BRK Kreisverband

What BRK Kreisverband does

BRK Kreisverband Forchheim (legal name: Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz, Kreisverband Forchheim) is the local district chapter of the Bavarian Red Cross operating in the Forchheim district of Bavaria, Germany. The organization is constituted as a Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts (public law corporation) under Bavarian law and operates as part of the German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz e.V.) national federation. It delivers a comprehensive portfolio of humanitarian and social services spanning emergency rescue (Rettungsdienst), water rescue (Wasserwacht), mountain rescue (Bergwacht), ambulatory and stationary elderly care, senior day care (Tagespflege), short-term and assisted living, home emergency call (Hausnotruf), kindergarten and family services (Kinderhaus Wunderland), blood donation, tracing services (Suchdienst), clothing and social welfare support, and first aid training for individuals, companies, and emergency services. Customers include the general population, elderly and care-dependent individuals, families with children, people with disabilities, businesses, and volunteer members across the Forchheim district.

The organization's technology stack is minimal and largely inherited from the broader DRK/BRK system. Core operational technology comprises standard Red Cross emergency coordination platforms, rescue vehicles, and medical equipment (AED/defibrillators, first aid training materials), with website integrations limited to Google Maps and OpenStreetMap for location-based search and routing. There are no proprietary software products, AI/ML capabilities, or APIs. The organization is led by Kreisgeschäftsführer Mathias Pews (with Dr. Birgit Kastura also referenced in the same role) and Vorsitzender Michael Fees, alongside a large volunteer workforce organized across Bereitschaften, Wasserwacht, Bergwacht, Jugendrotkreuz, and welfare divisions.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: (1) donations and sponsorship from individuals, companies, and public institutions, (2) recurring membership fees (Fördermitgliedschaft) from supporting members, (3) service fees for care services, training courses, and meals (partially covered by Pflegekasse long-term care insurance), and (4) government and public funding for the statutory rescue, disaster response, and public welfare mandate. Distribution is entirely direct — no resellers or third-party channels — via fixed facilities, mobile field services, and a free 24/7 DRK hotline (08000 365 000). Marketing relies on the official website, Facebook and Instagram (@brkforchheim), press releases, and community events including the blood donor honor ceremony (18 June 2026), Wasserwacht honor ceremony (16 April 2026), and the BRK Mitmachtag children's first aid activity day (20 August 2026).

Name

BRK Kreisverband

Legal name

Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz, Kreisverband Forchheim

Website

https://kvforchheim.brk.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BRK Kreisverband Forchheim is the Bavarian Red Cross district chapter for Forchheim, Bavaria, providing emergency rescue, water and mountain rescue, elderly and ambulatory care, first aid training, blood donation, and social welfare services to district residents, funded via memberships, donations, service fees, and government support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Social Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (624110), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAAAGAH

Safety, Rescue & Emergency Services (SAR Support, Medical Stations, Risk Management)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAI

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Emergency rescue services
• Elderly care services
• First aid training
• Humanitarian aid
• Home nursing care

Headquarters

HQ city

Forchheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorship: The organization accepts monetary donations from individuals, companies (e.g., Stadtwerke Forchheim donated €1,000 for a new truck), and public institutions. Donations are used exclusively for local equipment and operations.
2. Membership Fees: Supporting memberships (Fördermitgliedschaft) provide recurring revenue. Members pay annual dues and receive recognition; the organization held events honoring long-term donors and supporters.
3. Service Fees: Fees are charged for certain services and courses, including first aid training courses (e.g., €3 per child for the BRK activity day), senior care services (ambulatory care, day care, short-term care, service living), and meal services. These are typically partially covered by public health insurance.
4. Government and Public Funding: As a public-law corporation (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) and part of the Bavarian Red Cross, the organization receives government support for rescue services, disaster response, and public welfare missions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BRK Kreisverband Forchheim is a local chapter of the Bavarian Red Cross delivering a comprehensive portfolio of humanitarian services in the Forchheim district of Bavaria. Core offerings include 24/7 emergency rescue (Rettungsdienst), ambulatory and residential elderly care (Hausnotruf, Tagespflege, Kurzzeitpflege, Servicewohnen, senior residences), first aid training courses (Rotkreuzkurse), blood donation, water and mountain rescue, social welfare services (clothing bank, tracing service, meals on wheels), and youth programs.

Product overview

BRK Kreisverband Forchheim operates as a local chapter of the Bavarian Red Cross (Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz), providing a comprehensive portfolio of humanitarian services organized into several core areas. The offerings include: (1) Home care services comprising ambulatory nursing care, home emergency call systems, day care, care counseling, and care services for dementia patients; (2) Residential care including two senior centers (Seniorenzentrum am Königsbad Forchheim and Seniorenzentrum Gößweinstein), nursing homes (Pflegeheim Wiesenttal), short-term care, and service living; (3) Rescue and emergency services including rescue service (Rettungsdienst), water rescue (Wasserwacht), mountain rescue (Bergwacht), medical event services (Sanitätsdienst), and care/assistance service (Betreuungsdienst); (4) Educational courses including first aid training (Rotkreuzkurs Erste Hilfe), children's first aid, swimming courses, and senior gymnastics; (5) Social welfare services including clothing banks, food assistance, assisted travel, tracing services, and blood donation. The organization also maintains extensive volunteer programs through Bereitschaften (emergency response teams), Wasserwacht, Bergwacht, Jugendrotkreuz, and welfare/social work divisions. The services are provided through a combination of professional staff and thousands of volunteers, with no single unified software product but rather a network of interconnected humanitarian service programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rettungsdienst (Emergency Rescue Service)

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality inspection grade '1' (Bestnote) achieved by ambulatory nursing and care service on 30 April 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stadtwerke ForchheimminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 June 2025Stadtwerke Forchheim, a regional energy utility, donated €1,000 to BRK Forchheim for the purchase of a new rescue truck (Lkw 'Technik und Sicherheit') to replace a 29-year-old vehicle. This donation supports the civil protection and disaster response fleet. Stadtwerke Forchheim's donation is aligned with its strategy of supporting local community initiatives that benefit citizens' safety and quality of life.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/brkforchheim
• Instagraminstagram.com/brkforchheim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brk-kreisverband

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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