Deductions — in order of priority
What comes out first.
Revenue from each candle purchase flows through the following deductions before charitable allocation. Each layer is shown here in full.
| Item | Detail | Recipient | Amount | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Payment processing | Stripe fee per transaction | Stripe Inc, USA | ~1.4% + 20p | Deducted | |
| 2. Tax — HMRC | NHS, Fire Brigade, Social Welfare, Security. Up to 20% retained for tax obligations, cashflow and infrastructure. | HMRC, United Kingdom | Up to 20% | Obligation | |
| 3. Running costs | Domain, database, hosting, maintenance, marketing | Various | <£2 / month | Ongoing |
After the above deductions, up to 80% of remaining net revenue is allocated to the charities below.
Donations made — confirmed with receipts
Promises kept.
| Charity | Focus | Country | Amount | Status | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNLI Cornwall | Saves lives at sea. Cornwall lifeboat stations. | United Kingdom | £50.00 | ✓ Donated | 🗎 Receipt |
| Team Rubicon | Veterans responding to global disasters. | USA | $67.78 (≈£50) | ✓ Donated | 🗎 Receipt |
Upcoming — at 1,000 candles
Next milestone.
| Charity | Focus | Country | Planned amount | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNLI | Lifeboat rescue and water safety | United Kingdom | £125 | Upcoming | |
| Team Rubicon | Veterans and disaster response | USA | £125 | Upcoming |
Selected global charities — future allocation list
The full list.
These organisations have been selected for future allocation as One Flame grows. Donations will be made at each milestone and receipts published above immediately after each payment.
| # | Charity | Country | Focus Area | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | USA | Pediatric Cancer/Leukaemia | Future | |
| 2 | SickKids Foundation | Canada | General Child Health/Surgery | Future | |
| 3 | Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children) | India | Health & Nutrition | Future | |
| 4 | Gustave Roussy Foundation | France | Paediatric Oncology/Cancer | Future | |
| 5 | Deutsche Kinderkrebsstiftung | Germany | Childhood Cancer | Future | |
| 6 | Inocenti Foundation | Romania | Mobility/Special Needs | Future | |
| 7 | Caritas Bulgaria | Bulgaria | Child Healthcare/Social Support | Future | |
| 8 | The Smile of the Child | Greece | Medical Support/Emergency Care | Future | |
| 9 | Al Jalila Foundation | UAE | Life-saving Treatment/Research | Future | |
| 10 | Qatar Charity (Children's Healthcare) | Qatar | Global Paediatric Health | Future | |
| 11 | American Childhood Cancer Organization | USA | Cancer/Leukaemia | Future | |
| 12 | BC Children's Hospital Foundation | Canada | Specialised Paediatrics | Future | |
| 13 | CanKids KidsCan | India | Paediatric Oncology | Future | |
| 14 | Imagine for Margo | France | Childhood Cancer Research | Future | |
| 15 | Kinderträume e.V. | Germany | Life-threatening Illnesses | Future | |
| 16 | Hospice Casa Sperantei | Romania | Paediatric Palliative Care | Future | |
| 17 | For Our Children Foundation | Bulgaria | Child Health & Development | Future | |
| 18 | ELPIDA Association | Greece | Childhood Cancer | Future | |
| 19 | Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE | UAE | Critical Illnesses | Future | |
| 20 | Sidra Medicine Foundation | Qatar | Rare Diseases/Specialised Health | Future | |
| 21 | Shriners Hospitals for Children | USA | Orthopaedics/Mobility | Future | |
| 22 | CHEO Foundation | Canada | Paediatric Health | Future | |
| 23 | Childline India Foundation | India | Emergency Medical/Health | Future | |
| 24 | Association Petits Princes | France | Severe Sickness | Future | |
| 25 | Kindernothilfe | Germany | Global Child Health | Future | |
| 26 | Daruieste Viata | Romania | Oncology/Hospital Infrastructure | Future | |
| 27 | Cedar Foundation | Bulgaria | Disability/Mobility | Future | |
| 28 | Floga Parents Association | Greece | Cancer/Leukaemia | Future | |
| 29 | Dubai Cares | UAE | Integrated Child Health | Future | |
| 30 | Education Above All | Qatar | Healthcare/Displaced Children | Future | |
| 31 | HelpAge India | India | Geriatric Health & Rights | Future | |
| 32 | Alzheimer Society of Canada | Canada | Dementia & Alzheimer's | Future | |
| 33 | Les Petits Frères des Pauvres | France | Isolation & Health | Future | |
| 34 | Alzheimer Forschung Initiative | Germany | Alzheimer's Research | Future | |
| 35 | Foundation for Elderly Care (FEC) | Romania | Day Care & Medical Services | Future | |
| 36 | Caritas Bulgaria (Elderly Division) | Bulgaria | Home Care & Mobility | Future | |
| 37 | The People's Trust | Greece | Social Support for Seniors | Future | |
| 38 | AARP Foundation | USA | Elder Poverty & Health | Future | |
| 39 | Al Jalila Foundation (Elderly Care) | UAE | Medical Treatment/Research | Future | |
| 40 | Qatar Charity (Elderly Support) | Qatar | Health & Inclusion | Future | |
| 41 | Meals on Wheels America | USA | Nutrition & Wellness | Future | |
| 42 | Dignity in Aging | Canada | Senior Advocacy | Future | |
| 43 | Dignity Foundation | India | Social Support/Dementia | Future | |
| 44 | France Alzheimer | France | Brain Health/Memory Care | Future | |
| 45 | Malteser Hilfsdienst | Germany | Geriatric Nursing/Palliative Care | Future | |
| 46 | Hospice Casa Sperantei (Geriatric) | Romania | Palliative Care/Chronic Sickness | Future | |
| 47 | Cedar Foundation (Elderly Services) | Bulgaria | Mobility/Long-term Care | Future | |
| 48 | Mission ANTHROPOS | Greece | Medical Care for the Elderly | Future | |
| 49 | Family Care Society | UAE | Senior Social & Health Services | Future | |
| 50 | Ehssan (Qatar Center for Rehabilitation) | Qatar | Geriatric Rehabilitation | Future | |
| 51 | BrightFocus Foundation | USA | Alzheimer's & Vision Loss | Future | |
| 52 | HelpAge Canada | Canada | Senior Mobility/Isolation | Future | |
| 53 | AgeWell Foundation | India | Senior Healthcare/Advocacy | Future | |
| 54 | Fondation de France (Solidarité) | France | Vulnerable Elderly | Future | |
| 55 | Deutsches Altenhilfswerk | Germany | Gerontology & Home Care | Future | |
| 56 | Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation | Romania | Elderly Isolation & Medical | Future | |
| 57 | BCRC Bulgaria | Bulgaria | Humanitarian/Geriatric Aid | Future | |
| 58 | Lifeline Hellas | Greece | Medical Equipment for Seniors | Future | |
| 59 | Red Crescent UAE (Senior Care) | UAE | Health & Home Assistance | Future | |
| 60 | Qatar Red Crescent Society | Qatar | Emergency Healthcare for Seniors | Future | |
| 61 | Australian Red Cross (Seniors) | Australia | Loneliness & Home Health | Future | |
| 62 | Dementia Australia | Australia | Alzheimer's & Brain Health | Future | |
| 63 | Charity Foundation Starenki | Ukraine | Food & Medicine for Isolated Elderly | Future | |
| 64 | Turbota pro Litnikh v Ukraini | Ukraine | Geriatric Rights & Health | Future | |
| 65 | Red Cross of Serbia | Serbia | Home Care & Mobility Aids | Future | |
| 66 | Amity Foundation Serbia | Serbia | Social Integration & Health Advocacy | Future | |
| 67 | Darülaceze Foundation | Turkey | Geriatric Medical Care/Shelter | Future | |
| 68 | Turkish Alzheimer Association | Turkey | Dementia Care & Research | Future | |
| 69 | Caritas Georgia (Health Program) | Georgia | Home Nursing & Rehabilitation | Future | |
| 70 | Hippo (Humanitarian Foundation) | Georgia | Vulnerable Senior Support | Future | |
| 71 | Caritas Azerbaijan | Azerbaijan | Medical & Social Support | Future | |
| 72 | Red Crescent Society of Azerbaijan | Azerbaijan | Elderly Disaster/Health Relief | Future | |
| 73 | AAGG (Gerontology Association) | Albania | Geriatric Medicine | Future | |
| 74 | Caritas Albania (Elderly Care) | Albania | Home-based Healthcare | Future | |
| 75 | National Seniors Australia | Australia | Research & Health Policy | Future | |
| 76 | Age Concern Ukraine | Ukraine | Chronic Sickness Support | Future | |
| 77 | Bread of Life (Hleb Života) | Serbia | Elderly Nursing & Care | Future | |
| 78 | Kızılay (Turkish Red Crescent) | Turkey | Elderly Respite & Health | Future | |
| 79 | MACAS (Senior Support) | Australia | Geriatric Mental Health | Future | |
| 80 | The Smith Family (Seniors Program) | Australia | Integrated Community Health | Future | |
| 81 | CARE Australia (Caucasus Branch) | Georgia | Vulnerable Community Health | Future | |
| 82 | Project HOPE (Ukraine Response) | Ukraine | Medical Supplies for Seniors | Future | |
| 83 | Fondacioni Arsimor Shqiptar | Albania | Social Care & Senior Health | Future | |
| 84 | Belhospice (Palliative Care) | Serbia | Cancer & Palliative Care | Future | |
| 85 | Handicap International (Turkey) | Turkey | Physical Mobility/Disability | Future | |
| 86 | Bolnisi Home Care | Georgia | Geriatric Nursing | Future | |
| 87 | Qatar Red Crescent (Region Support) | Azerbaijan | Healthcare Missions | Future | |
| 88 | GlobalGiving (Albania Relief) | Albania | Community Health/Elderly | Future | |
| 89 | COTA Australia (Ageing) | Australia | Geriatric Policy & Health | Future | |
| 90 | LifeLine Ukraine | Ukraine | Senior Mental Health/Crisis | Future |
All donations are made in the currency of the receiving charity. Where amounts are in a currency other than GBP, the approximate sterling equivalent at the time of donation is shown in brackets.