Riksförbundet Sveriges Makalösa Föräldrar

What Riksförbundet Sveriges Makalösa Föräldrar does

Riksförbundet Sveriges Makalösa Föräldrar is a Swedish non-profit membership organization founded in 1996 and headquartered at Bellmansgatan 15, Stockholm, dedicated to single parents and their children. It operates as Sweden's only member-driven grassroots organization for this constituency, structured as an ideell förening (ideological association) that is religiously and politically unaffiliated. Service delivery is decentralized through 15+ local associations and family networks across Sweden (Umeå, Falun/Borlänge, Uppsala, Stockholm, Nyköping, Mjölby, Örebro, Göteborg, Helsingborg, Lund, Malmö, Halmstad, Norrkoping, Sundsvall, Trollhättan and others), with activities proposed, planned, and executed by members for members.

The organization's offering spans community, content, and advocacy. Core deliverables include an annual congress (årsstämma), youth camps (ages 14-16) and family camps at Buagården in Bohuslän, an annual member magazine (Tidskriften Makalösa Föräldrar), a podcast (Makalösa Podden), and policy-research outputs such as the 2026 'Fattig med lön' report. Member benefits include one hour of free legal advice through partner law firms Centrumadvokaterna i Växjö and Therese Ström Advokatbyrå AB, plus school-start financial support (Skolstartsstöd). The technology stack is intentionally low-tech: a WordPress site on the Genesis Framework, podcast distribution via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts, and a companion site (Separationskollen.se) providing expert Q&A for individuals navigating separation. The organization also participates in Almedalsveckan and hosts an annual digital conference (Rättssäkra Barnsamtal).

Revenue is composed of three streams: membership fees (200 SEK/year for both family and supporting memberships, with sponsored memberships available for those earning under 230,000 SEK), annual government grants (statsbidrag from Socialstyrelsen, applied for each September), and project-specific grants from private foundations such as Stiftelsen Kronprinsessan Margaretas Minnesfond, Pro Patria, and Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90årsfond. Staffing is lean at 5 employees led by Generalsekreterare Christina Olsson. The organization is governed by a member-elected board that has been refreshed at both 2025 and 2026 annual meetings, with Linda Söderholm serving as Chair.

Name

Riksförbundet Sveriges Makalösa Föräldrar

Legal name

Riksförbundet Sveriges Makalösa Föräldrar

Website

https://makalosa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Riksförbundet Sveriges Makalösa Föräldrar (Sveriges Makalösa Föräldrar) is a Swedish non-profit founded in 1996 that operates as Sweden's only member-driven grassroots organization for single parents and their children, serving members through 15+ local associations nationwide with community activities, free legal advice, camps, publications, and policy advocacy.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fee of 200 SEK per year for both family and supporting memberships. Income-eligible members (annual income max 230,000 SEK) can apply for a sponsored membership. Membership is the primary direct revenue stream from members.
2. Government grants (statsbidrag): The organization receives government funding including statsbidrag from Socialstyrelsen (Socialstyrelsen). Applications for government grants are submitted annually in September. This is a significant source of operational funding.
3. Foundation grants and donations: The organization receives grants from private foundations for specific programs such as youth camps and family activities. Examples include Stiftelsen Kronprinsessan Margaretas Minnesfond, Pro Patria, and Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90årsfond. Private donations also support specific initiatives such as school-start support for member families.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Riksförbundet Sveriges Makalösa Föräldrar is a Swedish member-driven, grassroots nonprofit organization founded in 1996 that supports single parents through community activities, peer support groups, advocacy, camps, publications, legal advice, and digital resources. The organization serves single parents across Sweden through a federation of local associations, offering both online tools (such as Separationskollen.se) and in-person programs including youth camps, family outings, and educational sessions.

Product overview

Sveriges Makalösa Föräldrar is a membership-based grassroots organization offering a comprehensive suite of services for single parents. The organization operates through local chapters and family networks nationwide, providing community activities (camps, gatherings, nature activities), member benefits (free legal advice, school start support), publications (annual magazine), content platforms (podcast), and online resources (Separationskollen.se tool). The core offering is membership-driven community support rather than a unified software product or platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Separationskollen.se An online guide tool for individuals going through separation or divorce, providing step-by-step guidance through the legal and practical process of separation in Sweden.
• Member Magazine (Medlemsmagasin) A membership publication providing articles, advice, and stories relevant to single parents in Sweden.
• Podcast An audio podcast produced for and about single parents, featuring interviews, advice, and topical discussions.
• Youth Camps (Läger) Organized camps and recreational activities for children of single-parent families, including summer camps and educational outings.
• Legal Advice Service Legal consultation and advisory service available to members, providing guidance on family law, custody, and separation-related legal matters.
• School Start Support (Skolstart) A program providing support and resources for single parents and their children during the school-start period.
• Peer Support Activities Local and national member activities including support groups, family outings, and networking events organized through a federation of local associations.

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Allmänna barnhusetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to strengthen children in vulnerable situations. Listed as a collaborative partner in the organization's network.
• BarnombudsmannenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents children's and young people's rights and interests. Listed as a collaborative partner.
• Centrumadvokaterna i VäxjöcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free financial advice to members in connection with separation or custody questions. One of two law firms providing member benefits.
• FemmisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for voluntarily single parents focusing on childcare outside of regular working hours.
• Fletchers enskildaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free financial advice for starting one's own business.
• Forum (Idéburna organisationer med social inriktning)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of idea-driven organizations with a social focus that provides training, breakfast/lunch seminars, and creates collaboration with other organizations.
• Idea (arbetsgivarorganisationen för den ideella sektorn)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer organization for the non-profit sector.
• MFOF (Mödra- och föräldraförsäkringen?)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to ensure children have a safe upbringing and good relationships with their parents.
• Nätverket för barnkonventionenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of over 40 member organizations working for the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to become Swedish law.
• PappaBarnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrives questions about custody processes.
• Rädda BarnenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks for children's rights in Sweden and internationally.
• Sensus studieförbundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy association that the organization cooperates with.
• Självhjälpshuset i JönköpingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation that works with help to self-help groups.
• Symf (Sveriges Yrkesmusikerförbund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish Professional Musicians' Union; collaboration focuses on childcare outside regular working hours.
• Therese Ström Advokatbyrå ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free financial advice for members in connection with separation or custody. Also contributes legal Q&A to the organization's magazine.
• VolontärbyrånminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMediates contact between volunteers and voluntary organizations.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=yrGoQDGARUg
• Facebookfacebook.com/makalosa
• Instagraminstagram.com/sverigesmakalosaforaldrar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riksf%C3%B6rbundet-sveriges-makal%C3%B6sa-f%C3%B6r%C3%A4ldrar

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