DRK Kreisverband Leipzig-Stadt e.V.

What DRK Kreisverband Leipzig-Stadt e.V. does

DRK Kreisverband Leipzig-Stadt e.V. is the local district association of the German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) serving the city of Leipzig, founded in 1952 and operating as a registered charitable association (eingetragener Verein). The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of humanitarian and social services across the full demographic spectrum: emergency medical response and disaster preparedness (Bereitschaften, Wasserwacht with approximately 150 active members, Rettungsdienst via affiliated DRK Rettungsdienst Leipzig gGmbH, and Sanitätsdienst for events), social care (Ambulante Pflege, Alten- und Pflegeheim, Betreutes Wohnen, Wohnangebote für Menschen mit Behinderung), refugee social work, a women's shelter, a counseling center (Beratungszentrum), the Stadtteilzentrum Lößnig community center, and nine Kindertagesstätten across Leipzig. The organization also runs first aid training courses, vocational training programs (Ausbildung) in nursing, caregiving, and emergency paramedic roles, and free community workshops including the "ich digital" digital literacy program.

The business model is diversified across five revenue streams: annual Fördermitglied (supporting member) fees, donations (Spenden), course fees for first aid and training, government-funded social services contracts (childcare, elderly care, disability services, refugee support), and event medical service fees. Approximately 100 voluntary helpers (ehrenamtliche Helfende) staff the Bereitschaften and approximately 150 active members serve in Wasserwacht Leipzig-Stadt, supplemented by paid staff of 11-50 employees. The organization's go-to-market is entirely direct and localized: services are delivered through owned physical facilities distributed across Leipzig, with no external sales channel. Governance is led by Vorstand Olaf Hagenauer, with Gerd Rieger heading Personalleitung (HR and training), and the organization coordinates with DRK Sachsen state association and international ICRC/IFRC frameworks. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or publicly disclosed financial metrics are evident; the website does not list pricing for course offerings, and financial information is not publicly disclosed.

Name

DRK Kreisverband Leipzig-Stadt e.V.

Legal name

DRK Kreisverband Leipzig-Stadt e.V.

Website

https://drk-leipzig.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DRK Kreisverband Leipzig-Stadt e.V. is the German Red Cross district association for Leipzig, delivering humanitarian services including emergency response, nine kindergartens, elderly and disability care, refugee support, and first aid training for Leipzig residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Social Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI)

Keywords

• Humanitarian social services
• Emergency medical response
• Elderly care services
• First aid training
• Childcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig, Sachsen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees (Fördermitglied): Annual membership fees from supporting members who contribute financially to the organization
2. Donations (Spenden): Voluntary monetary donations from individuals and organizations supporting humanitarian work
3. Course Fees (Kurse): Fees from first aid courses, training programs, and educational offerings
4. Social Services Funding: Government-funded social services including elderly care, disability services, refugee support, and childcare
5. Event Medical Services: Fees for providing medical first aid services at events and public gatherings

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DRK Kreisverband Leipzig-Stadt e.V. is the local district association of the German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) in Leipzig, delivering humanitarian services including emergency response and rescue (Bereitschaften, Wasserwacht, Rettungsdienst, Sanitätsdienst), senior and disability care, refugee social work, nine kindergartens (Kitas), first aid training courses, vocational training, counseling services, and community center operations. Services are delivered through owned facilities, mobile units, and a network of approximately 250 trained volunteers throughout Leipzig.

Product overview

DRK Kreisverband Leipzig-Stadt e.V. is a humanitarian organization offering a diverse portfolio of social and health services rather than a technology product. The service portfolio includes: emergency response and rescue services (Bereitschaften, Wasserwacht, Rettungsdienst, Sanitätsdienst), care services for various target groups (senior care, disability housing, refugee support), educational services (first aid courses, vocational training), community facilities (Kindertageseinrichtungen, Stadtteilzentrum), and counseling services (Beratungszentrum). These services are provided through dedicated facilities, community centers, and mobile units across Leipzig.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erste-Hilfe-Kurse (First Aid Courses)

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IKRK (Internationales Komitee vom Roten Kreuz)coreOthersInternational Committee of the Red Cross - coordinates international humanitarian operations and sets standards for Red Cross/Red Crescent movements globally. DRK Leipzig-Stadt operates under the broader DRK framework aligned with IKRK guidelines.
• IFRC (Internationale Föderation der Rotkreuz- und Rothalbmondgesellschaften)coreOthersInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - coordinates disaster relief and development programs. DRK is a member society participating in IFRC initiatives.
• DRK Sachsen (Landesverband Sachsen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level DRK association in Saxony. DRK Leipzig-Stadt is subordinate to and coordinated with the Saxon state association for regional operations and policy alignment.
• DRK Rettungsdienst Leipzig gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate but affiliated entity handling ambulance and emergency medical transport services in Leipzig. Works in coordination with the Kreisverband for rescue services.
• DRK Bildungswerk SachsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution providing training for nursing staff and educators. DRK Leipzig-Stadt cooperates with the Bildungswerk for vocational training programs in care and education fields.
• DRK Akademie, Campus LeipzigminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRK's educational campus in Leipzig at Naumburger Straße 26a providing training for educators and caregivers. Used for professional development of DRK Leipzig-Stadt staff.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare association operating nursing homes, disability housing, refugee integration, family counseling, and youth services — comparable target populations and service lines in the same municipal bidding processes.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst: Recognized German relief organization providing emergency medical services, first aid training, social services, and refugee support — directly comparable service mix to DRK Leipzig-Stadt and competing for the same local contracts.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: German humanitarian organization delivering rescue, ambulance, first aid training, youth work, and social services; operates as a direct peer to DRK chapters across Germany including Saxony.
• Caritas Deutschland: Largest German welfare confederation running elderly care, disability services, refugee/immigration counseling, childcare, and family support — overlapping almost entirely with DRK Leipzig-Stadt's social-services portfolio.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB): One of Germany's four major recognized humanitarian relief organizations; offers the same portfolio of ambulance, rescue, social, and care services and competes head-to-head with DRK Kreisverbände for municipal contracts and members.
• AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt): Major German welfare association providing childcare (Kitas), elderly care, refugee and migration services, and family support — direct competitor for local-government service contracts in Leipzig.

Broad incumbents

• Der Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband: Umbrella organization of independent German social welfare providers; broader than DRK Leipzig-Stadt but coordinates many directly comparable member organizations in elderly care, disability, and refugee support.

Regional players

• Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK): Bavaria's DRK state association — sister organization under the same Deutsches Rotes Kreuz umbrella, operating the same service mix (rescue, care, youth, training) but serving a different geography.
• DRK Berlin: DRK regional association in Berlin with the same portfolio of kindergartens, rescue, first aid training, and social services as DRK Leipzig-Stadt, providing a useful urban peer benchmark.

Others

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) Generalsekretariat: National-level DRK organization governing all Kreis- and Landesverbände; not a competitor but sets strategy, brand standards, and resource allocation that directly shape DRK Leipzig-Stadt's operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/drkleipzig
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drk-kreisverband-leipzig-stadt-e-v
• Instagraminstagram.com/drkleipzig

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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