Buttle UK

We’ve rebranded! Childhood is built from moments and meaning, a warm coat, a safe bed, a laptop for learning. Our new look and Frank the Otter, chosen with our Youth Advisory Panel, reflect our commitment to delivering what matters, when it matters most. We’re still Buttle, just clearer, braver, and more ready to stand with children and young people. For what matters in childhood. Read the full blog at the link in our bio.

Restoring hope after struggling with childhood grief Laura and Jade from the Midlands were struggling with grief and their mental health after their mother suddenly passed away. Their stepfather then took his own life after leaving them to live with their grandmother. Their grandmother is working hard to keep the girls in her care. With a little help from Buttle, we gave them both art lessons and tuition to help them at school. They got some new clothes and shoes each to help with their confidence, and we even got Laura a prom dress so she can celebrate the huge milestone of finishing school! Buttle is all about restoring hope to children and young people who need a helping hand in the big, wide world. That’s why we’re a part of #AMillionActsOfHope Learn more at @1mactsofhope

Moving on from assault can be a treacherous path of difficult recovery. 16 year old Adam from Scotland really struggles with leaving the house, engaging in education and making friends. He was assaulted by a stranger, and witnessed domestic abuse from his dad towards his mum. He no longer sees his dad, as he would emotionally abuse him when they were able to see each other. The Buttle team gave him a grant to give him some badly needed support. He got a new phone and some driving lessons to help him feel more comfortable going out. He signed up for some art classes to express himself, and went on a short trip away with his mum and younger brother to make some new, happy memories together. Adam’s confidence has started to come back and he’s feeling hopeful about the future again. Buttle is proud to support #AMillionActsOfHope as all over the country, young people like Adam discover what it means to feel hopeful again. Make sure to follow the movement to learn more @1mactsofhope

🤔What could the latest elections results mean for children in poverty and crisis? The shifting political landscape in Britain means: supporting children & young people through poverty & crisis is not up for debate, it’s a necessity. A child’s circumstances should never be their destiny, and this needs to be reflected in every political party's promises to their voters. We welcome the initiatives from winners SNP & Plaid Cymru in Wales: ➡️SNP's 'defining mission' to eradicate child poverty ➡️‘Best Start’ targets in Wales We are immensely proud of our work towards ending the two-child limit which resulted in 350,000 children being lifted out of poverty! But the current Labour government must invest more to help families in poverty. The disparity is even more stark for children from Black and Asian communities, where 47% are living in poverty, over double the rate of their white peers. (Source: DWP Households Below Average Income Stats 2026) 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 look forward to working with all governments to ensure that these manifesto promises translate into real-world action.

After experiencing domestic abuse, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Welsh young person, Carys, had nowhere to turn after the domestic abuse she endured at the hands of her older brother became too much. When her mother refused to step in, she had to leave the family home. She’s now living independently in a place that’s safe. At college, Carys is studying science with the hopes of becoming a researcher one day. Her grant from Buttle helped her find hope again. She got all the things she needed to kit out her new place, to live comfortably on her own, and a laptop with everything she needs to continue her studies. Carys told her support worker that her main hobby is watching films, so she got a cinema pass for the year to keep up with all the new releases! We’re proud to support #AMillionActsOfHope to help children and young people find their hope again. Follow the movement to learn more @1mactsofhope

How do you get back on your feet after aging out of the care system? Saoirse, a young person from Northern Ireland, found herself in an impossible situation where she was forced to live alone with no support, as her guardian was unable to look after her anymore. After spending time to focus on her mental health and get back on her feet, she was able to go back to college and focus on what was important to her, studying to become a social worker to help children and young people just like her. The team at Buttle gave her a grant for all of the bits she needed to go back to college and really lock in with her studies. We’ve also paid for the things to get her a good start to her adult life like driving lessons and a gym membership. At Buttle, we don’t just give items to children and young people who need us. We give hope. That’s why we’re proud to support #AMillionActsOfHope Follow the movement to learn more @1mactsofhope

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. Remember to stay positive and be grateful for what you have and what you’ve been through, as there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Buttle’s grants are so much more than just things, they are hope for the children and young people who need us. That’s why we’re proud to support #AMillionActsOfHope Follow the movement to learn more @1mactsofhope

📢We need you! We’re looking for a HR Manager and Head of Finance to join our team. It’s an exciting time at Buttle! We’re entering a new phase of work: using our evidence, insight and experience to influence the systems that drive child poverty, while keeping grants firmly at the heart of our organisation. ➡️If that sounds like something you’d like to be part of, you can find out more at the link in our bio 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

Not sure how to get involved in the Week of Hope? Let the Hope Dispenser decide. 💙 From everyday kindness to activities with our charity partners - find your act of hope at the link in our bio. #MillionActsOfHope

Young adults who have been forced to leave their homes are completely unsupported by the government. But you can help! Sign our letter to Keir Starmer calling for: ➡️Legally Define: Adopt a statutory definition of estrangement. ➡️Provide Equal Rights: Give estranged young people the same statutory support entitlements as care leavers. ➡️Streamline Evidence: Create a unified verification process for estrangement to stop retraumatising estranged young people 📝Sign at the link in our bio! No young person should have to choose between an abusive home and a life of uncertainty and instability, so sign our letter and let’s get work towards estranged young people having the right care, support and opportunities that we all deserve.

Our friends over @buttleuk are writing to the Prime Minister on behalf of the over 200,000 young people in the UK who are estranged from their families. Every day, a young person is abandoned by or has to cut ties with their family. But we receive no support from the government, because we are invisible. Sign here, or follow the QR code (or dm us for the link): https://bit.ly/DearKierStarmer #estranged #nocontact #estrangedadultchildren #estrangedstudents #estrangement #buttleuk @buttleuk

What makes Buttle such a hopeful place to be? We asked our staff all across the team what hope means to them in their role. The answers blew us away. May they fill your day with some joy! Buttle is proud to be a part of #AMillionActsOfHope Follow the movement to learn more @1mactsofhope