THE BUTTERFLY AVM CHARITY LIMITED
The charity's object is to raise funds for specific research into peripheral, brain and extremity Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM's). The charity aims to both improve existing treatments for AVM's and find a cure while also raising awareness about AVM's and provide support to AVM sufferers and their families. Additionally the charity is committed to inform AVM sufferers of new treatment options.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £154,746, which the trustees consider adequate against their policy target of three to six months of administrative expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase of £139,140 for the year, driven significantly by legacy donations, and confirmed that internal financial controls were assessed as adequate.
What the accounts disclose
“unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's administrative and support expenditure.” — page 6
“The beneficiary, Miss Nikki Christou, is the daughter of the trustee Mr George Christou. A designated fund for the ongoing treatments of Nikki Christou exists at the year end and its closing balance was £30,000.” — page 16
Trustees
- GEORGE CHRISTOUchair
- GEORGE GEORGIOU
- KYRIACOS PERIFIMOU
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £211k | £72k |
| 31/05/2024 | £178k | £124k |
| 31/05/2023 | £114k | £93k |
| 31/05/2022 | £24k | £42k |
| 31/05/2021 | £50k | £42k |
Common questions
Is THE BUTTERFLY AVM CHARITY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £154,746, which the trustees consider adequate against their policy target of three to six months of administrative expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase of £139,140 for the year, driven significantly by legacy donations, and confirmed that internal financial controls were assessed as adequate. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BUTTERFLY AVM CHARITY LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BUTTERFLY AVM CHARITY LIMITED as a grant recipient include The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust | FY2022 | £500 | The Advancement of Health or Saving of Lives |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | 2 | £30k |
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £418k |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £175k |
| THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £160k |
| THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £155k |
| PETER SOWERBY FOUNDATION | 1 | £149k |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | 1 | £115k |
| EDITH MURPHY FOUNDATION | 1 | £101k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BUTTERFLY AVM CHARITY LIMITED | £211k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BUTTERFLY TREE | £432k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AVRA FOUNDATION | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUTTERWICK LIMITED | £3.6m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | below | 31.2% | not going concern |
| SPREAD YOUR WINGS | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |