Svetielko nádeje

What Svetielko nádeje does

Svetielko nádeje (legal name: Občianske združenie SVETIELKO NÁDEJE) is a Slovak civic association founded on May 24, 2002, headquartered in Banská Bystrica and registered as an IČO 37889346 nonprofit. It provides comprehensive wraparound support to children with oncology and other serious illnesses and their families in Central Slovakia, operating one of only four children's mobile hospices in the country. Its core service portfolio comprises the Detský mobilný hospic (Children's Mobile Hospice) plus psychosocial programs — psychological support, social counseling, therapeutic-educational assistance, family assistant services, and canisterapy — alongside operational support including 18-year-old transportation services (242,845 km driven in 2025) and free hospital-grounds accommodation since 2015. The organization has served 913+ children since founding, with 154 receiving mobile hospice care.

The business model is multi-channel donation-based rather than revenue-generating. Inflows come from individual one-time/recurring donations (€15/30/50 tiers), Slovak 2% tax assignment program, registered public collections (SMS to 877, collection boxes), corporate giving through the Dobré euro payroll deduction program (NEMAK SLOVAKIA, SSE, Tristone, PPS Group, Confal, Hydro), event-driven fundraising (Svetielkofest annual festival, Juraj Vnuk's tennis tournament, Marek Kubica's 'Ja bežím, ty prispej' ultramarathon), e-commerce sales of branded merchandise via WooCommerce (fusakle, calendars, books, ribbons), and Dobromat affiliate commissions. In 2025 the organization deployed €1,273,153 into assistance projects and reimbursed €52,664 in patient medication co-payments.

The organization is governed by Director Ing. Igor Obšajsník and Chairman MUDr. Pavel Bician (who also heads the Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Clinic at SZU). The team of 13 employees includes specialized doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, a volunteer/fundraising coordinator (Mgr. Vanda Prandorfyov\u00e1), and a marketing lead (Mgr. Denisa Chovan\u010dáková). Technological infrastructure is modest: a WordPress/WooCommerce website with no public API, SDK, or developer-facing integrations. The organization operates as a member of a national network of four Slovak children's mobile hospices that convenes twice yearly for professional coordination.

Name

Svetielko nádeje

Legal name

Občianske združenie SVETIELKO NÁDEJE

Website

https://svetielkonadeje.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Svetielko nádeje is a Slovak civic association founded in 2002 that delivers pediatric oncology support and one of four national children's mobile hospices in Banská Bystrica, serving seriously ill children and their families through medical, psychosocial, transportation, and accommodation services funded by donations, tax assignments, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Pediatric oncology support
• Children's hospice care
• Psychosocial family support
• Charitable giving programs
• Nonprofit healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Banská Bystrica

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring financial donations from individuals through the website, bank transfers, and SMS donations. Donors can contribute specific amounts (15€, 30€, 50€) or custom sums.
2. Tax Assignment (2% of Income): Slovak tax legislation allows individuals to assign 2% (or 3% if they volunteered 40+ hours) of their income tax to registered nonprofits. Svetielko nádeje actively promotes this donation channel.
3. Corporate Partnership Programs: Companies like NEMAK SLOVAKIA provide regular support through tax assignments, employee giving programs (Dobré euro with 1€ payroll deductions), event sponsorships, and direct donations. This includes corporate events with proceeds going to Svetielko nádeje.
4. Public Collections and Grants: Registered public collections (verejné zbierky) such as 'Veľká pomoc malým hrdinom', 'Svetluška deťom', and 'Humor lieči'. Also receives grants from foundations like Nadácia VÚB.
5. E-commerce Sales: The e-shop sells merchandise including fusakle (children's: 7€, adults: 10€), calendars (8€), books (12.50€), and golden ribbons (5€). Proceeds support charitable programs.
6. Dobromat Affiliate Program: Online shopping through Dobromat platform generates commissions when supporters make purchases at partner e-commerce sites, at no additional cost to the buyer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Svetielko nádeje is a Slovak civic association (non-profit) founded in 2002 that provides comprehensive support to children with oncology and other life-limiting illnesses and their families, including a children's mobile hospice, psychological support, social counseling, therapeutic-educational assistance, canine therapy, transportation, and free accommodation for accompanying family members. The organization is funded through donations, an e-commerce merchandise store, public collections, workplace giving, 2% tax assignments, and grants.

Product overview

Svetielko nádeje is a Slovak civic association founded in 2002 providing comprehensive support to children with oncology and other serious diseases and their families. Its product portfolio centers on the Detský mobilný hospic (Children's Mobile Hospice) as the core charitable service, supported by a suite of psychosocial programs: Psychologická podpora, Sociálne poradenstvo, Terapeuticko-výchovná pomoc, Asistentka pre rodiny, and Canisterapia. Operational support services include Prepravná služba (transportation, 18 years) and Ubytovanie pre sprevádzajúce osoby (free apartments, since 2015). Fundraising and engagement offerings include an E-shop selling branded merchandise (fusakle, calendars, books, ribbons), Dobromat (online-shopping donation platform), a donation portal for one-time/recurring gifts, the Dobré € workplace giving program, Verejné zbierky (public fundraising), the 2% z dane tax donation program, the Svetielkofest annual festival, the Ja bežím, ty prispej ultramarathon fundraiser, and the Výtvarná výzva art competition for the charity calendar. The organization uses WordPress and WooCommerce as its operational web infrastructure for the e-shop and donation processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Detský mobilný hospic Svetielka nádeje: Pediatric mobile hospice providing palliative care and support to terminally ill children and their families in their home environment.
• Svetielkofest
• Ja bežím, ty prispej
• Dobré euro od dobrých ľudí

Products and services

• Children's Mobile Hospice (Detský mobilný hospic) Mobile hospice care delivering specialized palliative and end-of-life medical, nursing, and psychosocial support to children with serious illnesses in their own homes, including 24/7 on-call physician and nurse availability.
• Psychological Support (Psychologická podpora) Psychological counseling and mental health support for sick children, siblings, and parents/caregivers navigating the emotional impact of serious pediatric illness and treatment.
• Social Counseling (Sociálne poradenstvo) Social welfare advisory service helping families navigate healthcare systems, social benefits, and available support resources for children with serious illnesses.
• Therapeutic-Educational Assistance (Terapeuticko-výchovná pomoc) Therapeutic and educational support designed to maintain developmental progress and provide structured learning for children undergoing long-term medical treatment.
• Canine Therapy (Canisterapia) Animal-assisted therapy program in which trained therapy dogs provide emotional support and therapeutic interaction to children with serious illnesses.
• Transportation Service (Prepravná služba) Free-of-charge transport service taking children and family members to and from hospital appointments, treatments, and follow-up visits.
• Accommodation for Accompanying Persons (Ubytovanie) Free-of-charge accommodation provided for family members (parents/guardians) accompanying children receiving inpatient treatment away from home.
• Charity E-shop (E-shop) Online merchandise store selling branded charity products (clothing, accessories, gifts), with all proceeds directed to the organization's charitable programs.
• Dobromat Charity Platform Listing on a Slovak charity donation platform that enables individuals to set up monthly contributions in support of the organization.
• One-time and Recurring Donations Direct donation program allowing individuals to make one-time donations at suggested tiers (€15, €30, €50) or set up recurring monthly contributions to fund the organization's services.
• 2% Tax Assignment Program Program enabling Slovak taxpayers to assign 2% of their paid income tax to the organization, providing an annual fundraising channel.
• Workplace Giving Program (Dobré € od dobrých ľudí) Workplace giving initiative enabling employees and corporate partners to donate to the organization through their employer, including partnership with companies such as NEMAK.

Quantifiable outcome

• 913+ children helped since 2002
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• NEMAK SLOVAKIAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term corporate partner since 2017. Supports Svetielko nádeje through annual tax assignments, employee giving program (Dobré euro with 1€ payroll deductions), corporate event sponsorships, calendar purchases, and golden ribbon distribution for International Childhood Cancer Day. General Director Rastislav Gáll describes CSR as essential to company values.
• Nadácia VÚB (VÚB Foundation)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides support for the children's mobile hospice program. The hospice service is implemented with foundation funding, enabling palliative care delivery in patients' homes.
• UP DejeneurssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarketing director of UP Dejeneurs co-created the 'Dobré euro' project that facilitates employee payroll donations to nonprofits, making it easier for workers to contribute to causes like Svetielko nádeje.
• SSE (Slovenské elektrárne)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner whose employees participate in the Dobré euro payroll giving program. Company logo appears on partner sections of Svetielko nádeje website.
• Univerzita Mateja Bela (UMB) in Banská BystricasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversity partnership including student volunteer programs (Southwestern Advantage Slovakia Charity Days) and participation of UMB rector and faculty in supporting charitable initiatives like ultramarathon fundraising.
• TristonesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany participating in the Dobré euro employee giving program, with logo displayed among supporters of the project.
• PPS GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany participating in the Dobré euro employee giving program, with logo displayed among supporters.
• ConfalsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany participating in the Dobré euro employee giving program, with logo displayed among supporters.
• HydrosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany participating in the Dobré euro employee giving program, with logo displayed among supporters.
• DobromatsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSlovak online shopping platform that generates affiliate commissions for selected nonprofits when users make purchases. Svetielko nádeje benefits when supporters choose them as their designated charity on the platform.
• Southwestern Advantage SlovakiasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent organization that conducts annual Charity Days, sending students door-to-door to raise awareness and funds for specific Svetielko nádeje projects. Raised 4,455.64€ in 2026 for canisterapy program.
• Other Slovak Children's Mobile HospicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of four specialized children's mobile hospice teams in Slovakia (Svetielko pomoci Košice, Plamienok Bratislava, Pod krídlami Dominiky Nitra, Svetielko nádeje Banská Bystrica) that meet twice yearly to share best practices and improve palliative care quality.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Together for Short Lives: UK charity supporting children's palliative care services and hospices across the United Kingdom. Comparable as a national-level organization promoting and supporting children's hospice/palliative care services, though operating in a different geographic market with materially larger scale and policy-advocacy orientation.

Emerging players

• Úsmev ako dar: Slovak nonprofit supporting children and young people in difficult life situations including those with serious illnesses and in hospital care. Comparable as a child-welfare focused organization in the Slovak nonprofit landscape with partial thematic overlap in supporting sick children and families.

Others

• Nadácia VÚB: One of Slovakia's largest corporate foundations providing grant funding to charitable programs including the children's mobile hospice at Svetielko nádeje. Comparable as a Slovak philanthropic funder in the social services ecosystem, representing an enabling/thematic partner rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Deťom s rakovinou n.o. Slovak nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families, providing financial assistance, psychosocial support, and material aid. Directly comparable to Svetielko nádeje in target beneficiary population and service mission, with overlapping donor pools in the Slovak pediatric oncology space.
• Pod krídlami Dominiky: Nitra-based children's mobile hospice covering western-central Slovakia, providing home-based palliative care for children with life-limiting conditions. The fourth member of the Slovak children's mobile hospice network and directly comparable in mission, scale, and service delivery model.
• Plamienok: Bratislava-based children's mobile hospice providing pediatric palliative care and end-of-life support to families in western Slovakia. Directly comparable to Svetielko nádeje as one of the four specialized children's hospice teams in the country, with similar service model and national cooperation through biannual best-practice meetings.
• Make-A-Wish Slovensko: Slovak chapter of Make-A-Wish International, granting wishes to children with critical illnesses including cancer. Comparable as a pediatric serious-illness support organization in Slovakia, with overlapping beneficiary population and similar donation-driven model, though focused on wish fulfillment rather than clinical/psychosocial support.
• Svetielko pomoci: Košice-based children's mobile hospice serving eastern Slovakia, providing pediatric palliative care in patients' homes. One of the four Slovak children's hospice teams alongside Svetielko nádeje, with nearly identical service portfolio (medical, psychological, social support) and direct service-area complementarity.

Broad incumbents

• Ronald McDonald House Charities Slovakia: Slovak chapter of Ronald McDonald House Charities providing free accommodation to families with hospitalized children. Comparable as a Slovak pediatric family-support organization — particularly close functional overlap with Svetielko nádeje's free accommodation apartments — and competes for similar corporate CSR partnerships and donor mindshare.
• Liga proti rakovine SR: Slovak League Against Cancer — the largest cancer-focused nonprofit in Slovakia, supporting adult oncology patients across the country with broader scope than Svetielko nádeje's pediatric specialization. Comparable as a national fundraising and advocacy organization in the Slovak oncology space, though it operates at significantly larger scale and broader mandate.

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

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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