Jysk Børneforsorg/Fredehjem

What Jysk Børneforsorg/Fredehjem does

Jysk Børneforsorg/Fredehjem (JBF) is a Danish nonprofit association (forening) founded in 1906 and headquartered at Bethesdavej 81, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark. The organization operates as a civil society platform rooted in the Danish folk church's diaconal tradition, delivering social care services to vulnerable children, youth, adults, and families. JBF coordinates more than 200 social initiatives and 19+ named self-governing institutions that provide residential care, special efterskole and STU educational programs, family homes, employment support, and related welfare offerings. Approximately 1,000 employees work across the self-governing institutions and the central secretariat; the secretariat itself is small (~36 staff including bookkeepers, communications, and program managers), while the 120-member main board provides umbrella governance.

The organization's service portfolio is organized into three pillars: (i) selvejende tilbud (self-governing institutions) operating under municipal service agreements and driftsoverenskomst contracts, (ii) frivilligdrevne tilbud (volunteer-driven programs) including HUSRUM Danmark for lonely and psychologically vulnerable youth aged 12-30 and Fællesskabet Glad for adults with developmental disabilities, and (iii) socialøkonomiske aktiviteter (social economy enterprises) such as Finderiet, Havredal, ThyNaturkraft, and Jobkollegiet that employ young people and adults on the margins of the labor market. A Vidensportal knowledge portal and annual magazine (Magasinet Fællesskabet) provide non-AI knowledge dissemination. JBF is not a technology company; no API, mobile app, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through municipal commissioning — Danish municipalities (named customers include Aarhus Kommune, Horsens Kommune, Randers Kommune, and Region Midtjylland) purchase placements for citizens at JBF's self-governing institutions, and the organization currently collaborates with more than half of Denmark's municipalities. Secondary revenue streams comprise individual membership fees (150 DKK/year), private donations, and grants from foundations including Trygfonden, Egmont Fonden, Slots- og Kulturstyrelsen, Socialstyrelsen, Coop Superbrugsen, Velliv Foreningen, and Familien Hansens Fond. The GTM motion is government/commissioning-based rather than direct commercial sales. As a nonprofit with no external shareholders or investors, any operating surplus is reinvested in mission delivery; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Jysk Børneforsorg/Fredehjem

Legal name

Jysk Børneforsorg/Fredehjem

Website

https://jyskborneforsorg.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JBF is a Danish nonprofit association founded in 1906 operating 200+ social care initiatives — self-governing residential institutions, volunteer-driven communities, and social economy enterprises — for vulnerable children, youth, adults, and families across Denmark, funded primarily through municipal commissioning contracts, donations, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare and Child Care Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education Staffing & Contracted Providers (Paras, Therapists, Specialists) (EDAJAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Student Support (Foster/Homeless/Migrant/McKinney-Vento) (EDAJAIAJ)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Residential care
• Youth support programs
• Disability services
• Civil society organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus N

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Municipal Service Agreement Revenue: Self-governing institutions receive payment from municipalities when purchasing placements for citizens. Revenue flows with the individual citizen through municipal commissioning.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership costs 150 kr per year, supporting the association's social work.
3. Donations and Gifts: The organization receives donations and gifts to support their work with vulnerable children, youth, adults, and families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Jysk Børneforsorg/Fredehjem (JBF) is a Danish nonprofit association operating over 200 self-governing institutions (selvejende tilbud) that provide residential care, educational programs (STU, special efterskole), family support, and social pedagogical services for vulnerable children, youth, adults and families. It also runs volunteer-driven community programs (HUSRUM Danmark, Fællesskabet Glad) and social economy enterprises (Finderiet, Havredal, ThyNaturkraft) that create employment for people on the margins of the labor market.

Product overview

Jysk Børneforsorg/Fredehjem (JBF) is a Danish charitable organization (NGO/forening) operating as a platform of social welfare services rather than a unified technology product. The organization encompasses over 200 self-governing institutions (selvejende tilbud) providing residential care, educational services (STU), and family support for vulnerable populations. Alongside these, the organization manages volunteer-driven communities including HUSRUM Danmark (for psychologically vulnerable youth aged 12-30) and Fællesskabet Glad (for adults with developmental disabilities). The portfolio also includes social economy enterprises like Finderiet, Havredal, and ThyNaturkraft that create employment for people on the margins of the labor market. A Vidensportal provides knowledge resources on social pedagogy and welfare practices. The organization is rooted in folk church diaconia values and collaborates with approximately half of Denmark's municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Selvejende tilbud (Self-governing institutions)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over half of Denmark's municipalities collaborate with JBF institutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Folkebevægelsen mod EnsomhedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJBF is a member of the Folkebevægelsen mod Ensomhed (People's Movement Against Loneliness), contributing to the fight against social isolation in Denmark.
• Kirkens KorshærcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual meeting collaboration between larger civil society organizations and the Socialstyrelsen (Social Agency), including Kirkens Korshær.
• LEVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with LEV, which is represented on several boards of self-governing institutions. LEV works for people with developmental disabilities.
• LigeværdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJBF's Secretary General Poul Erik Clausen sits on Ligeværds main board. Ligeværd is also represented on several self-governing institution boards.
• Røde KorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJBF participates in the BackUp project, which aims to create networks for placed children and youth.
• AltingetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJBF has a place in Altinget's social policy network.
• DiakonhøjskolencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple collaboration areas with Diakonhøjskolen, including planning and hosting Den Nære Dag- og Sommerhøjskole (The Near Day and Summer Folk High School).
• KFUM's Sociale ArbejdecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany years of collaboration on various projects. Together with Livsværk, they organize an annual joint council meeting with participation of managements and boards from all three organizations.
• Børnesagens FællesrådminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJBF's Secretary General Poul Erik Clausen is Vice-Chair of Børnesagens Fællesråd (The Children's Cause Council).
• FrivilligrådetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJBF's Secretary General Poul Erik Clausen sits on Frivilligrådet (The Volunteer Council).
• VIA University CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration on projects for qualification and documentation of pedagogical work.
• SUS - Socialt UdviklingscentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in research project to strengthen networks for placed children and youth. JBF sits in the project's steering group, with Borgmesterbakken and Fjorden participating as two of seven offerings.
• LivsværkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany years of collaboration on various projects. Together with KFUM's Sociale Arbejde, they organize an annual joint council meeting.
• Dansk DiakoniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJBF is represented in the Dansk Diakoni council.
• BørnehjælpsdagenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJBF has entered a partnership with Børnehjælpsdagen for cooperation and knowledge sharing.
• Blå KorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on annual meeting between larger civil society organizations and Socialstyrelsen.
• De Anbragtes VilkårminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on various projects with De Anbragtes Vilkår (The Conditions of the Placed).
• Region Midt (Region Midtjylland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration through service agreement between Region and the self-governing institution Holmstrupgård.
• Goggs FondenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial economy foundation that strengthens recycling and creates jobs for people on the margins of the labor market.
• Legal DeskminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership allowing supporters to create testamentary bequests free of charge through Legal Desk's platform.
• DanmissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2006, JBF collaborated with Danmission to support street children in Madagascar.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LEV: National Danish association for people with developmental disabilities. Lev is represented on several boards of JBF's self-governing institutions and operates complementary special-education, advocacy, and family support services for an overlapping target population.
• KFUM's Sociale Arbejde: Danish social arm of KFUM/YMCA, providing residential care, family support, and vulnerable-youth services. Listed in JBF's partnership data as a long-term collaborator — the two organizations co-host an annual joint council meeting together with Livsværk.
• Blå Kors: Danish social services NGO providing support for vulnerable groups including people with addiction, social challenges, and housing needs. Operates as a membership-based association with municipal service agreements and is named in JBF's own partnerships list as a co-collaborator on annual meetings with Socialstyrelsen.
• Livsværk: Danish NGO operating social-pedagogical residential care, education, and family support services for vulnerable populations. Named partner in JBF's data; together with KFUM's Sociale Arbejde, organizes the joint annual council meeting for collaboration with JBF's leadership and boards.
• Dansk Diakoni: Danish umbrella body for diaconal (church-rooted) social work. JBF sits on its council. Both organizations share a folk church diaconal tradition and represent the Danish diaconal sector in policy dialogue and coordination with municipalities.
• Kirkens Korshær: Large Danish civil-society organization providing social services to vulnerable people including the homeless, marginalized, and people in need of care. Both JBF and Kirkens Korshær operate as faith-rooted Danish associations delivering residential and outreach services with municipal funding.

Broad incumbents

• Røde Kors Danmark: Danish branch of the International Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement, providing a broad portfolio of humanitarian and social services for vulnerable groups. JBF participates in Røde Kors's BackUp project; while much larger and broader in scope, Røde Kors is the dominant civil-society incumbent in overlapping service areas.

Emerging players

• SUS – Socialt Udviklingscenter: Danish social development center running research and development projects on vulnerable children, youth and families. JBF sits on SUS's steering group for the 'BackUp' project on networks for placed children — an adjacent R&D-flavored peer rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbaGdmg02nyqUCybnZr30Aw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Jyskborneforsorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jyskborneforsorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/jyskborneforsorgfredehjem/?hl=da

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries28 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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