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How your donations built three new classrooms
In eighteen months, supporters funded three classrooms, forty desks and two teachers' salaries for a village school that used to teach under a tree.
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Real help, where it is needed most
Local partners in 36 communities decide with us what is built, so wells, classrooms and food go where families actually need them.
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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.
Tax receipts
Receive a tax receipt seconds after every gift, plus a yearly summary each January.
Volunteer network
More than 1,400 volunteers sort food parcels, tutor children and walk shelter dogs every week.
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.
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.
By the numbers
Our impact so far
15years of work
36communities supported
120clean water wells built
90%of every gift goes to projects
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.
Volunteering on Saturdays has become the highlight of my week.
Diego DelgadoFundraiser, city marathonEasy to give, easy to understand, and the impact is real.
Liam MorganVolunteer coordinatorA charity that treats its supporters like partners.
Ethan RossiCorporate partnerThe updates show exactly where my money goes. That transparency matters to me.
Mateo AshfordFirst-time donorSeeing photos of the finished well brought me to tears.
Hana FischerMonthly donor since 2019Our company matched every employee donation. The team loved it.
Finn PatelWeekend volunteerInsights
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News from the field
Project updates, volunteer stories and the reports that show what your support achieved.
EnvironmentKenji HarlowSep 26, 2026
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.
Kenji HarlowSep 26, 2026
Relief
Nadia DuarteMay 27, 2026
What happens after a disaster appeal
The first 72 hours are about water and shelter. The next six months are about rebuilding homes, schools and livelihoods with local partners.
Nadia DuarteMay 27, 2026
StoriesOwen IbrahimMar 24, 2026
A day in the life of a volunteer
From the 7 am food bank shift to an afternoon reading club, one Saturday volunteer shows us what a day of help looks like.
Owen IbrahimMar 24, 2026
TipsNoah TanakaMar 10, 2026
Ten ways to fundraise with friends
From bake sales to sponsored runs and birthday pledges, ten simple ideas our supporters have used, plus a free fundraising pack.
Noah TanakaMar 10, 2026FAQ
Before you donate or volunteer
Everything you need to know before you start.
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.
Can my company get involved?
We offer matched giving, team volunteering days and partnerships.
How much of my donation goes to projects?
Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to our programmes.
Can I choose where my money goes?
Yes, you can give to a specific project or where the need is greatest.
Still have questions?Our team is happy to help.
Lumen Co125 Maple Avenue, Copenhagen
Contact
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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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Volunteer programs
Give one Saturday or a weekly shift at food banks, schools and animal shelters nearby.
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Education fund
School kits, trained teachers and repaired classrooms for children who would otherwise miss out.
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