Kinderhospiz Löwenherz e.V.

What Kinderhospiz Löwenherz e.V. does

Kinderhospiz Löwenherz e.V. is a registered charitable association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 2004 and headquartered in Syke, Lower Saxony, Germany near Bremen. It operates as the only dedicated children's and youth hospice in the Syke/Bremen region with 21+ years of continuous operation, employing 22 paid staff alongside approximately 230 active volunteers. The organization delivers a coordinated portfolio of stationary inpatient hospice care (Kinder- und Jugendhospiz) at the Syke facility, ambulatory hospice accompaniment across four regional support points (Bremen, Braunschweig, Lüneburg, Lingen), prenatal accompaniment for families receiving life-limiting diagnoses during pregnancy, grief counseling services, and the Löwenherz-Akademie in Bremen for professional training in pediatric palliative care, Kinaesthetics, and grief support.

The organization's revenue model combines six distinct streams: individual and corporate donations (including online donations via twingle GmbH), annual membership fees, statutory health insurance contributions under §39a SGB V for inpatient hospice services, fee-based educational services (€25-€890 per course, with differentiated pricing for Kooperation Niedersachsen partners and free access for staff, volunteers, and affected families), bequests and legacies, and memorial/condolence donations. The target beneficiaries span families caring for children, adolescents, and young adults with life-limiting illnesses; bereaved families (parents, siblings, relatives); healthcare and care professionals seeking specialized pediatric palliative care training; schools integrating death education; and volunteer community members.

The organization maintains a multi-channel presence including a content-rich website, the digital Löwenherz-Magazin, email and postal newsletters via CleverReach, social media advertising (Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn), public events (Tag der offenen Tür, QuinK-Tag), and school cooperation programs. It operates as a non-profit with tax-exempt status recognized by the Finanzamt Syke under §5 Abs. 1 Nr. 9 KStG for public health promotion (confirmed 21 August 2025). The organization completed a comprehensive renovation of its Syke facility in June 2026 and underwent a leadership transition in June 2026 with Carmen Schüler elected as the new Chair of the Board.

Name

Kinderhospiz Löwenherz e.V.

Legal name

Kinderhospiz Löwenherz e.V.

Website

https://loewenherz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kinderhospiz Löwenherz e.V. is a German non-profit children's hospice founded in 2004, providing inpatient and ambulatory hospice care, prenatal accompaniment, grief support, and pediatric palliative care training across Lower Saxony and Bremen for families with life-limiting ill children.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC), Community-Based Palliative Care (Home-Based Non-Hospice) (HLADAHAH), Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Family Aftercare) (HSABAFAI)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospice care
• Palliative care services
• Grief counseling
• Ambulatory hospice support
• Respite care children

Headquarters

HQ city

Syke

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual and corporate donations form a significant revenue stream. The organization offers multiple donation mechanisms including online donations via twingle GmbH platform, standing orders, one-time gifts, and condition-specific donations. Donations can be made via IBAN: DE07 2915 1700 1110 0999 99.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from active and supporting members of the association.
3. Government Funding (Krankenkassen): Health insurance contributions for hospice services under §39a SGB V, providing partial funding for stationäre Kinderhospizarbeit (inpatient hospice care).
4. Educational Services (Löwenherz-Akademie): Fee-based continuing education and training courses for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and the public. Free for Löwenherz staff and affected families; fees range from €25-890 for external participants.
5. Bequests and Legacies: Inheritance and legacy donations as part of planned giving programs.
6. Memorial and Condolence Donations: Donations made in memory of deceased loved ones or as condolence gifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kinderhospiz Löwenherz e.V. is a registered charitable association operating an inpatient children's and youth hospice in Syke near Bremen, along with four ambulatory support points across Lower Saxony. It provides hospice and palliative care for children, adolescents, and young adults with life-limiting illnesses, as well as prenatal accompaniment, grief support services, and professional training through the Löwenherz-Akademie in Bremen. The organization is funded primarily through donations, memberships, and partial health insurance contributions under §39a SGB V.

Product overview

Kinderhospiz Löwenherz e.V. is a nonprofit hospice organization providing a coordinated portfolio of care services for children, adolescents, and young adults with life-limiting illnesses and their families. The core offerings consist of stationary hospice care (Kinder- und Jugendhospiz) and ambulatory accompaniment services delivered through regional support points in Bremen, Braunschweig, Lingen, and Lüneburg, supplemented by prenatal accompaniment for families receiving prenatal diagnoses. The Löwenherz-Akademie serves as the educational arm, providing professional training, seminars, and grief support programs that complement the direct care services. Additional offerings include school cooperation programs and grief support services. The organization is based in Syke near Bremen and has been operating for over 21 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Löwenherz-Akademie: Educational institution offering trainings, seminars, and continuing education with focus on grief, health, care, and self-care. Located at Außer der Schleifmühle 46, 28203 Bremen.
• Löwenherz-Magazin
• Kinder- und Jugendhospiz Löwenherz
• Löwenherz-Akambulant
• Pränatale Begleitung
• Löwenherz-Shop

Products and services

• Kinder- und Jugendhospiz (Inpatient Children's and Youth Hospice) Inpatient hospice care for children, adolescents, and young adults with life-limiting illnesses in Syke near Bremen. Provides residential stays for families during hospice phases, including separate children's and youth areas, family rooms, communal spaces, Snoezelen room, and garden. Services are partially covered by health insurance under §39a SGB V.
• Ambulante Begleitung (Ambulatory Children's Hospice Service) Outpatient hospice accompaniment provided at four regional support points in Bremen, Braunschweig, Lingen, and Lüneburg. Trained volunteers provide practical support, companionship, and respite for families caring for life-limited children at home.
• Pränatale Begleitung (Prenatal Accompaniment) Support services for families who receive a life-limiting diagnosis during pregnancy, offering guidance and accompaniment from diagnosis through birth and beyond.
• Löwenherz-Akademie (Continuing Education and Training) Educational institution in Bremen offering training, seminars, and continuing education for families, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and the public, with focus areas in grief, health, nursing, and self-care. Courses range from €25-890 with discounts for Löwenherz staff, volunteers, and partner organizations.
• Trauerangebote (Grief Support Services) Grief counseling and support services including grief groups, memorial weekends for families, and Sunday brunches for mourning families at the Löwenherz-Akademie in Bremen. Includes individual grief pathways seminars and self-care workshops.
• Schulkooperation (School Cooperation Program) Educational partnership program with schools to raise awareness about life-limiting illness, death, and grief. Includes lectures at schools, cooperation agreements, and joint projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 230 active volunteers providing support across 4 regions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Realschule CalberlahminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2023MINT-focused school partnership for educational projects including sending the Löwenherz mascot Maximilian on a stratosphere balloon mission with DLR and amateur radio club.
• Albert-Schweitzer-Schule NienburgminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2023Gymnasium cooperation to educate students about death, grief, and end-of-life topics. Schools host Löwenherz at events and invite students to visit the hospice. Students support Löwenherz at public events with creative projects.
• IGS LilienthalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2020School partnership to integrate death education into curriculum. Religion classes include 'Leben und Sterben' (Life and Death) topics. Low-threshold cooperation with flexible design options for the school.
• Wilhelm-Kaisen-Oberschule BremenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2019First school from Bremen as a partner. Students participate in events and support Löwenherz activities including the Bremer Freimarktsumzug with self-made contributions.
• Hospizdienst OldenburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual QuinK-Tag (Quality in Children's Hospice Care) alternating between Oldenburg and Bremen locations. Brings together families, volunteers, and professionals to discuss quality in pediatric hospice care. Format has been running for 6 years.
• Kooperation NiedersachsenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner15-year cooperation training volunteers from adult hospice organizations throughout Lower Saxony in pediatric hospice care. Enables knowledge sharing and extends reach to families in rural areas.
• Erwachsenen-Hospizvereine (Adult Hospice Associations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with adult hospice associations in Bad Harzburg, Goslar, Helmstedt, and both Hildesheim hospice associations. Trained volunteers serve in pediatric accompaniment through these organizations.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Palliativmedizin (DGP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject group meeting annually at Löwenherz for pediatric hospice doctors to exchange experiences and best practices in palliative medicine for children.
• Various event venue partnersminorOthersMultiple external venues used for training and events: DRK Erste-Hilfe-Schulungszentrum Lüneburg, Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Theater Bremen, St. Antoniushaus Vechta, Bildungsstätte Bredbeck, Evangelisches Bildungszentrum Bad Bederkesa, Bauteil-Börse Bremen.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kinderhospiz Arche Noah: Children's hospice in Gelsenkirchen (NRW) providing inpatient hospice care, ambulatory support, and sibling/family services — closely comparable scope and target population.
• Kinderhospiz Sternenbrücke: Children's and youth hospice based in Hamburg-Hamburg, providing inpatient and ambulatory pediatric hospice care in northern Germany — the closest geographic and operating peer to Löwenherz, including a comparable mix of stationary care, ambulatory support, and family services.
• Sterntalerhof – Kinderhospiz Sonnenschein: Children's hospice network in Austria providing pediatric palliative and family support — DACH peer with a comparable stationary-plus-ambulatory model and similar donation-funded nonprofit structure.
• Kinder- und Jugendhospiz Balthasar: Children's and youth hospice in Olpe (North Rhine-Westphalia) offering inpatient pediatric palliative care, ambulatory services, and family support — a direct operational peer with a comparable service model.
• Kinderhospiz Regenbogenland: Inpatient children's hospice in Düsseldorf providing pediatric palliative care, ambulatory support, and family accompaniment — directly comparable in service mix and operating model.
• Björn Schulz Stiftung: Berlin-based foundation operating children's and young-adult hospice services including inpatient and ambulatory care — directly comparable pediatric palliative care peer in a different German region.
• Kinderhospiz Mitteldeutschland (Tambach-Dietharz): Children's hospice in Thuringia offering inpatient and ambulatory pediatric hospice care in central Germany — comparable service model with regional rather than national scope.

Regional players

• Ambulanter Kinder- und Jugendhospizdienst München: Ambulatory pediatric hospice service in Munich (Bavaria) — comparable ambulatory-only service model in a non-overlapping geography, useful as a regional peer benchmark.

Broad incumbents

• Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V. (Children's Hospice Services): Large national German aid organization operating pediatric and adult hospice services across many regions — broader incumbent that competes for donations and trained volunteers in the same hospice market.
• Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e.V. National association of children's hospices in Germany, headquartered in Olpe — broader umbrella organization that supports and advocates for local children's hospices including Löwenherz-like organizations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kinderhospiz.loewenherz
• Instagraminstagram.com/kinderhospizloewenherz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinderhospiz-l%C3%B6wenherz-e-v

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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