Insolvency of the DRK district association Hagen: Who has to wear the consequences?

Insolvency of the DRK district association Hagen: Who has to wear the consequences?

On February 5, 2025, the insolvency proceedings of the DRK district association Hagen opened, a step that results from persistent financial difficulties. In November 2024, the association submitted an application for self -administration proceedings to the Hagen district court in order to cope with the financial challenges. The procedure in self-administration allows those responsible to keep their authority and instructions, which increases the chances of successful restructuring. Come-on has already reported that the procedure has already been ordered.

Although the bankruptcy proceedings have been opened, the DRK district association Hagen continues its ongoing business. The salaries of the employees are still paid out directly from the association, since there are sufficient financial resources for this. With around 310 affected employees, the current situation was informed in meetings. However, there was also indications that the employees will receive bankruptcy money from the employment agency in the next three months, instead of their regular salaries. WDR indicates that the bankruptcy does not affect the DRK subsidiaries in the care area.

social services and structural adjustments

The DRK district association Hagen has long been active in various social areas, including old people's homes, a clothing market and the service "Eating on wheels". In addition, the employees are active at the side of the Hagen fire brigade in the emergency services. Despite the bankruptcy registration, the work in these social services is to be continued. The facilities remain open, and two retirement homes with a total of 200 beds also remain in operation. Nevertheless, one of three day care facilities is affected by a closure at the end of the year.

The financial difficulties of the DRK district association Hagen are not isolated. The general price increase, especially in energy costs, and the adjustments of the wages have tightened the situation. In addition, the association criticizes the cuts of the North Rhine-Westphalian state government in the social sector, which have negatively affected the economic stability of the association. WDR describes the negative economic development of the past two years as a further decisive factor for bankruptcy.

investor process and future prospects

In order to secure the continued existence of social services, an investor process was initiated at the beginning of the insolvency proceedings. This is intended to create long-term perspectives for the DRK district association Hagen, while at the same time the fields of activity of the facilities are checked for economy over the next three months. The support from the regional association of the Red Cross is also given in this critical phase. Come-on is presented with a positive basic attitude to further offer and to offer social services Stabilize.

Overall, the situation for the DRK district association Hagen is tense, but with self-administration there is space for scope for maneuver and hope for a better future in the social work of the region.