What was the name of the charity later known as Lumos, co-founded by J.K. Rowling in 2005?

The charity later known as Lumos was founded as the Children’s High Level Group.

J.K. Rowling co-founded the Children’s High Level Group in 2005 with politician and children’s rights campaigner Emma Nicholson. Its early work focused on improving the lives of children separated from their families and living in institutions.

The organization changed its name to Lumos in 2010. The new name refers to the light-producing spell in the Harry Potter stories, while the charity’s real-world mission remained focused on replacing institutional care with family-based support.

Lumos is independent of the Harry Potter publishing and film businesses. Its work has included research, advocacy and projects intended to help children move from institutions into family or community settings.