Lebenshilfe Tübingen e.V.

What Lebenshilfe Tübingen e.V. does

Lebenshilfe Tübingen e.V. is a German registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered at Handwerkerpark 7, 72070 Tübingen, that provides a comprehensive portfolio of social services for people with disabilities and their families across the Tübingen district in Baden-Württemberg. The service mix spans vocational training and employment support (Berufliche Bildung und Arbeit), residential living services (Wohnen), leisure and education programs (Freizeit und Bildung), individual personal assistance (Einzelassistenz), child and youth services, migration support, counseling, and inclusive community offerings. Beneficiaries are individuals with disabilities of all ages and their family members, with delivery through both dedicated facilities (including the Bildungshaus educational center at Friedrich-Dannenmann-Straße 69 and the inclusive Café frieDa) and integration into community settings such as schools, workplaces, and public spaces. Sub-brands include Atelier eigenART (an art studio selling works by people with disabilities), Unified Tigers Tübingen (an inclusive basketball team), and the Lebenshilfe Stiftung foundation for fundraising support.

The organization is governed under German association law with a Vorstand led by Dr. Ralf Kümper and a Verwaltungsrat that includes people with disabilities as equal members, reflecting a participatory governance model formalized in the March 2017 mission statement (Leitbild). Funding flows primarily from public social insurance reimbursements, state and municipal subsidies for disability services, donations, and membership fees; the organization does not charge direct fees to people with disabilities for most core services. The organization is strategically affiliated with the Landesverband Baden-Württemberg der Lebenshilfe, and holds memberships in the Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft. It is GDPR-compliant and operates a Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz whistleblower channel administered by an external law firm. The technology footprint is modest: a standard content-managed website with accessibility features (Leichte Sprache/Easy Language content, Complianz cookie management), a mobile app (APP der Lebenshilfe), and Microsoft Teams for internal collaboration. There is no evidence of proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or data-driven product differentiation.

Name

Lebenshilfe Tübingen e.V.

Legal name

Lebenshilfe Tübingen e.V.

Website

https://lebenshilfe-tuebingen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lebenshilfe Tübingen e.V. is a German non-profit association providing social services—including vocational training, housing, counseling, and inclusive programs—for people with disabilities and their families across the Tübingen district in Baden-Württemberg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Vocational training programs
• Assisted living services
• Social inclusion programs
• Family counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tübingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services Funding: The organization receives government funding and social insurance reimbursements for disability services, supplemented by donations and membership fees from supporters

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lebenshilfe Tübingen e.V. is a registered non-profit association delivering a comprehensive suite of social services for people with disabilities in the Tübingen district. Core offerings include vocational training and employment support, assisted and independent residential living, leisure and education programs, individual personal assistance, child and youth services, migration support, inclusive community programs, and professional counseling. Complementary social enterprises (Café frieDa, Atelier eigenART art studio) and an inclusive sports team (Unified Tigers Tübingen) extend the organization's reach, supported by the affiliated Lebenshilfe Stiftung foundation.

Product overview

Lebenshilfe Tübingen e.V. is a non-profit association (Verein) providing comprehensive social services for people with disabilities in the Tübingen district. Rather than a unified technology product, the organization offers a portfolio of service offerings including vocational training and employment support (Berufliche Bildung und Arbeit), leisure and education programs (Freizeit und Bildung), residential living services (Wohnen), migration support, child and youth services, individual personal assistance (Einzelassistenz), and professional counseling. The organization also operates social enterprises including the inclusive Café frieDa and the Atelier eigenART art studio where people with disabilities create and sell artwork. Additional offerings include the Unified Tigers inclusive basketball team and the Lebenshilfe Stiftung foundation for fundraising support. Services are delivered through various facilities including the Bildungshaus education center, with a focus on inclusion, self-determination, and participation in community life. The organization's motto is 'Vielfalt ist Trumpf!' (Diversity is Trump!).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Café frieDa: Inclusive café offering coffee and community space, open every Sunday from 2 PM
• Atelier eigenART
• Unified Tigers Tübingen
• Lebenshilfe Stiftung

Products and services

• Berufliche Bildung und Arbeit Vocational training and employment support services for people with disabilities, helping them develop professional skills and access work opportunities.
• Freizeit und Bildung Leisure and educational activities for people with disabilities, including cultural events, sports, and learning programs.
• Wohnen Residential living support services for people with disabilities, providing assisted living arrangements and independent living assistance.
• Migration Support Support services for migrants with disabilities, helping with integration, cultural adaptation, and access to disability services.
• Kinder und Jugend Child and youth services providing support, care, and development programs for young people with disabilities.
• Einzelassistenz Individual personal assistance services for people with disabilities to support daily living and participation.
• Inklusive Angebote Inclusive programs and activities that enable participation of people with and without disabilities together in community settings.
• Beratung (Counseling) Professional counseling services including aging support (Älter werden), personal budgets (Persönliches Budget), care advice (Pflegeberatung), open consultation (Offene Beratung), and association support (Vereinsbegleitung).
• Café frieDa An inclusive café operated by Lebenshilfe Tübingen, offering coffee service every Sunday from 2 PM, promoting social inclusion through shared café experiences.
• Atelier eigenART Art studio where people with disabilities create etchings, drawings, and linocuts; offers art for sale, promoting creative expression and economic participation.
• Unified Tigers Tübingen A unified basketball team where players with and without disabilities compete together, promoting inclusion through sports.
• Lebenshilfe Stiftung A foundation associated with Lebenshilfe Tübingen that supports the organization's mission through fundraising and grant programs.
• Bildungshaus Lebenshilfe Tübingen Educational center at Friedrich-Dannenmann-Straße 69, Tübingen, providing learning and training programs as a wholly owned subsidiary/division of the association.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Leu Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbHminorOthersExternal whistleblower protection officer appointed by the organization to handle reports of legal violations confidentially. The law firm receives and processes whistleblower reports through their secure channel.
• Landesverband Baden-Württemberg der LebenshilfecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level umbrella organization of Lebenshilfe that provides resources, training materials in Easy Language (Leichte Sprache), and coordination among regional Lebenshilfe organizations in Baden-Württemberg.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics Deutschland e.V. National inclusive sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities in Germany. Comparable to the Unified Tigers Tübingen inclusive basketball program and similar adaptive sports offerings.
• Stiftung Liebenau: Large Baden-Württemberg-based social foundation offering disability services, education, and housing across multiple regions. Overlaps in service portfolio but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
• Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe e.V. National umbrella organization of the Lebenshilfe movement, providing policy advocacy, materials, and coordination across ~500 local chapters. Comparable mission and brand but operates at a national federation level rather than providing direct services.

Direct peers

• Caritasverband für die Region Tübingen e.V. Direct peer — a regional German welfare association providing social services in the same Tübingen district, including support for people with disabilities and families; comparable funding model and target population.
• AWO Kreisverband Tübingen e.V. Direct peer — Workers' Welfare Association chapter in Tübingen offering social and disability-related services in the same geographic area with comparable funding/operational structure.
• Lebenshilfe Stuttgart e.V. Direct peer — a larger Baden-Württemberg Lebenshilfe chapter providing disability services in the Stuttgart metropolitan area; comparable services, governance model, and state-association affiliation.
• Lebenshilfe Reutlingen e.V. Direct peer — a neighboring Lebenshilfe chapter in Baden-Württemberg offering the same portfolio of vocational training, housing, family support, and inclusive community services for people with disabilities in the Reutlingen district.
• Diakonie Tübingen: Direct peer — a Protestant-affiliated welfare organization serving the same Tübingen region with disability support, youth services, and family counseling; competes for the same local social-service funding and clients.

Emerging players

• ATLAS Community-based Services (Bundesverband): German community-based social services provider with vocational rehabilitation and supported living offerings for people with disabilities; comparable service categories but operates in different regions.

Regional players

• Lebenshilfe Stiftung Tübingen: The affiliated foundation of Lebenshilfe Tübingen e.V. supporting disability services through fundraising and grants; directly comparable as a regional funding vehicle for the same mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lebenshilfe-t%C3%BCbingen-e-v-

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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