Lebenshilfe Buxtehude

What Lebenshilfe Buxtehude does

Lebenshilfe Buxtehude e.V. is a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1962 in Buxtehude, Lower Saxony, Germany, providing comprehensive social-pedagogical services for people with intellectual, physical, and emotional disabilities and their families across the Landkreis Stade region. The organization operates an integrated life-cycle service portfolio: Frühförderung (early intervention from the first year of life), an inclusive kindergarten (Kita Orchideenstraße), the Kalle-Gerloff-Schule special school, Schulassistenz (school assistance for inclusive mainstream education), ambulatory social-pedagogical family support (Sozial- und Heilpädagogische Familienhilfe), residential living (Wohnhaus Bebelstraße) and assisted ambulatory living (Assistenz beim Wohnen/ABW), autism outpatient services (Autismus Ambulanz) featuring Snoezelen sensory rooms, movement rooms with trampolines, ball pits, and swing/climbing equipment, KOMPASS participation counseling, Treff.Punkt community meeting programming, leisure and sports programs (Freizeit & Sport / Offene Hilfen), and — via wholly-owned subsidiary Hanse Werkstätten Lebenshilfe Stade-Buxtehude gGmbH — accredited vocational training and employment integration under § 225 SGB IX.

The organization serves approximately 500 individuals with disabilities, supported by over 200 full-time employees across pedagogy, therapy, nursing, administration, kitchen, and facility management, plus approximately 50 regular volunteers and roughly 10 trainees/FSJ participants. Service delivery is organized across multiple physical sites: the headquarters at Apensener Straße 93 (housing the Kalle-Gerloff-Schule, administration, and therapy rooms), Hauptstraße 39 (KOMPASS, Treff.Punkt, ABW), Bertha-von-Suttner-Allee 4 (Autism Clinic in the Torbogenhaus), Orchideenstraße (Kindergarten), and Am Hohen Felde 53 in Stade (Hanse Werkstätten), with a new regional location opening in Harsefeld on April 1, 2026. Distribution is direct via organization staff and facilities, with referrals flowing primarily through the Jugendamt and other public authorities.

Revenue is generated principally through statutory social-insurance reimbursements under German social law — SGB IX for rehabilitation/participation and SGB VIII for youth welfare — supplemented by individual donations, membership fees, and income from the Stiftung der Lebenshilfe Buxtehude foundation (established 2009). The organization is governed by an elected Supervisory Board chaired by Andreas Radtke with Karl-Hermann Gerloff as Honorary Chairman, and is managed by Geschäftsführer Sebastian Beck. It is a member of Lebenshilfe Niedersachsen, the state-level coordinating association.

Name

Lebenshilfe Buxtehude

Legal name

Lebenshilfe Buxtehude e.V.

Website

https://lebenshilfe-buxtehude.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lebenshilfe Buxtehude e.V. is a 1962-founded German nonprofit association delivering comprehensive disability support — from early intervention through vocational employment — to roughly 500 individuals and their families across the Landkreis Stade region of Lower Saxony.

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Product category

Disability Support Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Autism 1:1 Paraprofessional / Aide Support Services (EDAKAKAD), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Early intervention therapy
• Assisted living services
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Autism therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Buxtehude

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Social Services: Primary funding through statutory social insurance (SGB IX for rehabilitation, SGB VIII for youth welfare) for services including assisted living, early intervention, school assistance, and family support. Services are commissioned by public authorities.
2. Donations and Membership Fees: Individual donations from private supporters and membership fees from association members contribute to funding projects beyond basic statutory services.
3. Foundation Income: The Stiftung der Lebenshilfe Buxtehude (established 2009) provides additional funding for projects and support that go beyond what public funds cover, including sustainable long-term assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lebenshilfe Buxtehude e.V. is a nonprofit social-pedagogical and therapeutic service provider delivering integrated disability support from early childhood to adulthood. Its offerings include early intervention (Frühförderung), an inclusive kindergarten, the special education Kalle-Gerloff-Schule, individualized school assistance (Schulassistenz), ambulatory social and therapeutic family assistance, stationary residential living, ambulatory assisted living (ABW), the KOMPASS participation competence center, the Autismus Ambulanz, open-help leisure and sport programs, and vocational workshops through the subsidiary Hanse Werkstätten.

Product overview

Lebenshilfe Buxtehude is a non-profit social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of support services for people with disabilities and their families. The organization operates as a multi-service provider offering early intervention (Frühförderung), kindergarten (Kindertagesstätte Orchideenstraße), special education (Kalle-Gerloff-Schule), school assistance (Schulassistenz), family support (Sozial- und Heilpädagogische Familienhilfe), residential living (Wohnhaus Bebelstraße and Assistenz beim Wohnen), leisure and sports programs (Freizeit & Sport), participation counseling (KOMPASS), autism services (Autismus Ambulanz), and vocational training/employment (Hanse Werkstätten). These services span from early childhood through adulthood, supporting individuals throughout their lives with individualized, holistic, and community-based assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frühförderung (Early Intervention) Early intervention services for children from the first year of life, providing therapeutic and pedagogical support for developmental delays and disabilities.
• Kindertagesstätte Orchideenstraße (Inclusive Kindergarten) Inclusive kindergarten on Orchideenstraße in Buxtehude with focus on individual support, structured routines, and reliable care for children with and without disabilities.
• Kalle-Gerloff-Schule (Special School) Special school for children and adolescents with disabilities, providing educational support and developmental programs, operated on the headquarters campus in Buxtehude.
• Schulassistenz (School Assistance) Individualized school assistance providing one-on-one support for students with disabilities to enable inclusive education in regular schools (Grundschulen, Oberschulen, Gymnasium) and special schools across the region.
• Sozial- und Heilpädagogische Familienhilfe (Ambulatory Family Assistance) Ambulatory social and therapeutic family assistance supporting families in crisis and families with members with disabilities, typically referred through the Jugendamt.
• Wohnhaus Bebelstraße (Stationary Residential Living) Stationary residential facility with three residential groups for people with disabilities, offering 24-hour care.
• Assistenz beim Wohnen (ABW) (Ambulatory Assisted Living) Ambulatory assisted living providing individualized support for people with disabilities to live independently in their own homes, with expanded coverage to the Harsefeld region in 2026.
• Freizeit & Sport (Offene Hilfen) (Leisure and Sport Open Assistance) Open assistance services providing leisure activities, sports programs, and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities, including group offerings.
• KOMPASS – Kompetenzstelle für Teilhabe (Participation Competence Center) Competence center for participation offering counseling, peer-group meetings, open consultations, and group offerings for people with disabilities and their families.
• Autismus Ambulanz (Autism Outpatient Clinic) Autism outpatient clinic providing therapeutic and pedagogical support for children, adolescents, and adults on the autism spectrum, including family counseling, with specialized Snoezelen rooms and movement/sensory therapy equipment; services available at Buxtehude and expanding into Harsefeld.
• Hanse Werkstätten (Vocational Workshop) Vocational workshop (operated via wholly-owned subsidiary Hanse Werkstätten Lebenshilfe Stade-Buxtehude gGmbH) providing work, professional training, and employment support for over 150 people with disabilities at locations in Stade and Buxtehude, recognized as a Werkstatt für Menschen mit Behinderung under § 225 SGB IX.
• Treff.Punkt (Meeting Point) Meeting point at Hauptstraße 39, Buxtehude offering regular group activities including breakfast, counseling, creative groups, music, cooking, and games for people with disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 500 people with disabilities receive support annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hanse Werkstätten Lebenshilfe Stade-Buxtehude gGmbHcoreOthersA wholly-owned subsidiary company of Lebenshilfe Buxtehude providing vocational training, employment, and work integration services for people with disabilities at locations in Stade and Buxtehude, serving over 150 individuals. Recognized as a Werkstatt für Menschen mit Behinderung under § 225 SGB IX.
• Lebenshilfe NiedersachsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association coordinating regional Lebenshilfe organizations across Lower Saxony. Lebenshilfe Buxtehude participates in joint events including the annual Aktionstag der Lebenshilfen Niedersachsen, hosted in Buxtehude in 2026.
• Jugendamt BuxtehudecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth office serves as the primary referral authority for families seeking ambulatory social and therapeutic family assistance. Requests for support are processed through the youth office.
• Schools in Buxtehude and Stade DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with various schools including Kalle-Gerloff-Schule (own institution), Förderschule Ottenbeck Stade, Grundschule Harsefeld, Grundschule Bliedersdorf, Oberschule Apensen, Geestlandschule Fredenbeck, Gymnasium Neu Wulmstorf for school assistance services.
• Hansestadt BuxtehudeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for inclusive events and community activities. The city provides support for hosting the 21. Aktionstag der Lebenshilfe Niedersachsen on September 5, 2026 in Buxtehude's historic downtown.
• VHS BuxtehudeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity education center participating in the 2026 Aktionstag with their inclusive music project.
• Niedersächsischer Minister für Soziales, Arbeit, Gesundheit und Gleichstellung (Dr. Andreas Philippi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchirmherr (patron) for the 21. Aktionstag der Lebenshilfe Niedersachsen 2026 in Buxtehude.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Deutschland: National welfare federation of Protestant social services, providing disability care, family support, and youth services under SGB IX/VIII. Comparable service portfolio and statutory funding model.
• Caritas Deutschland: One of Germany's largest welfare organizations providing social services including disability support, family assistance, and care for vulnerable populations. Comparable nonprofit model delivering ambulatory and residential services under statutory funding.
• Lebenshilfe Niedersachsen: State-level association coordinating all Lebenshilfe organizations in Lower Saxony, including Lebenshilfe Buxtehude. Directly comparable membership structure, service portfolio, and statutory funding model under SGB IX/VIII.
• AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt): Major German welfare organization providing social services including disability support, family assistance, childcare, and senior care. Operates local chapters with comparable service mix and statutory funding.
• Johanneswerk: Large Diakonie-affiliated social services provider in North Rhine-Westphalia offering disability services, senior care, and youth welfare. Comparable integrated service model under statutory funding.

Direct peers

• Stiftung ICP München: Munich-based foundation providing integrated services for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities including early intervention, school, residential, and vocational services. Comparable multi-service nonprofit disability provider.
• VIA Verein für integrative Arbeit: Nonprofit providing vocational training and employment for people with disabilities in workshops, plus residential and ambulatory services. Comparable Werkstatt für Menschen mit Behinderung model under § 225 SGB IX.
• Stiftung Attl: Foundation providing residential living, vocational workshops, and assisted employment for people with disabilities in Bavaria. Comparable integrated lifecycle model with workshop subsidiary.

Regional players

• Lebenshilfe Berlin: Berlin-based Lebenshilfe organization offering comparable services: early intervention, school assistance, residential living, and vocational workshops. Matches the integrated multi-service nonprofit model.
• Lebenshilfe Hamburg: Regional Lebenshilfe association in Hamburg offering comparable disability services including early intervention, school support, residential living, and vocational workshops. Same organizational model and statutory funding base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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