Norges KFUK-KFUM-speidere

What Norges KFUK-KFUM-speidere does

Norges KFUK-KFUM-speidere is a Norwegian non-profit voluntary organization that delivers Christian-based scouting and guiding programs to children and young people. It operates through more than 350 local groups organized under five regional districts (Østlandet, Sørlandet, Vestlandet, Trøndelag, Nord-Norge) and serves members across an age-graded structure (Oppdagere, Stifinnere, Vandrere, Rovere). Programming centers on outdoor experiences (canoeing, climbing, fire-building, hiking, camping), a badge-based skill progression, and a screen-free social environment, with Christian faith as an integrated value alongside explicit inclusivity.

The organization's core products are its scouting program, the Aktivitetsbanken content library of activities and badges, the Aktivitetsmerker badge catalog, and the Hypersys membership management system used for registration, fee tracking, and group administration. It also operates the Nordtangen scout centre near Oslo for camps and training, and is connected to the international scouting ecosystem through memberships in WAGGGS, WOSM, YMCA, and YWCA — alongside a domestic joint coordination body, Speiderne, shared with Norges speiderforbund.

Revenue comes primarily from individual membership fees (575 NOK national association fee in 2024, with total member payment typically 700–1,000 NOK including local group fees), supplemented by local group fees, public-sector grants (Frifond, momskompensasjon), external support schemes, and merchandise sales via the Speider-sport shop. The organization is governed by a Landsstyret (national board) and operates as part of the broader KFUK-KFUM (YWCA-YMCA) movement in Norway, alongside its parent-affiliate KFUK-KFUM Norge.

Name

Norges KFUK-KFUM-speidere

Legal name

Norges KFUK-KFUM-speidere

Website

https://kmspeider.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Norges KFUK-KFUM-speidere is a Norwegian Christian-based non-profit scouting organization delivering outdoor, badge-based youth programs through 350+ local groups and the Aktivitetsbanken content library, with membership in WAGGGS and WOSM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Scouting and Outdoor Development Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Youth scouting programs
• Outdoor adventure activities
• Membership association
• Volunteer youth work
• Activity badge programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Norges KFUK-KFUM-speidere is a Norwegian non-profit association that runs a Christian faith-based scouting program for children and youth (ages 6 through rover age) through more than 350 local groups nationwide. Core offerings include age-divided scouting divisions (Oppdagere, Stifinnere, Vandrere, Rovere), structured outdoor activities, activity badge programs, and training for volunteer leaders, with supporting digital tools such as the Aktivitetsbanken activity library and the Hypersys membership system.

Product overview

KFUK-KFUM-speiderne operates a structured scouting program delivered through its digital platform Aktivitetsbanken, which serves as the central resource repository containing activity plans, merit badges (aktivitetsmerker), and educational content. The organization manages membership through the Hypersys membership system. The core offering consists of age-appropriate scouting activities across four divisions (Oppdagere 6-7 years, Stifinnere, Vandrere, and Rovere) with over 350 local groups nationwide, focused on outdoor experiences, fellowship, Christian faith, and holistic personal development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aktivitetsbanken Comprehensive digital activity bank and resource library containing scout activities, activity badges, and meeting suggestions for leaders planning speidermøter (scout meetings), children's parties, or teaching sessions.
• Hypersys Medlemssystem Digital membership management system for registering members, tracking fees, and managing group and district affiliations across the organization's nationwide local groups.
• Speiderprogram Structured scouting program with age-based divisions (Oppdagere, Stifinnere, Vandrere, Rovere) and progressive skill development through activity badges.
• Aktivitetsmerker Activity badges and merit badges for various scout skills including outdoor activities, creativity, faith, and community engagement, awarded through the Aktivitetsbanken.
• Nordtangen Scout Centre Scout centre located 70 kilometres north of Oslo in Gran, used for camps and outdoor activities by members and local groups.
• Speider-sport Scout shop offering activity merchandise and equipment for members.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Speiderne (joint coordination body with Norges speiderforbund), KFUK-KFUM-speiderne is a member of WAGGGS, one of the two global scout/writer scout organizations. This membership provides international connections, exchange programs, and participation in global scouting events.
• World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Speiderne, the organization is a member of WOSM, connecting Norwegian scouts to the global scouting movement. This provides international event participation, exchange opportunities, and access to global scouting resources and standards.
• Speiderne i Norge (Joint organization with Norges speiderforbund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpeiderne i Norge is the joint cooperation body between KFUK-KFUM-speiderne and Norges speiderforbund. It organizes shared events including NM i speiding, Jamboree participation, Nordic Adventure Race, Roverlandsleir, and joint national camps. It serves as the common membership organization in WAGGGS and WOSM.
• KFUK-KFUM GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKFUK-KFUM Global is the international aid and solidarity organization of the KFUK-KFUM movement in Norway. KFUK-KFUM-speiderne is one of its owners (opdragsgivere). Following a 2025 reorganization approved by Landsstyret, KFUK-KFUM Global became a division under KFUK-KFUM Norge, effective 1 July 2026, while KFUK-KFUM-speiderne retains influence through revised mandates in KFUK-KFUM Internasjonalt.
• Kandersteg International Scout Center (KISC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKISC in Switzerland hosts annual Work Parties where national scout organizations contribute volunteer labor in exchange for participation. KFUK-KFUM-speiderne sends a team of 10 rovers and leaders to help prepare the center for high season while enjoying alpine activities and international scouting community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Friluftslivets fellesorganisasjon (FRIFO): Norwegian umbrella organization for outdoor recreation and friluftsliv (outdoor life) groups. Comparable as it represents a broader constellation of outdoor activity organizations that compete for the same Norwegian youth outdoor leisure time and access similar Frifond-style public funding streams.
• WOSM (World Organization of the Scout Movement): The global umbrella body for scouting that KFUK-KFUM-speiderne accesses via Speiderne. Comparable as it sets international scouting standards, organizes World Scout Jamborees and other global events, and provides program frameworks that anchor the Norwegian organization's curriculum.
• WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts): The global umbrella body of which KFUK-KFUM-speiderne is a member through Speiderne. Comparable as the overarching governance, standards, and international exchange framework for the guiding movement that defines program structure, badge frameworks, and global events used by the organization.

Direct peers

• The Scout Association (UK): The UK's national scouting organization and fellow WOSM member. Comparable as a large membership-based youth organization offering badge systems, local group networks, outdoor activities, and structured programs across age divisions, with comparable digital resource libraries and volunteer-driven delivery model.
• Det Danske Spejderkorps: Denmark's largest scouting organization and Nordic regional peer. Comparable as a fellow Scandinavian WOSM/WAGGGS member delivering similar badge-based programs, local groups, and camps, with strong Nordic cross-border scouting ties referenced in the source data.
• Speiderne i Norge: The joint cooperation body between KFUK-KFUM-speiderne and Norges speiderforbund, representing the unified national scouting brand. Directly comparable as it organizes the same shared events, national camps, and represents both organizations in international WAGGGS/WOSM bodies.
• Girlguiding UK: The UK's national WAGGGS-affiliated guiding organization. Comparable as it delivers the same guiding program model with age-based divisions, badges, camps, and volunteer-led local groups, and shares international WAGGGS exchange pathways used by KFUK-KFUM-speiderne.
• Norges speiderforbund: Norway's other major scouting organization and joint partner through Speiderne i Norge. Directly comparable as it delivers the same scouting program to Norwegian youth under WOSM/WAGGGS, and shares operational infrastructure, joint events, and a unified national membership body with KFUK-KFUM-speiderne.

Emerging players

• KFUK-KFUM Norge: The Norwegian YMCA/YWCA umbrella federation and parent organization of KFUK-KFUM-speiderne. Comparable as the broader KFUK-KFUM movement operates parallel youth programs with overlapping volunteer pools, shared values, and increasingly shared governance following the 2026 reorganization of KFUK-KFUM Global.
• YMCA Norway / KFUK-KFUM Internasjonalt: The Norwegian YMCA federation and the international solidarity arm. Comparable as it shares the KFUK-KFUM faith heritage, draws from overlapping volunteer and donor networks, and operates complementary youth development and international programs increasingly intertwined through the 2026 reorganization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kmspeider
• Instagraminstagram.com/kfukkfumspeiderne
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norges-kfuk-kfum-speidere

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Norges KFUK-KFUM-speidere