Fanhilfe Bochum

Founded in 2025, Fanhilfe Bochum is a non-profit association based in Bochum, Germany working on justice & legal aid, human rights, democracy & civil society.

Fanhilfe Bochum is a volunteer-run association formed by fans of VfL Bochum in Bochum, Germany. It offers legal and practical support to football fans facing problems with police, stadium stewards or stadium bans, including a first point of contact and referrals to lawyers. It also documents police operations on matchdays, carries out public advocacy against the repression of fans, and runs a solidarity fund. Support is open to fans of the club in general, while requests for assistance are limited to members.