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Why monthly giving makes such a difference
Regular gifts let us sign year-long contracts with teachers and keep emergency stock ready, instead of waiting for the next appeal.
By Liam Haddad · Sep 6, 2026 Transparent reports
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Help arrives within 72 hours
When disaster strikes, our emergency fund sends water, shelter kits and medical supplies before most appeals have even launched.
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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.
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.
Transparent reports
Our accounts are independently audited every year and published in full on this site.
Tax receipts
Receive a tax receipt seconds after every gift, plus a yearly summary each January.
Secure giving
Card, bank and wallet payments are encrypted and processed by certified payment partners.
Volunteer network
More than 1,400 volunteers sort food parcels, tutor children and walk shelter dogs every week.
By the numbers
What your support has achieved
15years of work
210kpeople helped
1,400volunteers
90%of every gift goes to projects
Stories of change
Stories of change
Donors, volunteers and partners on why they give and what they have seen it achieve.
I started with a single gift. Two years later I give every month.
Leo MoreauFundraiser, city marathonMy children chose to donate their birthday money here.
Ella LindqvistCorporate partnerVolunteering on Saturdays has become the highlight of my week.
Elena CarterVolunteer coordinatorSeeing photos of the finished well brought me to tears.
Arjun BrennanFirst-time donorMy children chose to donate their birthday money here.
Zoe SatoMonthly donor since 2019Easy to give, easy to understand, and the impact is real.
Noah MensahWeekend volunteerInsights
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FAQ
Questions about giving
Everything you need to know before you start.
How much of my donation goes to projects?
Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to our programmes.
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.
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.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, and you receive a receipt by email straight away.
Still have questions?Our team is happy to help.
Lumen Co379 Station Street, Kyoto
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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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Food relief
Weekly food parcels and hot meals for families facing hunger, delivered through local food banks.
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