Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich

What Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich does

Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich is a nonprofit association (Verein Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich) founded in 1964 as a parent initiative (Elterninitiative) and headquartered in Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria. It is one of the largest disability-services organizations in Lower Austria, operating 120+ locations — more than 30 workshops (Werkstätten), over 80 residential facilities (Wohneinrichtungen), and counseling centers (Beratung) — staffed by 1,200 employees serving 1,200+ people with intellectual disabilities and special support needs. The organization follows a trialogical (Trialog) governance principle involving exchange between customers, relatives, and employees.

The operating model is delivered through a holding structure spanning the parent Verein and three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Lebenshilfe NÖ gemeinnützige GmbH (core operating entity for residential, work, and counseling services), chance plus gGmbH (professional integration of youth and young adults with support needs into the labor market), and flying hands Dienstleistungs GmbH (cleaning services employing people with learning difficulties in the primary labor market for over 20 years). Underlying technology is minimal: a WordPress website with Google Analytics, YouTube video embeds, ReadSpeaker for accessibility, and standard job/donation/membership forms. No proprietary platforms, AI/ML systems, APIs, or mobile applications are referenced.

Revenue is generated through a mix of public subsidies from Land Niederösterreich, donations (tax-deductible, Spendengütesiegel-certified), membership fees (€15 annually), workshop service fees, and commercial revenue from the flying hands cleaning subsidiary. The organization is governed by a board led by President Friederike Pospischil and managed by Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) Christian Albert, with regional managers covering the four quarters of Lower Austria (Vera Satra, Florian Brantner, David Habichler) and Sandra Weißengruber as Head of Organizational Development and Prokura holder. The principal funder relationship is with Land Niederösterreich, and the organization's competitive position rests on six decades of scale, accreditations, and embedded district-level delivery infrastructure rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich

Legal name

Verein Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich

Website

https://noe.lebenshilfe.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich is a 60-year-old Austrian nonprofit headquartered in Wiener Neustadt, operating 120+ locations across Lower Austria to deliver workshops, residential care, and counseling services to 1,200+ people with intellectual disabilities via 1,200 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Sheltered workshops
• Residential care
• Supported employment
• Social counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiener Neustadt

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services Funding: Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich operates as a nonprofit organization funded through public subsidies, donations, membership fees (15 EUR annually), and service fees. The organization provides services to people with disabilities including employment in workshops, housing, and counseling.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations for leisure activities, projects, and training. Donations are tax-deductible and the organization holds the Spendengütesiegel (donation quality seal) for transparent handling of donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich is a nonprofit organization that provides social services for people with intellectual disabilities and special support needs across Lower Austria. Its core offerings include more than 30 sheltered workshops for employment, over 80 residential facilities for housing, and comprehensive counseling services spanning birth to adulthood, delivered through 120+ locations by approximately 1,200 employees.

Product overview

Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich is a nonprofit organization operating as a unified platform of social services rather than a traditional product company. The core offerings include residential facilities (Wohneinrichtungen), workshops (Werkstätten), counseling services (Beratung), and various support services (Dienstleistungen). Two subsidiary companies extend the portfolio: chance plus GmbH focuses on professional integration of youth, while flying hands GmbH creates employment opportunities for people with learning difficulties. Additional services include a job/career portal, newsletter, donation and membership programs, voluntary engagement opportunities, civilian service (Zivildienst), voluntary social year (FSJ), and apprenticeship programs. The organization operates over 120 locations across Lower Austria with more than 1,200 employees serving over 1,200 people with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• flying hands: Subsidiary providing cleaning services and employment for people with learning difficulties
• chance plus

Products and services

• Werkstätten (Workshops) More than 30 sheltered workshops across Lower Austria offering employment and meaningful work activities for people with intellectual disabilities, covering gastronomy, industrial work, carpentry, gardening, food processing, packaging, shipping, and creative arts.
• Wohneinrichtungen (Residential Facilities) Over 80 residential facilities providing living accommodations and daily support for people with disabilities, enabling self-determined living in the community.
• Beratung (Counseling Services) Comprehensive advisory services spanning from birth to adulthood, providing accompaniment and support for people with disabilities in all life situations, including early intervention for children and parents.
• Dienstleistungen (Services) Various service offerings including facility services, cleaning, grounds maintenance, transportation, and other support services delivered by people with disabilities and their support teams.
• chance plus gemeinnützige GmbH (Professional Integration) Subsidiary company focused on professional integration of youth and young adults with support needs and people with disabilities into the labor market.
• flying hands Dienstleistungs GmbH (Cleaning Services) Subsidiary company that has been creating jobs for people with learning difficulties in the primary labor market for over 20 years, providing commercial cleaning services with inclusion as part of its mission.
• Special Olympics Participation Program Sports and athletic competition program for people with disabilities, with 100 athletes and 25 coaches participating in Special Olympics 2026 in Vienna.
• Membership Program Annual membership at 15 EUR supporting the organization's mission for an inclusive society for people with disabilities.
• Donation Services Donation platform supporting leisure activities, projects, and training for people with disabilities; donations are tax-deductible and the organization holds the Spendengütesiegel donation quality seal.
• Voluntary Engagement Program Volunteer opportunities allowing people to spend leisure time meaningfully with people with disabilities, including sports, arts, and social activities.
• Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ) Voluntary social year program for participants aged 17+ providing insights into work with people with disabilities, with insurance coverage, a 500 EUR monthly net allowance, family allowance, and free KlimaTicket Österreich.
• Civilian Service (Zivildienst) Civilian service program starting from age 17, allowing individuals to support staff in caring for customers with disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported over 1200 people with disabilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Special Olympics ÖsterreichminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich participates in Special Olympics with 100 athletes and 25 coaches. Partnership supports athletic competitions and inclusion through sports.
• Land NiederösterreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe state of Lower Austria supports Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich as a major nonprofit organization. The organization's headquarters is in Lower Austria and it operates facilities across the state. The state provides operational support and funding for services.
• chance plus gemeinnützige GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company of Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich focused on professional integration of youth and young adults with support needs and people with disabilities.
• flying hands Dienstleistungs GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company creating jobs for people with learning difficulties in the primary labor market for over 20 years. Cleaning services provider with inclusion as part of its mission.
• Tanzschule DobnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDance school partnered for the Lebenshilfe Ball event 'Lass Träume tanzen' held at Jubiläumshalle Biedermannsdorf.
• Kulturverein Ich bin O.K.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCultural association performed at the Lebenshilfe Ball event, providing artistic performances.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bundessozialamt Österreich (now Sozialministeriumservice): Federal Austrian agency administering disability benefits, funding, and policy; acts as a primary funding source and regulatory counterpart for Lebenshilfe rather than a service competitor.
• Special Olympics Österreich: Austrian chapter of the Special Olympics movement; an ecosystem partner rather than competitor, providing the athletic programming platform through which Lebenshilfe delivers sports-based inclusion outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Österreich: Austria's largest nonprofit social services organization; offers disability, housing, and care services as part of a much broader portfolio including refugee aid, family support, and elderly care, making it an overlapping incumbent at greater scale.
• Volkshilfe Österreich: Austria-wide social services nonprofit active in social assistance, family support, and advocacy for vulnerable groups including people with disabilities; overlaps in advocacy and community-based services.
• Hilfswerk Österreich: Austrian nonprofit providing home care, family support, and disability services; overlaps with Lebenshilfe in mobile care and family counseling, but with a broader elderly-care focus.
• Diakonie Österreich: Major Protestant social services federation providing disability support, counseling, and care services across Austria; comparable mission and service breadth, though delivered as part of a wider diaconal portfolio.

Emerging players

• SOS Kinderdorf Österreich: Major Austrian nonprofit focused on children, youth, and family welfare; overlaps with Lebenshilfe's early intervention and family counseling offerings for children with disabilities.

Direct peers

• Pro Mente Austria: Austrian association of organizations supporting people with mental health challenges and psychosocial disabilities; offers similar workshop, housing, and counseling services and shares the social-economy operating model.
• Lebenshilfe Österreich: The federal umbrella organization of the Lebenshilfe movement in Austria, directly comparable as it coordinates the network of state-level Lebenshilfe organizations (including Lebenshilfe Niederösterreich) and shares the same mission of supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
• Lebenshilfe Wien: Sister state-level Lebenshilfe organization serving Vienna with comparable workshops, residential facilities, and counseling for people with disabilities; operates the same model under a different geographic mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeMc14YTXMQaBvuWxg_Xphw
• Facebookfacebook.com/noe.lebenshilfe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lebenshilfe-nieder%C3%B6sterreich
• Instagraminstagram.com/noe.lebenshilfe

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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