Lebenshilfe Ostallgäu-Kaufbeuren

What Lebenshilfe Ostallgäu-Kaufbeuren does

Lebenshilfe Ostallgäu-Kaufbeuren e.V. is a member-based, non-profit registered association (eingetragener Verein, e.V.) founded in 1964, headquartered in Kaufbeuren, Bavaria, Germany, that delivers a comprehensive continuum of social services for people with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities across all life stages. Service lines span an interdisciplinary early intervention center (Interdisziplinäre Frühförderstelle), three inclusive kindergartens (Kaufbeuren, Füssen, and the new Kinderhaus Kleeblatt Neugablonz), a counseling center, seven residential homes and supported-living facilities, vocational training (Berufsbildungsbereich), workplace inclusion programs, and sheltered employment via its wholly-owned subsidiary Wertachtal-Werkstätten gGmbH — a recognized Werkstätte für Menschen mit Behinderung (WfbM) under § 219 SGB IX. A social-enterprise arm, Biomanufaktur, produces artisanal organic products from regional partners.

The organization's business model is a hybrid social-services funding stack. Revenue is generated primarily through public-sector contracts with German social insurance carriers (SGB IX, SGB V, SGB VIII, SGB XII), personal budgets (Persönliches Budget) granted to beneficiaries, statutory and private donations, and a tiered membership program: EUR 5/year for children and young adults up to 21, EUR 15/year for members with disabilities, EUR 35/year for standard individual members, plus a voluntary Fördermitgliedschaft (supporting membership) at self-selected higher rates, collected via SEPA direct debit. Go-to-market is direct service delivery across regional facilities; community outreach runs through social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), a monthly newsletter (Infoletter via CleverReach), a podcast ("Berührungspunkte" on Spotify and YouTube), events (e.g., Sonnenscheinfest), and a softgarden-powered career portal for FSJ/BFD/Ausbildung recruitment.

Leadership comprises three co-Managing Directors — Ralf Grath, Claudia Kintrup, and Klaus Prestele — each overseeing both the parent association and Wertachtal-Werkstätten gGmbH, with Wolfgang Neumayer serving as 1st Chairman (1. Vorsitzender) and Sven Lenz as External Data Protection Officer via Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei. Technology is non-proprietary: a standard web platform with accessibility software (Eye-Able®), Matomo analytics, Real Cookie Banner consent management, and the "Frag Ben" chatbot assistant. The organization holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AZAV accreditation (§ 178 AZAV), Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie (Common Good Economy) certification, and BGW Orga-Check Plus occupational safety accreditation. Operations are concentrated regionally in the Ostallgäu district and the city of Kaufbeuren, with an additional Ukraine partnership. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment ownership was identified.

Name

Lebenshilfe Ostallgäu-Kaufbeuren

Legal name

Lebenshilfe Ostallgäu-Kaufbeuren e.V.

Website

https://lebenshilfe-oal.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lebenshilfe Ostallgäu-Kaufbeuren e.V., a German non-profit founded in 1964, delivers a full continuum of disability services—early intervention, inclusive kindergartens, residential homes, vocational training, and sheltered employment—for people with disabilities and their families in the Ostallgäu-Kaufbeuren region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Inclusive kindergarten care
• Sheltered employment workshops
• Residential care facilities
• Early childhood intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaufbeuren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lebenshilfe Ostallgäu-Kaufbeuren e.V. is a non-profit registered association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1964 that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of social and disability services across all life phases. Offerings include early intervention (Interdisziplinäre Frühförderstelle), three inclusive kindergartens, counseling services, seven residential homes/group living facilities, vocational training (Berufsbildungsbereich), sheltered employment through its subsidiary Wertachtal-Werkstätten gGmbH, workplace inclusion programs, and a sustainable biomanufacturing arm (Biomanufaktur).

Product overview

Lebenshilfe Ostallgäu-Kaufbeuren is a non-profit association offering a comprehensive portfolio of social services for people with disabilities across all life stages. The organization operates as a multi-service provider combining early intervention (Interdisziplinäre Frühförderstelle), inclusive childcare (three kindergartens: Inklusiver Kindergarten Kaufbeuren, Kita Füssen, and Kinderhaus Kleeblatt Neugablonz), counseling services, residential living (seven residential homes), vocational training (Berufsbildungsbereich), and sheltered employment (Wertachtal-Werkstätten). The subsidiary Wertachtal-Werkstätten gGmbH operates recognized workshops under § 219 SGB IX, while the Biomanufaktur represents a sustainable manufacturing arm. Digital offerings include the Frag Ben chatbot and newsletter services via CleverReach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wertachtal-Werkstätten: A wholly-owned subsidiary providing employment and workplace services for people with disabilities, recognized as a WfbM (Werkstätte für Menschen mit Behinderung) under § 219 SGB IX.
• Biomanufaktur

Products and services

• Interdisziplinäre Frühförderstelle (Interdisciplinary Early Intervention) Early intervention services for babies and toddlers (0-6 years) with developmental delays or disabilities, providing diagnosis, therapy, and family support.
• Inklusiver Kindergarten (Inclusive Kindergarten Kaufbeuren) Inclusive kindergarten services in Kaufbeuren where children with and without disabilities learn and develop together.
• Kita Füssen Inclusive kindergarten in Füssen serving children with and without disabilities.
• Kinderhaus Kleeblatt Neugablonz New inclusive children's house in Neugablonz providing care and education for children with and without disabilities.
• Beratungsstelle (Counseling Center) Advisory and counseling services for babies, children, youth, and adults regarding disability-related concerns, including family support and transition planning.
• Wohnheime und Wohnanlagen (Residential Homes and Living Facilities) Seven residential homes and group living facilities across the region providing supported independent living for adults with disabilities.
• Berufsbildungsbereich (BBB, Vocational Training Area) Vocational training and professional development programs for people with disabilities at Wertachtal-Werkstätten, AZAV-certified.
• Wertachtal-Werkstätten (Wertachtal Workshops) Sheltered employment workshops providing meaningful work and personal development opportunities for people with disabilities; recognized WfbM facility under § 219 SGB IX.
• Inklusion am Arbeitsplatz (Workplace Inclusion) Programs supporting inclusion of people with disabilities in the regular workplace, available for children, youth, and adults.
• Freiwilligendienste (FSJ/BFD) (Voluntary Services) Volunteer service programs (Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr / Bundesfreiwilligendienst) providing insights into the organization's work areas for prospective volunteers.
• Biomanufaktur (Biomanufacturing) Regional, social, and sustainable manufacturing operation in Kaufbeuren producing genuine artisanal products from organic ingredients sourced from regional partners.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diakonie Allgäu: Protestant welfare organization serving the same Allgäu region with disability support, sheltered workshops, residential living, and family services. Operates with a similar public-contract funding model and comparable facility footprint.
• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) Bezirksverband Schwaben: Regional welfare association in Bavarian Swabia offering inclusive childcare, residential disability services, and vocational programs funded via similar public reimbursement channels. Directly comparable in service portfolio and target population.
• Lebenshilfe Bayern: State-level umbrella association of Lebenshilfe organizations in Bavaria. Directly comparable as the parent federation coordinating the same family-advocacy and disability-services mission across the region, including member associations in adjacent districts.
• Caritasverband für die Diözese Augsburg: Regional Catholic welfare association operating in the same Bavarian geography with overlapping disability, family-counseling, kindergarten, and residential-care offerings. Comparable in service mix, funding structure, and member-based nonprofit governance.

Broad incumbents

• Lebenshilfe Deutschland: Federal-level Lebenshilfe federation representing over 500 local member associations nationwide. Directly comparable in mission, service taxonomy, and member-advocacy model, and acts as the policy and standards body for local chapters like Lebenshilfe Ostallgäu-Kaufbeuren.

Others

• Special Olympics Deutschland: National sports and inclusion organization for people with intellectual disabilities. Adjacent rather than directly competitive; relevant because of the Selbstvertretung/self-advocacy mission that overlaps with Lebenshilfe's participation principles.

Emerging players

• Stiftung ICP München (Pfennigparade): Bavarian social-purpose organization providing inclusive education, vocational training, and sheltered employment for people with disabilities. Comparable in WfbM-style sheltered workshops and inclusive kindergarten offerings, though more urban-centric.

Regional players

• Lebenshilfe Werkstätten Allgäu: Neighboring Lebenshilfe chapter in the Allgäu region providing comparable sheltered workshop (WfbM) and inclusive services. Closely aligned mission, regulatory status under § 219 SGB IX, and service taxonomy, but operates in a different district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIPI4sUz99B4sWXwRcDFGqQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/lebenshilfe.ostallgaeu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lebenshilfe-ostallg%C3%A4u-kaufbeuren
• Instagraminstagram.com/lebenshilfe.oal.kaufbeuren

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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