Sozialwerk Aachener Christen E.V.

What Sozialwerk Aachener Christen E.V. does

Sozialwerk Aachener Christen E.V. (doing business as Toni Jansen Sozialwerk) is a registered charitable association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered at Rosstraße 9-13 in Aachen, Germany, under the patronage of the Toni Jansen Foundation. It delivers AZAV-certified vocational preparation, labor market integration, and employment support services to disadvantaged individuals, long-term unemployed persons, families in difficult situations, youth lacking direction, and elderly or isolated adults within the StädteRegion Aachen. The organization operates multiple service modules including the WerkTeam workshop, garden and landscape services, household services, ambulatory assisted living (Ambulant Betreutes Wohnen), and targeted projects such as RESPEKT2.0!, SENIORitas, and MenPower.

The organization's core technology is standard, non-proprietary IT infrastructure consisting of website hosting via Hetzner, SSL/TLS encryption, Klaro! cookie consent management, YouTube integration, Microsoft Teams for communication, and PayPal for donations. Service delivery is human-led through multi-professional teams of pedagogical staff, craft instructors, teachers, and social workers, supplemented by 133 partner initiatives and faith-based networks including the Diocese of Aachen.

Revenue mechanics combine three streams: government-funded contracts under Germany's Arbeitsförderung framework via AZAV authorization, a flexible membership program with self-determined contributions, and tax-deductible donations processed through bank GiroCode and PayPal. The organization also generates ancillary venue income from the Rosfabrik (a converted historic needle factory used for seminars and cultural events), the RosBistro café, and the Salvatorkirche concert series. Distribution is direct, regional, and community-based rather than commercial, with growth dependent on public funding cycles, donor engagement, and local partnership density.

Name

Sozialwerk Aachener Christen E.V.

Legal name

Sozialwerk Aachener Christen e.V.

Website

https://sozialwerk-aachen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sozialwerk Aachener Christen E.V. is an AZAV-certified charitable association in Aachen, Germany, providing vocational preparation, labor market integration, family and youth support, and elderly companionship services to disadvantaged residents of the StädteRegion Aachen under the Toni Jansen Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare and Vocational Integration Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Inclusive Employment (Job Training, Placement) (BPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Vocational training integration
• Labor market reintegration
• Family youth support
• Community social work

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Social Services: AZAV-certified provider offering vocational preparation, labor market integration, and employment support services funded through public contracts and job placement programs.
2. Membership Fees: Flexible membership program with self-determined annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly payments. Members support the organization's mission and receive tax-deductible donation receipts.
3. Donations: Accepts charitable donations with tax-deductible receipting for supporters.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sozialwerk Aachener Christen E.V. is an AZAV-certified non-profit social welfare organization that delivers vocational preparation, labor market integration, and employment placement services for disadvantaged individuals in the Aachen region. Beyond employment support, it provides family, children, and youth social assistance, ambulatory assisted living (Ambulant Betreutes Wohnen), and operates cultural community venues including the Rosfabrik building, RosBistro café, and Salvatorkirche concert programs.

Product overview

Sozialwerk Aachener Christen E.V. (Toni Jansen Sozialwerk) is a social welfare organization providing vocational preparation, labor market integration, and family/children/youth assistance services. The organization operates multiple service modules including seminar rooms (Seminarräume), garden and landscaping services (Garten- und Landschaft), household services (Haushalt), a workshop team (WerkTeam), and music/cultural events (Musik & Kulturveranstaltungen). Key projects include RESPEKT2.0! for youth support, SENIORitas for elderly assistance, MenPower, and Ambulant Betreutes Wohnen (supported independent living). The organization also operates the Rosfabrik venue and RosBistro café/restaurant, along with the Salvatorkirche cultural venue for music concerts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Toni Jansen Stiftung: A foundation of Aachen citizens to enable new perspectives for disadvantaged people in our city.
• Rosfabrik

Products and services

• Vocational Preparation and Labor Market Integration (Berufsvorbereitung) AZAV-certified vocational preparation, qualification, and labor market integration services for disadvantaged individuals, including assessment, skill-building, and job placement support.
• Family, Children and Youth Support (Familien-, Kinder- und Jugendhilfe) Professional counseling and support services for families, children, and young people experiencing family, domestic, or social problems.
• RESPEKT2.0! Youth Project Youth support project helping young people who have faced personal difficulties and lack of perspective to find hope and pathways to independent living.
• SENIORitas Elderly Companionship Project Support and companionship services for elderly individuals, including all-day companions to address loneliness and social isolation.
• MenPower Project Pedagogical services project focused on supporting men as participants.
• Ambulant Betreutes Wohnen (Ambulatory Assisted Living) Supported independent living services for adults, delivered by social educators, special needs educators, or caretakers.
• WerkTeam (Workshop Team) Construction and workshop services providing vocational training, qualification, and employment opportunities for participants.
• Garten- und Landschaft (Garden and Landscape Services) Horticulture and landscaping services providing vocational training, skill-building, and employment opportunities for participants.
• Haushalt (Household Services) Household management services providing vocational training and employment opportunities for participants.
• Seminarräume (Seminar and Event Rooms) Rental of seminar and event spaces at the Rosfabrik for meetings and celebrations under the 'Tagen und Feiern' (Meeting and Celebrating) program.
• Musik & Kulturveranstaltungen (Music and Cultural Events) Organization and hosting of music and cultural events, including the Salvatorklänge concert series.
• Rosfabrik Venue Historic industrial venue (former needle factory) hosting cultural events, including Tag des offenen Denkmals (Open Monument Day) and community gatherings.
• RosBistro Café and Bistro Café and bistro operating in the Rosfabrik courtyard, offering daily menus and hosting the 'Tee&Kekse' (Tea & Cookies) community program to combat loneliness.
• Salvatorklänge (Salvator Sounds) Concert Series Master course and concert series held at Salvatorkirche, featuring piano masterclasses and promenade concerts.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 133 Local Initiatives (Tag des Ehrenamts)minorOthers · 30 May 2026Participation in Tag des Ehrenamts volunteer day where 133 initiatives gathered in Stadtpark Aachen to celebrate community engagement.
• Bistum Aachen (Diocese of Aachen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRESPEKT 2.0! project partnership with Diocese of Aachen Fundraising. Initiative helping young people find independence after personal difficulties and lack of perspective.
• Streuengelchen-VereinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal neighborhood association maintaining Roskirmes tradition, visiting senior facilities and kindergartens, and engaging in community activities throughout the year.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FAW (Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft): National vocational retraining and labor-market integration provider delivering AZAV-funded employment programs across Germany. Direct comparability in vocational preparation and (re)entry into employment for long-term unemployed.
• Kolpingwerk Deutschland: National Catholic social organization whose core mission is vocational preparation, employment integration, and supported living for disadvantaged adults. Operates a nationwide network of AZAV-certified providers analogous to Sozialwerk's certification model.
• IN VIA Köln: Catholic women's social service organization with adjacent employment, migration, and youth support programs. Comparable faith-based nonprofit delivery model and similar segment focus on disadvantaged women and youth pathways to employment.
• BBQ Berufliche Bildung und Qualifizierung: Germany-wide provider of vocational preparation, qualification, and labor market integration programs for disadvantaged individuals. Comparable AZAV-certified delivery model serving unemployed and career re-entrants.
• bfz (Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft): Major AZAV-certified vocational training and labor market integration provider in Germany with directly overlapping services in Berufsvorbereitung and Arbeitsmarktintegration. Comparable business model though at much larger scale.
• Caritasverband für die Region Aachen: Catholic sibling welfare organization operating in the same Aachen region with overlapping service lines including employment support, family counseling, and assisted living. Most directly comparable local competitor sharing both faith affiliation and the integration/employment mission.
• AWO Aachen: Regional chapter of Arbeiterwohlfahrt, one of Germany's largest welfare associations, providing overlapping family support, social counseling, and integration services in the Aachen Städteregion. Same recipient populations and funding mix.
• Diakonie Aachen: Protestant welfare association operating in Aachen with parallel services in family/youth support and social integration. Comparable faith-based nonprofit structure and similar segment coverage of disadvantaged populations.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Subsidiary of DEKRA providing certified vocational training, retraining, and employment integration services nationwide. Comparable AZAV-certified delivery but part of a much larger testing and certification conglomerate.
• Der Paritätische NRW: Umbrella association for independent social welfare organizations in North Rhine-Westphalia, including member organizations delivering similar employment and family services. Overlapping operating geography and member-association governance structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sozialwerkaachen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sozialwerk-aachener-christen-e-v-

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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