What is the name of J.K. Rowling’s charitable trust supporting single-parent families?

J.K. Rowling’s charitable trust supporting single-parent families is the Volant Charitable Trust.

Rowling established the trust in 2000. Its work has included support for projects addressing poverty, social deprivation, and the needs of single-parent families. The organization’s name comes from Volant, a former family name used by Rowling’s mother before marriage.

The trust is distinct from Lumos, the international charity Rowling founded in 2005 to help end the institutionalization of children. Both organizations are associated with Rowling, but they have different histories and stated areas of work. Confusing the two can produce an incorrect answer to questions about her philanthropy.

Rowling’s charitable work has also included donations to multiple medical and social causes. Her public giving became especially visible after Harry Potter made her one of the world’s best-known authors. The Volant Charitable Trust is the specific name connected with her earlier family-focused charitable activity.