For what matters in childhood.
We deliver intentional grants for the things that mean the world to young people in the UK, there for them at a time when they need things most.
A bit about Buttle.
Buttle is a children’s charity that provides the things important to young people, so their childhoods don’t feel permanently dismantled by disadvantage. If it’s important to a child, it’s important to us.
Whatever the items or activities important to childhood, we’re here for that. So young people across the UK can play, show up and work things out for themselves, authoring their own stories in life. Because if it’s important to childhood, it’s important to us.
Buttle provides access to what matters in childhood, so children can shape their own stories.
Flick through the chapters that make up Buttle’s story.
Our vision is to deliver what’s important in childhood, for millions.
For fairer childhoods, Buttle combines frank fundraising with its strong endowment, a vocal Youth Advisory Panel and intentional grant giving to direct frontline referrers. Our transparent data and uplifting human stories informs us of exactly what matters to children in the UK.
95 %
of parents that told us that their home now meets their families’ basic needs (housework, daily tasks, home safety).
90 %
of parents have told us that their children’s engagement with education has improved since receiving their grant.
Plug in to the latest news updates on all things Buttle.
No Easy Path: The realities of LGBTQ+ young people estranged from their families
7 May 2026
This report presents the findings of “Beyond Estrangement”, a research project which was co-delivered with estranged young people. With funding from the George Michael Fund via the Talent Fund, the research aimed to explore the role that sexuality and gender identity play in young people’s experiences of estrangement from their families.
Middlesbrough Collaboration: A local lead for the next phase
30 April 2026
The Middlesbrough Collaboration is entering a new phase. From 2026, the programme will be led by a local partnership of Nur Fitness CIC, Women Today North East and The Junction
Our Data – 360Giving
3 March 2026
At Buttle, we are an accountable and transparent funder. We are making data about our grant giving available for others to access and use, with the 360Giving Data Standard.
Our latest annual report
Our Impact in 24-25
18 August 2025
With 4.5 million children in poverty, the need for support for children and young people experiencing poverty and crisis is as crucial as it has ever been. In this challenging context, Buttle UK has awarded more grants, to higher total value than ever before.
Without our valued donations, we couldn’t deliver what matters in childhood to millions across the UK.
Every donation counts, no matter the size.