hessen GesundPlus GmbH, DRK Hessen-Service-GmbH, RotkreuzCampus (nursing school), RotkreuzStart, and Volunta gGmbH. The organization also operates the DRK-Lerncampus Hessen as an online learning platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jugendrotkreuz (JRK): Youth Red Cross - the independent children's and youth association of the German Red Cross with groups in Hessen
• RotkreuzCampus
• RotkreuzStart
• Volunta gGmbH

Products and services

• DRK-Lerncampus Hessen Online learning platform for the Hessian branches of the German Red Cross, providing digital access to educational courses and training materials.
• DRK Internal Training Seminars Educational seminars and training programs for DRK members covering health and social care, youth services, disaster relief, emergency services, and cross-cutting professional development courses.
• Corporate Training Seminars External training services offered to other organizations and companies, including first aid courses, occupational safety training (Betriebssanitäter), fire safety instruction (Brandschutzhelfer), and management seminars.
• First Aid Courses First aid training courses qualifying participants as first aid instructors or providing practical emergency response skills.
• Wasserwacht (Water Rescue Service) Volunteer water rescue and drowning prevention community offering swimming and rescue training, water rescue operations, flood response, and aquatic event safety services.
• Bergwacht (Mountain Rescue Service) Mountain rescue and alpine emergency services provided by trained volunteers in Hessian mountain regions.
• Jugendrotkreuz (Youth Red Cross) Youth organization with approximately 5,000 children and adolescents in 350 groups across Hesse, focusing on first aid education, rescue swimming, conflict resolution, and social campaigns.
• Disaster Relief and Emergency Preparedness Disaster preparedness, civil protection coordination, emergency medical services, and volunteer readiness teams for crisis situations.
• Welfare and Social Work Social welfare community combining social services, health promotion, and support for disadvantaged and needy populations including health programs, disability services, elderly care, and migration support.
• Ambulatory Care Home nursing and care services providing medical and personal assistance to individuals in their own homes.
• Assisted Living Supported living arrangements for individuals requiring assistance with daily activities while maintaining independence.
• Meals on Wheels Meal delivery service providing nutritious meals to elderly, disabled, or housebound individuals.
• Home Emergency Call System Home emergency response system enabling elderly and vulnerable individuals to summon help in case of medical emergencies.
• Blood Donation Coordination Blood donation services organized in coordination with the DRK Blood Donation Service Baden-Württemberg - Hessen.
• Tracing Service Family tracing and reconnection services following international Red Cross protocols, including Restoring Family Links and Trace the Face programs.
• Volunteer Services Programs Voluntary service programs including Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD), Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ), and international volunteer opportunities.
• Emergency Medical Services Emergency medical response, ambulance services, and rescue operations coordinated through the Rettungsdienst und Notfallmanagement department.
• RotkreuzCampus Nursing School Nursing school providing vocational training for geriatric care assistants and nursing professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000+ children trained annually in swimming and rescue swimming through Wasserwacht programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GlücksSpiralecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlücksSpirale is a lottery associated with the German Red Cross that provides funding for social welfare projects. The partnership enables fundraising through lottery participation, with proceeds supporting DRK's charitable activities in Hesse.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AWO Bundesverband: Workers' Welfare Association offering parallel social services, elderly care, child and youth services, and refugee integration under Spitzenverband status.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB): Comparable welfare organization offering ambulance services, elderly care, social services, and disaster response. Operates with similar volunteer and professional staff mix across Germany.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare confederation parallel to DRK and Caritas. Offers nursing care, social services, refugee programs, and youth services across the same German welfare system.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband: Umbrella organization for non-confessional welfare providers, competing for the same public mandates and donor pools across social services and humanitarian aid.
• Malteser Deutschland: Order of Malta's German affiliate offering parallel emergency medical services, first aid training, disaster relief, and social services. Same volunteer-driven model and Bundesverband profile.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: Comparable humanitarian organization providing emergency medical services, disaster relief, youth programs, and social services. Direct competitor for volunteer talent and government contracts.
• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest welfare confederation (Catholic counterpart). Delivers comparable social services, nursing care, refugee assistance, and disaster relief under parallel Spitzenverband status, competing for the same government contracts.

Regional players

• DRK Landesverband Bayern: Sister state association of German Red Cross in Bavaria. Same organizational structure, services, and mandate, but operating in a different German state.

Emerging players

• DLRG (Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft): Specialist water rescue and swimming training organization. Direct overlap with DRK's Wasserwacht community and competing for the same volunteer pool and swim training market.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross National): The national parent organization of DRK Landesverband Hessen. Same mission, brand, and federated structure, but operating at the national level across all 19 state associations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/drkhessen
• Instagraminstagram.com/drklvhessen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drk-landesverband-hessen-e.v.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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