Kinderhospiz Sternenbrücke
Cares for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses and supports their families.
MakingAID.plus · Giving made easy · since 2015
More than a tip.
Want to say thank you? Then pass it on. With a donation to a Hamburg organisation that helps children, people with cancer, those in need and the homeless.
01 · The origin
2015
Making giving easy.
In the summer of 2015, Viktor J. Nachbauer and Benjamin Gutmann founded AID.plus with a clear mission: to rethink the way people donate in our digital society.
The idea was as simple as it was effective. When shopping online, you round up the total at checkout with a single click, by no more than 99 cents, and donate the difference. An interface connected the platform with the most common shop systems. Retailers displayed a seal to show that their customers were doing good along the way.
Many small amounts, no effort, no detours. Greater reach for aid projects through accessibility, transparency and fairness.
Simple
One click
Round up to the next euro. No more than 99 cents, right at checkout.
Anonymous
No data
Donors remained anonymous. No personal data was stored or transmitted.
Transparent
In real time
Every donation was logged on the platform immediately. Without unnecessary administrative costs.
Community
By everyone
Aid projects were added by the community, giving them a voice and access to donations.
“Giving made easy.”
02 · Today
A platform becomes a mindset.
Viktor J. NachbauerFounder
Benjamin GutmannFounder
The platform from back then no longer exists. The conviction behind it remains: Helping should be easy. And it should reach those who need it.
As an entrepreneur, Viktor J. Nachbauer supports charitable organisations in and around Hamburg every year through his companies, with amounts ranging from a few hundred to several thousand euros. The focus is on children, cancer research, people in need and the homeless.
Today, AID.plus is an invitation to join in. Anyone who wants to thank him or his teams doesn't need to give a tip. A donation to one of these organisations is the best thank-you.
2015Founded
AID.plus launches as a digital donation platform: rounding up when shopping online, anonymous and transparent.
TodayNew purpose
A personal recommendation: eight Hamburg organisations you can support directly.
8organisations in Hamburg
4focus areas
100 %directly to the organisation
DonationsAs of 2026€68,780
Donated viaMIS-GruppeVIJOPrivate
03 · Organisations
Eight addresses in Hamburg.
Chosen for their closeness to the people they help. Every link leads directly to the organisation's official donation page. AID.plus does not accept any money itself.
Kinderkrebs-Zentrum Hamburg
The support association helps children with cancer, their families and research at the UKE Children's Cancer Centre.
MakingHinz&Kunzt
Hamburg's street magazine. Homeless and formerly homeless people earn their own money by selling it.
MakingMitternachtsbus
The Diakonie bus is out 365 nights a year, providing people on the street with the bare essentials.
MakingAlimaus
The St. Ansgar aid association provides meals, clothing, medical help and pastoral care for homeless people.
MakingGoBanyo
The shower bus offers people living on the street free showers and a little dignity.
MakingHamburger Tafel
Rescues surplus food and distributes it to more than 30 distribution points in and around Hamburg.
MakingCaFée mit Herz
A social meeting place in St. Pauli for poor, unemployed and homeless people, offering food, clothing and advice.
Making04 · How it works
Three steps. No detours.
True to the spirit of 2015: as simple as possible. Every amount counts, including what you would otherwise have given as a tip.
- 01
Choose an organisation
Decide who your thanks should benefit: children, cancer research, people in need or the homeless.
- 02
Donate directly
The link takes you to the official donation page. Your money goes entirely to the organisation.
- 03
Get your receipt
The organisation issues the donation receipt directly. Under German tax rules, a bank statement is usually sufficient for amounts up to €300.
05 · Questions
Frequently asked questions.
What is AID.plus?
AID.plus is an initiative from Hamburg, founded in 2015 by Viktor J. Nachbauer and Benjamin Gutmann. Originally a digital donation platform for rounding up when shopping online, AID.plus is now a recommendation site: instead of tipping, visitors donate directly to selected Hamburg organisations.
Does AID.plus accept donations itself?
No. AID.plus is not a donation account and receives no commission. Every link leads directly to the official donation page of the respective organisation, which also issues the donation receipt.
Which organisations does AID.plus recommend?
Eight organisations in Hamburg: Kinderhospiz Sternenbrücke, Fördergemeinschaft Kinderkrebs-Zentrum Hamburg, Hinz&Kunzt, the Diakonie Mitternachtsbus, Alimaus, GoBanyo, Hamburger Tafel and CaFée mit Herz. The focus areas are children, cancer research, people in need and the homeless.
How much has been donated so far?
By 2026, €68,780 had been donated, via the MIS Group, VIJO GmbH and privately. Individual donations range from a few hundred to several thousand euros.
Are donations to these organisations tax-deductible?
In Germany, generally yes, as special expenses for donations to charitable organisations. Up to €300, a bank statement is usually sufficient as proof; above that, the organisation issues a donation receipt. Rules differ in other countries; a tax advisor can help in individual cases.
Who is behind AID.plus?
AID.plus was founded by Viktor J. Nachbauer and Benjamin Gutmann. The website is operated by VIJO GmbH, Neuer Wall 10, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.