Johann-Jobst Wagener’sche Stiftung

The Johann-Jobst Wagener’sche Stiftung, commonly called the Wagenersche Stiftung, is a charitable foundation based in Hanover, Germany. It traces its origins to the Hanover master baker Johann-Jobst Wagener (1712–1785), who stipulated in his 1784 will that after the death of the last of his descendants a foundation should be created to support the "poor, sick, helpless and needy" citizens of the Calenberger Neustadt district. That condition was fulfilled in 1853 with the death of his last descendant, the childless Madame Houdart in France. Since then the foundation has provided housing and support to people in economic and social difficulty. Today the foundation operates 79 apartments in the Theodor-Krüger-Straße in Hanover, with annual revenue of around 250,000 euros. It is led by two honorary board members. The apartments are allocated exclusively through the City of Hanover's housing office (Wohnungsamt) in Sallstraße 16; the foundation itself does not select tenants. The foundation also relies on volunteers to support its residents. The foundation's history reflects changing approaches to poor relief. Initially it made direct payments to the poor, mostly widows, on the recommendation of the pastor of the Neustädter Hof- und Stadtkirche. At the end of the 19th century, the foundation commissioned architect Hermann Schaedtler to build 100 small, inexpensive apartments in a U-shaped building with reddish sandstone facade elements, completed from April 1896. In the 1970s the apartments were modernized under architect Hartwig Hans Kühne, adding central heating and bathrooms, which reduced the number of units to 79. The foundation has been overseen by honorary trustees (Vorsteher) since its inception, with notable families such as the Kastens serving over three generations. In 2009, a financial irregularities scandal led to the resignation of board member Detlef Gerberding and a criminal investigation. The foundation continues its charitable mission today, managing its historic residential building in the Calenberger Neustadt.

The Johann-Jobst Wagener’sche Stiftung, also known as the Wagenersche Stiftung, is a charitable foundation in Hanover, Germany, that provides housing for people in need in the Calenberger Neustadt district. It originates from the Hanover master baker Johann-Jobst Wagener (1712–1785), who in his 1784 will stipulated that after the death of the last of his descendants in the descending line, a foundation should be established to support the "poor, sick, helpless and needy" citizens of the Calenberger Neustadt. This condition was fulfilled in 1853 with the death of his last descendant, the childless Madame Houdart in France. Two honorable citizens of the Calenberger Neustadt led the foundation, which initially supported the poor, mostly widows, through direct payments on the recommendation of the respective pastor of the Neustädter Hof- und Stadtkirche. At the end of the 19th century, views on how to help the needy effectively changed, and from April 1896 the foundation commissioned Hermann Schaedtler to build 100 small and inexpensive apartments in a U-shaped residential building with facade elements of reddish sandstone. Plans for a chapel, visible in original drawings, were not realized. In the 1970s the apartments were no longer contemporary and many stood empty. The foundation decided to modernize under architect Hartwig Hans Kühne. Central heating and bathrooms were installed, changing the floor plans and reducing the number of apartments to 79. In 2009, after August Kasten retired after 30 years of honorary service, the district councilor Detlef Gerberding (SPD) succeeded him in April 2009. After about four months in office, financial irregularities in his management were discovered, leading to his resignation from his board and all political offices. The damage was initially estimated at around 30,000 euros. In September 2009, the public prosecutor's office seized files and began investigations for breach of trust. How Gerberding, who had been in private insolvency proceedings since 2006 and had also been convicted of fraud, became a foundation board member caused incomprehension. The foundation has been led by honorary trustees (Vorsteher) throughout its history. Notable long-serving trustees include August Lüning (1853–1886), Friedrich Klindworth (1853–1864), Carl Theodor Schneeweiß (1864–1876), Adolf Staffehl (1876–1901), Ernst Falkenhagen (1887–1913), August Batterman senior (1901–1916), August Battermann junior (1916–1948), Johannes Dieckmann (1914–1939), Reinhard Dieckmann (1940–1945), Adolf Bauck (1945–1960), Wilhelm Fahlbusch (1948–1961), Theodor Kasten (1960–1970), Werner Knüllig (1961–1975), August Kasten (1970–2009), Helmut Kiene (1975–1984), Fritz Lutterbeck (1984–1990), Waltraut Mangels (1993–2009), Detlef Gerberding (2009), August Kasten (2009–2010), Frank Sill (2009–2016), Reinhold Fahlbusch (2010), Jörg Matthei (2016), Frank Sill (2016–2017), Gunda Pollok-Jabbi (2017), and Gerold Heppner (2018). In 2000, resident and long-time volunteer Emma Frede was honored with the Medal of Merit for exemplary services to others. Today the foundation operates 79 apartments in the Theodor-Krüger-Straße with annual revenue of around 250,000 euros. Two honorary board members manage its affairs. Apartments are allocated exclusively through the City of Hanover's housing office (Wohnungsamt) in Sallstraße 16; the foundation itself does not select tenants. The foundation also relies on volunteers to support its residents.

• 2009

  Financial irregularities discovered; Detlef Gerberding resigns; criminal investigation launched.

• 2000

  Resident Emma Frede honored with the Medal of Merit for exemplary services to others.

• 1970

  Modernization under architect Hartwig Hans Kühne; number of apartments reduced to 79.

• 1896

  Construction begins on 100 small apartments in a U-shaped building designed by Hermann Schaedtler.

• 1853

  Foundation established upon the death of Wagener's last descendant, Madame Houdart.

• 1784

  Johann-Jobst Wagener stipulates in his will that a foundation be created after the death of his last descendant.

Charitable foundation providing housing for people in financial and social need in Hanover.

• Affordable housing

  79 apartments in Theodor-Krüger-Straße, Hannover, allocated through the city housing office.

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