Lebenshilfe Krefeld

What Lebenshilfe Krefeld does

Lebenshilfe Krefeld e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1962 in Krefeld, Germany, operating as a parents', professional, and provider association (Eltern-, Fach- und Trägerverband) for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities. The organization delivers a comprehensive, lifespan-spanning service portfolio including six residential homes (notably a 22-place autism-specialized facility), ambulatory supported living (AUW), two inclusive kindergartens, ambulatory nursing services, social-pedagogical family assistance (SPFH), school and kindergarten accompaniment, a family support service (FUD), and a day meeting center. It also operates the KoKoBe Krefeld counseling center jointly with six other social organizations.

The business model is primarily government-funded: as a recognized provider of integration assistance (Träger der Eingliederungshilfe), it receives funding from LVR (Landschaftsverband Rheinland) and other municipal/public sources for residential, ambulatory, childcare, and nursing services. Secondary revenue streams include membership fees (€10/€50/€70 annually), donations, and the Stiftung Lebenshilfe foundation (assets exceeding €1M, established 1999). A specialized revenue-generating unit is the Büro für Leichte Sprache – Niederrhein, a certified Easy Language translation office serving the German Bundestag, museums, theaters, and conservation organizations.

The organization has approximately 600-630 staff and claims 135,000 active members nationwide through the Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe federation, with roughly 500 local members. Technology infrastructure is minimal — the organization has no proprietary technology systems and no app or API; its digital presence is limited to a website, Facebook, and Instagram. Distribution is entirely direct service delivery through owned facilities, with no third-party channels. Governance is via a Präsidium (currently chaired by Dr. Daniela Hattstein) and an operational Vorstand (Markus Rinsch, Christiane Gems, Marco Schlicht, Ilja Wöllert, Heiko Imöhl).

Name

Lebenshilfe Krefeld

Legal name

Lebenshilfe Krefeld e.V.

Website

https://lebenshilfe-krefeld.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lebenshilfe Krefeld e.V. is a non-profit association founded in 1962 in Krefeld, Germany, providing residential care, ambulatory supported living, inclusive kindergartens, family assistance, and nursing services for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities, financed primarily through government integration assistance funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Home Health Care Services (6216)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Inclusive / Co-Taught Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Residential care services
• Inclusive childcare services
• Family support services
• Ambulatory living support

Headquarters

HQ city

Krefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees providing access to the association, regular journals, and invitations to specialist lectures. Fee structure: €10 for people with disabilities, €50 for individuals, €70 for couples.
2. Government-Funded Services: As a recognized provider of integration assistance (Träger der Eingliederungshilfe), the organization receives funding for residential care, ambulatory services, childcare, and nursing services.
3. Donations and Foundation: The organization accepts donations and operates a foundation (Stiftung Lebenshilfe) with assets exceeding €1 million, established in 1999.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lebenshilfe Krefeld is a non-profit association that provides residential care, ambulatory supported living, inclusive kindergartens, family assistance, ambulatory nursing, and Easy Language translation services for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities in Krefeld, Germany. Services are delivered directly through its own facilities and staff, supplemented by cultural and sports programs, the KoKoBe counseling center, and a supporting foundation.

Product overview

Lebenshilfe Krefeld is a parents', professional, and provider association for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The organization operates as a unified portfolio of residential, ambulatory, and community services rather than a single product. Core residential services include six Wohnhäuser (Haus St. Peter, Haus Herrenweg, Wohnhaus Alte Landstraße, Dr.-Walter-Taenzler-Haus, Haus Gartenstadt) offering stationary and ambulatory living support. Two inclusive Kindertagesstätten (Bischofstraße and Regenbogenland) provide early childhood education. Ambulant Unterstütztes Wohnen (AUW) enables independent living. The Flexible Familienhilfen division offers family support services including SPFH, Tagestreff, Schulbegleitung, and Familien unterstützender Dienst (FUD). An Ambulanter Pflegedienst provides nursing care. The specialized Büro für Leichte Sprache – Niederrhein provides certified translation services in Easy Language. Cultural programs include the inclusive band 'Rock am Ring' and the Leseclub für alle reading club. Sports programs feature inclusive handball, Highland Games (Highlander), and Special Olympics participation. The KoKoBe counseling center and Stiftung Lebenshilfe (foundation) round out the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Büro für Leichte Sprache – Niederrhein: A certified office for Easy Language translations and services, offering translations, text verification, training, and consultation in Easy Language (Leichte Sprache) and Simple Language (Einfache Sprache).

Products and services

• Ambulant Unterstütztes Wohnen (AUW) Ambulatory supported living service for adults with intellectual or multiple disabilities in Krefeld, providing care, support, assistance, and promotion to enable independent living in their own apartments.
• Haus St. Peter Residential care home for people with intellectual disabilities, operated by Lebenshilfe Krefeld.
• Haus Herrenweg Residential care home for people with intellectual disabilities, operated by Lebenshilfe Krefeld.
• Wohnhaus Alte Landstraße Specialized residential facility for adults with autism diagnosis, operating from three residential houses with 22 total places.
• Dr.-Walter-Tänzler-Haus Residential care home for people with intellectual disabilities, operated by Lebenshilfe Krefeld.
• Haus Gartenstadt Residential care home for people with intellectual disabilities, operated by Lebenshilfe Krefeld.
• Kindertagesstätte Bischofstraße Inclusive kindergarten in the Oppum district of Krefeld, one of two Kita facilities operated by Lebenshilfe Krefeld, providing early childhood education with inclusion.
• Kindertagesstätte Regenbogenland Inclusive kindergarten operated by Lebenshilfe Krefeld, one of two Kita facilities in the city.
• SPFH – Sozialpädagogische Familienhilfe Social pedagogical family assistance service providing support for families with members who have intellectual disabilities.
• Tagestreff Day meeting center providing social engagement and activities for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Schul-/Kita-Begleitung School and kindergarten accompaniment services providing integration assistance for children with disabilities in educational settings.
• Familien unterstützender Dienst (FUD) Family support service providing hours-based assistance to people with disabilities in their leisure time, helping to relieve families.
• Ambulanter Pflegedienst Ambulatory nursing care service complementing the residential and ambulatory living offerings, providing nursing care since 1962.
• Büro für Leichte Sprache – Niederrhein Certified translation office providing translations, proofreading, and training in Leichte Sprache (Easy Language) and Einfache Sprache (Simple Language), certified by University of Hildesheim and Netzwerk Leichte Sprache; serves government institutions, museums, theaters, and social organizations.
• KoKoBe Krefeld Contact, Coordination and Counseling Center (Kontakt-, Koordinations- und Beratungsstelle) providing carrier-neutral information for people with disabilities, operated by Lebenshilfe Krefeld with six other social organizations.
• Stiftung Lebenshilfe Krefeld Foundation established on December 6, 1999 with initial capital of 300,000 DM, now grown to over €1 million through several inheritances; supports sports, art projects, reading courses at VHS, and housing projects.
• Reisekreisel Travel circle providing recreational travel opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Journal der Lebenshilfe Newsletter newspaper published by Lebenshilfe Krefeld, distributed regularly to members and available in PDF format.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 places for adults with autism diagnosis across three residential buildings

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KoKoBe Krefeld (Kontakt-, Koordinations- und Beratungsstelle)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Seven social organizations in Krefeld jointly operate the Kokobe (contact, coordination, and counseling center) for people with disabilities. Lebenshilfe Krefeld is one of seven founding partners including: Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Krefeld, Förderverein Freizeit Behinderter e.V. (FFB), Kaiserswerther Diakonie, Neukirchener Erziehungsverein, PariMobil Krefeld, and Verein für Körper- und Mehrfachbehinderte Krefeld e.V.
• Aktion MenschminorOthersSocial funding organization that supports inclusion projects. Mentioned as supporter of the inclusive reading club and Mediothek project for Easy Language materials.
• LVR (Landschaftsverband Rheinland)coreOthersRegional government body responsible for social services. Mentioned at Kokobe opening and supports services for people with disabilities.
• Deutscher Bundestag (German Bundestag)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular collaboration producing Easy Language flyers for parliamentary exhibitions in the Paul-Löbe-Haus. Büro für Leichte Sprache - Niederrhein proofreads and certifies exhibition materials in Easy Language.
• LVR-Niederrheinmuseum WeselminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on the 'Leben mit dem Wasser' exhibition, providing Easy Language translations for the permanent exhibition.
• Theater MünsterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTranslation of theater descriptions, music and dance event descriptions into Easy Language for accessibility.
• Stadt KrefeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on children's rights brochure in Easy Language and supported the city guide in Easy Language as part of Krefeld's 650th anniversary celebration. Stadtarchiv provided historical photos and sources.
• Mediothek KrefeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership hosting the inclusive reading club. Mediothek provides club room and maintains a collection of books in Easy and Plain Language. Jointly created information brochures in Easy Language for library services.
• Biologische Stationen NRWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNine biological stations in North Rhine-Westphalia receive Easy Language nature books and training. Interested in implementing inclusive reading groups based on Lebenshilfe's model.
• NS-Dokumentationsstelle KrefeldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on 'Emma und der Krieg' illustrated book project - a historical workbook about National Socialism for young people in Easy Language.
• LWL-Naturfonds / Netzwerk Natur & KlimaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining provided on Easy Language and Plain Language for network members working in nature conservation.
• Evangelisches Familienbildungswerk DüsseldorfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on accessibility materials and Easy Language services.
• Hochschule Düsseldorf - Erinnerungsort Alter SchlachthofminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccessibility consulting and translation services for educational materials.
• Special Olympics NRWminorOthersParticipation in inclusive sports events including torch run, handball tournaments, and athletics.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband KrefeldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUmbrella welfare organization represented in Präsidium and as founding member of Kokobe Krefeld.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lebenshilfe Düsseldorf: Sibling local Lebenshilfe chapter in neighboring Düsseldorf, operating the same model of residential homes, kindergartens, and family services. Most direct comparable in scale, service mix, and funding structure.
• Der Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband NRW: Umbrella welfare organization with direct presence in Krefeld (Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Krefeld) and a founding partner of KoKoBe. Operates comparable social services including disability support and family assistance.
• Neukirchener Erziehungsverein: Diaconal provider of disability and youth services in NRW and a founding partner of KoKoBe Krefeld. Operates comparable residential and family support services in overlapping geography.
• Kaiserswerther Diakonie: Local Krefeld/region provider of disability services and one of the seven founding partners of KoKoBe Krefeld. Operates residential and ambulatory services targeting overlapping populations in the same city.

Broad incumbents

• AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt): Major German welfare organization providing residential care, ambulatory services, and family support across Germany. Competes in the same Krefeld market for integration assistance contracts and nonprofit clients.
• Caritas Deutschland: Largest German welfare confederation operating similar residential, ambulatory, and family support services for people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations. Competes for the same government integration assistance contracts.
• Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe: National federation of 135,000 members and 500+ local Lebenshilfe chapters. Lebenshilfe Krefeld is a member; the federation provides shared advocacy, policy influence, and brand standards that make it the most direct comparable.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare association operating comparable Eingliederungshilfe services including residential homes, ambulatory care, and family assistance. One of the founding partners of KoKoBe Krefeld includes Kaiserswerther Diakonie.

Regional players

• Special Olympics Deutschland: National Special Olympics organization that Lebenshilfe Krefeld partners with for inclusive sports programs (torch runs, tournaments). Comparable in serving the same intellectual disability population through athletic and community inclusion programming.
• PariMobil Krefeld: Local Krefeld mobility/social service provider under the Paritätischer umbrella and a KoKoBe founding partner. Provides ambulatory and accessibility services for people with disabilities in the same city.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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