Church of Sweden Youth

What Church of Sweden Youth does

Church of Sweden Youth (Svenska Kyrkans Unga) is the official, democratic youth movement of the Lutheran Church of Sweden, founded on January 1, 1993, to unify previously separate child and youth organizations within the church. It serves approximately 13,500–14,000 members aged 0–30 across roughly 300 local branches (lokalavdelningar) organized within congregations, grouped into 13 districts that parallel the Church of Sweden's dioceses. Membership is free; members aged 0–30 have voting rights at annual meetings, while adults over 30 may join as non-voting supporters. The organization provides faith-exploration programs, leadership development, camps, conferences, advocacy for children's and youth interests, and democratic participation in church governance through the annual national meeting (Riksårsmötet).

The organization is supported by a small national office (förbundskansliet) in Uppsala with approximately five staff, plus district-level diocesan consultants. Its technology stack is straightforward and functional rather than innovative: a WordPress-based website (svenskakyrkansunga.se), a WooCommerce webshop, Google Analytics for web-traffic measurement, a PHP-based session layer, and an internal member database called eBas used for registration, annual reporting, and tracking of office holders. Online member registration is handled through Medlemssidorna, which matches members to local branches by postal code. The organization also maintains a YouTube channel with in-depth teaching series on Christian topics, an Instagram presence, and a digital resource library (Resursbanken) containing Bible studies and group materials.

The business model is donation- and collection-driven: four national church collections (rikskollekt) per year (with the January and December collections going entirely to the organization and March and May collections shared with partners) plus broader support from the parent Church of Sweden. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the organization is not commercially funded. Distribution operates through a three-tier structure — local branches within congregations, 13 districts, and the national body — augmented by digital channels (website, social media, webshop, YouTube). Key partnerships include the Scouts (Scouterna) for safeguarding training, Act Swedish Church for the Ageravolontär activist-volunteer program, Equmenia for conversation materials, and the Swedish Christian Council (Sveriges Kristna Råd) for interfaith positioning on religious respect.

Name

Church of Sweden Youth

Legal name

Svenska Kyrkans Unga

Website

https://svenskakyrkansunga.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Youth Organization Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth ministry services
• Religious community engagement
• Faith-based education
• Member organization services
• Nonprofit youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Uppsala

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Membership is free - there is no cost to be a member in Church of Sweden Youth. The organization is funded through other means.
2. National Collections (Rikskollekt): Four times per year, Church of Sweden Youth receives national church collections (rikskollekt). In 2024, collections occurred on January 14, March 17, May 9, and December 8. The January and December collections go entirely to Church of Sweden Youth, while March and May collections are shared with partner organizations.
3. Church of Sweden Funding: As a movement within the Church of Sweden, the organization receives support and funding from the parent church organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Church of Sweden Youth is a democratic, membership-based non-profit organization for children and young people (ages 0-30) within the Lutheran Church of Sweden, offering free membership across approximately 300 local branches and 13 districts. It delivers faith exploration, leadership development, camps, conferences, and advocacy for children and youth interests, supplemented by digital tools including an online membership registration portal, a webshop for profile products and educational materials, and structured training and discussion materials.

Product overview

Church of Sweden Youth (Svenska Kyrkans Unga) operates primarily as a membership-based youth organization rather than a software product company. Its digital offerings include a webshop for profile products and educational materials, a member management system (eBas), and member pages for online registration. The organization produces various educational and discussion materials including 'Trygga möten' (Safe Meetings training), 'Meningen med mig', 'Existens', and 'Suntprat' for youth groups. Digital content includes YouTube teaching series on Christian topics and a Christian vegetarian cookbook. The organization also provides a resource bank (Resursbanken) with bible studies and group materials. Key activities center around local branches, districts, annual national meetings (Riksårsmöte), and youth engagement programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Member Pages (Medlemssidorna) Online membership registration and management system where individual members of all ages register, get matched to a local branch by postal code, and access member services. Free to use; available to anyone joining the movement.
• Webshop (Webbutik) E-commerce webshop selling profile products and educational materials for members and the broader public.
• Trygga möten (Safe Meetings) Web-based training course for creating safe meeting spaces when working with children and youth. Free to leaders aged 15+ in Svenska Kyrkans Unga through an agreement between the Church of Sweden and Scouterna (the Scouts).
• Resursbanken (Resource Bank) Digital library containing bible studies, exercises, and materials for children and youth on various themes. All materials developed in-house by Svenska Kyrkans Unga.
• En kväll om valet (A Evening About the Election) Ready-to-use discussion material for youth groups and parishes covering democracy, civic participation, and the 2026 Swedish church election. Part of the ecumenical initiative 'En värld att tro på'.
• YouTube Teaching Series (Jesus, Father, Holy Spirit) YouTube video series providing in-depth Christian teaching. Series covering Jesus, the Father, and the Holy Spirit with deepening discussions of faith topics.
• Kristen vegetarisk kokbok (Christian Vegetarian Cookbook) Free digital vegetarian cookbook connecting Christian faith with environmental stewardship and sustainable food choices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches approximately 13,500-14,000 members across 300 local branches in 13 districts

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Church of SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993Church of Sweden Youth is a movement within the Lutheran Church of Sweden for children and young people. The Church of Sweden provides organizational support and funding. The movement works to advocate for children and youth interests within the broader church structure.
• Scouts (Scouterna)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Trygga möten' (Safe Meetings) web-based education for those working with children and youth. Church of Sweden Youth provides access to this training for leaders through an agreement between the Church of Sweden and the Scouts.
• Act Swedish ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Ageravolontär (Activist Volunteers) program where volunteers act locally for global justice through advocacy, information sharing, lifestyle work, and fundraising. Church of Sweden Youth members participate in this joint initiative.
• Sensus Study AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for conversation materials on existential questions developed in collaboration with various member organizations.
• EqumeniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for materials including 'Existens' (a conversation material for youth) and 'Suntprat' (material promoting youth mental health through conversations about difficult topics).
• Swedish Christian Council (Sveriges Kristna Råd)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch of Sweden Youth, through its national board, works with the Swedish Christian Council on shared positions regarding religious respect and inclusion, such as condemning Quran burnings and acts expressing contempt based on religion or ethnicity.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Grimhielm & Co / Frälsningsarmén Ung (Salvation Army Youth Sweden): Swedish branch of the Salvation Army running faith-based youth work. Comparable as a Christian denomination-affiliated youth programming organization operating in the same Swedish territory and demographic.

Direct peers

• Equmenia: Swedish ecumenical youth and children organization that is a formal partner of Svenska Kyrkans Unga on shared materials such as 'Existens' and 'Suntprat'. It serves the same 0–30 demographic in Sweden through a parallel congregational and association-based structure.
• KFUM Sverige (YMCA Sweden): Swedish YMCA federation running youth activities, faith-based leadership development, and local associations across Sweden. Directly comparable as a faith-rooted youth and community organization operating at national scale.
• Scouterna (Scouts of Sweden): Sweden's national scout organization, a partner of Svenska Kyrkans Unga through the 'Trygga möten' (Safe Meetings) safeguarding program. It targets a similar children-and-youth demographic with values-based programming and a nationwide local-branch network.

Broad incumbents

• Act Svenska Kyrkan (Act Swedish Church): International diakonia and advocacy arm of the Church of Sweden and a formal strategic partner of Svenska Kyrkans Unga on the Ageravolontär program. Comparable as a Church-of-Sweden-affiliated entity but focused on global justice advocacy rather than youth membership.
• Svenska Kyrkan (Church of Sweden): Parent ecclesial body and primary funder of Svenska Kyrkans Unga. While not a youth-program competitor, it provides the institutional umbrella, diocesan structure, and rikskollekt funding that define Svenska Kyrkans Unga's operating model.
• Riksidrottsförbundet (Swedish Sports Confederation) Youth Programs: National umbrella for Swedish sports federations running the largest organized youth activities in Sweden. Comparable as the dominant competitor for youth leisure time and engagement, though secular and sport-focused rather than faith-based.

Emerging players

• Sensus Study Association: Swedish civic study association and partner of Svenska Kyrkans Unga on existential-conversation materials. Comparable as a national adult and youth education network that overlaps with the organization's resource-library and education programs.
• Ungdomens Nykterhetsförbund (UNF): Swedish temperance youth association for ages 13–25, organized nationally through local chapters. Comparable as a values-driven, member-based youth organization with a similar local-branch governance model.

Others

• Sveriges Kristna Råd (Swedish Christian Council): Ecumenical council of Christian churches in Sweden that Svenska Kyrkans Unga engages with on shared positions. Comparable as a higher-level religious coordination body, not a direct youth-program competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8YeMuE36kSNkR2azmKCGPg
• Instagraminstagram.com/svkyrkansunga
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/church-of-sweden-youth

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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