Buttle UK
Also known as: The Buttle Trust, Buttle, 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
Activities & Mission
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
Grants
Buttle UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £183,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training and the prevention or relief of poverty
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 959). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% 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
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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?
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
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 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 959 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.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Buttle Trust
- Buttle UK
- Buttle
- The Frank Buttle Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated