Rote Nasen Deutschland E.v.

What Rote Nasen Deutschland E.v. does

Rote Nasen Deutschland E.V. is a registered charitable nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 2003 in Berlin that operates professionally trained clown artist programs delivering humor-based psychosocial interventions to vulnerable populations in German healthcare and care settings. The organization's core offering is regular Clownvisiten (clown visits) by 95 specially trained performers to hospitalized children, elderly residents in nursing homes and geriatric wards, and refugees in reception facilities, supported by intensive specialty programs including OP-Begleitung (operation accompaniment into the operating room) and Therapievisite (psychological/psychosomatic clinic visits). The technical foundation is a proprietary 500-hour, two-year training curriculum covering artistic clowning techniques alongside medical, psychological, and hygiene fundamentals, with ongoing professional development through the RED NOSES International School of Humor in Vienna.

The organization runs an expanding portfolio of complementary programs including the HumorAgenda six-month certification program training healthcare and care staff in therapeutic humor techniques, Humorworkshops (125 conducted cumulatively), the Zahnputzshow educational theater on dental hygiene for refugee children, the Emergency Smile international crisis-response program, and the Station Leben documentation partnership with Charité Berlin's pediatric oncology ward. Geographic footprint spans at least 10 German states (Berlin, Brandenburg, Baden-Württemberg, Bayern, Bremen, Hamburg, Hessen, NRW, Sachsen, Thüringen) and extends internationally through RED NOSES crisis missions.

The revenue model is donation-funded with diversified streams: one-time individual donations, the recurring Clownpartner program, corporate partnerships, Recycling4Smile, foundation grants (notably AOK PLUS, Heinz und Heide Dürr Stiftung, Deutsche Kinderhilfe), Testamentspende (legacy/bequest giving), and since 2017 a prevention-services channel under a national cooperation agreement with the Betriebskrankenkassen (BKK) association. Distribution is direct-to-institution: trained clown pairs deliver scheduled visits to named partner facilities including Charité Berlin, Deutsches Herzzentrum, St. Joseph Krankenhaus Berlin-Tempelhof, Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg, DRK Westend Kliniken, Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann Potsdam, AWO Seniorenheim Wildau, Samariterstiftung centers, Kinderhospiz Sonnenhof, and the Ankunfts- und Notunterbringungseinrichtung Berlin-Tegel refugee facility.

Name

Rote Nasen Deutschland E.v.

Legal name

ROTE NASEN Deutschland e.V.

Website

https://rotenasen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rote Nasen Deutschland E.V. is a Berlin-based nonprofit founded in 2003 that deploys 95 professionally trained clown artists to deliver humor-based psychosocial programs for hospitalized children, elderly care residents, and refugees across Germany, funded by donations and health insurance prevention contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Therapeutic Entertainment Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Adult Day Respite Programs (Daytime Relief) (HLADAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alzheimer’s & Dementia-Specific Adult Day Programs (HLADAIAC), Special Needs Sick-Day Backup Childcare (HSAAAJAK)

Keywords

• Hospital clown visits
• Humor therapy programs
• Psychosocial care services
• Elderly care entertainment
• Refugee support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin-müggelheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations (Einmalspenden): One-time donations from private individuals supporting the organization's mission to bring joy to children in hospitals, elderly care facilities, and refugees. Donations are tax-deductible in Germany.
2. Regular Giving Program (Clownpartner): Monthly or annual recurring donations from dedicated supporters called 'Clownpartner'. Provides stable funding through automatic deductions and includes regular updates about program impact.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Companies engage through direct donations, clown sponsorships, product/service partnerships, and recycling programs (Recycling4Smile for old phones and printer cartridges).
4. Bequest and Legacy Giving (Testamentspende): Donors can include ROTE NASEN in their estate planning. The organization provides guidance on inheritance donations and has partnerships with Stiftung Berliner Sparkasse for endowment management.
5. Research Grants: Funded academic research on the effects of clown interventions, including a three-year study by University of Flensburg financed by AOK PLUS health insurance, published in BMC Geriatrics.
6. Health Insurance Prevention Benefits: Since 2017, Betriebskrankenkassen (BKK) can fund ROTE NASEN clown visits in care facilities as prevention services under a cooperation agreement with the national BKK association.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Rote Nasen Deutschland e.V. delivers professional clown visits (Clownvisiten) and humor-based intervention programs to children in hospitals, elderly residents in care facilities, and refugees in shelter accommodations across Germany. Service is provided by 95 specially trained clown artists who have completed a 500-hour healthcare-specific curriculum, with supporting programs including operation-room accompaniment (OP-Begleitung), HumorAgenda staff training, dental hygiene theater, and international Emergency Smile crisis response missions.

Product overview

Rote Nasen Deutschland e.V. is a charitable organization operating a portfolio of clown-based intervention programs. The core offering is Clownvisiten (clown visits) delivering joy and psychosocial support to children in hospitals, elderly in care facilities, and refugees. Supporting modules include OP-Begleitung (operation accompaniment), Humorworkshops (staff training), and Zahnputzshow (dental hygiene theater). The HumorAgenda is a six-month certification program extending humor practices beyond visits. The Emergency Smile program provides international crisis response. Complementary services include Recycling4Smile (recycling donations), various donation programs (Clownpartner, Testamentspende), and an online merchandise shop. The organization does not operate a technology platform but provides in-person artistic services funded primarily through donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emergency Smile: International crisis intervention and emergency response clown programs operated in partnership with Red Noses International
• Intensive Smile Care
• HumorAgenda
• Therapievisite
• Recycling4Smile
• Clownpate/Clownpartner

Products and services

• Clownvisiten (Clown Visits)

Quantifiable outcome

• Three-year study by University of Flensburg found that after one year, residents in clown intervention groups showed more favorable development in depressive mood and sleep quality compared to control groups; after two years, demonstrated less decline in resilience. Study financed by AOK PLUS and published in BMC Geriatrics on June 29, 2026.
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Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• University of FlensburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Led a three-year controlled longitudinal field study examining sustainable effects of clown interventions in long-term care facilities. Study published in BMC Geriatrics demonstrated positive effects on residents' depressive mood, sleep quality, and resilience.
• International Society for Arts in Medicine (ISfAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026ROTE NASEN participated in ISfAM's international conference 'The Healing Arts' in cooperation with Charité Berlin, presenting policy briefs on children's right to play in healthcare settings.
• Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann PotsdammajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2026Regular clown visits including OP accompaniment at this major Brandenburg hospital. Two visits weekly on pediatric and surgical wards.
• Berliner Charité - Kinderonkologische StationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint project 'Station Leben' (Station Life) documenting daily life on pediatric oncology wards through blog stories, providing visibility into the impact of clown visits.
• RED NOSES InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROTE NASEN Deutschland is the German partner of RED NOSES International, the international organization coordinating clown visits in healthcare settings across multiple countries. The partnership enables knowledge sharing, international training through the School of Humor in Vienna, Emergency Smile crisis response missions, and collaborative research programs.
• Betriebskrankenkassen (BKK) AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational cooperation agreement enabling Betriebskrankenkassen to fund ROTE NASEN clown visits in nursing homes as prevention services since 2017. This partnership legitimizes and subsidizes clown interventions in elderly care.
• Der Paritätische Berlin (Diakonie/Parity Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROTE NASEN is a member of Der Paritätische Berlin, one of Germany's largest welfare associations with over 10,000 member organizations nationwide. Membership provides access to training, advice, and represents commitment to social justice values.
• Füchse BerlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerROTE NASEN was Charity Partner of Füchse Berlin (handball club) in 2019, demonstrating community engagement and local partnership approach.
• Initiative Transparente ZivilgesellschaftminorOthersROTE NASEN signed the civil society transparency register, committing to transparency about funding sources, use of funds, and personnel structure toward donors.
• Gooding (shopping platform)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline shopping platform where a portion of purchases are donated to ROTE NASEN. Consumers shop normally while supporting the charity at no extra cost.
• goood (mobile carrier)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman social mobile provider donates 10% of monthly package prices to ROTE NASEN and other non-profit organizations.
• Charité BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Berlin's university medical center across multiple departments including pediatric oncology, cardiology, and surgery. Charité has medical advisory board representation from Charité directors.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RED NOSES International: Umbrella organization coordinating the international network of medical-clown charities of which ROTE NASEN Deutschland is the German partner. Operates the International School of Humor in Vienna and Emergency Smile missions; closest strategic and operational peer.
• CliniClowns Nederland: Dutch nonprofit running clown visits in hospitals, care homes, and for children with disabilities. Directly comparable service portfolio, funding model, and European regulatory environment.
• Operação Nariz Vermelho: Portuguese hospital clown charity within the RED NOSES network, running artist-driven pediatric clown visits. Sister organization with shared methodology and donor-base dynamics.
• Le Rire Médecin: French hospital clown charity providing trained clown visits to children in hospitals, with comparable artist-training programs and healthcare-system partnerships.
• Big Apple Circus - Clown Care Unit: Pioneer US hospital clown program sending professional clowns into pediatric wards; the historical model that the broader European hospital-clown movement, including RED NOSES, is patterned on.
• KlinikClowns e.V. German nonprofit operating hospital clown visits for children and elderly across Germany. Most direct domestic competitor for facility contracts, donor share, and BKK-style prevention funding.
• Theodora Stiftung (Theodora Foundation): Swiss charity running professionally trained clown visits to hospitalized children across Europe. Direct peer on methodology, training rigor, hospital partnerships, and donor model.

Emerging players

• Gesundheit! Foundation (Patch Adams): US-based global movement using humor and clowning in healthcare settings. Comparable philosophy but different operational model (mission trips vs. recurring facility contracts).
• Hospizclowns / Humorkonzept: German initiative focused specifically on clown visits for hospice and end-of-life care. Overlaps with ROTE NASEN's Kinderhospizarbeit and elder dementia programs but narrower scope.

Others

• Bundesverband Clowns in Therapie und Pädagogik: German industry association for therapeutic and educational clowns. Adjacent enabling peer providing professional standards, training coordination, and advocacy that shape ROTE NASEN's operating context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RNDClowns
• Facebookfacebook.com/RoteNasen.Deutschland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rote-nasen-deutschland-e-v
• Instagraminstagram.com/rotenasen.deutschland
• Pinterestde.pinterest.com/pin/812125745350998369

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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