Sozialwerk der Freien Christengemeinde

What Sozialwerk der Freien Christengemeinde does

Sozialwerk der Freien Christengemeinde Bremen e.V. is a Christian nonprofit social services provider founded in 1979 and headquartered in Bremen, Germany, operating across five service divisions: Aktivierung & Pflege (senior care), Assistenz & Teilhabe (assistance and participation for people with mental health conditions and disabilities), ArBiS – Arbeit & Bildung (vocational rehabilitation and employment integration), Jugend & Familie (youth and family services), and Glaube & Leben (faith-based community services). The organization runs an integrated care infrastructure of nine or more facilities across Bremen districts, including residential care homes (Heimstätte Ohlenhof, Heimstätte am Grambker See, Heimstätte am Oslebshauser Park), day care centers (Tagespflege in Ohlenhof, Gröpelingen, Vegesack, Oslebshausen, Neustadt), vocational workshops (ArBiS wood, metal, bakery, logistics), a private school (Privatschule MENTOR), a children's second-hand shop (Find.us), and a clothing donation program (KleiderWerk). Clinical differentiation rests on specialized dementia care via MAKS-Therapie and dedicated gerontopsychiatric expertise.

The business model is funded almost entirely through German statutory social insurance frameworks — SGB XI (long-term care insurance), SGB XII (social welfare), SGB VIII (youth welfare), and SGB IX (rehabilitation and participation) — with supplemental revenue from donations and fundraising. Services are billed directly to Pflegekassen and social welfare agencies based on care grades and needs assessments, with monthly billing cadence and income-based client co-payments. Go-to-market is referral-driven through statutory insurance assessments, social welfare offices, and community channels (open days, events, press coverage), with no private pricing. The organization operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries — ArBiS gGmbH (work and education) and Privatschule MENTOR gGmbH (private school) — both functioning as jointly responsible GDPR controllers. Technology is limited to a standard CMS website with accessibility compliance features; no proprietary technology platform, AI capabilities, or API infrastructure exists. Leadership is a dual-board tandem (Dr. Matthias Bonkowski, Chair; Jörg Beenken), and the organization is a member of Der Paritätische welfare association.

Name

Sozialwerk der Freien Christengemeinde

Legal name

Sozialwerk der Freien Christengemeinde Bremen e.V.

Website

https://sozialwerk-bremen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sozialwerk der Freien Christengemeinde Bremen e.V. is a Christian nonprofit social services provider in Bremen, Germany, offering senior care, mental health support, vocational rehabilitation, and youth and family services across multiple residential, day care, and workshop facilities, funded primarily through German statutory social insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Assisted Living with Memory Care (Mixed Campus) (HLADABAB), Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Post-Diagnosis Transition & Hospital-to-Home Dementia Support (HSABAEAL), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Dementia/Alzheimer’s In-Home Care (Non-Medical) (HLADAGAG)

Keywords

• Elderly day care
• Dementia therapy services
• Vocational rehabilitation workshops
• Youth welfare services
• Mental health support

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Statutory Care Insurance (SGB XI): Payment for nursing and care services through the German statutory long-term care insurance system based on care grades and needs assessments.
2. Social Welfare (SGB XII): Funding for social assistance services including assistance with living arrangements for people with disabilities.
3. Youth Welfare Services (SGB VIII): Government funding for child protection, youth assistance, and family support services.
4. Rehabilitation and Participation Services (SGB IX): Funding for vocational rehabilitation, work integration, and participation support for people with disabilities.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Voluntary donations from individuals and organizations supporting various social projects and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sozialwerk der Freien Christengemeinde Bremen e.V. is a Christian social welfare provider that operates residential care homes, day care centers, vocational workshops, a private school, and community programs in Bremen. Its services cover senior care including dementia and gerontopsychiatric care, supported living and addiction assistance for people with mental health conditions, vocational integration for people with disabilities, and child/youth and family welfare services, all delivered under the German social law framework (SGB).

Product overview

Sozialwerk der Freien Christengemeinde Bremen e.V. is a Christian social services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of care, assistance, education, and community services organized into five main divisions: Aktivierung & Pflege (Activation & Care), Assistenz & Teilhabe (Assistance & Participation), ArBiS – Arbeit & Bildung (Work & Education), Jugend & Familie (Youth & Family), and Glaube & Leben (Faith & Life). The organization operates multiple facilities including day care centers, inpatient care homes, vocational workshops (ArBiS), a private school, and community programs such as the Ukrainian children's choir and clothing workshop. Services target seniors, people with disabilities, people with mental health conditions, people with addiction issues, children, youth, and families. The organization functions as a multi-service provider rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ArBiS – Arbeit & Bildung: Work and education services including workshops, training, and occupational therapy for people with disabilities
• Privatschule Mentor
• Haus Lichtblick
• Haus Narnia
• Heimstätte Ohlenhof
• Heimstätte am Grambker See
• Heimstätte am Oslebshauser Park
• Tagespflege
• Find.us
• KleiderWerk
• Flambacher Mühle

Products and services

• Aktivierung & Pflege (Activation & Care) Comprehensive senior care division offering day care, inpatient care, dementia-specific programs, gerontopsychiatric care, outpatient services, and leisure activities for elderly individuals in Bremen.
• Assistenz & Teilhabe (Assistance & Participation) Support services for people with mental health conditions and disabilities, including supported living (Begleitetes Wohnen), addiction assistance (Suchthilfe), gerontopsychiatric services, and the Haus Lichtblick assisted living facility.
• ArBiS – Arbeit & Bildung (Work & Education) Employment support and educational services for people with disabilities, including ArBiS workshops (woodworking, metalwork, bakery, logistics), continuing education (Fortbildung), Tagesstätte Nord day facility, and outpatient ergotherapy.
• Jugend & Familie (Youth & Family) Child, youth, and family support services including residential and outpatient child welfare assistance (Stationäre and Ambulante Hilfen zur Erziehung), open offerings, the Privatschule Mentor private school, Flambacher Mühle facility, and a Christian sports club.
• Glaube & Leben (Faith & Life) Spiritual and community services including pastoral care (Seelsorge) and church community centers (Gemeindezentren) for the Free Christian Community in Bremen.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Day care facilities for elderly individuals who need support with daily living activities, with locations across Ohlenhof, Gröpelingen, Vegesack, Oslebshausen, and Neustadt in Bremen.
• Stationäre Pflege (Inpatient Care) Full-time residential care facilities providing comprehensive nursing and support services for elderly individuals across Heimstätte Ohlenhof, Heimstätte am Grambker See, and Heimstätte am Oslebshauser Park.
• Service-Wohnen (Assisted Living) Assisted living facilities providing supportive housing for individuals who need some assistance while maintaining independence.
• MAKS-Therapie A scientifically-based therapy concept combining motor, everyday practical, cognitive, and social activation to support people with dementia, offered at Tagespflege Ohlenhof by certified MAKS therapists.
• ArBiS-Werkstätten (Workshops) Vocational workshops providing sheltered employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities, including wood, metal, bakery, logistics, and household service areas.
• Privatschule Mentor Private school operated by the organization as part of its youth and family services, delivered through wholly-owned subsidiary Privatschule MENTOR gGmbH.
• Ukrainischer Kinderchor (Ukrainian Children's Choir) Integrative children's choir project for Ukrainian refugee children and their families, led by a qualified choir director, with a parallel parent café for language practice and administrative support.
• KleiderWerk (Clothing Workshop) Second-hand clothing donation and distribution program that collects good-quality clothing and home textiles to distribute to people in need.
• Find.us (Kinder-Secondhand) Children's second-hand shop located in the Findorff district of Bremen, providing affordable clothing and items for families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270 EUR raised for animal shelter by day care guests demonstrating social engagement outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Der ParitätischeminorOthersThe organization is a member of Der Paritätische, one of the largest welfare associations in Germany. This membership provides organizational support, advocacy representation, and networking within the German social services sector.
• Forum Demenz (bremer forum demenz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the Bremen dementia forum on awareness campaigns and support initiatives. The organization participated in the 'Vergiss mein nicht' planting action organized by DIKS and the bremer forum demenz to support people with dementia and their families.
• DIKS - Demenz-Informations- und Koordinationsstelle e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with DIKS Bremen for dementia awareness and support initiatives. Multiple Sozialwerk facilities participated in the 'Vergiss mein nicht' planting action week organized by DIKS, with over 40 projects and associations involved.
• Berufsförderungswerk FriedehorstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation between ArBiS Bremen and Berufsförderungswerk Friedehorst for vocational rehabilitation. Two participants in the Berufsbildungsbereich (BBB) are completing their external work area at the ArBiS wood workshop. This collaboration provides diverse integration measures for participants.
• Privatschule MENTOR gGmbHcoreOthersSubsidiary company of the Sozialwerk providing private school education services. Listed as a jointly responsible entity under GDPR Article 26.
• ArBiS gGmbHcoreOthersSubsidiary company providing vocational training and employment integration services. Listed as a jointly responsible entity under GDPR Article 26.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO): Major German welfare association operating elderly care facilities, youth welfare, and integration programs for people with disabilities. Comparable statutory funding model and service breadth, though secular and federally distributed rather than Bremen-concentrated.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB): German welfare organization providing nursing homes, assisted living, day care, and outpatient care services. Comparable operational portfolio in elder care and disability services funded via statutory insurance, with national reach versus Sozialwerk's Bremen-only footprint.
• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest Catholic welfare confederation operating nursing homes, assisted living, day care, youth services, and addiction programs under SGB funding. Comparable multi-division social services model with statutory reimbursement structure, though serving a different denominational segment.
• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: One of Germany's largest private for-profit operators of inpatient care, assisted living, and day care facilities. Comparable core service offering (stationary Pflege, Tagespflege, dementia care) with SGB XI funding; represents the private-sector competitive alternative to nonprofit providers like Sozialwerk.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Germany's largest Protestant welfare federation with member organizations providing senior care, disability services, youth welfare, and vocational integration across all federal states. Directly comparable mission (Christian social services) and service portfolio to Sozialwerk, but operating at national federation scale.
• Malteser Deutschland: Catholic-affiliated German welfare organization operating inpatient and outpatient care, dementia services, and youth programs. Comparable Christian nonprofit identity and SGB-funded service mix, with substantially larger national footprint and brand recognition.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: German Protestant order providing senior care, hospice, and outpatient services alongside their core emergency medical operations. Comparable faith-rooted nonprofit operator with shared SGB XI/XII reimbursement dynamics and similar multi-facility residential model.

Regional players

• Bethanien Diakonie: Protestant nonprofit group with significant operations in northern Germany including nursing homes, dementia care, and geriatric psychiatry. Closely matches Sozialwerk's clinical positioning around gerontopsychiatry and dementia specialty care, though concentrated in different metropolitan markets.
• Stiftung Friedehorst: Bremen-based nonprofit foundation operating disability services, vocational training, and senior support. Direct Bremen regional peer with overlapping client base in assisted living and vocational integration; partners with Sozialwerk through Berufsförderungswerk Friedehorst for BBB participants.

Others

• Der Paritätische Gesamtverband: Umbrella welfare association of which Sozialwerk is itself a member. Comparable membership-based structure for nonprofit social services providers; acts as advocate and contracting partner rather than direct operator, so classification as ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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