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Here you’ll find all the latest news and updates happening in the world of Buttle: whether that’s regulatory changes, impact reports or our thoughts on what matters in childhood today.
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Putting Youth Voice First: Sharing our co-production approach at the SEND in STEM event
9 June 2026
At Buttle, we work hard to ensure young people can share their views in inclusive, supportive spaces - and that decision makers take them seriously. As such, we were delighted to be invited to speak at the Lightyear Foundation’s SEND in STEM event in April.
KPMG Foundation CEO to lead children’s charity Buttle
20 May 2026
Buttle, the charity dedicated to supporting children and young people in crisis and poverty across the UK, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kevin Munday as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1st of June 2026.
What could the latest elections results mean for children in poverty and crisis?
13 May 2026
The recent shifting political landscape across Britain signals a clear expectation from the public: supporting children and young people through poverty and crisis is not up for debate, it’s a necessity.
Press Release: Physical & emotional harm forcing LGBTQ+ young adults to leave home with no support
7 May 2026
A major new report from Buttle, No Easy Path: The realities of LGBTQ+ young people estranged from their families has found that physical and emotional harm was the main driver of estrangement for LGBTQ+ young people in the UK.
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.
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