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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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The Italian Job 2019
This years' Italian Job has proven to be a tremendous success, with 64 teams setting off on a 2-week journey through scenic Europe and raising an incredible £100,000 for Buttle UK's Chances for Children grants.
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The impact of poverty on child mental health
A Buttle UK survey of over 1,200 child support workers reveals the alarmingly common occurrence of experiences that put children at increased risk.
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Back to school: An unequal education for children in poverty
Our unique study of frontline child support workers shows how children of less well-off families face multiple issues in fully accessing the state education that is available to them, and are being further disadvantaged at the very start of life.
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Impact Update – Italian Job 2018
The 2018 Italian Job was a truly incredible experience and raised over £92,000 for Buttle UK’s Chance for Children Grant. It was an absolutely outstanding result and everyone at Buttle UK is incredible grateful for the generous support of all the teams along with their friends and family.
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What it is really like for children growing up in poverty in the UK in 2019 – Part 1
A Buttle UK survey of over 1,200 child support workers.
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End Child Poverty releases new statistics
Child poverty is becoming the ‘new normal’ in parts of Britain as fastest rises in poverty hit the poorest areas.
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