Buttle UK

For what matters in childhood.

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It's time for a reintroduction! Buttle UK is a charity that supports children & young people who face poverty & crisis situations.

Founded back in 1953, we give grants to support families for everyday necessities that we would expect any child growing up in the UK to have.

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7-year-old Lucas and his mum left home with just a bin bag of clothes after fleeing years of abuse. With a grant from Buttle, they’ve rebuilt their lives. Now, Lucas goes to school happy and confident. Every child deserves a fair start, that’s why we’re here.

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At 16, May was kicked out after coming out as a lesbian. Without ID or support, she couldn’t access benefits or work. With help from Buttle, she accessed therapy. Sign our letter calling for support for estranged young people 📝 https://t.co/yLGAlcBRHr
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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“No back up plan. No family or friends to fall back on. You have to make it on your own.” Our No Easy Path report shows the urgent need for change.

Sign our letter: https://t.co/yLGAlcBRHr
Read the report: https://t.co/wjxTTh8fVv

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https://t.co/0LcANdp885
We worked with young people to explore how sexuality & gender identity shape estranged young people’s experiences.
We’re calling on the Government to:
➡️ Give equal support to estranged young people
Sign our letter: https://t.co/0voL0zXQ7u

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Estranged young people lack family support & government recognition. We’re calling for: 🔹 Legal definition of estrangement 🔹 Equal rights as care leavers 🔹 Streamlined evidence process
📝Sign the letter: https://t.co/yLGAlcBRHr
🗞️Read the report: https://t.co/wjxTTh8fVv

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We’ve signed the @DigiPovAlliance Charter for Digital Inclusion - a national framework for action on digital access and equity.

It sets out clear principles to guide organisations in closing the UK’s digital divide.

Learn more: https://t.co/ZU4fc1qKv3

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🎓 Starting uni in 2026-27? @savethestudent bursary is back! Six awards of £750 are available for essentials like laptops and bedding. Apply by 26th June for your chance to get support: https://t.co/g3cwqxjCZa

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Where are the considerations for vulnerable young people who have been forced to leave their homes? Behind youth unemployment and NEET statistics, there are over 200,000 estranged young people who are struggling with no statutory support.

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The King’s speech mentioned children in poverty and youth unemployment…but what do we actually need?

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We really appreciate seeing children in poverty & youth unemployment mentioned in the King’s speech yesterday, but we need sustained investment in families to address child poverty at its core if the government wants to meet its target of halving the disadvantage gap.

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The King’s Speech shows the government still isn’t delivering on voters’ biggest priority: bringing down the cost of living.

Following the results of the local election, the government should be focused on bringing down rising costs and boosting our living standards.

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

NEW: The #KingsSpeech mentioned change – but with global issues driving up the cost of living, more must be done for people on the lowest incomes.

2.6 million food parcels were provided last year. Without more action, we risk even more people being forced to turn to a food bank

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We look forward to working with all governments to ensure that these manifesto promises translate into real-world dignity, ensuring that no child’s future is capped by the hardship they experience today

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🤔What could the latest elections results mean for children in poverty and crisis?

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We see families pushed to the brink by a cost-of-living crisis that has left 4m children across the UK living in poverty. The disparity is more stark for children from Black & Asian communities, where 47% are living in poverty, over double the rate of their white peers

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

Universal Credit. Social security. Housing. Crisis funds.

These aren’t just policies - they are lifelines.

But right now, they’re failing people.

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Sometimes things can be tough, but remember, you’re tougher 💪

We asked our Youth Advisory Panel what hope means to them, and one member told us that it means believing that something good will come.

We’re proud to support #AMillionActsOfHope