Buttle UK

It's time for a reintroduction! Buttle UK is a charity that supports children & young people who face poverty & crisis situations. Founded back in 1953, we give grants to support families for everyday necessities that we would expect any child growing up in the UK to have.

The King’s Speech shows the government still isn’t delivering on voters’ biggest priority: bringing down the cost of living. Following the results of the local election, the government should be focused on bringing down rising costs and boosting our living standards.

NEW: The #KingsSpeech mentioned change – but with global issues driving up the cost of living, more must be done for people on the lowest incomes. 2.6 million food parcels were provided last year. Without more action, we risk even more people being forced to turn to a food bank

We look forward to working with all governments to ensure that these manifesto promises translate into real-world dignity, ensuring that no child’s future is capped by the hardship they experience today

We see families pushed to the brink by a cost-of-living crisis that has left 4m children across the UK living in poverty. The disparity is more stark for children from Black & Asian communities, where 47% are living in poverty, over double the rate of their white peers

🤔What could the latest elections results mean for children in poverty and crisis?

Universal Credit. Social security. Housing. Crisis funds. These aren’t just policies - they are lifelines. But right now, they’re failing people.

Sometimes things can be tough, but remember, you’re tougher 💪 We asked our Youth Advisory Panel what hope means to them, and one member told us that it means believing that something good will come. We’re proud to support #AMillionActsOfHope

📢We’re looking for a HR Manager and Head of Finance to join our team. ➡️If that sounds like you, find out more and apply here buttleuk.org/careers/ Or if this could be a good fit for someone you know please share this post with them! 💞We’d love to hear from you

We couldn't agree more!

Help young adults who have been forced to leave their homes get the support they deserve! Sign our letter to Keir Starmer calling estranged young people to have the same statutory support entitlements as care leavers and more. 📝Sign here:bit.ly/DearKeir

Confidence in school matters. In Summer 2022, we partnered with ASDA’s Better Starts to provide fresh new uniforms for children. Thanks to our supporters, our grants reach those who need us most. We are proud to support #AMillionActsOfHope

Hope is when children and young people are able to thrive, not just survive. What about you? Tell us what hope looks like in your life in the comments👇 Join us 13–20 May for A Million Acts of Hope week and help make hope louder. #MillionActsOfHope #HopeIs @1mactsofhope

After fleeing domestic abuse, 8 year old Marnie and her mum faced overwhelming uncertainty. Thanks to their grant from Buttle, they no longer have to worry about financial stress and can focus on healing. We'll always be here to lend a helping hand for what matters in childhood.

POV: your income is £98 a week Universal Credit, but you need to pay for... - £42 on food - £24 on gas and electric bills - £8 on wifi bill - £7 on water bill - £21 on transport - £13 on toiletries and cleaning products - £7 on clothes Could you make this add up? 💔

Food banks cannot and should not be normalised. We need real change so that everyone can afford the essentials.

Really insightful article from @BigIssue written by Juliea Morris from @barnardos, the cost of living continues to have a massive impact on families all over the country. Click below to read the full article 👇

Does the hate seem too loud these days? That’s why we’ve joined A Million Acts of Hope, to celebrate all that there is more that connects us than divides us. Find our more and sign the UKs biggest thank you card here millionactsofhope.org #MillionActsOfHope