The name of J.K. Rowling’s charity supporting children’s welfare is Lumos.
Rowling founded the organisation in 2005 as the Children’s High Level Group, and it was renamed Lumos in 2010. The charity works to help children and families move away from institutional care and toward family-based or community-based support.
Lumos focuses on the effects of institutionalisation, including the separation of children from their families and the harms associated with long-term residential care. Its work includes research, advocacy, and collaboration with governments and local organisations in different countries.
The name Lumos comes from the Latin word for light and also echoes the wand-lighting spell in the Harry Potter world. That connection can make the organisation memorable, but Lumos is a real-world charity rather than a fictional institution. It should not be confused with Comic Relief or BBC Children in Need, which are separate charities with broader fundraising structures.