Buttle UK

Who we are

Founded in 1953, Buttle UK is a charity dedicated to supporting children and young people across the UK who face crisis situations, financial hardship, and multiple social challenges. Our mission is to enhance emotional, educational, and social outcomes through targeted interventions, primarily through our Chances for Children grants.

We support children and young people living in severe poverty, often on income levels under £18,000 a year. Many face challenges such as domestic abuse, mental health issues, estrangement, or neglect.

Our grants, up to £2,400, are tailored to each individual’s needs. This can be as simple as a new school uniform to help them settle in school; support for family or play therapy; or membership of a club or activity so that they can explore something they enjoy, socialise and have opportunities to make friends. We can also help with items like beds, toys, clothes or even a TV. Our grants help children to live a life that feels a little more like other children’s. They are designed to create safe, nurturing environments and foster wellbeing-promoting activities, ultimately empowering children and young people to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. You can read more about the impact of our work at https://buttleuk.org/our-impact-in-24-25/.

Our culture and values

Our   Vision

Poverty and crisis does not define a child’s future

Our   Mission

The maintenance, education and advancement in life of children and young people who through poverty and family circumstances are in need of, and will benefit significantly from, Buttle UK’s support.

Our Values

Child-focused. We put children and young people first in the decisions we take. They are the focus of all our efforts and energy.

Empathetic. Empathy and compassion are central to our work with children, young people and families. We act with respect for all people, communities and cultures, and value this in our wider team as well as our grant-making.

Responsive. We are responsive to the needs of children and young people, with a focus on providing swift decisions. We listen and adapt so that we can do better in all aspects of our work and deliver more for those we support.

Collaborative. We collaborate in order to create chances for children and young people that are significantly disadvantaged by crisis and poverty. It is only through working in partnership that we can be truly successful.

Accountable. We are accountable to children, young people, and all those with whom we work. By recognising and acting on this accountability, we will most effectively and appropriately serve the communities for which we exist and deliver the best possible service to meet their needs.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Buttle UK recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

To support anyone looking to work with us, we commit to:

• Paying for childcare for the hours in and around the interview process.

• Paying for your travel costs to the office and back for interviews, if these are held in person.

• Making any reasonable adjustments to support your needs in the application and interview process.