Buttle UK

Also known as: The Buttle Trust, The Frank Buttle Trust

We support children who are seriously affected by financial hardship by providing grants for tailored groups to help individual families and young people overcome specific issues they face:-essential items, eg beds, cookers etc-school fees where home circumstances are seriously affecting development,We also commission research and undertake projects based on insights from our grant giving

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,190,000

Latest Expenditure

£7,793,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 210.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 39.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,954,000

Charitable Activities £23,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,213,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,716,000

Raising Funds £1,077,000

Governance £2,005,000

Grants to Institutions £183,000

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,190,000	£7,793,000	£6,716,000	£67,549,000	£1,693,000	24 / 0
2024	£12,887,000	£7,784,000	£6,509,000	£72,754,000	£1,746,000	22 / 5
2023	£3,723,000	£6,470,000	£5,312,000	£62,242,000	£1,215,000	18 / 0
2022	£3,015,000	£6,119,000	£5,096,000	£69,352,000	£1,142,000	18 / 0
2021	£6,895,000	£6,492,000	£5,637,000	£67,767,000	£939,000	17 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Buttle UK

What does Buttle UK do?

How much income did Buttle UK report in 2025?

Buttle UK reported total income of £3.19m and reported expenditure of £7.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Buttle UK?

Buttle UK has a program ratio of 210.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Buttle UK registered as a charity?

Buttle UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 1965 as charity number 313007. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Buttle UK?

Buttle UK is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Aniela Shuckburgh. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Buttle UK operate?

Buttle UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Buttle UK a registered charity?

Yes — Buttle UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313007.