Buttle UK
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WE DID IT! That’s the two-child benefit cap lifted! This will lift over 350,000 children out of poverty. It has been the single biggest driver of child poverty!
Massive shoutout to the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social for all their hard work!
Massive shoutout to the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social for all their hard work!
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
WE DID IT! That’s the two-child benefit cap lifted! This will lift over 350,000 children out of poverty. It has been the single biggest driver of child poverty!
Massive shoutout to the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social for all their hard work!
Massive shoutout to the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social for all their hard work!
Our new report found that 65% of children in poverty feel their dreams and aspirations weren’t possible because of the financial hardship they face. We're hoping to hear something positive for these children in the budget announcement.
Read the full report here buttleuk.org/news/news-li...
Read the full report here buttleuk.org/news/news-li...
November 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Our new report found that 65% of children in poverty feel their dreams and aspirations weren’t possible because of the financial hardship they face. We're hoping to hear something positive for these children in the budget announcement.
Read the full report here buttleuk.org/news/news-li...
Read the full report here buttleuk.org/news/news-li...
🚨43% of young people living in poverty think they will have drop out of education to work
Our new report Growing Up in Poverty: Exploring the Education Gap, reveals the deepening education gap for children growing up in poverty. Read the report here buttleuk.org/news/news-li...
Our new report Growing Up in Poverty: Exploring the Education Gap, reveals the deepening education gap for children growing up in poverty. Read the report here buttleuk.org/news/news-li...
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🚨43% of young people living in poverty think they will have drop out of education to work
Our new report Growing Up in Poverty: Exploring the Education Gap, reveals the deepening education gap for children growing up in poverty. Read the report here buttleuk.org/news/news-li...
Our new report Growing Up in Poverty: Exploring the Education Gap, reveals the deepening education gap for children growing up in poverty. Read the report here buttleuk.org/news/news-li...
We're delighted to be supporting more children and young people in Blackpool! We visited the schools and local authority staff in September, and discovered a quick way to increase grants to this area. 🤔Where should we visit next?
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We're delighted to be supporting more children and young people in Blackpool! We visited the schools and local authority staff in September, and discovered a quick way to increase grants to this area. 🤔Where should we visit next?
With our friends @endchildpoverty.bsky.social ,we have united in Westminster today to call on Rachel Reeves to scrap the two-child limit to benefits in next week’s Budget.
It pulls 109 more children into poverty, every single day. Many of these are babies.
Photo: Anna Gordon/ Save the Children
It pulls 109 more children into poverty, every single day. Many of these are babies.
Photo: Anna Gordon/ Save the Children
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
With our friends @endchildpoverty.bsky.social ,we have united in Westminster today to call on Rachel Reeves to scrap the two-child limit to benefits in next week’s Budget.
It pulls 109 more children into poverty, every single day. Many of these are babies.
Photo: Anna Gordon/ Save the Children
It pulls 109 more children into poverty, every single day. Many of these are babies.
Photo: Anna Gordon/ Save the Children
Donations to Buttle UK will be doubled through Big Give’s #ChristmasChallenge! From 2–9 December, every pound you give will go twice as far, meaning we will have double the impact for children in crisis this Christmas.
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Donations to Buttle UK will be doubled through Big Give’s #ChristmasChallenge! From 2–9 December, every pound you give will go twice as far, meaning we will have double the impact for children in crisis this Christmas.
Here’s why we’re spending £1m to tackle women’s & children’s poverty ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Here’s why we’re spending £1m to tackle women’s & children’s poverty ⬇️
Save the Date! We’re taking part in Big Give’s #ChristmasChallenge! For one week only, between the 2nd to the 9th December, donations to Buttle UK will be matched. That means twice the impact for Children and young people who need it most.
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Save the Date! We’re taking part in Big Give’s #ChristmasChallenge! For one week only, between the 2nd to the 9th December, donations to Buttle UK will be matched. That means twice the impact for Children and young people who need it most.
"I don't think that it's right that a child is penalised because they are in a bigger family, through no fault of their own". That's what Rachel Reeves said in an interview yesterday evening.
We really hope this is the hint we've been waiting for to scrap the 2-child benefit cap.
We really hope this is the hint we've been waiting for to scrap the 2-child benefit cap.
November 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
"I don't think that it's right that a child is penalised because they are in a bigger family, through no fault of their own". That's what Rachel Reeves said in an interview yesterday evening.
We really hope this is the hint we've been waiting for to scrap the 2-child benefit cap.
We really hope this is the hint we've been waiting for to scrap the 2-child benefit cap.
Exciting news! We've written an article about how child poverty impacts education in the latest issue of Children in Wales magazine 💜
Check it out on page 16 here: https://issuu.com/childreninwales/docs/ciw_magazine_autumn_2025_english/16
Check it out on page 16 here: https://issuu.com/childreninwales/docs/ciw_magazine_autumn_2025_english/16
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Exciting news! We've written an article about how child poverty impacts education in the latest issue of Children in Wales magazine 💜
Check it out on page 16 here: https://issuu.com/childreninwales/docs/ciw_magazine_autumn_2025_english/16
Check it out on page 16 here: https://issuu.com/childreninwales/docs/ciw_magazine_autumn_2025_english/16
This #TrusteesWeek we’re celebrating the trustees who give their time and expertise to strengthen our support for children & young people after crisis 💜
A huge thank you to our dedicated board, your vision and guidance help us create lasting change every day. ✨
A huge thank you to our dedicated board, your vision and guidance help us create lasting change every day. ✨
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This #TrusteesWeek we’re celebrating the trustees who give their time and expertise to strengthen our support for children & young people after crisis 💜
A huge thank you to our dedicated board, your vision and guidance help us create lasting change every day. ✨
A huge thank you to our dedicated board, your vision and guidance help us create lasting change every day. ✨
Celebrating one year of our Youth Advisory Panel!
Our Co-Production and Youth Engagement Manager, Charlotte, reflects on the first year, what we’ve learned and what’s next for youth participation at Buttle UK.
Read more 👉 https://buttleuk.org/news/news-list/one-year-into-our-youth-advisory-panel/
Our Co-Production and Youth Engagement Manager, Charlotte, reflects on the first year, what we’ve learned and what’s next for youth participation at Buttle UK.
Read more 👉 https://buttleuk.org/news/news-list/one-year-into-our-youth-advisory-panel/
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Celebrating one year of our Youth Advisory Panel!
Our Co-Production and Youth Engagement Manager, Charlotte, reflects on the first year, what we’ve learned and what’s next for youth participation at Buttle UK.
Read more 👉 https://buttleuk.org/news/news-list/one-year-into-our-youth-advisory-panel/
Our Co-Production and Youth Engagement Manager, Charlotte, reflects on the first year, what we’ve learned and what’s next for youth participation at Buttle UK.
Read more 👉 https://buttleuk.org/news/news-list/one-year-into-our-youth-advisory-panel/
We’re excited to announce Aniela Shuckburgh as our new Chair of Trustees, joining Buttle UK this December.
Her experience in education, fundraising, and youth support will help us continue to make a difference for children in crisis. 💙
Find out more here: buttleuk.org/news/news-li...
Her experience in education, fundraising, and youth support will help us continue to make a difference for children in crisis. 💙
Find out more here: buttleuk.org/news/news-li...
October 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We’re excited to announce Aniela Shuckburgh as our new Chair of Trustees, joining Buttle UK this December.
Her experience in education, fundraising, and youth support will help us continue to make a difference for children in crisis. 💙
Find out more here: buttleuk.org/news/news-li...
Her experience in education, fundraising, and youth support will help us continue to make a difference for children in crisis. 💙
Find out more here: buttleuk.org/news/news-li...
Happy 147th Birthday to our founder, Frank Buttle! 🎂🥳
October 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Happy 147th Birthday to our founder, Frank Buttle! 🎂🥳
Young person and Youth Advisory Panel member, James, has written a blog sharing his experience of the latest residential in Manchester.
Read his post to learn what our YAP got up to: https://buttleuk.org/news/news-list/james-experience-on-the-youth-advisory-panel/
Read his post to learn what our YAP got up to: https://buttleuk.org/news/news-list/james-experience-on-the-youth-advisory-panel/
October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Young person and Youth Advisory Panel member, James, has written a blog sharing his experience of the latest residential in Manchester.
Read his post to learn what our YAP got up to: https://buttleuk.org/news/news-list/james-experience-on-the-youth-advisory-panel/
Read his post to learn what our YAP got up to: https://buttleuk.org/news/news-list/james-experience-on-the-youth-advisory-panel/
💜 90% of families reported an improvement in their child’s engagement in education in 2024–25!
From essentials to support and opportunities, our grants help children feel confident, ready, and supported to thrive at school.
📖 Read more 👉 https://buttleuk.org/our-impact-in-24-25/
From essentials to support and opportunities, our grants help children feel confident, ready, and supported to thrive at school.
📖 Read more 👉 https://buttleuk.org/our-impact-in-24-25/
October 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
💜 90% of families reported an improvement in their child’s engagement in education in 2024–25!
From essentials to support and opportunities, our grants help children feel confident, ready, and supported to thrive at school.
📖 Read more 👉 https://buttleuk.org/our-impact-in-24-25/
From essentials to support and opportunities, our grants help children feel confident, ready, and supported to thrive at school.
📖 Read more 👉 https://buttleuk.org/our-impact-in-24-25/
Kinship Care Week (6-12 Oct) celebrates kinship families in England & Wales. Let's honor kinship carers providing loving homes to 141,000+ kids! Raise a teacup! Get involved: https://kinship.org.uk/get-involved/kinship-care-week/ #KinshipCareWeek
October 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Kinship Care Week (6-12 Oct) celebrates kinship families in England & Wales. Let's honor kinship carers providing loving homes to 141,000+ kids! Raise a teacup! Get involved: https://kinship.org.uk/get-involved/kinship-care-week/ #KinshipCareWeek
📰It weas great to see our friends from the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social, @savechildrenuk.bsky.social & @unicef.org billboards calling to end the two child benefit cap this week
October 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
📰It weas great to see our friends from the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social, @savechildrenuk.bsky.social & @unicef.org billboards calling to end the two child benefit cap this week
💜 In 2024–25, we paid boarding school fees for 59 children and young people.
Boarding placements give children from disruptive home environments the safety, care and opportunity they need to thrive.
📖 Learn more: https://buttleuk.org/our-impact-in-24-25/
Boarding placements give children from disruptive home environments the safety, care and opportunity they need to thrive.
📖 Learn more: https://buttleuk.org/our-impact-in-24-25/
September 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
💜 In 2024–25, we paid boarding school fees for 59 children and young people.
Boarding placements give children from disruptive home environments the safety, care and opportunity they need to thrive.
📖 Learn more: https://buttleuk.org/our-impact-in-24-25/
Boarding placements give children from disruptive home environments the safety, care and opportunity they need to thrive.
📖 Learn more: https://buttleuk.org/our-impact-in-24-25/
Sometimes important messages need big spaces. All the evidence shows that scrapping the two-child limit is the most efficient, cost-effective way to tackle rising child poverty rates.
Billboard by @savechildrenuk.bsky.social
Billboard by @savechildrenuk.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sometimes important messages need big spaces. All the evidence shows that scrapping the two-child limit is the most efficient, cost-effective way to tackle rising child poverty rates.
Billboard by @savechildrenuk.bsky.social
Billboard by @savechildrenuk.bsky.social
When living at home became impossible, Louise had to make it on her own and became estranged from her family.
With her Chances for Children grant, she bought a sewing machine and now creates beautiful fashion pieces, which she'd always dreamed of!
With her Chances for Children grant, she bought a sewing machine and now creates beautiful fashion pieces, which she'd always dreamed of!
September 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
When living at home became impossible, Louise had to make it on her own and became estranged from her family.
With her Chances for Children grant, she bought a sewing machine and now creates beautiful fashion pieces, which she'd always dreamed of!
With her Chances for Children grant, she bought a sewing machine and now creates beautiful fashion pieces, which she'd always dreamed of!
Happy Friday everyone! Apparently it's National Relaxation Day, hopefully you’re keeping cool in this weather and relaxed during exam results week 😎.
🍧Grab an ice pop, and let’s recap the news of the week ⬇️
🍧Grab an ice pop, and let’s recap the news of the week ⬇️
August 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Happy Friday everyone! Apparently it's National Relaxation Day, hopefully you’re keeping cool in this weather and relaxed during exam results week 😎.
🍧Grab an ice pop, and let’s recap the news of the week ⬇️
🍧Grab an ice pop, and let’s recap the news of the week ⬇️
The School Uniform Bill will ban schools from requiring more than 3 branded items as part of the school uniform. Is this enough to help families facing financial hardship? Since April 1st this year, we’ve given over £100k in grants for school uniforms to children and young people who need it most.
August 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The School Uniform Bill will ban schools from requiring more than 3 branded items as part of the school uniform. Is this enough to help families facing financial hardship? Since April 1st this year, we’ve given over £100k in grants for school uniforms to children and young people who need it most.
Happy Friday! We’ve got a lot to cover so let’s wrap up the week with the Buttle news briefing on everything happening for children’s charities in the UK!
August 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Happy Friday! We’ve got a lot to cover so let’s wrap up the week with the Buttle news briefing on everything happening for children’s charities in the UK!
🏆 Congratulations to the Lionesses! 🏆
You've not only brought home the win but inspired a generation.
At Buttle UK, we believe every child deserves the chance to play, dream, and achieve.
You can help support the next generation of football champions by visiting our shop here shop.buttleuk.org
You've not only brought home the win but inspired a generation.
At Buttle UK, we believe every child deserves the chance to play, dream, and achieve.
You can help support the next generation of football champions by visiting our shop here shop.buttleuk.org
July 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🏆 Congratulations to the Lionesses! 🏆
You've not only brought home the win but inspired a generation.
At Buttle UK, we believe every child deserves the chance to play, dream, and achieve.
You can help support the next generation of football champions by visiting our shop here shop.buttleuk.org
You've not only brought home the win but inspired a generation.
At Buttle UK, we believe every child deserves the chance to play, dream, and achieve.
You can help support the next generation of football champions by visiting our shop here shop.buttleuk.org