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A Year of COVID-19
A report on the impact of the pandemic for children, young people and families already on the brink.
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Boarding Chances for Children 2019-2020 Impact Report
Chances for Children grants take two forms: individually tailored grants up to £2,000 and support in boarding placements.
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Buttle UK Impact Update
We are about to mark a year of responding to the global health crisis caused by COVID-19. We are extremely grateful to all those supporters that have helped us deliver £4.5m in grants since the beginning of the crisis.
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Impact Update – Italian Job 2019
Being part of the 30th Anniversary of the Italian Job was a truly incredible experience. We are so grateful for everyone’s efforts in fundraising and the results was an outstanding £190,240.14. Everyone at Buttle UK wants to share their appreciation for the generous support of all the teams along with their friends and family.
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Top charities come together to support Buttle UK’s £5M COVID-19 response
Call-out to front-line workers to make applications of £2K per family for children in crisis to help level the playing field as the pandemic continues.
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The State of Child Poverty 2020
Buttle UK have today published 'The State of Child Poverty 20' - a unique insight into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic inside the homes of some of the most vulnerable families in the UK.
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Cyber Security Incident
What happened?
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Freemason’s Education Grant
Hundreds of children and families will receive essential education support during lockdown thanks to a £250,000 grant from the Freemasons.
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Hannah and Jacob’s story
Many of us have found it difficult to stay at home for such prolonged periods of time. However, there are some children and young people who are forced to spend many more hours in homes that lack the basic essentials and comforts most of us take for granted. They are more isolated than ever before, with very little to distract them from their troubles, or to keep them focused on positive activities. Parents are seriously worried for their children’s wellbeing and for their ability to keep up with education.
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Voices from families during COVID-19
We are all facing different challenges with the current health crisis. However, for many children and young people living on very low incomes, this crisis will amplify difficulties that already exist in their life and increase their isolation. For those just getting by, it may be what pulls them under.
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People’s Postcode Lottery
Players of People’s Postcode Lottery support Buttle UK to fund the forgotten children of poverty.
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One Day Changes Lives – The Association of Charitable Organisations
Nearly half a million people turn to charities for support, including basic essentials. Grant-giving organisations are facing increased demand for financial and non-financial aid
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