A Social Enterprise

Kenshi is a proud member of Social Traders. This means that Kenshi is independently audited each year to ensure we are donating a minimum of 50% of our profit to fund pasta and rice for people in need here in Australia and Chin State, Myanmar.

Since Kenshi began in 2017, we have always aimed to be transparent and generous with our giving. Scroll down to find out exactly how many meals we have funded and the social impact that our candles have created.

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What is your impact?

As a social enterprise, we donate a minimum of 50% of our profit towards funding pasta for people experiencing food insecurity here in Australia and around the world. From the beginning, being transparent and honest about the giving we are doing has been central to the Kenshi story. That’s why, rather than donating a percentage of profit, we donate a set amount per candle so that you know the impact that your purchase is making.

Every 400g candle and 240ml diffuser sold on our website directly funds 2kg of pasta which is purchased and donated directly to food charities working on a grass roots level here in Australia. You will also receive a letter with your order detailing exactly how much pasta your purchase has funded. 

Because we donate pasta rather than money, there is no middleman or intermediary taking a cut. 100% of the donation from your purchase is going directly to those who need it most.

Donation Receipts

  • Click here to see exactly how much food we have funded in the last 12 months and where that food has gone.
  • Click here to see how receipts of all food purchased since 2017.
  • Questions? Send us an email - kenshi@kenshicandles.com

Social Traders Certification

  • Why pasta?

    Pasta is the most in demand food item needed by food charities in Australia. While much of the food charity kitchens receive is donated, pasta is always in short supply due to its long shelf life. That is why we buy pallet loads of pasta every month from wholesale suppliers and donate it directly to food charities around the country. 

  • What about rice? 

    Kenshi's mission is to eradicate hunger in Australia. But we are also dedicated to helping the Chin people (who make the candles here in Melbourne) and their friends and family still living in dire conditions in Myanmar. Together with other generous donors we have funded over 4 tonnes of rice for people living below the poverty line in Chin State, Myanmar. 

  • How much?

    Through our charity partners we purchase thousands of kilograms of pasta and rice every month that goes directly to those who need it most.

    Each donation we make is published here on our website so everyone can see exactly where our profits are going.

    Donation Receipts 

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  • November Impact Report

    November Impact Report

    Thank you for helping us fund 2,722kg of pasta and rice in November. 1,440 kg of pasta to OzHarvest. 590 kg pasta to St Vincent de Paul. 200 kg pasta...

    November Impact Report

    Thank you for helping us fund 2,722kg of pasta and rice in November. 1,440 kg of pasta to OzHarvest. 590 kg pasta to St Vincent de Paul. 200 kg pasta...

  • September Impact Report

    September Impact Report

    In September, Kenshi funded 900kg of pasta and 1,743kg of rice for people experiencing food insecurity here in Australia and Chin State, Myanmar.  900kg of pasta to OzHarvest  168kg of...

    September Impact Report

    In September, Kenshi funded 900kg of pasta and 1,743kg of rice for people experiencing food insecurity here in Australia and Chin State, Myanmar.  900kg of pasta to OzHarvest  168kg of...

  • August Impact Report

    August Impact Report

    August was a huge month for Kenshi! Thanks to your support we were able to fund over 10,000 meals for people in need, both here in Australia and in Chin...

    August Impact Report

    August was a huge month for Kenshi! Thanks to your support we were able to fund over 10,000 meals for people in need, both here in Australia and in Chin...

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