What was the original title of J.K. Rowling’s charity Lumos?

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

Rowling and Emma Nicholson established the Children’s High Level Group in 2005 after concerns about children living in institutions in Central and Eastern Europe. The organization sought better protection and care for children separated from their families.

The group changed its name to Lumos in 2010. Under the new name, it continued campaigning to replace institutional care with family and community-based support. The charity’s work includes research, advocacy, and cooperation with governments and local organizations.

The original name is easy to confuse with a general children’s charity because it does not contain Rowling’s name or a reference to Harry Potter. Lumos became the better-known identity, and its name alludes to light while also matching a light-producing spell from Rowling’s fictional universe. The historical name matters because it identifies the organization at its founding in 2005.