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No Easy Path: The realities of LGBTQ+ young people estranged from their families

7 May 2026

This report presents the findings of “Beyond Estrangement”, a research project which was co-delivered with estranged young people. With funding from the George Michael Fund via the Talent Fund, the research aimed to explore the role that sexuality and gender identity play in young people’s experiences of estrangement from their families.

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Middlesbrough Collaboration: A local lead for the next phase

30 April 2026

The Middlesbrough Collaboration is entering a new phase. From 2026, the programme will be led by a local partnership of Nur Fitness CIC, Women Today North East and The Junction

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The 12 days of co-production: reflecting on another successful year!

17 February 2026

The end of the year is always a good time to reflect on achievements and celebrate successes. Here at Buttle, we've had another amazing year for our co-production work, spearheaded by our incredible Youth Advisory Panel.

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For what matters in childhood: why we rebranded

13 February 2026

Our new brand has launched, read on to learn the finer details about the choices we made and to meet our new friendly face, Frank the Otter!

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New Report- Growing Up in Poverty: Exploring the Education Gap

21 November 2025

What does the education gap really look like for children and young people going without? We understand that childhoods in poverty are tough, and we’ve been keen to understand how that impacts on the lived experience of attending school, college, and university.

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One year into our Youth Advisory Panel

30 October 2025

Our Co-Production and Youth Engagement Manager, Charlotte, reflects on the first year of our Youth Advisory Panel.

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