What Westmittelfränkische Lebenshilfe Werkstätten GmbH does

Westmittelfränkische Lebenshilfe Werkstätten GmbH is a German private limited company (GmbH) headquartered in Ansbach-Brodswinden, Bavaria, and a wholly-owned operational vehicle of the nonprofit parent Lebenshilfe Ansbach e.V. Founded in 1979, it operates four sheltered workshops (Werkstätten) at Ansbach-Brodswinden, Ansbach-West, Feuchtwangen and Bad Windsheim-Lenkersheim, supplemented by the WestWerk facility in Dinkelsbühl and the animatec workshop for people with mental-health conditions. Over 900 people with disabilities work in these facilities, supported by a Berufsbildungsbereich vocational-training program, Förderstätten day facilities for severe disabilities, and inclusive employment services that place clients on the general labour market. Adjacent service lines include Ambulant Begleitetes Wohnen supported housing, Gemeinschaftliches Wohnen, Familienunterstützender Dienst family relief, Kurzzeit- und Verhinderungspflege short-term/respite care, Tagesstruktur für Senioren (T-ENE) day programs for elderly participants, plus social-enterprise retail channels (CAP-Markt Schopfloch, Werkstattläden, Café Karl, the Bücherwurm book-recycling project, the Fruchtbar lecker mobile smoothie bar, and the Die Künstler art project).

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid of publicly funded managed-services contracts and commercial workshop output. Vocational-rehabilitation services are reimbursed by Agentur für Arbeit and Deutsche Rentenversicherung as a rehabilitation instrument; care and respite services are funded by Pflegekasse (nursing care insurance) with benefit-in-kind rates such as the €131 monthly FUD relief payment; industrial production work is sold to regional companies across vehicle construction, mechanical engineering, electronics and packaging, who in turn claim a 50% offsetting-contribution credit under §223 SGB IX. The go-to-market is sales-led but heavily referral-driven — participants are placed via rehabilitation providers, pension insurance and the Agentur für Arbeit, while B2B buyers are acquired through regional partnerships in the Ansbach and Neustadt/Aisch-Bad Windsheim districts. Certifications (DIN ISO 9001:2015, AZAV, PEFC) underpin eligibility for these funding streams. The GmbH holds no subsidiaries, has no external funding rounds, and operates exclusively within West Middle Franconia — no global footprint claim is made.

Name

Westmittelfränkische Lebenshilfe Werkstätten GmbH

Legal name

Westmittelfränkische Lebenshilfe Werkstätten GmbH

Website

https://lebenshilfe-ansbach.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Westmittelfränkische Lebenshilfe Werkstätten GmbH is a Bavarian social-services GmbH operating four sheltered workshops, vocational training, supported housing, family respite, and senior day programs for over 900 people with disabilities in the Ansbach / Neustadt-Aisch-Bad Windsheim region, funded by German rehabilitation and nursing-care insurers and regional industrial production contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Sheltered workshop services
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Disability employment services
• Supported independent living
• Respite care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ansbach-Brodswinden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Services funded through rehabilitation providers (Agentur für Arbeit, Deutsche Rentenversicherung) as a rehabilitation instrument for people with impairments who cannot yet work at least 3 hours daily on the general labor market.
2. Care and Support Services: Short-term and respite care funded through nursing care insurance (Pflegekasse) for persons with at least Care Level 2 (Pflegegrad 2).
3. Family Support Services (FUD): Family support services providing relief for caregivers, with monthly relief benefit of 131 EUR covered by nursing care insurance as benefit in kind.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Westmittelfränkische Lebenshilfe Werkstätten GmbH operates sheltered workshops providing vocational rehabilitation and employment for people with disabilities across four locations in Bavaria, serving over 900 individuals. The organization also delivers vocational training (Berufsbildungsbereich), day facilities (Förderstätten), supported independent living (Ambulant Begleitetes Wohnen), family support services, short-term care, and senior day programs.

Product overview

Westmittelfränkische Lebenshilfe Werkstätten GmbH operates a comprehensive platform of vocational rehabilitation and employment services for people with disabilities. The core offering consists of four workshop facilities (Werkstätten) at Ansbach-Brodswinden, Feuchtwangen, and Bad Windsheim-Lenkersheim, serving over 900 people with disabilities. The portfolio includes Berufsbildungsbereich (vocational training) programs, Förderstätten (day facilities) for those with severe disabilities, and specialized services like animatec for mental health conditions. Additional modules include WestWerk in Dinkelsbühl, Café Karl, CAP-Markt retail locations, and Werkstattläden retail stores. The organization also provides residential support services (Ambulant Begleitetes Wohnen, Gemeinschaftliches Wohnen), family support (Familienunterstützender Dienst), short-term care, and senior day programs (T-ENE). Creative projects such as the Bücherwurm book project, Smoothie-Bar, and artist programs provide meaningful employment. The organization is certified to DIN ISO 9001:2015 and AZAV standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Werkstätten (Sheltered Workshops) Sheltered workshops providing employment, vocational training, and production services for people with disabilities who cannot, not yet, or not again be placed on the general labor market. Operated across four locations with over 900 individuals employed.
• Berufsbildungsbereich (Vocational Training) Vocational rehabilitation program preparing people with disabilities for the general labor market through individualized training, qualification, and support. Available in Ansbach, Feuchtwangen, and Lenkersheim.
• Förderstätten (Day Facilities) Day care facilities for people with severe disabilities who cannot participate in regular workshop employment, providing daily structure, support, and developmental activities.
• animatec Specialized workshop in Ansbach-Brodswinden focused on people with mental health conditions, offering P-BBB (psychological vocational training) and supported employment services.
• WestWerk Workshop facility in Dinkelsbühl providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Ambulant Begleitetes Wohnen (ABW) Ambulatory supported living services helping adults with intellectual, physical, or psychological disabilities live independently in their own homes with qualified staff support.
• Familienunterstützender Dienst (FUD) Family support service providing respite care, assistance, and leisure activities for families caring for people with disabilities, with monthly relief payment of 131 EUR covered by nursing care insurance.
• Kurzzeit- und Verhinderungspflege (Short-term and Respite Care) Short-term and respite care services for people with disabilities, offering temporary accommodation and support when primary caregivers are unavailable, funded through nursing care insurance for persons with at least Care Level 2.
• Tagesstruktur für Senioren (T-ENE) Day structure program for aging adults with disabilities after retirement from working life (§99 SGB IX), available at Ansbach, Dinkelsbühl, and Herrieden locations.
• Offene Hilfen (Open Assistance Services) Open assistance services active throughout the district of Ansbach, with locations in Ansbach and Dinkelsbühl, providing community-based support.
• Café Karl Social enterprise café in Ansbach providing employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities while serving the community.
• CAP-Markt Schopfloch Supermarket operated as a social enterprise in Schopfloch providing employment for people with disabilities.
• go-Netzwerk berufliche Bildung Network for vocational education and training, supporting career development and job placement for people with disabilities.
• Werkstattläden (Workshop Stores) Retail outlets selling products made in the workshops, including birdhouses, wood products, and handicrafts, as well as products from other Lebenshilfe facilities.
• Inklusive Arbeitsangebote (Inclusive Employment Services) Inclusive employment services helping people with disabilities find and maintain jobs in the general labor market with ongoing support from inclusion advisors.
• Gemeinschaftliches Wohnen (Community Living) Community-based supported living arrangements offering shared residential settings for people with disabilities.
• Industrial Production and Service Partnerships Full-service production and service partnerships for regional industrial and trade companies in vehicle construction, mechanical engineering, electronics, and packaging sectors. Clients receive 50% offsetting contribution credit (§223 SGB IX).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 900 people with disabilities currently employed in workshops
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BGw (Berufsgenossenschaft Gesundheitsdienst und Wohlfahrtspflege)coreOthersBGw is the statutory accident insurance provider for the healthcare and welfare sector. The workshops are partnered with BGw for workplace safety and accident prevention support.
• Regional Industrial and Trade Companies (vehicle construction, mechanical engineering, electronics, packaging)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with numerous regional companies in Ansbach and Neustadt/Aisch-Bad Windsheim counties in vehicle construction, mechanical engineering, electronics, and packaging sectors. The company offers comprehensive services from product development to product realization.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Bücherwurm (Bookworm) project sells books through Amazon marketplace under 'Bücher + Wurm' shop for book donations sorting and recycling project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries International: Global nonprofit providing vocational training, supported employment, and social enterprise opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Comparable in social enterprise model (retail stores, training programs) but operates at much larger scale and across different geographies.
• ARC Industries (via various regional ARC chapters): US-based nonprofit network providing vocational rehabilitation and sheltered workshop services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable in mission and core service model, but operates under a different (US) funding structure.

Direct peers

• Barmherzige Brüder Reichenbach Werkstätten: Sheltered workshops operated by the Barmherzige Brüder (Brothers of Mercy) in Bavaria. Directly comparable as a faith-affiliated WfbM providing vocational rehabilitation, sheltered employment, and supported living services under the same statutory funding mechanisms.
• CAB Caritas Augsburg Werkstätten GmbH: Caritas-operated sheltered workshops and vocational rehabilitation services in the Augsburg/Bavaria region. Comparable as a faith-based WfbM offering Berufsbildungsbereich, Förderstätten, and inclusive employment services funded under SGB IX.
• Mainfränkische Werkstätten GmbH: Regional sheltered workshop operator (WfbM) in Lower Franconia, Bavaria, providing vocational rehabilitation, sheltered employment, and supported living services for people with disabilities. Directly comparable to Westmittelfränkische Lebenshilfe Werkstätten in service model, statutory funding structure, and geographic proximity in Franconia.
• Don Bosco Werkstätten: Catholic-affiliated sheltered workshop operator across multiple German locations providing vocational training, sheltered employment, and supported living for people with disabilities. Operates under the same SGB IX statutory framework and offers a comparable multi-service social enterprise portfolio.

Regional players

• SFZ Förderzentrum Berchtesgadener Land: Bavarian special needs and vocational rehabilitation provider operating in the Berchtesgadener Land region. Comparable in service mix (Förderstätten, vocational training, supported living) but serves a different regional geography within Bavaria.

Broad incumbents

• Lebenshilfe Werkstätten (other regional Lebenshilfe chapters): Other regional Lebenshilfe workshop operators across Germany (e.g., Lebenshilfe Gießen, Lebenshilfe Erlangen). Operate under the same brand, service model, and statutory funding framework as Westmittelfränkische Lebenshilfe Werkstätten, with the federal Lebenshilfe federation providing a common network.
• CJD Lebenswerk: Part of the Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands (CJD), offering vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, and inclusive education services for people with disabilities nationwide. Comparable in service breadth and statutory funding model.
• Diakonie Werkstätten (multiple operators): Diakonie-affiliated sheltered workshop operators across Germany, providing vocational rehabilitation and supported employment services. Comparable service model and statutory framework, with broader geographic coverage via the Diakonie federated network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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