Lumos Foundation
Also known as: Children's High Level Group, Lumos
Lumos works to transform the lives of disadvantaged children by facilitating the end of institutional care for good. It does this in two ways:At a policy level to accelerate and improve the quality of reform in health, education and social protection servicesAt a practical level working with providers of children's services to demonstrate the value of family-based care
Activities & Mission
Lumos works to transform the lives of disadvantaged children by facilitating the end of institutional care for good. It does this in two ways:At a policy level to accelerate and improve the quality of reform in health, education and social protection servicesAt a practical level working with providers of children's services to demonstrate the value of family-based care
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £5,748,174 | £6,471,685 | £5,513,697 | £5,608,798 | £2,700,000 | 49 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,887,821 | £4,963,793 | £3,385,297 | £6,312,690 | £2,463,063 | 54 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,149,879 | £7,410,770 | £5,961,173 | £3,548,624 | £2,791,615 | 71 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,944,068 | £8,181,234 | £6,605,665 | £3,606,091 | £2,948,889 | 118 / 0 |
| 2020 | £5,518,210 | £9,925,743 | £8,139,211 | £6,730,844 | £5,349,341 | 142 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lumos Foundation
What does Lumos Foundation do?
Lumos works to transform the lives of disadvantaged children by facilitating the end of institutional care for good. It does this in two ways:At a policy level to accelerate and improve the quality of reform in health, education and social protection servicesAt a practical level working with providers of children's services to demonstrate the value of family-based care
How much income did Lumos Foundation report in 2024?
Lumos Foundation reported total income of £5.75m and reported expenditure of £6.47m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lumos Foundation?
Lumos Foundation has a program ratio of 95.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lumos Foundation registered as a charity?
Lumos Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 2005 as charity number 1112575. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Lumos Foundation?
Lumos Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kenneth Ian Towle. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lumos Foundation operate?
Lumos Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Colombia, Kenya, Moldova and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Lumos Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Lumos Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112575.
Details
3 - 7 Temple Chambers
London
EC4Y 0DA
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Also Known As
- Children's High Level Group
- Lumos
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated