What was J.K. Rowling’s charity originally called before it became Lumos?

J.K. Rowling’s charity was originally called the Children’s High Level Group before becoming Lumos.

Rowling helped establish the organization in 2005 with the aim of improving conditions for children separated from their families and living in institutions. The charity worked with governments and communities to replace institutional care with family- and community-based support.

The organization changed its name to Lumos in 2010. The new name refers to the light-producing spell in the Harry Potter stories, but the charity’s work is focused on real-world child protection and family care. Its stated mission includes ending the institutionalization of children worldwide.

The original name can be confused with later campaigns or partner organizations connected with Rowling’s charitable work. Lumos is the continuing name of the organization, while the Children’s High Level Group identifies its earlier legal and public identity.