What Josefsheim Bigge does

Josefsheim Bigge (legal entity: Josefsheim gGmbH) is a non-profit German social services organization founded in 1899 and headquartered in Olsberg-Bigge, North Rhine-Westphalia. It serves approximately 850 people with physical, learning, sensory, and severe or profound multiple disabilities through an integrated portfolio spanning residential care (Besondere Wohnformen at Olsberg-Bigge, Lipperode, and Sundern), vocational training (Berufsbildungswerk Bigge and Heinrich-Sommer-Berufskolleg, with over 30 trades and ~40 graduates per year), sheltered employment (WfbM workshops at Bigge and Lipperode), ambulatory nursing and supported living, inclusive kindergarten (KiTa Sonnenschein), podiatry, and a therapeutic farm and leisure facility (Franziskushof). The organization employs approximately 840 staff across these business units and is governed by three Managing Directors (Matthias Hartkamp, René Ehlen, Katrin Dittrich).

Revenue is generated through German statutory social-insurance reimbursements under SGB IX (Eingliederungshilfe) and SGB XI (Pflegeversicherung), supplemented by health-insurance (Krankenkasse) funding for medical services such as podology, alongside donations and sponsorship via the 2016 Freundes- und Förderverein support association. Pricing follows monthly subscription-style billing under social-services contracts, with individual cost contributions assessed based on income and assets. Distribution is direct-to-client through on-site facilities and ambulatory services, with referrals flowing from Rehabilitationsträger, Integrationsämter, health insurers, and family networks. Recent technology deployments include Amazon Alexa Smart Properties for voice-activated environmental control in Haus Benedikt and the SozialstiftungNRW-funded 'Assistive Technik im Wohnen' project; website accessibility is delivered via Linguatec Voice Reader text-to-speech. The entity is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Josefs-Gesellschaft gAG, one of Germany's largest Catholic social welfare groups operating over 80 locations, 38 subsidiaries, and 11,000+ employees across six states.

Name

Josefsheim Bigge

Legal name

Josefsheim gGmbH

Website

https://josefsheim.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Josefsheim Bigge is a German non-profit gGmbH serving ~850 people with disabilities across residential care, vocational training, sheltered workshops, and ambulatory services in North Rhine-Westphalia, employing ~840 staff and funded primarily through German social insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and social welfare services (Eingliederungshilfe)

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Disability social services
• Vocational rehabilitation training
• Residential care facilities
• Sheltered workshop employment
• Assistive living technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Olsberg-Bigge

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Social Services Funding (Eingliederungshilfe): Funding from German social security system through Integration or Rehabilitation offices (Integrationsamt/Rehabilitationsträger) for services to people with disabilities, including residential care, vocational training, and workplace services
2. Nursing Care Insurance (Pflegeversicherung): Partial funding through German nursing care insurance for residential care services
3. Health Insurance (Krankenkasse): Funding for medical treatment services including podology and rehabilitation services
4. Donations and Sponsorship: Donations collected through Josefs-Gesellschaft e.V. supporting Freizeitaktivitäten, cultural events, sports, educational programs, technical equipment for apartments, and holiday activities not covered by public funders

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Josefsheim Bigge is a non-profit social enterprise providing integrated disability services across residential care (Besondere Wohnformen and ambulatory services at three locations), vocational training (BBW Bigge and HSBK with over 30 training programs), and sheltered workshop employment (WfbM at Bigge and Lipperode), serving approximately 850 people with physical, learning, sensory, and severe/profound multiple disabilities through around 840 employees. The organization is funded through German social security systems (Eingliederungshilfe, Pflegeversicherung, Krankenkasse) and supplemented by donations, with digital assistive technology including Amazon Alexa Smart Properties deployed in residential settings to support self-determination.

Product overview

Josefsheim Bigge operates as a comprehensive social services organization offering an integrated portfolio of disability services. The organization is structured around three core service areas: (1) Wohnen & Leben providing residential housing for adults and children with disabilities at three locations; (2) Lernen combining BBW Bigge vocational training center and HSBK vocational school offering over 30 training programs; and (3) Arbeiten in WfbM workshops providing vocational training and employment. Additional services include ambulatory nursing and assisted living, inclusive kindergarten (KiTa Sonnenschein), podiatry center (Podologiezentrum Ruhr-Lippe), and leisure facility (Franziskushof). The organization serves approximately 850 people with disabilities with around 840 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wohnen & Leben (Besondere Wohnformen) Residential services for adults and children with disabilities, delivered as Besondere Wohnformen (special housing forms) with 24/7 professional care and individualized support across eight residential buildings (Haus Angelika, Benedikt, Heinrich-Sommer, Maria, Teresa, Veronika, von Galen) at the Olsberg-Bigge campus and additional locations in Lipperode and Sundern.
• BBW Bigge (Berufsbildungswerk) Vocational training center for young people with disabilities, offering over 30 training programs in pre-vocational foundation, dual-system apprenticeships, and supported learning with residential accommodation (Lernort Wohnen). Approximately 40 graduates per year.
• HSBK (Heinrich-Sommer-Berufskolleg) Vocational school complementing BBW Bigge with pre-vocational programs (Vorberufliche Bildungsgänge) and Berufsschulklassen im dualen System (dual-system vocational school classes) for young people with disabilities.
• WfbM (Werkstätten für Menschen mit Behinderung) Sheltered workshops for people with disabilities at Olsberg-Bigge and Lipperode locations, providing berufliche Bildung (vocational education), Arbeitsplätze und Arbeitsbereich (workplaces and work areas), Anleitung im Budget für Arbeit, and Leistungen für Firmen (corporate services).
• Ambulante Dienste (Ambulatory Services) Ambulatory services including nursing care (Josefsheim Ambulant) and Ambulant Betreutes Wohnen (supported independent living) for adults with disabilities in Olsberg and surrounding areas.
• Integrative Kindertagesstätte Sonnenschein Inclusive kindergarten in the Olsberg-Bigge area providing childcare for children with and without disabilities.
• Podologiezentrum Ruhr-Lippe Podiatry center at Hauptstraße 66 in Olsberg-Bigge offering medically approved podological treatments, expanded from the BFW Hamm location via the JG Ruhr-Lippe Verbund partnership with Berufsförderungswerk Hamm GmbH.
• Franziskushof Farm and leisure facility serving as workplace, recreation area, and organic farm - provides heilpädagogisches Reiten (therapeutic riding) and holiday programs for clients and residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 graduates per year from Berufsbildungswerk Bigge with successful vocational qualifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Freundes- und Förderverein für das Josefsheim Bigge e.V.coreOthers · 1 January 2016Support association founded in June 2016 supporting inclusion, leisure activities, and volunteering. Minimum annual membership: 24 Euro for adults, 50 Euro for organizations. Supports where state funding is insufficient.
• Freundes- und Förderverein für das Josefshaus Lipperode e.V.coreOthers · 1 January 1994Support association founded April 1994 for Josefshaus Lipperode with approximately 230 members. Has contributed approximately 400,000 Euro over 25 years for equipment, activities, and support not covered by public funders.
• Stadt SunderncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Sundern Mittendrin' project supporting inclusive living for people with disabilities in the city of Sundern. The project aims to create genuine participation of people with and without disabilities in community life.
• Behinderten- und Rehabilitationssportverband Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V. (BRSNW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting sports and rehabilitation activities for people with disabilities as part of the Sundern Mittendrin project.
• Caritas Arnsberg SundernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Catholic social services organization for inclusive living project in Sundern.
• Behindertenbeauftragter des HochsauerlandkreisescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the disability representative of the Hochsauerland district for advocacy and support of people with disabilities in the region.
• Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority for rehabilitation and disability services in Westphalia-Lippe, collaborating on housing project for people with disabilities in Soest.
• LebensTraum-Soest e.V. (Parents' Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParents' initiative advocating for residential housing for adult children with disabilities near their families in Soest, initiator of the housing project.
• Josefs-Gesellschaft gAG (Parent Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization operating over 80 locations in six German states with 38 subsidiaries and over 11,000 employees. Owns land and buildings; Josefsheim gGmbH operates services.
• Berufsförderungswerk Hamm GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in JG Ruhr-Lippe Verbund (association) along with Josefsheim gGmbH. Shared Podologiezentrum Ruhr-Lippe expanded to Bigge location in 2026.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe: National federation of 500+ local Lebenshilfe associations providing residential, workshop, and family-support services for people with intellectual disabilities across Germany — broader incumbent operating in the same disability-services space with member organizations that directly compete for the same Eingliederungshilfe funding.
• Diakonie Deutschland: National Protestant social welfare federation with extensive disability and care subsidiaries across Germany — incumbent competitor for Eingliederungshilfe commissioning and qualified staff in NRW alongside Josefsheim Bigge.
• Caritas Deutschland: Largest Catholic social welfare umbrella in Germany with hundreds of disability and care subsidiaries — already a partner of Josefsheim Bigge via Caritas Arnsberg Sundern, and the broader incumbent ecosystem in the same Catholic social-teaching framework.
• AWO Bundesverband: Federal workers' welfare association operating numerous residential homes, kindergartens, and ambulatory services for people with disabilities and seniors — broad incumbent competing for the same public-sector commissioning and donor funding.

Direct peers

• Berufsförderungswerk Hamm (BFW Hamm): Vocational rehabilitation provider in Hamm, NRW, partner of Josefsheim gGmbH in the JG Ruhr-Lippe Verbund and joint operator of the Podologiezentrum Ruhr-Lippe — comparable BBW/BFW vocational-training focus for people with disabilities.
• Rotenburger Werke: Diakonial provider in Lower Saxony delivering residential, vocational training (Berufsbildungswerk), and sheltered workshop services for people with disabilities — comparable in scale, integrated portfolio, and faith-based sponsorship model.
• Franz Sales Haus: Catholic-affiliated provider in Essen operating residential homes, WfbM workshops, and ambulatory services for people with intellectual and severe disabilities — directly comparable single-region integrated operator with similar funding mix.
• Von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: One of Germany's largest diakonial (Protestant) providers of integrated disability services, offering residential homes, vocational training, and sheltered workshops across multiple regions — directly comparable in service portfolio to Josefsheim Bigge's 'Wohnen-Lernen-Arbeiten' continuum.
• Evangelische Stiftung Volmarstein: Protestant-affiliated provider offering clinics, rehabilitation, vocational training, and residential care for people with disabilities and chronic illness in NRW — closely mirrors Josefsheim's integrated Wohnen-Lernen-Arbeiten model under a faith-based sponsor.
• Stiftung ICP München: Munich-based integrated center for people with physical and multiple disabilities offering kindergarten, school, residential, and vocational services — directly comparable integrated operator with similar target population and funding structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Josefsheim
• Facebookfacebook.com/josefsheim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/josefsheim-ggmbh-bigge
• Instagraminstagram.com/josefsheimbigge

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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