THE BUTTERFLY TREE
Advance education - pre-school, primary, secondary, further and special education, orphan sponsorship, food security. Supports healthcare - maternity, HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention, funds treatment for sick children. Provides - safe water, sanitation, community houses and sustainable enterprises. Operates - Southern Province, Zambia. Promotes travel philanthropy and responsible tourism.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £21,997 at the end of the financial year, an increase from £19,570 the previous year. The charity reports zero administration costs, with the chairman covering these expenses, and notes that a minimum of 96% of funds raised go directly to projects. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations, Sponsorship & Fundraising 431,527”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/03/2016)
Trustees
- ANN SUTTON
- Carolyn Howe
- JANE KAYE-BAILEY
- Victoria Johnson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £432k | £429k |
| 31/03/2025 | £381k | £385k |
| 31/03/2024 | £393k | £406k |
| 31/03/2023 | £280k | £293k |
| 31/03/2022 | £299k | £307k |
Common questions
Is THE BUTTERFLY TREE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £21,997 at the end of the financial year, an increase from £19,570 the previous year. The charity reports zero administration costs, with the chairman covering these expenses, and notes that a minimum of 96% of funds raised go directly to projects. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HALCROW FOUNDATION | 1 | £184k |
| WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND | 1 | £50k |
| THEIRWORLD | 1 | £13k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £12k |
| BNA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | 1 | £11k |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- BUTTERFLIES PRE-SCHOOL DIDCOT CIO
- THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST
- MANGO TREE GOA
- ZAMBIA ORPHANS AID UK
- GIVE TO ORPHANS
- MYMALAWI
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BUTTERFLY TREE | £432k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUTTERFLIES PRE-SCHOOL DIDCOT CIO | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MANGO TREE GOA | £100k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ZAMBIA ORPHANS AID UK | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GIVE TO ORPHANS | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |