Frauenhaus

What Frauenhaus does

Frauenhaus Neustadt is the operating name of Frauenzentrum Neustadt e.V., a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) under German law, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Rhineland-Palatinate. The organization delivers two core programs: an emergency women's shelter (Frauenhaus) accommodating 6-7 women and their children in private rooms with shared common areas, and a specialist counseling center (Fachberatungsstelle für Frauen) providing free, confidential psychosocial counseling for women affected by domestic violence, stalking, separation, and divorce. The shelter address is withheld for safety; intake occurs via phone (weekdays 8-16h, with 24/7 emergency capacity when rooms are available), and admission is restricted to women 18+ (or married minors) with boys accepted up to age 14. Residents self-manage daily life under a house rules framework with weekly mandatory house meetings; a dedicated child-support staff member is available, and on-call staff are reachable via Bereitschaftsdienst outside business hours. The shelter is not barrier-free and excludes residents with acute addiction or severe psychiatric conditions.

The organization's revenue model rests on three streams: (1) voluntary government subsidies (freiwillige Zuschüsse) from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate and the city of Neustadt as the primary operating budget, (2) tax-deductible donations and sponsorships supplemented by a 35 EUR/year membership in the support association, and (3) resident-paid accommodation costs (covered by Arbeitslosengeld II or Sozialamt when residents lack independent income). All counseling services are provided free of charge. Operations are supported by a small paid staff (3 social workers, 1 housekeeper, 1 child-focused staff member at the shelter) plus voluntary labor; a broader firmographic headcount of 73 is reported but is inconsistent with the granular staffing note and likely includes volunteers, association members, or wider network personnel. The chair of the association is Giorgina Kazungu-Haß.

There is no proprietary technology platform. Service delivery runs on physical facilities (the anonymous shelter and the counseling office at Hindenburgstraße 5, Neustadt), telephone intake, and formalized referral pipelines with Polizei Neustadt, Sozialamt, Arbeitsagentur, health providers, and the nationwide 0800 0116 016 helpline for violence against women. The organization is a member of the Frauenhäuser Rheinland-Palatinate regional network, holds charitable (gemeinnützig) status, and is funded in part by the Ministerium für Familie, Frauen, Kinder und Jugend Rheinland-Pfalz (MFFKI). No external investment, parent company, or M&A activity is reported.

Name

Frauenhaus

Legal name

Frauenzentrum Neustadt e.V.

Website

https://frauenhaus-neustadt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Frauenhaus Neustadt operates a women's shelter and specialist counseling center in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany, providing anonymous emergency accommodation, psychosocial counseling, and crisis support for women and children affected by domestic violence, funded by state and municipal subsidies plus donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Shelter & Counseling Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Domestic violence shelter
• Women's protection services
• Crisis counseling
• Psychosocial support
• Family violence intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

Neustadt an der Weinstraße

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies: Primary funding comes from voluntary contributions (freiwillige Zuschüsse) from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate (Land) and the city of Neustadt. These public subsidies form the core operational budget but are insufficient to cover all needs.
2. Donations and Sponsorship: The organization actively seeks donors and sponsors to supplement government funding. Donations are tax-deductible and the organization issues donation receipts (Spendenquittung).
3. Social Services Payment: Residents cover their own accommodation costs if they have independent income. Women without income have costs covered by job center (Arbeitsamt) or social services (Sozialamt).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Frauenhaus Neustadt operates an emergency shelter providing safe accommodation for 6–7 women and their children fleeing domestic violence, along with an affiliated Fachberatungsstelle für Frauen offering free psych-social counseling, crisis intervention, and referral services. Both programs are delivered through Frauenzentrum Neustadt e.V., a registered nonprofit association, and are complemented by 24/7 phone-based emergency intake.

Product overview

Frauenhaus Neustadt operates as a unified service offering two complementary programs: an emergency shelter (Frauenhaus) providing 24/7 protection and accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence, and a specialist counseling center (Fachberatungsstelle) offering free psych-social counseling, crisis support, and referral services for women affected by various forms of violence including domestic abuse, stalking, and sexual violence. Both services are operated by Frauenzentrum Neustadt e.V., a non-profit association founded in 1991.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frauenhaus Neustadt Emergency Shelter Emergency shelter providing protection, accommodation, and psychosocial support for women and children affected by domestic violence. The anonymous facility accommodates 6–7 women with their children in individual rooms with shared kitchen, dining room, two living rooms, and bathrooms. Includes weekly house meetings, on-call duty service (Bereitschaftsdienst), and a dedicated staff member for children's needs and parenting support.
• Fachberatungsstelle für Frauen (Specialist Counseling Center for Women) Free specialist counseling center providing psych-social counseling and support for women affected by violence in intimate relationships, stalking, and digital violence, as well as crisis counseling, relationship problems, and separation/divorce support. Services are confidential and available regardless of whether the woman resides in the shelter. Located at Hindenburgstraße 5, 67433 Neustadt.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Terre des Femmes: German women's rights organization advocating against domestic violence, trafficking, and female genital mutilation. Engages in public awareness, policy advocacy, and partner support, complementing front-line shelter services like Frauenhaus Neustadt.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Major German welfare federation affiliated with Protestant churches, operating shelters and counseling services for women, children, and families in crisis including domestic violence. Comparable service mix under similar federal/state funding frameworks.
• Caritas Deutschland: Largest German welfare organization operating numerous shelters, counseling centers, and social services nationwide. Provides comparable housing and crisis support services to vulnerable women, including domestic violence victims, though across a far broader portfolio.
• bff: Bundesverband Frauenberatungsstellen und Frauennotrufe: Federal German association of women's counseling centers and women's emergency hotlines. Provides policy advocacy, training, and coordination infrastructure for member counseling centers across Germany, including those affiliated with women's shelters.

Regional players

• Frauenhaus München (Caritas): Munich-based women's shelter operated under the Caritas welfare organization, providing anonymous shelter and psychosocial support for women affected by domestic violence. Comparable scope of services and funding model in a different German metro area.
• Frauenhaus Hamburg: Hamburg-based women's shelter providing emergency shelter, counseling, and crisis intervention for women escaping domestic violence. Operates the same integrated shelter-plus-counseling model under German municipal/state funding.
• Frauenhaus Berlin: A women's shelter in Berlin operating the same core model of anonymous emergency shelter plus counseling for women and children affected by domestic violence. Comparable in service offering though serving a different German region than Neustadt.

Direct peers

• Frauenhäuser Rheinland-Pfalz (Network): The umbrella network of women's shelters in Rhineland-Palatinate of which Frauenhaus Neustadt is a member. Frauenhäuser RLP operates the shared directory, referral system, and regional coordination referenced directly by Frauenhaus Neustadt's website.
• Women's Aid (UK): UK federation of women's shelters and domestic violence services, providing emergency refuge, advocacy, and prevention. Comparable mission and operational model, though serving as a national umbrella rather than a single shelter.
• SOLWODI Deutschland: German non-profit organization providing shelter, counseling, and advocacy for women in distress including victims of domestic violence, trafficking, and forced marriage. Operates a network of shelter facilities across Germany with comparable crisis intervention services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments

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