Ivy MorganCustomer Success · yesterday
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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LaunchIntroducing Volunteer network
Every donation makes a difference
Ninety cents of every dollar goes straight to projects, and our audited accounts show exactly where the rest is spent.
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Chloe TanakaFrontend Engineer · 1 days ago
Our yearly impact report, explained
We show where last year's money went, line by line: programmes, fundraising costs and the ten cents in every dollar that keep us running.
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Ravi DelgadoData Analyst · just now
Inside the shelter: from rescue to new home
Every animal is vet-checked, vaccinated and cared for until the right family comes along. Last year, 860 found new homes.
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Omar WhitakerProject Manager · 22 hours ago
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.
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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.
Impact tracking
See photos, project updates and numbers from the exact project your gift funded.
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.
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.
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
15years of work
90%of every gift goes to projects
120clean water wells built
1,400volunteers
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.
I started with a single gift. Two years later I give every month.
Luna HughesMonthly donor since 2019Easy to give, easy to understand, and the impact is real.
Sofia RossiWeekend volunteerVolunteering on Saturdays has become the highlight of my week.
Mason OrtegaFirst-time donorA charity that treats its supporters like partners.
Theo MensahCorporate partnerOur company matched every employee donation. The team loved it.
Felix LindqvistVolunteer coordinatorSeeing photos of the finished well brought me to tears.
Maya AlvarezFundraiser, city marathonInsights
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Stories from the families we support
Three families tell us what changed: a new tailoring business, a son back in school after the floods and a harvest to sell.
By Isla Sato · Oct 2, 2026
FAQ
Before you donate or volunteer
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.
How can I volunteer?
Sign up online and we will invite you to an introduction session.
How much of my donation goes to projects?
Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to our programmes.
Can my company get involved?
We offer matched giving, team volunteering days and partnerships.
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.
Still have questions?Our team is happy to help.
Lumen Co63 Market Square, Porto
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.
Volunteer programs
Give one Saturday or a weekly shift at food banks, schools and animal shelters nearby.
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Clean water
Wells built with villages and kept running by trained local committees for at least ten years.
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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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