Bildungsakademie der Tafel Deutschland gGmbH

What Bildungsakademie der Tafel Deutschland gGmbH does

Bildungsakademie der Tafel Deutschland gGmbH (operating as Tafel-Akademie) is a non-profit educational organization and 100% subsidiary of Tafel Deutschland e.V., headquartered in Berlin at Germaniastraße 18. Founded on January 4, 2016, and recognized as tax-exempt (gemeinnützig) since November 29, 2017, the Academy serves as the dedicated education and professionalization arm for approximately 77,000 Tafel-Aktive (volunteers and staff) working across Germany's 960+ local food banks. Its core products include eCampus (a digital learning management platform), in-person and online seminars covering volunteer management, food hygiene, fundraising, crisis communication, and public relations, a certificate course for Tafel managers (Zertifikatskurs), and customized on-site training (Inhouse-Seminare). The organization also holds formal Zentralstelle status for coordinating the Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD) federal voluntary service program across all participating Tafeln.

The business model is exclusively non-commercial: the organization is funded entirely through project grants and donations, with no equity financing. Revenue streams comprise federal ministry grants (BMEL, BMI, BMBF, BMAS for projects spanning nutrition education, intercultural openness, cultural education, and social participation), lottery-funded grants (Glücksspirale, Aktion Mensch), corporate donations (notably the Lidl Pfandspende bottle-deposit program operating since 2009), and minimal seminar fees (199 EUR for multi-day seminars; most seminars including all BFD seminars are free). The technology stack includes eCampus LMS, eco-Plattform for digital process management, BEXAT customer management software, Zoom for webinar delivery, Matomo for privacy-compliant analytics, and Campaign Monitor for email marketing. The Academy reaches Tafel-Aktive through in-person seminars distributed across North, East, South, and West Germany, complemented by digital channels including social media, newsletter, and a multi-language website.

Name

Bildungsakademie der Tafel Deutschland gGmbH

Legal name

Bildungsakademie der Tafel Deutschland gGmbH

Website

https://tafelakademie.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bildungsakademie der Tafel Deutschland gGmbH (Tafel-Akademie) is a Berlin-based non-profit subsidiary of Tafel Deutschland e.V. that delivers education, training, and digital tools to professionalize approximately 77,000 volunteers across Germany's 960+ local food banks, while coordinating the federal BFD voluntary service program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Education and Volunteer Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Food Safety & Workplace Sanitation (HACCP, Hygiene) (EDABAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supplier Approval, Verification & Food Safety Risk Management (GFSI-aligned) (AFALADAH), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Volunteer education programs
• Nonprofit training services
• Food bank education
• Voluntary service coordination
• Digital learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Project Funding: The Tafel-Akademie is funded exclusively through project funding and donations. The organization is recognized as gemeinnützig (non-profit) and is exempt from corporate and trade taxes. Donations can be made to the SozialBank account, with donation receipts issued for donations of 15 euros or more.
2. Seminar Fees: Some seminars are offered free of charge while others have fees (e.g., 199 Euro for multi-day seminars). Fees typically include accommodation, meals, and travel costs up to 150 euros per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Tafel-Akademie provides continuing education, professional training, and project-based learning programs for approximately 77,000 Tafel volunteers and staff across Germany's 960+ local food banks. Core offerings include the eCampus online learning platform, in-person and online seminars on volunteer management, food hygiene, occupational safety, fundraising, and crisis communication, a certificate program for Tafel managers, on-site trainings, and coordination of the bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD) federal voluntary service program as the official Zentralstelle.

Product overview

The Bildungsakademie der Tafel Deutschland gGmbH is a nonprofit educational organization and wholly-owned subsidiary of Tafel Deutschland e.V. that offers a diverse educational and project portfolio for approximately 75,000-77,000 Tafel volunteers across Germany. The core educational offerings include: eCampus (online learning platform), Seminare (in-person and online training courses), Zertifikatskurs (certificate program for Tafel managers), and Inhouse-Seminare (on-site training at individual Tafeln). The organization also coordinates the Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD) program with its seminar curriculum. Beyond direct education, the organization manages multiple social projects including Tafel stärkt Partizipation, Corporate Volunteering, NutriDono, Tafel-Bildungschancen, Tafel macht Zukunft, Tafel Jugend, Power Kiste, and Freiwilligengewinnung. The portfolio is delivered under the motto 'Wissen teilen. Menschen stärken.' (Sharing knowledge. Strengthening people.)

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• eCampus Online learning platform providing digital access to educational content, course materials, and training resources for Tafel volunteers (Tafel-Aktive). Accessible at app.ecampus.tafel-akademie.de.
• Seminare (Seminars) In-person and online seminars covering topics such as volunteer management, food safety, occupational safety, fundraising, and public relations for Tafel workers and volunteers. Many seminars are free; multi-day seminars cost 199 Euro including accommodation and meals.
• Zertifikatskurs (Certificate Program for Tafel Managers) Certificate program for 'Verantwortliche in Tafeln' (Responsible Persons in Tafeln) providing formal qualification for Tafel leadership roles, coordinated by Kristin Bohm.
• Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD) Program Coordination Federal Voluntary Service program coordinated by the Tafel-Akademie as the official Zentralstelle, providing pedagogical support and mandatory seminar program for volunteers serving at Tafeln across Germany. Includes 25 seminar days for participants under 27 and 12 seminar days for participants over 27.
• Inhouse-Seminare in der Tafel (On-site Training) Customized on-site training sessions delivered directly at individual Tafel locations for tailored organizational development. Contact: Audrey Micheneau-Pfeifer.
• Fachveranstaltungen (Professional Events) Specialized professional events and conferences addressing specific topics relevant to Tafel operations and management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 550 participants trained in more than 3,300 education days in the first half of 2016
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Warth & Klein Grant Thornton AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2016Cooperation partner for the first tagesseminar (day seminar) on 'Finanzen & Gemeinnützigkeit' (Finances & Non-profit Status) held in Düsseldorf. Prof. Dr. Vogelbusch, economist and tax consultant from the firm, provided training.
• Lidl DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lidl Pfandspende (bottle deposit donation) program has been supporting Tafel projects financially since 2009. The 16th funding round was announced in summer 2026. The Tafel-Akademie conducts informational events about the application process for this program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE): Germany's national network for civic engagement, coordinating policy, training, and events across civil-society actors. Comparable as a federally connected hub for volunteer-management education and engagement programming.
• Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung (DKJS): A major German foundation running youth engagement and education programs including volunteer and participation initiatives. Comparable for combining structured education offerings with youth/civic-engagement programs similar to Tafel Jugend.
• Haus des Stiftens: A Munich-based non-profit service platform that provides training, digital tools, and infrastructure to German civil-society organizations. Directly comparable as a non-profit-sector education and capacity-building provider serving Germany's Stiftungen and NGOs.
• Stiftung Bürgermut: A German foundation focused on civic engagement, volunteer innovation, and social entrepreneurship education. Comparable for its focus on training and supporting civic-minded actors and volunteers in civil society.
• Paritätisches Bildungswerk: The training arm of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, providing continuing education and professional development for welfare-organization staff. Closely comparable as a sector-specific Bildungswerk serving German non-profit personnel.

Others

• Aktion Mensch: Germany's largest social lottery and funding organization for inclusion, volunteering, and civic engagement. Comparable as a key funder and ecosystem partner for inclusion- and volunteer-focused education projects, though it operates more as a grantmaker than a direct training provider.

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Bildungswerk: The education arm of Diakonie Deutschland, providing training for welfare-organization staff and volunteers. Comparable as a large faith-based welfare Bildungswerk with similar training topics (hygiene, volunteer management, fundraising).
• DGB Bildungswerk: The education arm of the German Trade Union Confederation, providing professional development and seminars to a national member network. Comparable structurally as a federation-linked education provider delivering standardized seminars across Germany.
• Robert Bosch Stiftung: One of Germany's largest corporate foundations, running civic education, social innovation, and engagement programs. Comparable as a large-scale funder and operator of education and civic-participation programs in Germany.
• Caritas Bildungswerk: The educational division of Caritas Germany, one of the country's largest welfare organizations. Comparable as a large, established welfare-education provider, though its scope is far broader than the Tafel's volunteer-training niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Tafel_DE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWPlSNwJFPJbRKSSiWArdkQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/DieTafeln
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bildungsakademie-der-tafel-deutschland-ggmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/tafeldeutschland

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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