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Together we can create more chances for children
What we do is very simple: pay for things that we would want all children and young people to have but their parent or carers cannot otherwise afford.
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The start of Buttle UK’s co-production journey
Buttle UK’s Co-Production and Youth Engagement Manager, Charlotte, reflects on the steps we’ve taken so far to become more accountable to young people, families and professionals.
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Surviving Estrangement – Interview with a young person
Alongside the launch of our Surviving Estrangement report, we asked a series of questions to a young person about the experience of being estranged and how they found the process of being involved in Buttle UK's first ever co-produced report.
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State of Child Poverty 2022
As we begin to transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cost of Living Crisis is hitting the poorest families the hardest. This year, for the State of Child Poverty 2021-22, we have surveyed over 1000 frontline workers who collectively support 60,000 children and young people.
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Our impact
Chances for Children grants are designed to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people, as well as their capacity to engage in education.
85% The percentage of parents who report their children’s engagement with education has improved since receiving a Chances for Children grant
88% The percentage of parents who report that their children’s confidence has improved since receiving a Chances for Children grant
94% The percentage of parents that report their home now meets the families’ basic needs (housework, daily tasks, home safety)
84% The percentage of parents who report improvements in how well the family get along and the quality of time spent together
