Ricarda und Udo Niedergerke Stiftung

The Ricarda und Udo Niedergerke Stiftung is a charitable foundation based in Hanover, Germany. It was established in 2008 by Mr and Mrs Niedergerke and is administered in trust by the Bürgerstiftung Hannover. Its stated mission is to help people in need in Hanover and the Hanover region, with the goal of enabling social participation and a self-determined life in dignity for those it supports. The foundation operates as a grant-making and project-funding organization rather than a commercial enterprise. According to its official website, it supports people who are homeless or housing-insecure, migrants and their families, and others facing hardship. It works with welfare organizations, patrons (Schirmherren), the Bürgerstiftung Hannover, and numerous volunteers. In its 2025 annual report, the foundation stated that it invested 175,000 euros in numerous projects during that year, thanking donors, welfare organizations, patrons, the Bürgerstiftung Hannover, and volunteers for making this possible. The foundation also engages in fundraising and cultural events. Its website highlights a gala benefit concert in support of the foundation, including a Puccini-themed concert at St. Clemens scheduled for 26 November 2026. The foundation publishes annual reports summarizing a selection of its projects, and its communications emphasize themes of solidarity, dignity, and social inclusion. As a Stiftung (foundation) under German law, it is a private, non-profit entity rather than a listed company. Its work is locally focused on Hanover and its region, and it relies on donations and philanthropic support to fund its activities.

The Ricarda und Udo Niedergerke Stiftung was established in 2008 by Mr and Mrs Niedergerke as a foundation for people in need in Hanover and the Hanover region. It is administered in trust by the Bürgerstiftung Hannover. The foundation's purpose is to help people in need and to enable social participation and a self-determined life in dignity. Over the years, the foundation has funded projects supporting homeless and housing-insecure people, migrants and their families, and others facing hardship. It works with welfare organizations, patrons, the Bürgerstiftung Hannover, and volunteers. In its 2025 annual report, the foundation stated that it invested 175,000 euros in numerous projects during 2025, thanking donors and partners for their support. The foundation also organizes and benefits from cultural fundraising events, including a gala benefit concert with Puccini's music at St. Clemens scheduled for 26 November 2026. It publishes annual reports to document a selection of its projects and to communicate with friends and supporters.

• 2026

  Gala benefit concert with Puccini's music at St. Clemens scheduled for 26 November 2026.

• 2025

  Foundation reported investing 175,000 euros in numerous projects in its 2025 annual report.

• 2008

  Foundation established by Mr and Mrs Niedergerke for people in need in Hanover and the Hanover region.

Local charitable foundation focused on social participation and dignified self-determination for people in need in Hanover and the region.

• Charitable grants and project funding

  Funding for projects supporting people in need, including homeless and housing-insecure people, migrants and their families.

• Annual reports

  Published reports summarizing a selection of the foundation's projects.

• Benefit concerts

  Cultural fundraising events, such as the Puccini gala concert at St. Clemens.

1. 1Start - Ricarda und Udo Niedergerke Stiftungniedergerke-stiftung.de
2. 2Ricarda und Udo Niedergerke Stiftung - Wikidatawikidata.org