DRK-Kreisverband Kiel e.V. Schuldner- und Insolvenzberatung

What DRK-Kreisverband Kiel e.V. Schuldner- und Insolvenzberatung does

DRK-Kreisverband Region Kiel e.V. is the German Red Cross district association for the Kiel region in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, operating as a registered nonprofit (eingetragener Verein) within the DRK-Landesverband Schleswig-Holstein federation. Despite a listed headcount of 5, the organization delivers a broad portfolio of humanitarian services spanning emergency rescue (Rettungsdienst), water rescue (Wasserwacht), debt and insolvency counseling (Schuldner- und Insolvenzberatung), elderly care (Betreutes Wohnen, Hausnotruf), migration counseling, refugee shelter operations, blood donation, child and family services (Kitas, mentoring, anti-poverty programs), and a network of four RotKreuzMärkte thrift shops plus the 2024-launched 'Rund & Lütt' maternity and children's store. It is affiliated with the global Red Cross/Red Crescent movement and operates within a regulatory framework that gives it statutory responsibility for disaster response, blood services, and integration support in the region.

The revenue model is a hybrid of five streams: recurring membership fees starting at EUR 2 per month, government subsidies tied to contracted social services (refugee shelters, migration counseling), donations and in-kind contributions from individuals and foundations, pay-as-you-go course fees ranging from EUR 30 (early defibrillation) to EUR 170 (paramedic training for non-members), and project sponsorships through the Projektpatenschaft program. Distribution is hybrid: direct service delivery through its own facilities, four physical thrift stores, neighborhood contact points (Anlaufstellen Nachbarschaft/annas), an online course registration platform (kurs-anmeldung.de) with payment processing, and government-contracted shelters and assisted living facilities. Governance is led by Chairman Jürgen Hoffmeister, with Dr. Christian Zöllner as President.

The customer base is highly diversified by design: residents needing emergency services, seniors requiring care, individuals seeking debt counseling, migrants needing integration support, children and families in poverty, blood donors, and course participants across first aid, swimming, and paramedic training. Anchored customers include municipal authorities, Kieler Volksbank, Rotary Club Kiel-Düsternbrook, and partner schools, but no single customer dominates. Technology is non-proprietary — standard SaaS (PayPal, CleverElements, kurs-anmeldung.de) and social media integrations underpin operations, with GDPR-compliant data residency in Germany. Growth is signaled by the 2023 refugee shelter launch in Dietrichsdorf and the 2024 additions of the Köhn Kita and Rund & Lütt store, indicating active capacity expansion across verticals despite the absence of disclosed financial figures.

Name

DRK-Kreisverband Kiel e.V. Schuldner- und Insolvenzberatung

Legal name

DRK-Kreisverband Region Kiel e.V.

Website

https://drk-kiel.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DRK-Kreisverband Region Kiel e.V. is the German Red Cross district association for Kiel, Germany, delivering humanitarian services including debt counseling, emergency rescue, elderly care, migration support, refugee shelters, childcare, and first aid training to regional residents and government partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Debt Settlement & Negotiation Services (FSAEAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Credit Counseling & Debt Management Plans (DMP) (FSAKAJAH)

Keywords

• Debt counseling services
• Humanitarian social services
• Emergency rescue services
• Elderly assisted living
• Refugee integration support

Headquarters

HQ city

Kiel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Monthly membership dues from supporters. Starting from approximately EUR 2 per month. Members receive Magazin (magazine) delivery, donate receipts, and support the organization's charitable activities in the Kiel region.
2. Government subsidies and public funding: Government (public) subsidies cover a large portion of the organization's operating costs. The organization also administers government-contracted services such as migration counseling, integration support, and refugee accommodation facilities.
3. Donations and charitable contributions: Financial and in-kind donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations. Includes clothing donations sold through RotKreuzMärkte (second-hand shops), with proceeds supporting charitable projects. Donors receive donation receipts.
4. Course and training fees: Revenue from first aid courses, swimming courses, rescue swimming courses, early defibrillation courses, and sanitation training. Fees range from EUR 30 to EUR 170 depending on course type and membership status. Used to supplement operational funding.
5. Project sponsorships and cause-related donations: Companies and organizations sponsor specific projects (e.g., children's aid fund, swimming project, language mentorship program) through the Projektpatenschaft program. Donors receive regular project updates and choose their monthly contribution amount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DRK-Kreisverband Kiel e.V. Schuldner- und Insolvenzberatung is the debt and insolvency counseling unit of the German Red Cross district association in Kiel. It provides professional debt and insolvency counseling to help individuals develop strategies to overcome financial difficulties and work toward debt-free lives. The service is part of a broader humanitarian portfolio that also includes emergency rescue, elderly care, integration support, childcare, and first aid training.

Product overview

DRK-Kreisverband Kiel e.V. is a non-profit humanitarian organization operating as the German Red Cross regional chapter in Kiel. The organization provides a diverse portfolio of social services rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include Schuldner- und Insolvenzberatung (debt and insolvency counseling) helping individuals overcome financial difficulties, alongside integrated services in elderly care (Betreutes Wohnen, Hausnotruf), emergency response (Rettungsdienst, Wasserwacht), integration support (Migrationsberatung, Gemeinschaftsunterkünfte), child and family services (Kindertagesstätten, KinderhilfsfondsKiel), health services (Blutspende, Selbsthilfegruppen), and educational courses (Erste-Hilfe-Kurse, Schwimmkurse). The various services operate as distinct programs unified under the Red Cross humanitarian mission, with some services generating revenue (thrift shops, course fees) to fund charitable activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Balu und Du: A mentorship program where young volunteers (17-30 years old) become 'Balus' and mentor primary school children
• RotKreuzMärkte
• Kieler Netzwerk gegen Kinderarmut

Products and services

• Schuldner- und Insolvenzberatung (Debt and Insolvency Counseling) Professional debt and insolvency counseling services that help individuals develop strategies to overcome financial difficulties and work toward debt-free lives. The service helps debtors work out a path out of debt and navigate insolvency proceedings.
• Rettungsdienst (Rescue Service) 24-hour emergency rescue and medical services providing rapid response for medical emergencies throughout the Kiel region. Operated by Henning Hüttmann at the Papenkamp 3, 24114 Kiel office.
• Betreutes Wohnen (Assisted Living) Service living arrangements for seniors offering independent living with access to support services and community facilities across 13+ Kiel neighborhoods.
• Hausnotruf (Home Emergency Call System) Home emergency response system providing round-the-clock safety and security for individuals in their own homes, enabling seniors to live independently with immediate access to emergency assistance.
• Migrationsberatung (Migration Counseling) Counseling services for adult migrants and refugees to support integration into German society, including language support, bureaucratic assistance, and integration programs.
• Erste-Hilfe-Kurse (First Aid Courses) First aid training courses teaching emergency response skills including life-saving techniques, wound treatment, and CPR. Standard course costs EUR 50 per person for 9 teaching units. Includes first aid for children, refresher courses, and early defibrillation training.
• Blutspende (Blood Donation) Blood donation services organizing and conducting blood donation events to supply hospitals with necessary blood products. Open to healthy individuals aged 18-73.
• Wasserwacht (Water Rescue Service) Lifeguard and water rescue services including beach surveillance, swimming instruction, and lifeguard training courses. Operates from the Göteborgring 82, 24109 Kiel operations base.
• Kindertagesstätten (Kindergartens/Childcare) Childcare and early childhood education services including daycare facilities and after-school care programs. Includes the Kita Peter Pan in Köhn operated by the subsidiary DRK Kinder-, Jugend- und Familienhilfe Region Kiel GmbH.
• RotKreuzMärkte (Red Cross Thrift Shops) Second-hand retail stores selling donated clothing and household items at low prices, with proceeds funding charitable projects. Four RotKreuzMärkte locations plus the Rund & Lütt maternity/children's store.
• Gemeinschaftsunterkünfte (Community Housing for Refugees) Shared accommodation facilities for refugees and migrants, including specialized housing for individuals with health impairments at the Poggendörper Weg location in Kiel-Dietrichsdorf, managed by Bilal Abadi's integration team.
• Schwimmkurse und Rettungsschwimmkurse (Swimming and Rescue Swimming Courses) Swimming courses for children (Seahorse and Bronze swimming badges, EUR 125 per child) and rescue swimming courses (Basic EUR 110, Refresher EUR 55) for German Rescue Swimming Badge Bronze or Silver certification.
• Sanitätsausbildung (Paramedic Training) 54-hour paramedic training course. Free for members of DRK-Kreisverband Kiel; EUR 170 for non-members. Prerequisite: First aid course not older than 2 years.
• Projektpatenschaften (Project Sponsorships) Charitable project sponsorship program allowing donors to support specific social initiatives (e.g., children's aid fund, swimming project, language mentorship program) with monthly contributions. Donors receive regular project updates.
• DRK Membership Monthly membership dues from supporters starting from approximately EUR 2 per month. Members receive magazine delivery, donation receipts, and support the organization's charitable activities in the Kiel region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200 refugees accommodated in community shelter in Dietrichsdorf
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DRK-Landesverband Schleswig-Holstein e.V. (DRK State Association of Schleswig-Holstein)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRK-Kreisverband Region Kiel e.V. is one of 15 Kreisverbände (district associations) within the DRK-Landesverband Schleswig-Holstein e.V. The state association provides coordination, resources, and strategic alignment for all affiliated district associations. The Kreisverband maintains its operational independence while adhering to state-level guidelines.
• DRK-Service GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationDRK-Service GmbH provides digital services including website design, technical implementation, and hosting for the DRK-Kreisverband Kiel website. The organization also maintains the DRK customer database server hosted at Falkenstein data center, managed by B.net GmbH and Hetzner Online AG.
• Kieler Netzwerk gegen Kinderarmut (Kiel Network Against Child Poverty)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA coalition of local organizations, associations, and institutions founded in 2007 to combat child poverty in Kiel. The DRK-Kreisverband Kiel is an active member, contributing to family recreation trips, clothing donations, and ongoing projects. The network is open to all actors committed to addressing child poverty.
• DRK Wasserwacht Kiel (DRK Water Guard Kiel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater Guard unit of the DRK-Kreisverband Kiel providing drowning prevention, water safety, rescue swimming education, and beach guard services. Operates from Göteborgring 82, Wyona Megsner as contact, with multiple youth training groups and swimming course offerings.
• DRK Kinder-, Jugend- und Familienhilfe Region Kiel GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company of DRK-Kreisverband Kiel operating multiple Kitas (childcare centers) and Betreute Grundschulen (after-school care) across Kiel. Manages the Balu und Du mentoring project and school-based childcare services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/drkkreisverbandkiel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drk-kreisverband-kiel-e.v.-schuldner--und-insolvenzberatung

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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