nestwärme

What nestwärme does

nestwärme is a charitable non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 2000 in Trier, Germany, by Petra Moske and Elisabeth Schuh, providing a comprehensive wraparound service ecosystem for families with severely ill or disabled children. The organization operates across three countries — Germany (Trier HQ, with services covering Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, and nationwide navigation), Luxembourg (Wasserbillig, registered as nestwärme Luxembourg asbl, RCS F11599, since December 2017), and Austria (Vienna, nestwärme Österreich – Das InklusionsNetzwerk für Familien, since 2020) — through a network of about 100 paid staff and 1,500+ volunteers. Its product portfolio spans pediatric home care nursing (covering ~240,000 km annually), an inclusive kindergarten in Trier (~12,000 meals/year), ambulatory and stationary hospice services (Q4 2026 inpatient facility planned), online coaching (Blickwechsel-Coaching), family counseling, nationwide navigation/lotsenfunktion, the careyoo e-learning platform, the Gute-Nacht-Geschichten podcast (200+ stories), the Gute-Nestwärme-Gerichte recipe program, sibling support (Geschwisterzeit), academy-led resilience training, and inclusive leisure events (kreativraum28, cook & care, Theatertanten).

Revenue is generated through a hybrid of individual and corporate donations (processed via FundraisingBox and Stripe), testamentary and in-kind contributions, recurring Fördermitgliedschaft membership fees, and public-sector grants — most notably the state of Rhineland-Palatinate's funding of Fachberatung RLP. All direct services to families are provided free of charge, with the organization governed as a transparent civil-society entity certified under Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft (Germany) and Spendengütesiegel (Austria). Distribution is hybrid: in-person in regional service catchments plus digital self-serve channels (careyoo, podcast distribution on Spotify/YouTube/Google Podcasts) that enable cross-border reach. Partnerships with BNP Paribas, Consorsbank, BGL BNP Paribas, foodloose, LANDAL GreenParks, BBT-Gruppe, and Stiftung Rehkids support both financial and operational scaling.

Name

nestwärme

Legal name

nestwärme e. V. Deutschland

Website

https://nestwaerme.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

nestwärme is a 25-year-old charitable non-profit operating across Germany, Luxembourg, and Austria, providing free pediatric home care, hospice, counseling, inclusive daycare, resilience training, and digital support services for families with severely ill or disabled children.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services for Families with Ill or Disabled Children

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (62441), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care (HLADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care (HSABAFAE), Hospice Care Coordination & Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Case Management (HSABAFAJ), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Pediatric home care
• Children's hospice services
• Family support services
• Resilience training
• Inclusive childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Trier

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue source through individual donations, corporate donations, memorial donations, wedding donations, testamentary bequests, and Sachspenden (in-kind donations). Organized through Fundraisingbox platform and direct bank transfers.
2. Membership Fees: Fördermitgliedschaft (supporting membership) providing recurring revenue from members who pay annual fees to support the organization's mission.
3. Government Funding: Some services receive public funding, such as the Fachberatung RLP which is funded by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate for family counseling services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

nestwärme provides a comprehensive portfolio of free services for families with severely ill or disabled children across Germany, Luxembourg, and Austria, including ambulatory pediatric intensive care, ambulatory children's hospice services, an inclusive kindergarten, family counseling, nationwide navigation support, online coaching, and resilience training. The organization combines professional healthcare delivery with psychosocial support and inclusive leisure programming, supported by a volunteer network and funded primarily through donations, memberships, and government grants. A stationary children's and youth hospice is under construction in Trier with planned Q4 2026 opening.

Product overview

nestwärme is a multi-site charitable association (e.V.) operating in Germany (Trier), Austria (Vienna), and Luxembourg (Wasserbillig) that provides a comprehensive portfolio of services for families with seriously ill or disabled children. The organization offers a unified but multi-layered service ecosystem combining healthcare (ambulatory pediatric intensive care, hospice services, inclusive daycare), psychosocial support (coaching, family counseling, nationwide navigation, volunteer family accompaniment), and resilience programming (academy, resilience training, digital content). Key branded offerings include the careyoo e-learning platform for self-care, the Blickwechsel-Coaching online coaching service, the Gute-Nacht-Geschichten podcast with over 200 stories, and Gute-Nestwärme-Gerichte recipe initiative. A flagship project — a stationary children's and youth hospice in Trier — is under construction with Q4 2026 opening planned. All offerings are supported by fundraising operations (via FundraisingBox and Stripe), newsletter/email marketing (Brevo), and digital content distribution through Spotify and YouTube.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ambulante Kinderkrankenpflege (Ambulante Kinderintensivpflege) Home-based pediatric intensive care nursing service operating in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, covering approximately 240,000 km per year, providing free in-home nursing to children with intensive medical needs.
• Kinderhospizarbeit (Kinderhospizdienst ambulant) Ambulatory children's hospice service providing life-long accompaniment for families with severely ill children, offered free of charge.
• Stationäres Kinder- und Jugendhospiz Trier Residential hospice facility for children and adolescents with severe illness, under construction in Trier with planned Q4 2026 opening; registration for families to be opened prior to launch.
• Geschwisterzeit Dedicated sibling support program for brothers and sisters of seriously ill children, including outings, workshops, and on-tour events (Geschwisterzeit on Tour) across the region.
• Kita (Inklusive Kindertagesstätte) Inclusive daycare facility in Trier serving approximately 12,000 meals per year, open to all children regardless of disability, integrating children with and without disabilities.
• Blickwechsel-Coaching Online coaching service providing discreet, professional support to help individuals activate resources and coping strategies; available across Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg.
• Pflegeberatung Care consulting services advising families on care options, applications, and daily organization.
• Fachberatung Rheinland-Pfalz Specialist advisory service for families in Rhineland-Palatinate, funded by the state, covering benefits, daily organization, self-help, and contacts.
• Bundesweite Lotsenfunktion Nationwide navigation service advising on applications, benefits, entitlements, and available support options for families with seriously ill children, available by phone and email across Germany.
• Ehrenamtliche Familienbegleitung Volunteer family accompaniment service supporting families in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland with trained volunteers.
• Amb. Hilfen zu Erziehung u. Eingliederungshilfen Ambulatory assistance for education and integration support, with interdisciplinary team accompaniment and family strengthening services.
• nestwärme Akademie Educational institution providing resilience training, workshops, and professional development for families, volunteers, and organizations.
• Resilienz-Training (Resilienz-Kurse) Resilience training program based on 8 pillars of resilience, offered as free taster courses, 4-hour workshops, and 4-day practitioner courses, including digital video content, guided meditations, and humor videos.
• Digitale Resilienz-Angebote Free digital resilience content including explanatory videos on the 8 pillars of resilience by psychologist Leonie Moske, humorous videos by cabaret artist Marlies Blume, guided meditations for adults and children, and self-efficacy exercises.
• careyoo E-learning platform for self-care and mental health, featuring online courses, webinars, and a community for resilience building; available in Luxembourg and Germany.
• nestwärme erleben Inclusive events program combining online and in-person activities such as art workshops, meditation, yoga, and creative sessions for families with impaired children.
• Gute-Nacht-Geschichten (Podcast) Free bedtime story podcast featuring over 200 stories read by volunteers and celebrities, available on Spotify, YouTube, and Google Podcasts.
• Gute-Nestwärme-Gerichte Recipe sharing initiative combining cooking with storytelling, featuring recipes with personal nestwärme stories from contributors, including expert tips from nutrition advisor Stefan Rheine.
• Freudenmomente Special leisure moments and outings tailored to the needs and interests of families with impaired children.
• kreativraum28 Creative space offering artistic activities for families and engaged volunteers.
• cook & care Cooking and care program combining culinary activities with caregiving community.
• Theatertanten (Theatererlebnisse) Theater experience program in Austria featuring free theatrical performances for families, including children's plays at venues like Komödie im Schloss Porcia and Tschauner Bühne Wien.
• Inklusiver Zeichenkurs Inclusive drawing and art course offered as a project in Austria for participants of all abilities.
• Ausbildung zur Kinderhospizbegleitung Training program qualifying volunteer hospice companions to support families in hospice settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 240,000 km driven annually for pediatric home care services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BNP Paribas / BNP Paribas StiftungcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBNP Paribas has been supporting nestwärme for several years through its foundation. Corporate volunteering programs through the '1 Million Hours 2 Help' initiative engage BNP employees in reading good night stories for nestwärme. The BNP Paribas stiftung provides ongoing financial support to children's hospice projects.
• ConsorsbankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of the BNP Paribas group, Consorsbank participates in corporate volunteering with nestwärme. Employees have contributed recipes, read stories, and participated in team volunteer events supporting the organization's activities.
• BGL BNP ParibascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxembourg branch of BNP Paribas supports nestwärme Luxembourg. Employees have participated in corporate volunteering programs including reading good night stories. Barbara Wadé was introduced to nestwärme through the BNP Paribas corporate volunteering program.
• foodlooseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term partner from Hamburg providing healthy organic snacks. foodloose employees participate in volunteer events, contribute recipes to the Gute-Nestwärme-Gerichte collection, and have provided support for charitable causes.
• LANDAL GreenParksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term cooperation partner that has contributed recipes to nestwärme's Gute-Nestwärme-Gerichte program. Employees have participated in corporate volunteering activities.
• Trierischer VolksfreundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional newspaper that has intensively supported nestwärme's children's hospice project through media coverage and contributed to successful donation acquisition.
• BBT-GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented at the Federal Minister of Health visit, the BBT Group is a key partner in the children's hospice construction project development.
• Kassenärztliche VereinigungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the children's hospice project, represented at the ministerial visit and supporting the development of healthcare services.
• ApothekerverbandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the children's hospice project, represented at the ministerial visit supporting pharmacy-related aspects of healthcare delivery.
• SpotifycoreTechnology or IntegrationPodcast hosting and distribution platform for the Gute-Nacht-Geschichten series. Stories available on Spotify alongside YouTube and Google Podcasts.
• Buchfink VerlagminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrier-based publisher whose authors contribute to the 'Märchen auf den Kopf gestellt' (Fairytales Turned Upside Down) series, with Achim Weinzen reading fairy tales for nestwärme's story collection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Deutschland: Germany's largest Protestant social welfare federation operating child and youth welfare, disability support, and family counseling services nationwide. Broad incumbent with overlapping child/family welfare offerings delivered at much larger scale.
• SOS-Kinderdorf e.V. Major German child welfare nonprofit operating residential villages, family support programs, and educational services for vulnerable children and families. Broad incumbent with overlapping family support and wraparound child welfare mission.
• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest confederation of Catholic social welfare organizations, providing child welfare, family services, and care for disabled persons across Germany. Broad incumbent offering overlapping family support services as part of a much wider social services portfolio.

Direct peers

• Ronald McDonald House Charities Germany: Operates Ronald McDonald Houses adjacent to German hospitals, providing accommodation and support for families with seriously ill children receiving inpatient treatment. Direct peer in family accommodation and support services for pediatric patient families.
• Bundesverband Kinderhospiz e.V. German national umbrella association for children's hospice services, representing providers and advocating for the pediatric palliative care sector. Direct peer in advocacy, networking, and quality standards for German children's hospices.
• Kinderhospiz Löwenherz e.V. Lower Saxony-based children's hospice with inpatient facility and ambulatory services for families with terminally ill children. Direct peer operating a stationary pediatric hospice model similar to nestwärme's planned Trier facility.
• Björn Schulz Stiftung: Berlin-based foundation operating inpatient and ambulatory children's hospice services plus family support programs. Direct peer in pediatric palliative care with similar wraparound family support offerings.
• Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e.V. Germany's leading national children's hospice association, providing ambulatory hospice services and support for families with life-limited children. Direct peer given nearly identical pediatric hospice and family accompaniment mission across Germany.
• Sterntalerhof: Austrian children's hospice and family support center in Lower Austria providing respite and palliative care for seriously ill children. Direct peer given parallel mission across Austria and shared Greater Region service population.

Regional players

• Together for Short Lives: UK charity for children's palliative care, supporting families and hospice services across the UK. Regional peer (UK vs. DACH) with directly comparable mission in pediatric hospice advocacy and family support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCG0mlyVrhB3Bhs2QicOCqeA
• Facebookfacebook.com/nestwaerme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nestwaermedeutschland

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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