Stiftung Wisli

What Stiftung Wisli does

Stiftung Wisli is a Swiss non-profit foundation (Stiftung) established in 1984 and headquartered at Trafostrasse 1, Bülach, Canton of Zürich. It provides an integrated continuum of housing, work, and employment integration services for adults with psychological impairments across the Zürcher Unterland region and the city of Winterthur. The foundation operates 1 residential home with 24-hour care, 4 shared-living homes, 16+ individual studios, psychiatric Spitex home care, and day facilities in Bülach and Opfikon. Its work integration arm includes 16+ protected workshops (GartenWerk, GenussWerk, VeloWerk, NaschWerk, NähWerk, KreativWerk, Elektromechanik, Bürozentrum, Mailing, ICT, RUW, Textilatelier, Atelier, Betriebsunterhalt, Tagesstätte, Gate Catering) and the We-Care division, which provides case management, vocational assessments, job coaching, and supported placement into the open labor market.

The foundation's business model is multi-stream. Core revenue flows from public funding: Invalidenversicherung (IV) disability insurance, Ergänzungsleistungen (EL) supplementary benefits, and municipal contracts under a Leistungsauftrag from the City of Bülach. Secondary revenue comes from corporate services (administrative outsourcing, production, catering, garden maintenance, team events), retail sales through branded workshop storefronts, consignment commissions (Projekt Restwert at 50/50 split), and self-payer fees for services not covered by public funding. Pricing is published for several tiers: CHF 29–133/hour for Begleitetes Wohnen, CHF 1,372/month for residential placement, CHF 2,500 for 15-hour RAV job training, and CHF 130–250/person for corporate team events.

Operationally, the foundation has no proprietary technology platform; its services are people-intensive and delivered through physical facilities. GTM is dual: institutional referrals (IV-Stellen, municipalities, RAV, physicians) for participants, and direct sales/business development plus public retail for corporate clients and individual consumers. Named corporate partners include Gate Gourmet AG (Zürich Airport), Stadtspital Zürich Triemli, Kyburz, Viatris, and Cembra Money Bank. The Textwerkstatt project was discontinued in 2024 as part of portfolio rationalization.

Name

Stiftung Wisli

Legal name

Stiftung Wisli

Website

https://wisli.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stiftung Wisli is a Swiss non-profit foundation founded in 1984 that provides housing, protected employment, vocational training, and work integration services for adults with psychological impairments in the Zürcher Unterland and Winterthur regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social Services and Vocational Rehabilitation

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Chronic Condition Care Coordination (EDALAFAI)

Keywords

• Disability social services
• Vocational rehabilitation programs
• Supported employment services
• Psychiatric home care
• Sheltered workshop programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bülach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Social Insurance & Public Funding: Core revenue is derived from Invalidenversicherung (IV) benefits, Ergänzungsleistungen (EL / supplementary disability benefits), and municipal (Gemeinde) funding for residential care, day structure, and work integration services. These are the primary funding mechanisms for participants in all housing and work programs.
2. Corporate Services & Contracting: Revenue from companies that commission administrative, production, catering, garden maintenance, mailing/confection, and other services from Wisli's protected workshops. Services are priced at market rates and include social value. Corporate team events (CHF 130–250/person) and catering are also commercial revenue streams.
3. Retail Sales: Revenue from the sale of goods produced by participants: bakery/pastry products (Naschwerk), prepared meals (Genusswerk), bicycles and repair services (Velowerk), textile alterations and crafts (NähWerk, Kreativwerk), and second-hand goods (Projekt Restwert). Prices are set commercially for public consumers and businesses.
4. Self-Payer / Out-of-Pocket: For Begleitetes Wohnen without IV/EL coverage, self-payers are charged CHF 133/hour for accompaniment services. For RAV-based job application training, the cost is CHF 2,500 per course. Some housing placements generate rent-like fees partially covered by municipal or IV funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stiftung Wisli is a Swiss non-profit foundation providing housing, work, and integration services for adults with psychological impairments in the Zürcher Unterland and Winterthur regions. Its core offerings span three pillars: (1) residential services including supervised living (Betreutes Wohnen), assisted living (Begleitetes Wohnen), and psychiatric home nursing (Psychiatrische Spitex); (2) work integration programs under the We-Care brand plus a network of protected workshops (GartenWerk, VeloWerk, NaschWerk, GenussWerk, KreativWerk, NähWerk, Bürozentrum, Mailing, Elektromechanik, ICT, Gastronomie, Gate Catering, Textilatelier, RUW, Velowerkstatt, Tagesstätte, Atelier); and (3) vocational training (EFZ/EBA/PrA apprenticeships), supported employment placement in the open labor market, and corporate services including outsourcing, team events, catering, and recruitment. Foundation has operated for 40 years since 1984 and is certified Spitex Verband Kanton Zürich Category A.

Product overview

Stiftung Wisli is a Swiss foundation offering an integrated ecosystem of residential, vocational, and corporate services for individuals with mental health challenges. The organization operates as a platform of distinct yet interconnected service units organized into four main categories: (1) Living services including supervised housing, assisted living, psychiatric home care, and leisure activities; (2) Work integration services offering sheltered employment across diverse sectors (atelier, facility maintenance, business center, electromechanics, garden maintenance, catering, gastronomy, ICT, textile workshop, bicycle workshop, mailing, and training centers); (3) Professional integration programs under the We-Care brand offering case management, assessments, job coaching, and placement services; and (4) Retail production units including the GartenWerk, GenussWerk restaurant, KreativWerk gift shop, NähWerk tailoring, NaschWerk bakery, and VeloWerk bicycle shop, plus the Projekt Restwert online resale service and FASt recruitment services. The foundation provides these services through facilities in Bülach, Opfikon, and Winterthur, with the We-Care division serving as the central coordination hub for work integration programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Living Services (Betreutes Wohnen) Supervised living in shared apartments (Wohngemeinschaften) with 24-hour or daytime care, including residential homes (e.g., Wislistrasse 9 with 16 single rooms) and shared apartments for 3–5 persons across Bülach and Opfikon. Designed for adults with psychological impairments who need stable housing with qualified care teams and structured daily activities. 365-day on-call care available.
• Assisted Living (Begleitetes Wohnen) Independent living at home with regular visits from a familiar professional (CHF 29/hour under IV/EL funding; CHF 133/hour self-payer). Available from 1 hour/month to max 2 hours/week. Includes residential placement in Wohngemeinschaften (Winkel, Bülach, Bachenbülach) and individual studios at CHF 1,372/month for shared rooms. Supports step-by-step independence for residents ready for greater autonomy.
• Psychiatric Home Care (Psychiatrische Spitex) Professional psychiatric home nursing delivered by experienced psychiatric nursing professionals for crisis intervention and ongoing home support. Covered by Swiss mandatory basic health insurance (KVG) with a medical prescription; patient pays only a statutory daily flat fee. Recognized at Spitex Verband Kanton Zürich Category A.
• Day Centers (Tagesstätte) Day facilities in Bülach (Wislistrasse 10) and Opfikon (Wallisellerstrasse 75) offering structured daily activities, meal preparation, creative projects, and light craft work for adults with psychological impairments. Care available Monday–Friday daytime with individual support.
• Leisure Programs (Freizeitangebot) Voluntary leisure programs for residents and participants including holiday camps, textile workshops, regular excursions, and sports afternoons promoting movement, social interaction, and creative expression.
• Work Integration Programs We-Care (Arbeitsintegration) Professional work integration services with case management for individuals with mental health challenges. Analyzes potentials and develops sustainable integration plans toward employment. Includes modular programs via SVA (career exploration, job coaching, work training, vocational training, supported employment), municipality referrals (assessments, integration offerings, vocational training, coaching, job search support), and RAV-approved application training. Central intake at the foundation's Trafostrasse 1 headquarters.
• Vocational Training and Apprenticeships (Lehre) Vocational education programs for youth with mental health challenges in commercial, craft, and IT disciplines (EFZ/EBA/PrA levels). Training options include within-foundation programs (Werkstatt) and partner-company placements. Includes accompanying vocational school attendance (begleitende berufliche Grundbildung) and internship options (Praktika).
• Supported External Employment (Integrative Arbeitsplätze) Supported employment placement services placing individuals with IV pensions into external employment in the general economy, with ongoing coaching and annual progress reviews. Theorist and operational pathway toward open-market reintegration for participants.
• Protected Workshops (Geschützte Arbeitsplätze) Network of sheltered workplaces offering supervised, meaningful work across diverse trades including Atelier (creative work), Betriebsunterhalt (facility maintenance/cleaning), Bürozentrum (administration, switchboard, accounting, mailings), Elektromechanik (assembly, drilling, turning, milling, welding), Gartenunterhalt (garden care), Gastronomie/Gate Catering (aircraft catering at Zürich Airport), ICT & Mediamatik (Microsoft 365 support, networking, photography, video, graphic design), Mailing (kitting, packaging, shipping), Textilatelier (sewing, alterations, creative textile), Velowerkstatt (bicycle repair, e-bike service), and Tagesstätte (day workshop). Designed to build daily structure, vocational skills, and resilience while delivering quality goods and services to external clients.
• Job Placement Service FASt (FASt Stellenvermittlung) Job placement and recruitment services placing individuals with mental health challenges into companies (Integrative Arbeitsplätze) or supporting them through the application process. Includes RAV-approved FASt application training at CHF 2,500 per 15-hour course. Locations in Winterthur and Bülach.
• Gate Catering (Airport Work Integration) Protected workspace within Gate Gourmet AG's production facility at Zürich Airport (Borddienststrasse). Wisli staff prepare aircraft trolleys and sort/clean cutlery for Gate Gourmet, which serves over 70% of airlines flying into Zürich. The partnership provides real-market work experience within a protected framework.
• GartenWerk (Garden Maintenance Workshop) Garden maintenance workshop at Solistrasse 86, Bülach offering professional care for gardens, parks, and property areas including tree pruning, plant protection, lawn care, mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, and customer consultations. Sustainable and chemical-free methods.
• VeloWerk (Bicycle Workshop and Retail) Full-service bicycle shop open Tue–Sat at Glasistrasse 7, Bülach. Services: safety check CHF 65, velo service CHF 130, E-Bike service CHF 165. Rentals: classic bike CHF 45/day, E-Bike CHF 95/day. New bicycles and E-Bikes from brands Superior, Giant, Liv, Bergamont, Riese & Müller, Siech Cycles; used bikes also sold. Pro Velo members receive 10% discount. Bring-and-collect service CHF 20 within Bülach area.
• NaschWerk (Bakery and Takeaway) Bakery and takeaway shop at Bülach headquarters offering daily fresh pastries, breads, snacks, breakfast options, and seasonal brunch events. Combo offer CHF 6.90 (house-made pastry + Henauer coffee). Supplies regional bio/organic ingredients from Henauer and Hoeri Geflügelhof.
• GenussWerk (Self-Service Restaurant) Self-service restaurant at Bülach headquarters open Mon–Fri 11:30–13:30, offering two daily menus and a salad bar with vegan, vegetarian, and Swiss dishes prepared fresh daily from regional ingredients. Also serves as venue for private events (birthdays, company gatherings) and event catering.
• KreativWerk (Handcraft and Gift Shop) Craft and gift shop open Mon–Fri 07:00–18:00, Sat 08:00–13:00, at Bülach headquarters. Sells handmade cards, keychains, decorative items, and accessories produced by Wisli work-integration participants. Also available via online shop shop.wisli.ch.
• NähWerk (Textile Alterations Workshop) Textile alteration and sewing workshop open Wed–Fri at Neuwiesenstrasse 20, Winterthur. Offers clothing alterations (trousers, skirts, blouses, jackets, blazers), repairs, household linens (curtains, cushions) made to measure, and handcrafted textile products with upcycling focus.
• Projekt Restwert (Online Consignment Resale) Online consignment resale service for unused items operating in Bülach and Winterthur. Accepts goods from private individuals and companies, photographs and lists items via online platform, ships sold items, and splits proceeds 50/50 with consignors.
• Corporate Team Events (Firmenevents) Team building events combining shared experiences with new impulses for collaboration, communication, and mental health, including resilience workshops and communication modules. Half-day event CHF 130/person (min 6, max 20 persons per module); full-day event CHF 250/person. Clients include Viatris and Cembra Money Bank.
• Catering and Room Rental (Catering und Raummiete) Professional catering services and meeting room rentals for corporate events, including aperitifs, buffets, and exquisite menus delivered by experienced staff. Used by organizations including Viatris and Cembra Money Bank.
• Corporate Outsourcing Services (Dienstleistungen für Unternehmen) Outsourced business services for companies and public institutions including administrative tasks, production work, mailing and kitting, property maintenance, and garden care performed by individuals in sheltered employment. Clients include Stadtspital Zürich Triemli, Gate Gourmet AG, Kyburz, WyMed, Plena Vital, and Stanzerei und Dichtung AG. Services priced at market rates.
• Corporate Recruitment and Outplacement (FASt Firmen) Personnel recruitment and outplacement coaching services for companies seeking to fulfill social responsibility by hiring or supporting individuals with mental health challenges. Includes recruitment matching and outplacement support across the foundation's regional employer network.
• Re- und Upcycling Winterthur (RUW) Training workplaces near Winterthur train station providing work and production assignments from the general economy, specializing in recycling, upcycling, and laser/engraving services. Includes RUW operations and Projekt Restwert Winterthur location. Processes used electric components and parts from corporate partners (e.g., Kyburz).

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years of continuous operation with active inclusion programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gate Gourmet AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisli operates Gate Catering within Gate Gourmet's production facility at Zürich Airport (Flughafen Zürich). Wisli participants work as team members preparing aircraft trolleys and sorting/cleaning cutlery. Gate Gourmet handles over 70% of airlines flying into Zürich. The partnership provides meaningful real-market work experience within a protected framework, with potential for participants to transition to direct employment at Gate Gourmet.
• Stadtspital Zürich TriemlicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2020, Stadtspital Zürich Triemli employs Wisli participants in patient transport. Described as a win-win cooperation by hospital management. Wisli provides job coaching and support; the hospital provides meaningful employment. Represents an integrated approach to vocational rehabilitation within a healthcare setting.
• Henauer (Kaffee)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHenauer supplies biodynamic, organic, and fair-trade coffee to Wisli's Naschwerk bakery and GenussWerk restaurant. The partnership ensures high-quality, ethically sourced coffee for Wisli's food service operations.
• Hoeri GeflügelhofminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoeri Geflügelhof supplies organic eggs to Wisli's Naschwerk bakery. The partnership supports regional sourcing and quality standards in food preparation.
• Chruut & RüebliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChruut & Rüebli supplies produce from a community-supported agriculture (solidarische Landwirtschaft) arrangement to Wisli's food operations, supporting sustainable and regional ingredient sourcing.
• SuperiorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSuperior is a bicycle brand sold at Wisli's VeloWerk retail shop. Wisli operates as a reseller of Superior bicycles alongside other brands (Giant, Liv, Bergamont, Riese & Müller, Siech Cycles).
• GiantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGiant is a bicycle brand sold at Wisli's VeloWerk retail shop. Wisli operates as a reseller of Giant bicycles alongside other brands.
• LivminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiv is a bicycle brand sold at Wisli's VeloWerk retail shop. Wisli operates as a reseller of Liv bicycles alongside other brands.
• BergamontminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBergamont is a bicycle brand sold at Wisli's VeloWerk retail shop. Wisli operates as a reseller of Bergamont bicycles alongside other brands.
• Riese und MüllerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRiese und Müller is a premium E-Bike brand sold at Wisli's VeloWerk retail shop. Wisli operates as a reseller of Riese & Müller E-Bikes alongside other brands.
• Siech CyclesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSiech Cycles is a bicycle brand sold at Wisli's VeloWerk retail shop. Wisli operates as a reseller of Siech Cycles bicycles alongside other brands.
• WyMedminorOthersCorporate partner using Wisli's professional services (specific service type not detailed in source).
• Plena VitalminorOthersCorporate partner using Wisli's professional services (specific service type not detailed in source).
• Stanzerei und Dichtung AGminorOthersCorporate partner using Wisli's professional services (specific service type not detailed in source).
• Pro VelominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPro Velo members receive a 10% discount on bicycle services at Wisli's VeloWerk. This partnership supports cycling and provides a customer acquisition channel.
• Too Good To GominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisli's Naschwerk participates in the Too Good To Go app, offering surprise packages of leftover baked goods at a discount to reduce food waste. This supports sustainability goals and provides a steady revenue stream for surplus items.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Job4all Stiftung: Swiss foundation focused specifically on employment integration of people with disabilities into the primary labor market. Comparable vocational integration mission but more focused on placement than residential care.

Direct peers

• Stiftung Bernaville: Swiss foundation operating residential homes, day structures, and sheltered employment workshops for adults with psychological impairments. Comparable integrated service portfolio and Swiss social-insurance funding model.
• Stiftung Wagerenhof: Swiss foundation in Uster (Canton Zürich) offering integrated housing, sheltered workshops, and work integration for people with disabilities. Closest structural analogue to Stiftung Wisli's combined residential + vocational model in the same canton.
• Stiftung Ilgenhalde: Swiss foundation operating residential homes, day centers, and sheltered workshops for adults with psychological impairments. Comparable Swiss service portfolio and canton-level funding relationships.
• Stiftung Contenti: Swiss foundation in Lucerne providing residential, day-structure, and work programs for people with mental health impairments. Directly comparable integrated housing-plus-work model with IV/municipal funding.
• Heime Zizers: Swiss residential and workshop organization serving adults with psychological and social impairments in Graubünden. Comparable combination of residential care and sheltered employment under foundation governance.

Others

• Adecco Foundation Switzerland: Foundation arm of a major staffing group running workforce inclusion programs for disadvantaged groups. Adjacent ecosystem participant operating in employment integration but using commercial staffing infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Insieme Schweiz: Swiss umbrella association for people with intellectual disabilities and their families; runs supported employment and residential programs nationally. Overlaps in vocational integration and disability advocacy.
• Pro Infirmis: Largest Swiss disability service organization, providing consulting, residential support, and work integration across all Swiss cantons. Overlapping mission but operating at much broader national scale.
• SRK Kanton Zürich: Canton branch of the Swiss Red Cross providing social services, integration programs, and care for vulnerable groups in Zürich. Overlaps in social-assistance delivery but with much broader mandate including migration and emergency aid.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles18 records

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