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Give your time, not just money
Join 1,400 volunteers sorting food parcels, tutoring children and caring for shelter animals, starting with a two-hour introduction session.
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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.
Transparent reports
Our accounts are independently audited every year and published in full on this site.
Secure giving
Card, bank and wallet payments are encrypted and processed by certified payment partners.
Tax receipts
Receive a tax receipt seconds after every gift, plus a yearly summary each January.
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.
Volunteer network
More than 1,400 volunteers sort food parcels, tutor children and walk shelter dogs every week.
By the numbers
Our impact so far
120clean water wells built
1,400volunteers
90%of every gift goes to projects
210kpeople helped
Stories of change
Why our supporters give
In their own words, from first-time donors to volunteers who have joined us every Saturday for years.
The updates show exactly where my money goes. That transparency matters to me.
Luna HughesVolunteer coordinatorI started with a single gift. Two years later I give every month.
Sofia LarsenFundraiser, city marathonMy children chose to donate their birthday money here.
Maya WhitakerWeekend volunteerVolunteering on Saturdays has become the highlight of my week.
Mia FischerMonthly donor since 2019A charity that treats its supporters like partners.
Nora DuarteFirst-time donorEasy to give, easy to understand, and the impact is real.
Omar VargaCorporate partnerInsights
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FAQ
Before you donate or volunteer
Everything you need to know before you start.
Can my company get involved?
We offer matched giving, team volunteering days and partnerships.
Can I choose where my money goes?
Yes, you can give to a specific project or where the need is greatest.
How much of my donation goes to projects?
Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to our programmes.
Can I cancel a monthly gift?
Of course, at any time, with one click or one call.
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.
Still have questions?Our team is happy to help.
Lumen Co145 Station Street, Melbourne
Contact
Talk to our supporter team
Change a monthly gift, request a receipt or ask about leaving a gift in your will.
Our work
Our programmes
Long-term work in water, education and food, plus fast help when disaster strikes.
Animal rescue
Shelter, vet care and rehoming for abandoned animals, with every adoption followed up after six weeks.
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Disaster response
Emergency teams deliver water, shelter kits and medical supplies within 72 hours of a disaster.
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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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