Lebenshilfe Detmold e.V.

What Lebenshilfe Detmold e.V. does

Lebenshilfe Detmold e.V. is a registered German non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia, and operating as an independent regional chapter of the Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe e.V. federation. The organization delivers a comprehensive continuum of disability services across all life stages, including inclusive kindergartens (four Kitas serving up to 225 children), school inclusion assistance (Inklusionsassistenz across six municipalities), sheltered workshops with eleven departments (Elektromontage, Garten/Landschaft, Industriemontage, Küchen/Catering, Landwirtschaft, Medienproduktion, Metallbearbeitung, Näherei, Tischlerei, Wäscherei, and Arbeitsvorbereitung), eight residential locations (six Wohnstätten plus two Außenwohngruppen), outpatient assisted living (Ambulant begleitetes Wohnen), and family counseling.

Its revenue model is multi-stream: primary funding flows from the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) under Eingliederungshilfe provisions (SGB XII §§ 53/54, SGB IX); supplemented by membership fees, donations (including the Petri-Stiftung foundation), and social enterprise income from workshop contracts and products such as the GEMSE hiking pole, ZEIT:FREUND time-gifting product, Buddy seating furniture, and the Hofladen farm shop. Customers span individuals with intellectual, psychological, and physical disabilities, families seeking inclusive childcare, regional businesses fulfilling Ausgleichsabgabe quotas via Außenarbeitsplätze, and members/donors supporting the mission.

Operationally, the organization manages facilities across Detmold, Horn-Bad Meinberg, and Lage, with a board of directors (Vorstand) comprising Stephanie Kleine and Maximilian Seidel and a supervisory board (Aufsichtsrat). Recent activity signals measured expansion: the new Kita Wiesenwichtel opens for the 2025/2026 year, a new commercial board member and supervisory board member have been appointed, and a vocational education partnership with Hochschule Bielefeld has been established. As a social services non-profit operating under regulated German social law, the organization has no equity funding, no disclosed revenue, and no technology platform; its competitive position rests on regulatory authorization, the Lebenshilfe federation network, and integrated multi-decade service relationships across the Lippe region.

Name

Lebenshilfe Detmold e.V.

Legal name

Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit Behinderung Kreisvereinigung Detmold e. V.

Website

https://lebenshilfe-detmold.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHSAAAIAC

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

SECONDARYHLADABAJ

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Facilities

SECONDARYEDAKANAK

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

SECONDARYBPAGADAH

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Disability services
• Residential care
• Sheltered workshops
• Inclusive childcare
• Social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Detmold

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (LWL): The Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) finances services including Ambulant betreutes Wohnen (assisted living) for adults with disabilities. When income thresholds are exceeded, clients pay an Eigenanteil (co-payment) or full costs themselves. This is a measure of Eingliederungshilfe under SGB XII §§ 53/54 in conjunction with SGB IX §§ 1, 9 and 55.
2. Membership Fees: Members pay annual membership fees. The organization processes member data including name, address, phone, email, date of birth, occupation, and bank details for direct debit of membership contributions.
3. Donations and Grants: The organization accepts donations and manages donation projects (Spendenprojekte) and the Petri-Stiftung foundation. The 2025 soccer tipping initiative raised 3,900 euros for the Kitas.
4. Social Enterprise Revenue: Workshop divisions (Werkstätten) generate revenue through production and services including: Elektromontage (cable assembly), Garten- und Landschaftspflege (landscaping), Industriemontage und Verpackung, Küchen und Catering (including Casino Kreishaus), Landwirtschaft (agriculture with Hofladen farm shop and Mosterei apple press), Medienproduktion, Metallbearbeitung, Näherei (sewing), Tischlerei (carpentry), Wäscherei (laundry). Products include Wanderstab GEMSE hiking pole, ZEIT:FREUND time-gifting product, and Buddy seating furniture.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lebenshilfe Detmold e.V. is a regional nonprofit association providing integrated disability services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Lippe region of Germany. Its offerings span residential care (Wohnstätten and Außenwohngruppen), assisted independent living (Ambulant begleitetes Wohnen), sheltered employment across 11 workshop departments (Elektromontage, Garten/Landschaft, Kuechen/Catering, Tischlerei, etc.), day programs (Tagesstruktur), inclusive kindergartens, school inclusion assistance, and family counseling.

Product overview

Lebenshilfe Detmold e.V. is a disability services organization offering an integrated portfolio of residential, employment, childcare, and family support services. The core offerings include: (1) Wohnen – 6 residential homes (Wohnstätten) and 2 external living groups (Außenwohngruppen) serving adults with intellectual disabilities, plus Ambulant begleitetes Wohnen for independent living support; (2) Werkstätten – sheltered workshops across 11 departments (Elektromontage, Garten/Landschaft, Industriemontage, Küchen/Catering, Landwirtschaft, Medienproduktion, Metallbearbeitung, Näherei, Tischlerei, Wäscherei) providing vocational training and employment; (3) Tagesstruktur – day programs for retired or non-working disabled individuals; (4) Familie – four inclusive kindergartens (Marianne-Frostig-Kita, Flohkiste 1, Flohkiste 2, Wiesenwichtel) and Inklusionsassistenz for school support; (5) Beratungsstelle – family counseling; and (6) Eigene Produkte – workshop-manufactured products including Wanderstab GEMSE, ZEIT:FREUND, and Sitzmöbel Buddy. Additional services include a farm shop (Hofladen), catering operations, and travel offerings. The organization operates at multiple locations in Detmold, Horn-Bad Meinberg, and Lage.

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Products and services

• Wohnen (Residential Living) Stationary residential facilities for adults with intellectual disabilities at eight locations in Detmold, Horn-Bad Meinberg, and Lage. Includes 6 Wohnstätten and 2 Außenwohngruppen (external living groups for more independent living).
• Ambulant begleitetes Wohnen (Assisted Independent Living) Outpatient assisted living service for adults with intellectual disabilities living in their own apartments, providing 1-3 hours of weekly support through Fachleistungsstunden (specialized service hours).
• Außenwohngruppen Kanne-Haus und Haus Lohmannshof External living groups for 9-12 residents with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, serving as stepping stones toward independent living. Haus Lohmannshof specializes in serving residents with hearing impairments.
• Werkstätten für behinderte Menschen (WfbM) Sheltered workshops providing employment and vocational training for people with disabilities across multiple departments including Elektromontage, Garten- und Landschaftspflege, Industriemontage, Küchen und Catering, Landwirtschaft, Medienproduktion, Metallbearbeitung, Näherei, Tischlerei, and Wäscherei.
• Tagesstruktur (Day Structure) Structured daytime activities for 24 people at Lohmannshof (Detmold) and Tu Hus (Lage) who are retired or unable to work in workshops, offering therapeutic and recreational programs Monday to Friday.
• Marianne-Frostig-Kindertagesstätte Inclusive daycare center serving 75 children aged 1-6 years with and without disabilities in 6 groups, offering therapies (ergo, logo, physio, motopädie) and inclusive education programs.
• Kindertagesstätte Flohkiste 1 Daycare center in Detmold city center caring for 30 children aged 0-6 years in 2 groups, with 4 integrative places for children with disabilities. Focus on language development and intergenerational projects.
• Kindertagesstätte Flohkiste 2 Daycare center converted from an English school in 2020, serving up to 65 children aged 2-6 years in 3 groups with focus on language development, movement, and intercultural encounters.
• Kindertagesstätte Wiesenwichtel Inclusive three-group daycare facility near Gilde-Zentrum serving up to 55 children with a low-stimulation environment designed for children on the autism spectrum, opening for Kitajahr 2025/2026.
• Inklusionsassistenz (School Assistance) Inclusion assistance and school accompaniment services provided at regular schools and special education schools in Detmold, Lemgo, Horn-Bad Meinberg, Augustdorf, Lage, and Blomberg since school year 2015/2016.
• Beratungsstelle (Counseling Center) Counseling services for families and individuals affected by disability, available at https://www.beratungsstelle-lippe.de.
• Casino Kreishaus und Küche Johannettental Catering services including the casino at Kreishaus and kitchen operations at Johannettental serving meals to the district administration building and external customers.
• Hofladen Lohmannshof (Farm Shop) Farm shop selling agricultural products from the workshop's farming operations including produce from the Mosterei (cider press) and Obstbau (fruit growing).
• Eigene Produkte (Own Products) Products manufactured by workshop employees including Wanderstab GEMSE (hiking pole), ZEIT:FREUND, Sitzmöbel Buddy (seating furniture), and Methodenhandbuch (method manual).
• Reiseangebote (Travel Offers) Travel and vacation offerings for people with disabilities, providing recreational and social opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seven successful vocational training completions reported (two Heilerziehungspflegerinnen and five geprüfte Fachkräfte zur Arbeits- und Berufsförderung)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hochschule Bielefeld (Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Lebenshilfe Detmold cooperates with Hochschule Bielefeld for 'eine zukunftsfähige berufliche Bildung' (future-oriented vocational education). This partnership supports the Berufsbildungsbereich (vocational training) program for people with disabilities, enabling academic collaboration and modern training approaches.
• Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization based in Marburg (Raiffeisenstraße 18, 35043 Marburg). The Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe publishes the national Lebenshilfe newspaper distributed to members. Data sharing occurs under Art. 28 DSGVO (Data Processing Agreement) for mailing purposes. The organization is part of the national Lebenshilfe federation network providing advocacy, best practices, and brand identity.
• Stadt Detmold (Detmold Municipality)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership via the Kitanavigator system for childcare placement. Lebenshilfe Detmold is also a partner of the 'Stadtgutschein' (city voucher) program, allowing inclusion vouchers to be redeemed at Lebenshilfe services.
• LWL-Sozialdezernent Takis Mehmet AliminorOthersThe LWL Social Councilor visited Lebenshilfe Detmold, indicating government oversight and relationship management with the regional disability services authority.
• VHS Detmold-LemgominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Irrlichter' inclusive photography project celebrating 45 years at VHS Detmold-Lemgo, demonstrating cultural inclusion partnerships.
• International Short Film Festival (Detmold)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebenshilfe Detmold participated in the International Short Film Festival with inclusion-themed film content, promoting cultural participation of people with disabilities.
• Wortmann (Office Furniture Company)minorOthersCorporate supporter that donated 35 office chairs to Lebenshilfe Detmold ('Ausgemustert heißt nicht ausgedient' campaign), demonstrating corporate social responsibility partnerships.
• Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirchengemeinde DetmoldminorOthersConfirmation group (Konfirmandengruppe) donated to Lebenshilfe Detmold, showing church community support relationships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lebenshilfe Braunschweig e.V. Regional Lebenshilfe chapter in Lower Saxony providing Wohnstätten, Werkstätten, Kitas, and Beratungsstelle services. Operates the same integrated lifecycle model for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: Major German diakonial welfare foundation operating residential care, sheltered workshops, and social-psychiatric services for people with intellectual disabilities and epilepsy. Highly comparable service mix, though larger scale and faith-based governance.
• Lebenshilfe Berlin e.V. Another regional Lebenshilfe chapter providing an integrated portfolio of residential care, sheltered workshops, Kitas, and family services for people with intellectual disabilities. Highly comparable service model and target population, differing primarily in geography (Berlin vs. Lippe).
• Lebenshilfe Gießen e.V. Regional Lebenshilfe chapter in Hessen offering residential living, sheltered workshops, early childhood, and family support under the same national Lebenshilfe brand and SGB IX/XII funding framework.

Broad incumbents

• Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe e.V. National federation headquartered in Marburg to which Lebenshilfe Detmold is affiliated. Operates the same Lebenshilfe brand nationally, providing advocacy, brand standards, and operational guidance to regional chapters including Lebenshilfe Detmold.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Umbrella federation of Protestant welfare organizations operating disability services, residential care, and family support across Germany. Overlaps with Lebenshilfe Detmold in residential and Eingliederungshilfe services, but serves a broader welfare mandate.
• AWO Bundesverband e.V. Workers' welfare association operating residential care, Kitas, and disability services across Germany. Overlaps with Lebenshilfe Detmold's portfolio of housing, early childhood education, and family support under similar public funding mechanisms.
• Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. National Catholic welfare association providing disability services, sheltered workshops, and family support nationwide. Competes with Lebenshilfe chapters for LWL/state contracts and offers comparable integrated services at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

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