Jumo, the social network for charities and non-profits created by Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, has launched, but does not yet allow UK charities to accept donations.

Having been announced in March this year, the site is now operational and promises users will be able to “find, follow and support those working towards solutions in your own community and in regions around the world”.

Despite the site appearing to mainly feature US-based causes and organisations, a spokeswoman for Jumo said UK organisations “are definitely welcome to sign up”.

However, at present only non-profits registered in the US can accept donations on the site, though Jumo emphasises that this is the only disadvantage for non-US based organisations, with Jumo users being “directed to international organisations in the same manner as national organisations”.

She added: “I can't give you a projected time for when this functionality will be available but we do understand that this issue is of critical importance for our users.”

In terms of its fundraising philosophy, Jumo's website says it is not interested in “a one-time donation or a $10 text message to a cause or organisation you never return to”, instead trying to build “an informed community of people invested in the long-term successes of effective organisations”.