LebensRäume E.V.

What LebensRäume E.V. does

LebensRäume e.V. is a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Zarrendorf, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, operating as a state-recognized independent provider (anerkannter freier Träger) of child and youth welfare services. The organization operates nine or more licensed facilities across the Landkreis Vorpommern-Rügen and adjacent regions, including kindergartens (KiTas) such as 'Küselwind' Glowe (capacity ~78 children), 'Kinderland' Abtshagen (capacity ~60), 'Küstenkinder' Breege-Juliusruh, 'Spielbude' Zarrendorf (~48), the 15-hour 'Kindervilla Schatzkiste' Stralsund (~54), and 'Zwergenhaus' Karnin, as well as after-school care (Hort) at the Montessori Grundschule Stralsund (~310 children) and the 'Bewegter Freizeithort' Abtshagen (~90 children). Its service portfolio spans school social work across roughly 15 schools, the ESF Plus-funded JUST BEst transition program for care leavers aged 14–26, the SSAplus social-space-oriented school social work program, child daycare substitute services across Greifswald, Stralsund, Rügen, and Grimmen, the KiJuPa youth parliament, and a commercial IT services subsidiary called SUNDLICHT-IT providing hardware and software solutions to businesses and private customers.

Revenue is derived primarily from public sector sources: core funding from Landkreis Vorpommern-Rügen, the federal BMFSFJ ministry (notably for 'JUGEND STÄRKEN' initiatives), the European Social Fund (ESF / ESF Plus) for school social work and youth programs, and parent fees for KiTa/Hort services set under German federal and state guidelines. A secondary revenue stream is generated by the SUNDLICHT-IT division, which provides IT consulting, hardware/software solutions, and outsourced IT services to business and private customers. Distribution is direct: services are delivered through operated facilities, commissioned via Jugendämter (youth welfare offices) and schools, with marketing primarily through the organization's own website, Facebook, Instagram, local press, and community events. The entity is governed by an elected board (Tino Borchert, Chairman; Frank Fiella, Deputy Chairman; Jenny Bast, Treasurer) and traces its institutional history to a children's home established in 1906 by Countess Bismarck-Bohlen.

Name

LebensRäume E.V.

Legal name

LebensRäume e.V.

Website

https://lebensraeume-verein.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LebensRäume e.V. is a German nonprofit association and state-recognized provider of child and youth welfare services, operating kindergartens, after-school care, school social work, youth programs, and a commercial IT subsidiary (SUNDLICHT-IT) across Vorpommern-Rügen, Stralsund, and adjacent regions in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child and Youth Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child Care Services (62441), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Child and youth welfare
• Social services nonprofit
• Kindergarten childcare facilities
• School social work programs
• Youth welfare assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Zarrendorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Subsidies: Core funding from Landkreis Vorpommern-Rügen, youth welfare offices (Jugendämter), and municipalities for child and youth welfare services. Additional EU funding through ESF (European Social Fund) for specific programs like school social work and youth strengthening initiatives.
2. Parent Fees for Childcare: Fees charged to parents for kindergarten (KiTa) and after-school care (Hort) services, as is standard for German childcare facilities.
3. IT Services Revenue: SUNDLICHT-IT division provides commercial IT services to businesses and private customers, generating revenue through hardware/software solutions and IT consulting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LebensRäume e.V. is a recognized independent provider of child and youth welfare services (anerkannter freier Träger der Kinder- und Jugendhilfe) operating kindergartens (KiTas), after-school care centers (Horte), school social work, youth social work, family support services, and educational assistance (Hilfen zur Erziehung) across the Vorpommern-Rügen region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The organization also runs specialized programs including the SSAplus social-space school social work, the JUST BEst ESF Plus program supporting care leavers, and the KiJuPa children and youth parliament, complemented by an SUNDLICHT-IT division offering IT hardware/software solutions to businesses and private customers.

Product overview

LebensRäume E.V. is a recognized independent provider of child and youth welfare services (freier Träger der Kinder- und Jugendhilfe) operating in the district of Vorpommern-Rügen, Germany. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of early childhood education and care services including kindergartens (Kitas), after-school care (Horte), school social work, youth social work, and family support services. Key facilities include: KiTa 'Küselwind' in Glowe (78 children, ages 1-10), KiTa 'Kinderland' in Abtshagen (60 children), KiTa 'Küstenkinder' in Breege-Juliusruh, KiTa 'Spielbude' in Zarrendorf (48 children), 15h KiTa 'Kindervilla Schatzkiste' in Stralsund (24-hour care, 54 places), KiTa 'Zwergenhaus' in Karnin (30 children), Hort 'Montessori Grundschule' Stralsund (310 children), and 'Bewegter Freizeithort' Abtshagen (90 children). Additional services include school social work (Schulsozialarbeit) at multiple schools across the region, the Children and Youth Parliament (KiJuPa), the JUST BEst program supporting youth independence, SSAplus social-space oriented school social work, children and youth club Sagard, and child day-care representation services in Greifswald, Stralsund/Rügen, and Grimmen regions. The organization also operates SUNDLICHT-IT, an IT services division providing software and hardware solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SSAplus: Social-space-oriented school social work program (ESF Plus) bridging school social work and youth social work
• JUST BEst
• KiJuPa

Products and services

• KiTa 'Küselwind' Glowe Kindergarten facility in Glowe on Rügen island offering nature-based education for children aged 1-10 with capacity for 78 children, combining nursery, kindergarten, and after-school care. Operates in close partnership with Freie Schule Glowe using the Jena Plan teaching method.
• KiTa 'Kinderland' Abtshagen Kindergarten facility in Abtshagen offering care for up to 60 children with 21 nursery places and 39 kindergarten places, located near 'Bewegter Freizeithort' and local primary school. Sponsorship transferred from DRK Kreisverband Nordvorpommern to LebensRäume e.V. in June 2025.
• KiTa 'Küstenkinder' Breege-Juliusruh Coastal kindergarten in Breege-Juliusruh on Rügen island featuring nature-based education with weekly hiking days and beach activities, located near the Baltic Sea with Nordic-style architecture.
• KiTa 'Spielbude' Zarrendorf Certified health-promoting kindergarten in Zarrendorf, rebuilt in summer 2024 as a barrier-free facility with capacity for 48 children (18 nursery, 30 kindergarten). Focuses on prevention, movement, nutrition, and relaxation as a recognized health-promoting kindergarten.
• 15h KiTa 'Kindervilla Schatzkiste' Stralsund Extended-hours kindergarten in Stralsund open 15 hours daily year-round for shift workers, with capacity for 54 places (18 nursery, 36 kindergarten). Specifically targets parents in healthcare, emergency services, and hospitality industries requiring flexible childcare coverage.
• KiTa 'Zwergenhaus' Karnin Family-oriented kindergarten in Karnin near Barth for children from 4 months to school age with capacity for 12 nursery and 18 kindergarten children, recognized as a health-promoting facility.
• Hort 'Montessori Grundschule' Stralsund After-school care at Montessori elementary school 'Lambert Steinwich' in Stralsund providing care for 310 children in class-specific and age-mixed groups, operating from 06:00-08:00 and 11:00-18:00 in alignment with the school's educational philosophy.
• 'Bewegter Freizeithort' Abtshagen After-school facility in Abtshagen near primary school and KiTa Kinderland with capacity for 90 children. Features an open group concept, homework support, and movement activities including access to a nearby gymnasium.
• Schulsozialarbeit (School Social Work) School social work services deployed at all school types in Vorpommern-Rügen district including Gymnasium, Regionale Schule, Grundschule, Förderzentrum, and Berufsbildungszentrum locations. Funded by EU (ESF), the district, and school sponsors. Services include student counseling, career guidance, and family support.
• Hilfen zur Erziehung (Assistance with Education) Comprehensive outpatient care and counseling services within child and youth welfare including family support, social group work, educational assistance, and intensive individual support for children, youth, and families.
• KiJuPa - Kinder Jugend Parlament Grimmen Children and Youth Parliament initiative representing interests of Grimmen's children and youth aged 6-21 across local schools, promoting democratic participation and youth voice in municipal decisions.
• SSAplus - Sozialraumorientierte Schulsozialarbeit Social-space oriented school social work plus program (ESF Plus) bridging school social work and youth social work, implemented in Knieper West (Stralsund, since October 2025) and Bergen auf Rügen (since December 2025).
• JUST BEst - Lebensbrücke(n) Vorpommern-Rügen ESF Plus program supporting youth aged 14-26 transitioning to independent living, targeting those leaving care or facing housing insecurity. Includes housing guidance courses and case management across Ribnitz-Damgarten and Rügen regions.
• Kinder- und Jugend Club Sagard Open meeting and communication center for children and teenagers in Sagard on Rügen, offering social, media, and political skills development programs. Funded by EU and federal programs.
• Vertretung Kindertagespflege Region Stralsund/Rügen/Grimmen Representation service for child day-care providers in Stralsund (since 2019), Rügen (since 2020), and Grimmen/Altenpleen/Prohn/Süderholz (since 2022), offering mobile and stationary care replacement when regular caregivers are unavailable.
• Vertretung Kindertagespflege Region Greifswald Representation service for child day-care providers in Greifswald region and municipalities of Landhagen and Lubmin, operating since 2022 with two qualified representatives providing mobile and stationary care replacement.
• SUNDLICHT-IT IT services division providing individual hardware and software solutions for documentation and information processes in business and private customer segments, including IT consulting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 years of continuous service to children and families in the region

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DRK Kreisverband Nordvorpommern (German Red Cross)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025In June 2025, LebensRäume e.V. took over sponsorship of KiTa 'Kinderland' in Abtshagen from DRK Kreisverband Nordvorpommern, welcoming seven qualified professionals and two trainees.
• Landkreis Vorpommern-RügencoreOthersPrimary municipal partner providing essential funding and commissioning for child and youth welfare services throughout the county. Cooperates on school social work, childcare facilities, and youth services.
• Various School Authorities and SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with all school types in Landkreis Vorpommern-Rügen for school social work programs. Locations include Gymnasium Grimmen, Regionale Schule Hermann Burmeister Stralsund, Regional Berufliches Bildungszentrum, and many more.
• Freie Schule GlowecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with Freie Schule Glowe for KiTa 'Küselwind' providing educational continuity from kindergarten through school using the 'Jena Plan' teaching method. Children of different ages learn together in a community setting.
• JAM GmbH (Regional Partner)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in the 'JUST BEst' program for the Ribnitz-Damgarten region, working alongside LebensRäume e.V. to support youth transitioning to independent living.
• Kreiskirchliches Werk Stralsund e.V. (Regional Partner)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in the 'JUST BEst' program for the Rügen region, working alongside LebensRäume e.V. to support youth in their transition to independent living.
• Montessori Grundschule 'Lambert Steinwich' StralsundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Montessori elementary school providing hort (after-school care) services integrated with the school's educational philosophy and facilities.
• Sparkasse VorpommernminorOthersListed as supporting organization on the LebensRäume website.
• DKB (Deutsche Kreditbank)minorOthersListed as supporting organization on the LebensRäume website.
• Deutsche BankminorOthersListed as supporting organization on the LebensRäume website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SOS-Kinderdorf: National organization operating residential and community-based youth welfare services including Hilfen zur Erziehung and support for care leavers — overlapping with LebensRäume's JUST BEst program targeting youth aged 14-26 transitioning to independence.
• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO): Major German welfare organization operating Kindertagesstätten, Horte, and youth welfare programs across all federal states. Directly comparable freier Träger with similar service portfolio to LebensRäume.
• Internationaler Bund (IB): Major German freier Träger operating youth welfare, school social work, and child daycare programs nationally with significant presence in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Direct competitor for Schulsozialarbeit and Hilfen zur Erziehung contracts.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare association providing social services across Germany, including Kindertagesstätten, Horte, Jugendsozialarbeit, and Hilfen zur Erziehung. Operates at the same scale and regulatory category as LebensRäume's freier Träger status.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): Germany's largest humanitarian organization and recognized freier Träger of youth welfare services nationwide, operating KiTas, Horte, and Hilfen zur Erziehung programs. LebensRäume's recent acquisition of a KiTa previously operated by DRK Kreisverband Nordvorpommern directly illustrates the overlap.
• Caritas Deutschland: Catholic welfare confederation operating one of Germany's largest networks of child and youth welfare services, including KiTas, after-school care, and family support programs. Directly comparable as a recognized freier Träger of Kinder- und Jugendhilfe.
• Der Paritätische (Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband): Umbrella association for independent welfare organizations in Germany, coordinating many smaller freie Träger including those operating KiTas and youth services. Provides comparable regulatory positioning to LebensRäume as a recognized Träger.

Regional players

• Volkssolidarität: East German welfare organization with strong presence in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the new federal states, operating KiTas, Horte, and family support services. Comparable regional freier Träger with similar target populations to LebensRäume.

Others

• Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) — Kinderhaus: While academic, KIT's affiliated Kinderhaus and childcare research initiatives illustrate an adjacent model of integrated organizational childcare provision; relevant as a reference for embedded welfare-services structures similar to LebensRäume's SUNDLICHT-IT subsidiary model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lebensraeumeverein
• Instagraminstagram.com/lebensraeume_ev
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lebensr%C3%A4ume-e.v.

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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