What HJERTE FOR SANDNES does

Hjerte for Sandnes is a Norwegian nonprofit charitable organization (ideell organisasjon, org. no. 916 689 144) founded in 2016 and headquartered at Hoveveien 9, 4306 Sandnes, in Rogaland county. Its stated purpose is to combat poverty (fattigdom) and social exclusion (utenforskap) in Sandnes, serving families with children experiencing financial hardship, individuals in vulnerable life situations, youth aged 14-23, and people excluded from the labor market. Operating with a core team of approximately 13 paid staff and more than 100 volunteers, the organization runs a food and clothing distribution program (Mat- og klesutdeling) with a twice-weekly thrift shop (bruktbutikk), a café serving hot lunches, seasonal Christmas assistance programs (gift trees at Amfi Vågen, Maxi Sandnes, Bystasjonen, and Lurabyen, plus ~300 Christmas boxes distributed annually), and recurring social activities such as Hjerteverkstedet (crafts), Strikkekafé (knitting), Tur for Alle (hiking), and Aksept.

Its commercial sub-brands — HFS Trykk (printing), HFS Ramme (framing), HFS Media (film and photography), and HFS Systue (sewing) — deliver paid goods and services to external customers while functioning primarily as work-training (arbeidstrening) platforms for participants referred via NAV, Kriminalomsorgen (prison services), language training programs, and the Sommerbasen youth program operating from Kafe No.13 in Sandnes sentrum.

The revenue model is a hybrid of three streams: voluntary individual donations (one-time and recurring through gave.hjerteforsandnes.no and Vipps 107899), corporate partnerships and sponsorships from a stated large network of local and national companies, and revenue from the thrift shop plus the four HFS commercial sub-brands. All charitable services — food, clothing, workshops, youth programs, Christmas support — are free to beneficiaries. Beneficiaries are reached through a community-led go-to-motion combining government referrals, monthly volunteer information meetings, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram @sommerbasen), word-of-mouth, and institutional partnerships with Sandnes kommune, Rogaland Fylkeskommune, Helsedirektoratet, IMDI, NAV, and the University of Stavanger. No technology products, APIs, or AI/ML components are part of the offering; the underlying "platform" is physical community infrastructure centered on the Hjertehuset building.

Name

HJERTE FOR SANDNES

Legal name

Hjerte for Sandnes

Website

https://hjerteforsandnes.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hjerte for Sandnes is a Norwegian nonprofit founded in 2016 in Sandnes that combats poverty and social exclusion by providing free food and clothing distribution, social activities, and a youth summer program for Sandnes residents, supported by donations, corporate sponsorships, and work-training social enterprises in printing, framing, media, and sewing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Social Welfare Services

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Food assistance programs
• Work training programs
• Community integration
• Charitable clothing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandnes

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly recurring donations from individuals supporting the organization's work. Donors can give via the dedicated giving portal at gave.hjerteforsandnes.no, with options for single payments or monthly recurring contributions (fast giver program).
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Local and national companies collaborate with Hjerte for Sandnes through corporate social responsibility initiatives. The organization has developed a large corporate network of partners who contribute financially to support the charitable work.
3. Thrift Shop Sales: The secondhand clothing boutique (bruktbutikk) sells donated clothing, shoes, outerwear, toys, and kitchen equipment to the general public, generating revenue while providing affordable goods to the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hjerte for Sandnes is a Norwegian nonprofit charitable organization that combats poverty and social exclusion in Sandnes by providing weekly food and clothing distribution, a thrift shop, a community café, social activity programs (craft workshops, knitting café, hiking group), and a summer youth program. It also operates four commercial sub-brands (HFS Trykk printing, HFS Ramme framing, HFS Media film/photography, and HFS Systue sewing) that deliver products and services while providing work training for people excluded from the labor market.

Product overview

Hjerte for Sandnes is a non-profit charitable organization (ideell organisasjon) established in 2016 that operates as a platform of social programs and commercial enterprises. The organization offers two main categories of services: (1) Direct charitable programs including food and clothing distribution, the Strikkekafé knitting café, Hjerteverkstedet arts/crafts workshop, Tur for Alle hiking program, Aksept activities, Sommerbasen summer youth program, and a Christmas giving initiative; (2) Four commercial sub-brands providing work training opportunities — HFS trykk (printing), HFS ramme (framing workshop), HFS media (film/photo agency), and HFS systue (sewing service). All commercial enterprises serve the dual purpose of delivering quality products/services while creating work training and inclusion opportunities for people outside the regular labor market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HFS Ramme: Frame workshop providing work training in a safe and social environment for people excluded from the labor market
• HFS Media
• HFS Trykk
• HFS Systue
• Sommerbasen
• Hjerteverkstedet
• Strikkekafé
• Tur for Alle
• Hjertehuset

Products and services

• Mat- og klesutdeling (Food and Clothing Distribution) Weekly distribution of food bags and clothing to registered member families with children in Sandnes municipality who are experiencing financial hardship. Includes a thrift shop (bruktbutikk) open twice weekly and a community café serving hot lunches. Free to beneficiaries.
• Sommerbasen (Summer Youth Program) Summer activity program for youth aged 14-23 in Sandnes who lack other holiday options, providing structured social activities, skill development, café work, outdoor activities, and meaningful summer experiences. Free to participants.
• Hjerteverkstedet (Art and Craft Workshop) Creative arts and crafts workshop held every Wednesday 11:00-14:00 at Hjertehuset, offering free activities focused on people who need a social network.
• Strikkekafé (Knitting Café) Knitting café held every Monday 10:00-12:00 where participants gather to create items together, learn to knit, and socialize.
• Tur for Alle (Hiking for All) Inclusive, low-threshold hiking program inviting people of all ages and life situations to enjoy nature walks, fellowship, and good conversation.
• Aksept Activity program offered by Hjerte for Sandnes as part of its charitable community programming in Sandnes.
• Gi julen videre (Pass on Christmas) Christmas giving program featuring special cards where proceeds go directly to Christmas work including gift boxes (approximately 300 distributed annually), snacks, presents, Christmas evening events (up to 300 guests), and warm meeting places for families and individuals in need.
• HFS Trykk (Printing Service) Commercial printing service sub-brand that delivers high-quality printed materials to external customers while providing work training opportunities for individuals excluded from the labor market in Sandnes. Operated from the organization's Hoveveien 9 center.
• HFS Ramme (Framing Workshop) Framing workshop sub-brand offering work training in a safe and social environment where individuals excluded from the labor market develop practical skills and confidence while producing quality framing services for external customers.
• HFS Media (Film and Photography Agency) Media agency sub-brand specializing in film and photography services, including employee photos on location and longer advertising films, while providing work training opportunities for individuals excluded from the labor market.
• HFS Systue (Sewing Workshop) Sewing workshop sub-brand providing work training opportunities for individuals excluded from the labor market while delivering textile and sewing products and services to external customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ volunteers contribute to operations annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sandnes kommune (Sandnes Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership for social welfare coordination. Sandnes kommune collaborates with Hjerte for Sandnes to support vulnerable residents and coordinate public assistance programs.
• Rogaland Fylkeskommune (Rogaland County)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level government partnership for regional social welfare initiatives and funding support for community programs.
• Helsedirektoratet (Norwegian Directorate of Health)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational health directorate partnership supporting public health and social inclusion initiatives through funding and program collaboration.
• IMDI (Directorate of Integration and Diversity)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration directorate partnership supporting immigrant integration programs and diversity initiatives within the community.
• NAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational welfare agency partnership for labor market inclusion. NAV refers individuals to Hjerte for Sandnes programs and collaborates on employment support initiatives.
• Universitetet i Stavanger (University of Stavanger)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership potentially for research collaboration, student involvement, or academic programs related to social work and community development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caritas Norge: Catholic-affiliated Norwegian charity delivering food aid, integration programs, and community support to low-income and immigrant populations. Highly comparable to Hjerte for Sandnes in serving Sandnes-area-adjacent beneficiary populations with food and social inclusion services.
• Kirkens Bymisjon: Norwegian faith-based NGO offering food assistance, clothing, work-inclusion programs, and community activities for vulnerable populations. Directly comparable mission and operating model to Hjerte for Sandnes, but operating at a national scale across multiple cities.
• Røde Kors Norge (Norwegian Red Cross): Major Norwegian humanitarian organization delivering social inclusion activities, youth programs, and integration support. Comparable in targeting vulnerable populations and running community-led volunteer-driven programs, though at much greater scale.
• Blå Kors Norge: Norwegian NGO focused on people with substance abuse challenges and social vulnerability, offering rehabilitation, social activities, and supported employment. Comparable beneficiary profile and work-inclusion orientation to Hjerte for Sandnes.
• Norsk Folkehjelp (Norwegian People's Aid): Norwegian humanitarian and solidarity organization with local chapters providing social support, integration assistance, and youth activities. Comparable in combining advocacy with direct service delivery to vulnerable groups.
• Frelsesarmeen Norge (Salvation Army Norway): Provides social welfare services including food distribution, second-hand shops, and rehabilitation/work-training programs across Norway. Closely comparable to Hjerte for Sandnes in combining material assistance with structured work inclusion.

Others

• A-Krim Norge / A-senteret: Norwegian network of after-school youth centers offering structured activities, mentoring, and community building for at-risk youth. Comparable to Hjerte for Sandnes' Sommerbasen youth program and Tur for Alle social-inclusion activities.

Broad incumbents

• Stiftelsen Kirkens Nødhjelp (Norwegian Church Aid): Larger Norwegian humanitarian organization with broader international and domestic mandate. Comparable in mission but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic footprint than the locally-focused Hjerte for Sandnes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/258307985775532
• Instagraminstagram.com/sommerbasen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hjerte-for-sandnes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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