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Why we plant trees with the schools we build
Each new classroom comes with fifty trees planted by pupils, giving shade, fruit and a living science lesson for years to come.
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Clean water that lasts
Each well is built with the village and kept running by a trained local committee, so it still works ten years later.
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Why Lumen Co
A charity that reports back
Audited accounts, photos from the field and a yearly impact report written in plain language.
Secure giving
Card, bank and wallet payments are encrypted and processed by certified payment partners.
Impact tracking
See photos, project updates and numbers from the exact project your gift funded.
Local partners
We work through community organisations in 36 communities, led by people who live there.
Donations
$83,280
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Volunteer network
More than 1,400 volunteers sort food parcels, tutor children and walk shelter dogs every week.
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Why Lumen Co
Why give through Lumen Co
Ninety cents of every dollar reaches projects, and you see exactly what your gift achieved.
Volunteer network
More than 1,400 volunteers sort food parcels, tutor children and walk shelter dogs every week.
Secure giving
Card, bank and wallet payments are encrypted and processed by certified payment partners.
Transparent reports
Our accounts are independently audited every year and published in full on this site.
Impact tracking
See photos, project updates and numbers from the exact project your gift funded.
Local partners
We work through community organisations in 36 communities, led by people who live there.
Tax receipts
Receive a tax receipt seconds after every gift, plus a yearly summary each January.
By the numbers
What your support has achieved
15years of work
1,400volunteers
210kpeople helped
36communities supported
Stories of change
Stories of change
Donors, volunteers and partners on why they give and what they have seen it achieve.
Seeing photos of the finished well brought me to tears.
Noah AshfordMonthly donor since 2019My children chose to donate their birthday money here.
Theo IbrahimWeekend volunteerOur company matched every employee donation. The team loved it.
Lucas SilvaFirst-time donorVolunteering on Saturdays has become the highlight of my week.
Ivy DelgadoFundraiser, city marathonA charity that treats its supporters like partners.
Jonah HaddadVolunteer coordinatorThe updates show exactly where my money goes. That transparency matters to me.
Ella CarterCorporate partnerInsights
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FAQ
Questions about giving
Everything you need to know before you start.
Can I choose where my money goes?
Yes, you can give to a specific project or where the need is greatest.
Can my company get involved?
We offer matched giving, team volunteering days and partnerships.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, and you receive a receipt by email straight away.
How can I volunteer?
Sign up online and we will invite you to an introduction session.
Can I cancel a monthly gift?
Of course, at any time, with one click or one call.
How much of my donation goes to projects?
Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to our programmes.
Still have questions?Our team is happy to help.
Lumen Co341 Willow Way, Cape Town
Contact
Get in touch
Questions about a gift, volunteering or a company partnership? Our supporter team replies within one working day.
Our work
Where your support goes
Six programmes, from clean water and schooling to animal rescue, all run with local partners.
Education fund
School kits, trained teachers and repaired classrooms for children who would otherwise miss out.
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Animal rescue
Shelter, vet care and rehoming for abandoned animals, with every adoption followed up after six weeks.
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Volunteer programs
Give one Saturday or a weekly shift at food banks, schools and animal shelters nearby.
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