What Solodaris Stiftung does

Solodaris Stiftung is a privately organized Swiss foundation (privatrechtlich organisierte Stiftung) headquartered at Biberiststrasse 1, Solothurn, operating as the self-described competence center for people with psychological impairments in Canton Solothurn. The foundation delivers an integrated service ecosystem spanning residential care, sheltered and supported employment, vocational integration, and community programs for adults with mental health disabilities, serving an estimated 200+ service users across 16+ physical sites in Solothurn, Olten, Selzach, Biberist, and Trimbach. Governance is provided by a 9-member Stiftungsrat (Foundation Council) chaired by Reto Stampfli, with executive management under Geschäftsführer Kilian Bärtschi effective July 2026, succeeding Daniel Wermelinger who held the role for 23 years.

The service portfolio is organized into three operational domains. Wohnraum (housing) encompasses the Wohnhuus residential home with 71 places in 10 living groups, four Wohngruppen im Quartier neighborhood houses (28 places), Begleitetes Wohnen täglich with 38 apartments for 50 persons, and Begleitetes Wohnen wöchentlich with 9 apartments for 15 persons. Arbeitsraum (employment) comprises the Wärchstatt industrial/craft workshop (~170 service users, 98 work positions), a BioSuisse-certified Gärtnerei (~35 staff), Wäscherei laundry, Hausdienst cleaning, Besuchsdienst visiting service for elderly, Gastronomie operations (Restaurant Pfefferkorn, Cafeteria Sansibar at GSBS Olten), the Fachbereich Integration first-labor-market placement department, and Tagesstruktur day-structure ateliers. Freiraum (leisure) provides Sonntagstreff gatherings, Trialog forums, FC Wyssestei football, and Solodaris Stammtisch community meetings. The foundation also operates the Living Museum Solothurn, an art museum by and for people with psychological disabilities scheduled to open in the new Kulturhuus venue from July 2026.

Revenue is generated primarily through cantonal disability insurance (IV-Stelle Kanton Solothurn) and AGS cantonal social services funding for residential and integration services, supplemented by client contributions linked to IV-Rente and Hilflosenentschädigung, unit-priced commercial sales from sheltered workshops (laundry, plants, restaurant, cleaning), and private donations (PC-Konto 60-330330-9). No proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI/ML capability is evidenced; the foundation holds SQS quality management certification and BioSuisse Vollknospe organic certification since January 2020 for its gardening operation.

Name

Solodaris Stiftung

Legal name

Solodaris Stiftung

Website

https://solodaris.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Solodaris Stiftung is a Swiss nonprofit foundation and competence center for people with psychological impairments in Canton Solothurn, operating integrated residential, employment, and community programs across 16+ sites serving 200+ service users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and psychosocial social services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Disability social services
• Supported housing care
• Vocational integration programs
• Sheltered employment workshops
• Mental health support

Headquarters

HQ city

Solothurn

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Disability Insurance (IV) Funding: Cantonal disability insurance (IV-Stelle) funding for residential care, day structures, and integration services. This is the primary revenue source for people with recognized psychological disabilities.
2. Client Contributions: Clients contribute to living costs based on their pension (IV-Rente) and financial situation. The registration forms reference IV-Rente, Hilflosenentschädigung, and self-payer arrangements.
3. Industrial and Handcraft Production Services: The Wärchstatt workshop generates revenue through assembly, packaging, bookbinding, and special orders for external customers. Services provided to businesses and private customers.
4. Gardening and Horticulture Sales: The certified organic gardening operation (since 2020, BioSuisse certified) sells plants, vegetables, herbs, dried products, and offers home delivery service. Seasonal flor, vegetable seedlings, and ProSpecieRara heritage varieties.
5. Laundry Services: Commercial laundry services for private customers, businesses, and the residential facility itself. Services include washing, ironing, and professional care of textiles.
6. Cleaning Services: Household and office cleaning services provided to businesses and private households in the Solothurn area.
7. Catering and Restaurant Operations: Restaurant Pfefferkorn in Solothurn's old town and cafeteria operations at multiple sites. Fresh, seasonal, regional and organic lunch menus. Managed with support from staff.
8. Visiting Service for Elderly: Companionship and support services for elderly people and those needing assistance. Services include walks, shopping assistance, and activities. Also offers an internship program for people receiving IV disability pension.
9. Donations: Private donations support projects and concrete individual assistance. Post: PC-Konto 60-330330-9, IBAN CH58 0900 0000 6033 0330 9

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Solodaris Stiftung is a non-profit Swiss foundation that operates as a competence center for people with psychological impairments in Canton Solothurn, providing residential housing (Wohnhuus, Wohngruppen im Quartier, Begleitetes Wohnen), sheltered and supported employment (Wärchstatt, Gärtnerei, Wäscherei, Hausdienst, Gastronomie, Ateliers), vocational integration coaching, and community/leisure programs including the Living Museum. Services are funded primarily through cantonal disability insurance (IV-Stelle) and supplemented by commercial workshop revenue and donations.

Product overview

Solodaris Stiftung is a social services foundation operating as a competency center for people with psychological impairments in the Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. It offers an integrated ecosystem of residential care (Wohnhuus with 71 places, Wohngruppen im Quartier with 28 places, and various accompanied living options), diverse employment services (Wärchstatt workshop, Gärtnerei bio nursery, Wäscherei laundry, Hausdienst cleaning, Besuchsdienst visiting service, Gastronomie restaurants, and Ateliers day programs), and leisure activities (Freiraum including Sonntagstreff, Trialog, FC Wyssestei, and Stammtisch). The organization also operates a specialized Integration Department for professional reintegration support and runs cultural initiatives like the Living Museum and SolodarisTage events. The services are designed to promote independence and social integration while providing tailored support across housing, work, and leisure domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Living Museum Solothurn: A museum operated by the Solodaris Stiftung featuring artworks created by people with mental health disabilities.
• Wärchstatt
• Gärtnerei (Gardening Service)
• Wäscherei (Laundry Service)
• Gastronomie (Gastronomy)
• Besuchsdienst (Visiting Service)
• Hausdienst (Housekeeping Service)
• Ateliers / Tagesstruktur
• HeimArt Laden
• SolodarisTage
• Sonntagstreff
• Trialog
• Fachbereich Integration

Products and services

• Wohnhuus (Residential Home) A residential home in Solothurn offering 71 places for adults with psychological impairments across 10 living groups, providing 24-hour care with individualized support, day structure, and access to on-site ateliers, cafeteria, and workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• 71 adults with psychological disabilities supported with 24-hour residential care
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered industry, core, support, strategic and minor.

• INSOS (Schweizerische Vereinigung für Qualitäts- und Managementsysteme)industryOthersSwiss industry association for disability service providers. Solodaris is a member, gaining access to industry standards, best practices, and professional networks in the disability services sector.
• AGS - Amt für Gesellschaft und Soziales Kanton SolothurncoreOthersCantonal social services office for people with disabilities. Main government partner for coordination and funding of disability services in Canton Solothurn.
• IV-Stelle Kanton SolothurncoreOthersCantonal disability insurance office. Primary referral source and funding body for integration measures, work training, and supported employment services. Regular collaboration on placement and case management.
• Pro Mente SanasupportOthersSwiss organization for mental health. Shares resources and aligns on mental health awareness and support services.
• Pro InfirmissupportOthersSwiss organization for people with disabilities. Collaboration on advocacy and support services for people with disabilities.
• ProSpecieRarastrategicOthersSwiss foundation for heritage plant varieties. Solodaris Gärtnerei grows and sells ProSpecieRara heritage vegetable and ornamental plants. Operates a ProSpecieRara display garden with 80+ rare species. Unique in combining disability services with heritage agriculture preservation.
• Collectors (Soziales Lieferprojekt Solothurn)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial delivery project in Solothurn. Partnership for home delivery of garden products using cargo bikes (CHF 6.50/delivery). Climate-friendly delivery service.
• Solothurner Spitäler - Psychiatrische DienstecoreOthersPsychiatric services of the Solothurn hospitals. Crisis intervention centers, patient referral, and collaboration on Trialog events. Andreas Wolf from Psychiatric Services serves on the Foundation Council.
• HeimArt Laden SolothurnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStore selling products from various sheltered workshops. Offers laundry drop-off/pickup service for Solodaris Wäscherei. Located at Stalden 4, Solothurn.
• Kantonsspital Olten / Gesundheitlich-Soziale Berufsschule GSBSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare/educational institution where Solodaris operates the Cafeteria Sansibar. Provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities in a real work environment.
• Gastronomie-Betriebe (e.g., Restaurant Pfefferkorn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaged restaurants and cafeterias: Restaurant Pfefferkorn in Solothurn old town, Cafeteria Wohnhuus, Cafeteria Sansibar (GSBS Olten). Provides training and employment for people with disabilities in hospitality sector.
• UNO Behindertenrechtskonvention (UN-BRK)strategicOthersUN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Solodaris aligns its mission with UN-BRK principles, promoting inclusion and rights of people with disabilities.
• Mini-Liga (Football)minorOthersFootball league for institution teams. FC Wyssestei (founded 2001) participates in Mini-Liga tournaments, promoting social inclusion through sports.
• Kontaktstelle Selbsthilfe Kanton SolothurnsupportOthersContact point for self-help groups in Canton Solothurn. Collaboration on support services and community building.
• Aktionstage Psychische Gesundheit Kanton SolothurnsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampaign days for psychological health in Canton Solothurn. Collaboration on mental health awareness and stigma reduction initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mathilde Escher Stiftung: Zurich-based foundation providing housing, work, and supported employment for people with primarily physical disabilities. Closely comparable in integrated residential + employment model, though its focus population differs from Solodaris's psychological disability focus.
• Werkstätten Rodtegg: A Lucerne-based foundation offering sheltered workshops, residential care, and integration services for people with disabilities. Directly comparable to Solodaris in operating model (workshop + housing + integration) though at larger scale and in a different canton.

Regional players

• Stiftung Rossfeld: A Bern-based foundation providing residential, school, and vocational services for people with disabilities. Comparable to Solodaris in mission and integrated service model, though with a stronger educational focus.
• Stiftung Schönegg: A foundation in the Bern region providing housing, work, and supported employment for people with disabilities. Operates a similar integrated ecosystem to Solodaris's Wohnhuus/Wärchstatt/Integration combination.
• Bächtelen: A Bern-region foundation running sheltered workshops, housing, and supported employment for people with disabilities. Comparable to Solodaris in structure (workshop + residential + integration) and in being a member of the INSOS network.
• Stiftung Brühlgarten: A foundation based in Solothurn providing residential and occupational services for people with disabilities. It is the closest geographic peer to Solodaris within the same canton, sharing the disability services model and likely competing for IV-Stelle and AGS referrals.
• Stiftung Tannacker: A Thun-region foundation providing residential, occupational, and integration services for people with disabilities. Comparable to Solodaris in its combination of housing, work, and integration under one foundation structure.
• Stiftung Rütimattli: A Lucerne-region foundation providing housing, work, and day-structure services for people with psychological disabilities. Closely comparable to Solodaris on target population (psychological impairment) and integrated service model.
• arwo Stiftung: Stiftung für Arbeit, Wohnen und Ökologie in the Bern region, providing sheltered employment, residential care, and integration services for people with disabilities. Strong operational overlap with Solodaris's Wärchstatt and Wohnhuus offerings.

Others

• Pro Mente Sana: Swiss mental health advocacy organization partnering with Solodaris. Not a direct peer in service delivery, but thematically adjacent as a national-level mental health organization that shapes policy and referrals flowing to providers like Solodaris.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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