Lokala Hjälpen

What Lokala Hjälpen does

Lokala Hjälpen is a Swedish non-profit association ("ideell förening") headquartered in Västerås that convenes local businesses, civil-society organizations, and public-sector actors around social sustainability in the Västerås market. Its core deliverable is a coordination service: matching corporate capacity (volunteering time, goods, funds, event sponsorships) with needs at registered non-profit partners, and channeling the resulting contributions through recurring campaigns and events. The operational stack consists of a membership program (approximately 250 corporate members paying monthly dues in the 300-1,000 SEK range), a digital marketplace/portal ("Välgörande Företagsevent") that lists charitable event opportunities, and an event portfolio that includes signature annual events such as Västerås Haute Cuisine and seasonal "Matvandringar" programming, plus themed initiatives such as "Schysst Framtid" run jointly with VSK Bandy.

The organization is run by a small core team (three staff) supported by a seven-member board, with no external funding rounds disclosed. Its revenue mechanics combine recurring membership dues, a share of event proceeds, and pass-through donations directed to member non-profits — exemplified by the Christmas 2025 campaign (1,059,114 SEK channeled to partners) and the 2026 Haute Cuisine event (500,500 SEK raised). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: corporate members are recruited through local networks and program participation, non-profits are onboarded as beneficiaries, and events serve as both fundraising vehicles and member-acquisition touchpoints. The model creates a localized multi-sided ecosystem in which value accrues from network density in Västerås rather than from a single product or technology.

Name

Lokala Hjälpen

Legal name

Lokala Hjälpen

Website

https://lokalahjalpen.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lokala Hjälpen is a Västerås-based Swedish non-profit association that connects ~250 corporate members with 40-50 local non-profit partners through membership dues, charitable events, and the Välgörande Företagsevent marketplace portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services / Non-Profit Social Welfare

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Fundraisers & Charity Events (Gala/Walks excluded) (MPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Community fundraising organization
• Corporate volunteer coordination
• Charitable event management
• Local nonprofit services
• Social sustainability programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Västerås

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from corporate members: Basic membership at 300 SEK/month (+VAT) and Medlem+ at 1,000 SEK/month (+VAT). These fees cover Lokala Hjälpens operational costs, enabling 100% of collected donations to go directly to local aid organizations.
2. Event Revenue Share: Through the Välgörande Företagsevent program, Lokala Hjälpen receives 25-50% of revenue from corporate events booked through their platform. Suppliers donate a portion of their fees to support the organization's charitable work.
3. Donations and Insamlingar: Direct donations via Swish (123 523 1790) and Bankgiro (5515-8554). The organization conducts periodic fundraising campaigns including annual Christmas collections reaching over 1 million SEK.
4. Event Ticketing: Revenue from charity events such as food tours (750 SEK/person), guided tours, and theater performances. All or a significant portion of ticket sales go to charitable causes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lokala Hjälpen is a non-profit association based in Västerås, Sweden that connects local businesses, civil society, and the public sector to support social welfare organizations. It operates corporate membership programs, organizes charitable events (food tours, city walks, golf tournaments, theatrical performances), runs annual fundraising campaigns (notably the Christmas Collection), and runs the Välgörande Företagsevent marketplace where companies book local event suppliers with 25–50% of revenue donated to local causes. The organization also distributes grants to 40–50 local non-profit partners through its Tilldelningsråd review committee, with 100% of collected donations passed through to recipient organizations.

Product overview

Lokala Hjälpen is a nonprofit charitable organization (ideell förening) based in Västerås, Sweden, that connects businesses, civil society, and public sector actors to support social sustainability. Rather than a traditional tech product, its offerings consist of charitable programs and fundraising mechanisms: the core Välgörande Företagsevent marketplace enables corporate events with up to 50% donations; annual campaigns like Julinsamlingen (Christmas Collection) raising funds for vulnerable residents; and activity-based fundraisers including Matvandringar (food tours), Stadsvandringar (city tours), and theatrical events where 100% of proceeds go to local aid organizations. The organization also coordinates corporate volunteering and offers tiered business membership/partnership programs at 300–1,000 SEK/month with logo usage rights and event benefits. All collected funds (100%) are distributed to local organizations working toward five local goals: safety, mental health, loneliness prevention, homelessness reduction, and economic security.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Välgörande Företagsevent: A sub-initiative where companies can book corporate events through the organization's network of local suppliers, with a portion of proceeds going to charitable causes.

Products and services

• Välgörande Företagsevent (Charitable Corporate Events) Marketplace portal connecting companies with quality-assured local event suppliers where up to 50% of booking revenue is donated to Lokala Hjälpen for social sustainability projects in Västerås. Suppliers cover catering, activities, venues, entertainment, and technology.
• Julinsamlingen (Christmas Collection) Annual Christmas fundraising campaign collecting donations from businesses and individuals to provide holiday support including gift cards for children, food packages, and gifts for the elderly in need. Raised 1,059,114 SEK in 2025 with distribution to 1,400+ gift cards for children and 1,400+ food packages.
• Matvandringar (Food Tours) Culinary walking tours between multiple Västerås restaurants where the full registration fee (750 SEK/person) goes to charitable causes through Lokala Hjälpen. Participants visit 4 restaurants during approximately 3 hours, with adapted beverages available at venue prices.
• Stadsvandringar (City Tours)
• Aktivt Vallby
• Företagsmedlemskap & Partnerskap (Corporate Membership & Partnership) Tiered membership programs for businesses: Basic membership at 300 SEK/month, Medlem+ at 1,000 SEK/month, and Certified Partner status with additional branding and event benefits. Includes invitations to activities, website visibility, logo usage rights, and a certificate for display. Membership fees cover operating costs so 100% of other collected funds reach local aid organizations.
• Gåvobevis (Gift Certificates) Downloadable PDF gift certificates that can be given as a charitable gift instead of flowers or chocolates, with Swish payment to 123 523 1790. Available in multiple design variants for Christmas and general occasions.
• Volunteer Coordination Coordination of corporate volunteers for charitable projects such as renovation work, event support, food delivery, and hole-keeping at golf tournaments. Companies contribute skills and time to help local organizations.
• Stulen Kärlek (Charity Theatrical Performance) A comedic theatrical performance by Vallby Sommarnöje held as a charitable dress rehearsal where 100% of ticket proceeds go to Lokala Hjälpen.
• Västerås Haute Cuisine Exclusive 6-course tasting menu dinner with wine pairing at Steam Hotel, featuring Västerås top restaurants. Raised 500,500 SEK in January 2026 for distribution to recipient organizations; guests help allocate funds among recipient organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of collected donations go directly to local charitable organizations (operational costs covered by membership fees)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Svenska Kyrkan VästeråscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSvenska Kyrkan Västerås is a proud partner of Lokala Hjälpen. They support Lokala Hjälpens vision to make it easy to help those who help. Their engagement helps reduce exclusion and creates a safer, better city for everyone in Västerås.
• VSK BandycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVSK Bandy serves as project leader for the 'Schysst Framtid' initiative in Vallby, providing sports and activities for children and youth. Over 300 children participated in free activities during school breaks.
• Västerås StadsmissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization serving people in social exclusion and vulnerability. Received support for keeping Matcentral running and day services open on Christmas Eve.
• SwedbanksägarstiftelseminorOthersPeter Almroth, CEO of Swedbanksägarstiftelse, serves as Chair of Lokala Hjälpens Tilldelningsråd (grant allocation committee).
• ABB SwedenminorOthersMaria Samuelsson, Country HR Manager at ABB Sweden, serves on the Tilldelningsråd (grant allocation committee).
• Streamline StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBjörn Nordén, VD of Streamline Studio, serves as Ordförande (Chair) of Lokala Hjälpen's board. Company is also listed as partner member.
• Handelsbanken VästeråsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarie Strandberg, Kontorschef at Handelsbanken, serves on Lokala Hjälpens board. Bank supports through membership.
• AA LogistikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorÅsa Granlund, VD of AA Logistik, serves on Lokala Hjälpens board. Company supports through membership.
• Bad & VärmeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMagnus Odéen, Marknadschef at Bad & Värme, serves on Lokala Hjälpens board. Company supports through membership.
• Kim Norman PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKim Norman, photographer and entrepreneur, serves on Tilldelningsråd and is initiator of 'Tillsammans för Västerås' initiative.
• Deila & DåtidencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNina Deila's historical walking tour company provides corporate activities where 25% of revenue goes to Lokala Hjälpen. Part of Välgörande Företagsevent program.
• Rederi MälarstadencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBoat tour company providing historical tours of Västerås archipelago. All ticket revenue supports Lokala Hjälpen's charitable work.
• Vallby SommarnöjecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSummer theater company providing performances at Vallby Friluftsteater. Performance 'Stulen Kärlek' scheduled for 2026-08-10 with all proceeds supporting Lokala Hjälpen.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• GiveDirectly: While working in poverty alleviation through direct cash transfers rather than intermediation, GiveDirectly represents the alternative model of routing donor money directly to beneficiaries. Relevant as a contrasting benchmark for Lokala Hjälpen's intermediated model.
• MyGiving / GeBladet: Swedish digital giving platform connecting donors with vetted nonprofits. Overlaps with Lokala Hjälpen's mission of channeling giving efficiently, though operates as a tech platform rather than a community-organized local federation.
• Hand in Hand International: International non-profit that operates through local partner networks and community-hub models, similar in spirit to Lokala Hjälpen's federated approach of routing resources through local vetted partners. Comparable in using a hub-and-spoke community model.

Broad incumbents

• Röda Korset (Swedish Red Cross): Major Swedish humanitarian organization using corporate partnerships, recurring givare (donor) programs, and event-based fundraising. Comparable in functioning as a trusted intermediary between corporate Sweden and vulnerable populations, though at much larger national scale.
• United Way Worldwide: The prototypical federated giving organization. Lokala Hjälpen functions as a local United Way affiliate equivalent, applying the same model of channeling workplace giving and corporate donations to vetted local non-profits at a single-city level.
• Stiftelsen Allmänna Arvsfonden: Swedish Inheritance Fund distributing grants to civil society projects, including locally-focused social welfare initiatives. Comparable grantmaking infrastructure but operated as a national government-administered foundation rather than a community-led intermediary.
• Rädda Barnen (Save the Children Sweden): Large Swedish NGO with extensive corporate partnership, recurring donor, and event-driven fundraising operations. Operates a similar subscription/donation hybrid model but at national scale across multiple cause areas including child welfare that overlaps with Lokala Hjälpen's Små Hjärtan grant work.

Regional players

• Forum för Frivilligarbete (Forum for Voluntary Work): Swedish national forum coordinating volunteer and civil society work. Comparable in connecting civil society organizations with corporate and individual supporters, though operating at policy and capacity-building level rather than direct fundraising.

Direct peers

• Västerås Stadsmission: Local Västerås sister organization to the Stadsmission network and one of Lokala Hjälpen's largest grant recipients. Comparable in operating in the same city and social welfare niche, with overlapping corporate donor base - essentially a grantee rather than competitor, but the closest operational peer at the city level.
• Stadsmissionen (Stockholm, Göteborg, Malmö etc.): Swedish city missions operating federated giving and social welfare programs in major Swedish cities. Similar nonprofit intermediary model funneling donations to vulnerable populations, with similar municipal geographic focus and church/CSR corporate partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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