Stiftelsen Unga Kvinnors Värn

Name

Stiftelsen Unga Kvinnors Värn

Legal name

Stiftelsen Unga Kvinnors Värn

Website

https://ukv.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Shelter Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Women's shelter services
• Protected housing support
• Violence victim support
• Psychosocial rehabilitation
• Trauma counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Private donations and gifts: 50% of UKV's costs are covered by private gift funds from foundations, associations, private individuals, church collections, and similar sources. Regular giving programs include autogiro (recurring monthly donations).
2. Government funding via social services: Placements are made through collaboration with social services (socialtjänsten), which provides government funding for care. The organization is under supervision of IVO (Inspektion för vård och omsorg).
3. Foundation and fund grants: Support from various foundations and funds including Arla Condinu Orden, Gålöstiftelsen, Gustav Vasagården, Jane och Dan Olssons Stiftelse, and many others listed on the website.
4. Church and congregation support: Continued support from churches and congregations through collections, sewing societies, fundraisers and donations, prayers and intercessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stiftelsen Unga Kvinnors Värn operates as Sweden's first women's shelter, offering a three-part holistic solution for young women aged 18-30 exposed to violence. The core offerings include an HVB-hem (residential care home with protected housing, capacity for 8 women with 24/7 qualified staffing), protected and training apartments on secure addresses for transition to independence, and Unga kvinnors mottagning (open reception center providing free support conversations and group activities). All services are delivered free of charge and include qualified contact person support, trauma processing, and practical assistance with healthcare and authority contacts.

Product overview

Stiftelsen Unga Kvinnors Värn operates as a non-profit foundation providing a comprehensive three-part holistic solution for young women aged 18-30 who have been exposed to violence. The core offerings consist of an HVB-hem (residential care home) with a focus on sheltered housing, protected and training apartments on secure addresses, and Unga Kvinnors mottagning (young women's reception center). The HVB-hem provides 8 beds with 24-hour qualified staffing and operates under IVO supervision. The skydds- och träningslägenhet (protected and training apartments) offer continued support for women transitioning to independent living. Unga kvinnors mottagning provides open access support services including conversations and group activities without requiring social services referral. A key service module is kvalificerat kontaktmannaskap (qualified contact person service), where each woman receives two dedicated kuratorer who provide ongoing psychosocial and practical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unga kvinnors mottagning: An open reception service for women aged 18-30 who have been subjected to violence, offering support conversations, activity groups, and community with others in similar situations. The service is free and does not require a decision from social services.

Products and services

• HVB-hem med inriktning skyddat boende (Residential Care Home with Protected Housing) Residential care home for young women aged 18-30 who have been exposed to violence, offering emergency accommodation, qualified contact persons, and trauma processing support under IVO supervision. Operates 365 days a year with 24-hour qualified staffing. Average treatment time approximately three months.
• Skydds- och träningslägenhet (Protected and Training Apartments) Protected and training apartments offered to women after HVB-hem placement, providing continued psychosocial and practical support through a contact person while women develop independence in a safe environment on protected addresses.
• Unga kvinnors mottagning (Young Women's Reception Center) Open reception center for women aged 18-30 who have experienced violence, offering free support conversations, activity groups, and networking opportunities without requiring a social services decision. Open Monday to Friday 9-17; accessible via phone, SMS, or email.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average treatment time of 3 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Somaya kvinno- och tjejjourminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partner in the 'Rum för stöd' (Room for support) project 2021, focused on long-term support for women exposed to violence, particularly honor-related violence and oppression.
• TerrafemminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partner in the 'Rum för stöd' (Room for support) project 2021, focused on developing methods for long-term support to women with experiences of honor-related violence.
• Etebra Communication ABminorOthersCorporate supporter providing communication services or products to the organization.
• Face StockholmminorOthersCorporate supporter providing products to the organization.
• Fotografiska museetminorOthersCorporate supporter providing museum services or free admission for activities.
• Liljevalchs KonsthallminorOthersCorporate supporter providing art gallery access for activities.
• Moderna museetminorOthersCorporate supporter providing museum services for activities.
• Rotaryklubb Kungsholmen FrukostminorOthersService organization supporting the foundation's work.
• SkansenminorOthersCorporate supporter providing cultural experiences for activities.
• StadsbrudskårenminorOthersOrganization providing support to the foundation.
• Stockholms stiftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch diocese providing long-term support through collections, fund contributions, prayers and intercessions. Historical founding partner through Sankt Jacobs församling.
• Stockholms domkyrkoförsamlingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch parish represented on board of directors. Historical founding partner in 1914. Provides ongoing support through collections and fund contributions.
• Ersta diakonicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiakonal organization that was a founding partner in 1914, providing two deaconesses to start the operation. Currently represented on the board. Part of Ersta Diakonisällskap.
• IVO (Inspektion för vård och omsorg)coreOthersRegulatory authority that supervises the HVB facility and ensures compliance with quality standards.
• Socialtjänsten (Social services)coreOthersMunicipal social services that refer women and provide government funding for placements. All collaborations are done in partnership with social services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stiftelsen Drottning Sophias Skyddshem: One of Sweden's oldest women's shelters (founded 1917), also based in Stockholm and serving women exposed to violence. Direct peer in mission and structure; explicitly listed as a financial supporter of UKV.
• Stockholms Kvinnojour: Local Stockholm women's shelter offering shelter, support conversations, and advocacy for women exposed to violence. Direct geographic peer with overlapping service portfolio but a less specialized focus on the 18-30 honor-violence niche.
• Somaya kvinno- och tjejjour: Stockholm-based women's and girls' helpline and support service for those exposed to violence, including honor-related violence. Direct peer serving a comparable population with a similar community-led GTM, and explicitly partnered with UKV on the 'Rum för stöd' project (2021).
• Terrafem: Swedish non-profit organization providing support specifically for women exposed to honor-related violence and oppression. Direct peer given UKV's overlapping specialization, and Terrafem is explicitly listed as a co-development partner in the 2021 'Rum för stöd' project.
• Mikaelius: Swedish foundation operating residential care homes (HVB-hem) with focus on protected housing for women exposed to violence and related psychosocial difficulties. Direct peer in service model, licensing regime (IVO), and target population.

Broad incumbents

• Stockholms Stadsmission: Major Stockholm-based social services NGO operating shelters, treatment homes, and support programs for people in vulnerable situations including women exposed to violence. Larger incumbent with broader scope; competes for municipal and donor funding.
• Riksorganisationen för kvinnojourer och tjejjourer i Sverige (Roks): National umbrella organization coordinating Sweden's network of women's and girls' shelters and youth support centers. Broad incumbent representing the sector in which UKV operates and through which municipal funding flows are often negotiated.
• Ersta Diakoni: Large Swedish diakonal/social services organization providing healthcare, social support, and shelter services. Co-founder of UKV in 1914 and represented on its board, Ersta is a broader incumbent operating an overlapping set of vulnerable-population services across Stockholm.

Regional players

• Kvinnojouren Vändpunkt: Women's shelter operating in other Swedish regions (outside Stockholm) serving women exposed to domestic and honor-related violence. Regional peer with similar services but operating in non-overlapping geography to UKV.

Others

• Socialstyrelsen (advisory/regulatory counterpart): Swedish national authority for health and social services that sets the quality standards (e.g., SOSFS 2011:9) under which UKV operates. Included as an ecosystem counterpart — not a competitor — to contextualize UKV's regulatory environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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