Gemeinsam Leben Frankfurt e.V.

What Gemeinsam Leben Frankfurt e.V. does

Gemeinsam leben Frankfurt e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded on July 1, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, by parents of people with disabilities and pedagogues specializing in inclusion. The organization operates three core programs addressing specific gaps in Frankfurt's inclusion service landscape: (1) the Unabhängige Inklusionsberatung, a free independent counseling service covering Kita, school, leisure, and career transitions for families, individuals with disabilities, and professionals; (2) the Offener Treff, an inclusive leisure and educational program for children and youth aged 10-21 with and without disabilities, operating at two Frankfurt locations; and (3) Arbeit inklusive!, a day-structuring program for young adults with disabilities post-school that supports vocational preparation and self-determined living. All three core services are provided free of charge, with parallel 'Leichte Sprache' (easy-language) versions of every offering for accessibility.

The business model is a publicly funded nonprofit structure. Primary revenue comes from municipal subsidies (Stadtschulamt Frankfurt, Jugend- und Sozialamt Frankfurt), the Landeswohlfahrtsverband Hessen as integration-assistance cost-bearer for Arbeit inklusive!, corporate sponsorships (KPMG, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe Hessen-Thüringen, Fiskars), foundation grants (Stiftung Integration, LEBERECHT-Stiftung, Hans Magiera-Stiftung), individual donations, and membership fees. Only one paid offering exists — a €30 online seminar on assistance dogs. Distribution is direct: services are delivered by 30+ staff and volunteers at the organization's two Frankfurt locations (Im Vogelsgesang 4 in Hausen and Ernst-Reuter-Schule II in Nordweststadt), at partner venues such as AmkA, Kifaz Sindlingen, and Kifaz Fechenheim, and via telephone/email/web channels. The association is a member of Der Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband and operates exclusively within Frankfurt am Main.

There is no proprietary technology platform underlying the services — the core offering is human-delivered counseling, in-person programming, and accessibility-focused communications. The organization is GDPR-compliant, holds charitable status under German tax law (Freistellungsbescheid dated June 8, 2020), and is governed by a volunteer Vorstand chaired by Reinhard Hantl, with a Beirat chaired by Jorinde Geßner handling press and public relations.

Name

Gemeinsam Leben Frankfurt e.V.

Legal name

Gemeinsam leben Frankfurt e. V.

Website

https://gemeinsamleben-frankfurt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gemeinsam leben Frankfurt e.V. is a Frankfurt am Main non-profit, founded in 2013, that delivers free inclusive counseling, leisure programs, and vocational day-structuring services for people with disabilities, their families, and related professionals across three programs funded by municipal subsidies and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Inclusion Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN)

Keywords

• Disability inclusion counseling
• Inclusive youth programs
• Vocational day structure
• Social services nonprofit
• Special needs support

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (Stadt Frankfurt): The Offener Treff is funded by the Stadt Frankfurt (Stadtschulamt Frankfurt and Jugend- und Sozialamt Frankfurt). The Unabhängige Inklusionsberatungsstelle also receives ongoing public support from these municipal bodies.
2. Landeswohlfahrtsverband Hessen (LWV) Funding: The 'Arbeit inklusive!' day-structure program is financed by the Landeswohlfahrtsverband Hessen as the responsible cost bearer for integration assistance (Eingliederungshilfe).
3. Jugend- und Sozialamt (for Offener Treff): Costs for children's participation in the Offener Treff are covered by the responsible Youth and Social Office upon application.
4. Donations and Sponsorship: The organization receives financial and in-kind donations from corporate sponsors (KPMG, Fiskars, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe Hessen-Thüringen), foundations (Stiftung Integration, LEBERECHT-Stiftung, Hans Magiera-Stiftung), and individuals.
5. Membership Fees: The association is funded in part by membership fees from its members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gemeinsam leben Frankfurt e.V. provides free, independent inclusion counseling for families and individuals with disabilities, an inclusive leisure and educational program (Offener Treff) for children and youth with and without disabilities, and a day-structuring program (Arbeit inklusive!) supporting self-determined living and career preparation for young adults with disabilities. All services are delivered directly by the association's staff at locations in Frankfurt am Main and through partner venues, with multilingual and Leichte Sprache accessibility.

Product overview

Gemeinsam Leben Frankfurt e.V. is a non-profit association offering a portfolio of three interconnected inclusion services in Frankfurt am Main: (1) Unabhängige Inklusionsberatung provides free, independent counseling for families, affected individuals, and professionals on inclusion across all life areas from Kita through career; (2) Offener Treff offers inclusive leisure and educational activities for children and youth with and without disabilities; and (3) Arbeit inklusive! provides day-structuring support for young adults with disabilities post-school. The organization also provides accessible versions of its services in 'leichte Sprache' (easy-to-read language) for all three core offerings, ensuring accessibility for people with cognitive or learning disabilities. All services are networked and person-centered, designed to address specific support gaps in Frankfurt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Three dedicated inclusion programs covering counseling, leisure, and vocational support
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Der Paritätische WohlfahrtsverbandcoreOthersGemeinsam leben Frankfurt e.V. is associated with Der Paritätische as a member organization. The Paritätische is one of Germany's largest welfare associations, providing organizational support and representation for its member organizations in the social sector.
• Stadtschulamt Frankfurt and Jugend- und Sozialamt FrankfurtcoreOthersThese municipal bodies provide permanent ongoing funding for the Unabhängige Inklusionsberatungsstelle and the Offener Treff. This is the primary public funding relationship that enables free services for residents.
• FiskarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor that provided generous support to the association's programs. Nature of support is not detailed beyond 'generous support.'
• MainLichtblick e.V.moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerContributed table football equipment, new furniture, a trip to Serengeti-Park with youth with severe disabilities, a holiday week in the Odenwald nature park, and additional activities for the Offener Treff program.
• KPMGmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided active support through KPMG Social Days employee volunteer program, engaging staff in activities benefiting the association's programs.
• Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe Hessen-ThüringenmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported the independent inclusion counseling center and provided generous funding for the Offener Treff program.
• Stiftung IntegrationmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided funding for new IT equipment for the Inklusionsberatungsstelle and for a new kitchen for the Offener Treff project.
• LEBERECHT-StiftungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported the independent inclusion counseling center and funded performances of the theater project conducted with the Junge Theater Höchst Inklusiv and SPZ Höchst.
• Hans Magiera-StiftungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported the new IT infrastructure for the independent inclusion counseling center.
• Frankfurt macht SchulemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal initiative working on inclusive schooling in Frankfurt. Partnered on events and shared outreach to schools and families regarding inclusive education.
• Netzwerk Inklusion FrankfurtmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal network of organizations working on inclusion in Frankfurt. The association participates in this network as a collaborative platform for sharing knowledge and coordinating inclusion efforts.
• HelferHerzenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInitiative that recognized and supported the association, including through volunteer recognition awards at the local level.
• proaching – Bettina HüfnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing diverse support provided by proaching (consultancy), contributing to the association's operational needs.
• Druck- und Verlagshaus ZarbockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides ongoing donations of art paper and organizes creative on-site events for youth participants.
• Amt für multikulturelle Angelegenheiten (AmkA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe association holds regular parent afternoons and on-site counseling sessions at AmkA's premises in Frankfurt, reaching families from multicultural backgrounds. AmkA is a municipal body for multicultural affairs.
• Frankfurter JugendringmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized the professional development event 'Miteinander geht mehr, Inklusion praktisch gedacht!' and other training events for educators and youth workers in Frankfurt.
• Lebenshilfe FrankfurtmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerGemeinsam leben Frankfurt co-hosted an event with Lebenshilfe Frankfurt presenting the 'Unser Recht' (Our Rights) project. Lebenshilfe Frankfurt also provides leisure and travel offerings that are referenced on the association's knowledge page.
• Peter Schrepfer (Assistenzhundetrainer)minorOthersLongstanding assistance dog trainer engaged as a cooperation partner for the online info event on assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Contributes expertise on training, financing, and legal aspects of assistance dogs.
• Ernst-Reuter-Schule IIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Offener Treff's first location is situated on the grounds of Ernst-Reuter-Schule II in Nordweststadt, enabling close school-community integration for inclusive leisure activities.
• SV Pars Neu-Isenburg and Chip 1 Exchange / Herr TayebiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided rapid support during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to the association's mission during an acute crisis.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MainLichtblick e.V. Frankfurt-area nonprofit partner of Gemeinsam leben Frankfurt, providing inclusive leisure activities and trips for people with disabilities. Comparable in target population and activity-based service model.
• Lebenshilfe Frankfurt: Local Frankfurt disability organization offering inclusion-oriented leisure, counseling, and family support services. Directly comparable to Gemeinsam leben Frankfurt, with overlap in programs and even co-hosted events (e.g., the 'Unser Recht' project).

Others

• Aktion Mensch: Germany's largest social lottery and disability-inclusion funding organization. Acts primarily as a grantmaker and ecosystem supporter for inclusion projects, including many of Gemeinsam leben Frankfurt's peer organizations.
• Netzwerk Inklusion Frankfurt: Frankfurt-based collaborative network of inclusion-focused organizations. Less a direct competitor than a coordinating ecosystem in which Gemeinsam leben Frankfurt participates as a member.

Broad incumbents

• Lebenshilfe (Bundesvereinigung): Germany's largest nationwide association for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable in mission and service mix (counseling, leisure, vocational support) but operates across all federal states and at a vastly larger scale.
• Caritas Frankfurt: Regional branch of Germany's largest Catholic welfare association, offering counseling, family support, and disability services in Frankfurt. Operates at significantly larger scale with overlapping service categories.
• Diakonie Frankfurt und Offenbach: Regional Protestant welfare association delivering social, disability, and family services in the Frankfurt area. Comparable in mission and target population, with substantially broader service portfolio.
• Der Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband Hessen: Hessen-level umbrella welfare organization of which Gemeinsam leben Frankfurt is a member. Provides social services and advocacy across disability, family, and youth welfare — the closest sectoral incumbent and parent body.

Regional players

• Frankfurter Jugendring: Frankfurt's youth umbrella organization co-hosting professional development events with Gemeinsam leben Frankfurt. Comparable in targeting youth programming and educator training, though its scope extends beyond disability-specific services.

Emerging players

• Special Olympics Deutschland: German affiliate of the international Special Olympics movement, providing inclusive sports and social programs for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable in serving the same beneficiary population through leisure and community engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gemeinsam-leben-frankfurt-e-v

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

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