Kenshi Life Changing Candles

Who we are

Kenshi Candles is a social enterprise dedicated to providing food for people in need. We donate a minimum of 50% of our profits to fund pasta for those experiencing food insecurity in Australia and globally. Our scented soy candles are handmade in Melbourne by refugees from Myanmar, and each 400g candle or 240ml diffuser sold on our website directly funds 2kg of pasta, which is purchased and donated to grassroots food charities across Australia.

Kenshi began after a school volunteering trip to FareShare (a charity kitchen in Melbourne). Liam was 14 at the time but this experience inspired him, something needed to be done about the growing problem of hunger and food insecurity which affects thousands of Australians every day.

The idea was simple: people are already spending hundreds of dollars on candles every year. What if we could harness that money to fund food and stop hunger in Australia for good?

To read more about the story behind Kenshi Candles, visit this page.

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.

What we do

For individual purchases, head over to our eCommerce store here.

We supply our candles and diffusers at wholesale pricing for many different occasions as well.

• Retail stores: Do you own or work in a gift shop, hair salon, florist or any other retail store? You can stock Kenshi products and fund food every time you make a sale!
• Corporate gifts: Kenshi Candles make for a truly exceptional gift for employees, clients, or prospects. We personalise each candle with a custom label that features your logo and an optional message from you to the recipient, allowing you to extend your gratitude or communicate your brand values. 
• Fundraise for your own cause: Whether you're a registered charity, a school, or an individual looking to make a difference, you can use Kenshi Candles to fundraise for your own cause!
• Weddings, fundraisers and special events: We provide wholesale prices for a range of different events including weddings, fundraisers, birthdays or anything else you could imagine.