Stine Sofies Stiftelse

What Stine Sofies Stiftelse does

Stine Sofies Stiftelse is a Norwegian non-profit foundation (stiftelse) founded in 2000 by Ada Sofie Austegard following the murder of her daughter Stine Sofie in the Baneheia case, with the mission of preventing and addressing violence and abuse against children in Norway. Headquartered in Grimstad with approximately 70 employees and annual turnover of around 100 million NOK, the organization operates a portfolio of free programs: the flagship Stine Sofie Senteret (a national residential course and mastery center serving children aged 0-18, with 3,500 children served since 2016 and annual capacity of 500); the Stine Sofie Foreldrepakke (a free parenting program distributed through 93% of Norway's health stations); the Stine Sofie Barnehagepakke (training for kindergarten staff); and free legal advice for victims and bereaved families.

The foundation's business model is a hybrid mission-driven nonprofit structure. Revenue streams include (1) government funding via the national budget (statsbudsjettet) for Senteret operations, (2) institutional research grants — most notably a 23 million NOK August 2025 agreement with Folkehelseinstituttet funded by three savings-bank foundations (Sparebankstiftelsen DNB, Sparebankstiftelsen Sparebanken Sør, Gjensidigestiftelsen) for the Trippel S longitudinal study, (3) individual donations through monthly fadder programs, Vipps, and card payments, and (4) e-commerce merchandise sales (calendars, jewelry, bracelets). All core services are free to beneficiaries; merchandise is priced on a donation-based model. Distribution is direct-to-beneficiary through the Senteret, public health stations, kindergartens/schools, and a free legal advice hotline. The organization is regulated and audited as a member of Norges Innsamlingsråd and approved by Innsamlingskontrollen.

Strategically, the foundation pursues policy influence alongside direct service delivery. The 2022-established Barnas Havarikommisjon, run with Wikborg Rein law firm, produces annual legislative reform proposals and has positioned the organization as a primary expert voice in Norwegian child-protection law. The 2025 'Techgiganter' petition campaign and 2026 Arendalsuka programming extend this regulatory posture into online child safety. Recent leadership transitions include founder Ada Sofie Austegard's 2025 leave of absence and Aleksandra Skogsfjord's appointment as Managing Director effective April 1, 2026. The technology stack is limited to standard nonprofit web infrastructure (Google Analytics, Firebase, Facebook Pixel) and a digital admissions portal for Senteret stays.

Name

Stine Sofies Stiftelse

Legal name

Stine Sofies Stiftelse

Website

https://stinesofiesstiftelse.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stine Sofies Stiftelse is a Norwegian non-profit foundation, founded in 2000, that operates free child-protection services including a residential center for abused children, parent-education programs at 93% of Norway's health stations, legal aid, and legislative advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Protection and Welfare Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Child protection services
• Family violence prevention
• Trauma recovery programs
• Child welfare advocacy
• Nonprofit foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grimstad

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public funding: Stine Sofies Stiftelse receives government funding for the operation of Stine Sofie Senteret through the national budget (statsbudsjettet). This covers core operational costs of the national course and mastery center.
2. Private donations and gifts: Individual donors contribute through monthly giving (barnerettsfadder), one-time gifts via Vipps, bank transfer, or card payments. The organization runs a webshop selling calendars, jewelry, bracelets, posters and other merchandise.
3. Foundation and corporate grants: Research funding from foundations including Sparebankstiftelsen DNB, Sparebankstiftelsen Sparebanken Sør, and Gjensidigestiftelsen. A 23 million NOK agreement was signed with Folkehelseinstituttet for Trippel S research.
4. Merchandise sales: Online store selling calendars (2026 calendar), jewelry ('Hånd i hånd' silver/gilt pendant), bracelets, posters, shopping bags, and books. Prices range from 0-799 NOK with donation-based pricing model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stine Sofies Stiftelse is a Norwegian nonprofit foundation that operates the Stine Sofie Senteret, a national course and mastery center in Grimstad offering free one-week residential stays for children aged 0–18 who have experienced violence, abuse, or neglect. The foundation also runs the Stine Sofie Foreldrepakke (parent support program delivered at 93% of Norwegian health stations), the Stine Sofie Barnehagepakke (kindergarten staff training), free legal advice for victims and families, and the Barnas Havarikommisjon annual legal report series.

Product overview

Stine Sofies Stiftelse is a charitable foundation that has operated since 2000, founded by Ada Sofie Austegard following the death of her daughter Stine Sofie. The organization offers a portfolio of programs and services centered on preventing and exposing violence and abuse against children, protecting victims, and strengthening their legal rights. The flagship offering is Stine Sofie Senteret — a national course and mastery center in Grimstad providing free residential stays for children aged 0–18 who have experienced violence or abuse, with approximately 3,500 children served since 2016. Supporting programs include the Stine Sofie Foreldrepakke (offered at 93% of Norway's health stations) and Stine Sofie Barnehagepakke (kindergarten staff training), both designed to help adults recognize and respond to signs of abuse. Legal services provide free guidance to victims, families, and survivors. The Barnas Havarikommisjon (Children's Aviation Commission) is an annual research report series launched in 2022 with Wikborg Rein law firm, producing legislative proposals. The organization also operates an e-commerce store selling merchandise (calendars, jewelry, bracelets, posters) to raise funds. An online application portal (soknad.stinesofiesenteret.no) enables families to apply for stays at the center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stine Sofie Senteret: Nasjonalt kurs- og mestringssenter for barn og unge som har vært utsatt for vold eller overgrep. Nasjonal course and mastery center for children and young people who have been exposed to violence or abuse.
• Barnas Havarikommisjon
• Stine Sofie Foreldrepakke
• Stine Sofie Barnehagepakke
• Trippel S

Products and services

• Stine Sofie Senteret A national course and mastery center in Grimstad offering free one-week residential stays for children and youth aged 0-18 who have experienced violence, abuse, or neglect. Children and their safe caregivers participate in age-appropriate teaching, group activities, and therapeutic experiences. Travel and accommodation are fully covered. Approximately 3,500 children have been served since 2016 with capacity for 500 children per year.
• Stine Sofie Foreldrepakke A free information program for expectant and new parents providing tools and support to handle challenging parenting situations and give children a good start. Distributed through 93% of Norway's health stations (helsestasjoner).
• Stine Sofie Barnehagepakke A free training program that teaches kindergarten staff what to look for and how to help when concerned about a child exposed to violence or abuse. The foundation is researching the long-term effects of the program in partnership with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI).
• Juridisk veiledning og bistand Free legal advice and guidance provided by the foundation's lawyers to those who suspect a child has been subjected to violence or sexual abuse, and to victims, next of kin, and survivors. Includes an annual seminar for survivors of murdered children. Delivered via phone (37 29 40 90) and email ([email protected]).
• Barnas Havarikommisjon An annual report series launched in 2022 in partnership with Wikborg Rein law firm, examining the legal rights of children exposed to violence and abuse in Norway. Each report provides concrete proposals for legislative changes and serves as the foundation's legal voice to politicians.
• Forskning og utvikling (FoU) In-house research and development department that conducts projects to generate knowledge about how to help children subjected to violence and abuse. Includes the Trippel S national longitudinal health study on families participating in stays at Stine Sofie Senteret, run in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI).
• Stine Sofies Stiftelse Kalender Annual wall calendar featuring colorful illustrations by renowned children's book illustrators (e.g., Akin Duzakin for the 2026 edition), sold to raise funds for the foundation's work. Priced 0-200 NOK on a donation-based model.
• Smykker og gaver (Nettbutikk) Online store selling symbolic merchandise including the 'Hånd i hånd' silver and gilt hand-in-hand jewelry pieces, 'Trygg voksen' safe-adult pins, 'Trygg' bracelets for adults and children, posters, bags, and books, with proceeds supporting the foundation's work. Prices range from 159 NOK (pins) to 799 NOK (silver jewelry).
• Stine Sofie Senteret – Søknad om opphold Online application portal enabling families and professional referrers to apply digitally for stays at Stine Sofie Senteret and submit supporting documentation. Normal processing time is approximately 3 weeks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of Norway's health stations offer the Foreldrepakke program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BarnevaktenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Co-host of Arendalsuka 2026 event 'Hvordan kan nettovergrep bekjempes? Vil 16-års grense i sosiale medier ha god effekt?'
• NKVTS (Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter om vold og traumatisk stress)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Co-host of Arendalsuka 2026 event on net-based abuse and social media age limits.
• 1001-alliansen (Alliance for children's first 1000 days)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025New cooperation alliance focusing on the importance of children's first 1000 days. Stine Sofies Stiftelse is one of several society actors contributing to the work. Includes medical associations, trade unions, NGOs, and public institutions committed to improving early childhood support.
• Folkehelseinstituttet (FHI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2025Partnership for the Trippel S study - a comprehensive health survey of families participating in stays at Stine Sofie Senteret. The agreement includes 23 million NOK in research funding from three foundations.
• Wikborg Rein AdvokatfirmacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Strategic partnership established in 2022 to create Barnas Havarikommisjon (Children's Accident Investigation Board). The law firm provides legal expertise and produces annual reports analyzing legal gaps in child protection. Lawyers and trainee lawyers assist in researching and drafting proposals for legislative changes.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Voksne for Barn: Norwegian NGO focused on child mental health and welfare, providing support to families and professionals. Comparable through its child-welfare mission, family support programs, and policy advocacy similar to Stine Sofies Stiftelse.
• NKVTS (Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter om vold og traumatisk stress): Norwegian national knowledge center on violence and traumatic stress, conducting research and producing reports. Comparable through its research mission and policy advisory role on violence, including a co-hosting partnership on Arendalsuka events with Stine Sofies Stiftelse.
• Norsk Krisesenterforbund: Norwegian umbrella organization for crisis centers supporting women and children exposed to domestic violence and abuse. Directly comparable in serving violence-affected populations with government-supported residential services.
• Alternativ til Vold (ATV): Norwegian foundation offering family therapy and violence-intervention services for families affected by violence. Comparable to Stine Sofies Stiftelse's focus on violence/abuse support, residential programs, and trauma-informed care.
• Redd Barna (Save the Children Norway): Norwegian branch of Save the Children working on children's rights and protection, including violence prevention. Operates with similar mission, advocacy approach, and donor-supported funding model as Stine Sofies Stiftelse.
• Barneombudet (Norwegian Ombudsman for Children): Independent governmental office advocating for children's rights in Norway, with policy influence via government hearings and reports. Closely comparable to Stine Sofies Stiftelse's Barnas Havarikommisjon advocacy channel.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF Norge: Norwegian national committee of UNICEF advocating for children's rights internationally and domestically. Comparable through its children's-rights mission, policy advocacy, and donor-supported funding model.
• Røde Kors Norge (Norwegian Red Cross): Major Norwegian humanitarian organization with broad social services including support for vulnerable families and refugees. Comparable as a large Norwegian nonprofit with government funding, donations, and volunteer-driven service delivery.
• Bufdir (Barne-, ungdoms- og familiedirektoratet): Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs, the governmental body overseeing child welfare policy. Comparable as the broader state-level incumbent that funds, partners with, and regulates Norwegian child welfare services.

Emerging players

• Mental Helse Ungdom: Norwegian youth mental health organization offering peer support and advocacy. Adjacent to Stine Sofies Stiftelse in serving vulnerable young people, though focused on mental health rather than violence/abuse specifically.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StineSofiesStiftelse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stine-sofies-stiftelse
• Instagraminstagram.com/stinesofies.stiftelse

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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