TRUE BUTTERFLIES FOUNDATION
True Butterflies Foundation supports children, young people and families affected by domestic abuse, trauma and adversity. Through trauma-informed mentoring, therapeutic and counselling support, family support, creative programmes and educational provision, we help individuals heal, rebuild confidence, strengthen relationships and move forward towards a more positive and empowered future.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves at the end of the period were £759, while its unrestricted income for the year was £35,442. The trustees' report indicates that the charity aims to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to manage unexpected financial pressures and fluctuations in income. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were found regarding the accounting records or their accord with the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Concerns with expense reimbursement and associated record keeping were raised in my report last year. For my follow-up review please see Section B - Disclosure.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- AMANDA KINVERchair
- Joanna Mary Clarkson
- Kelly Marie Grigg
- Richard Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £99k | £106k |
| 28/02/2025 | £173k | £162k |
| 29/02/2024 | £89k | £95k |
| 28/02/2023 | £79k | £73k |
| 28/02/2022 | £48k | £43k |
Common questions
Is TRUE BUTTERFLIES FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves at the end of the period were £759, while its unrestricted income for the year was £35,442. The trustees' report indicates that the charity aims to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to manage unexpected financial pressures and fluctuations in income. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were found regarding the accounting records or their accord with the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TRUE BUTTERFLIES FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRUE BUTTERFLIES FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION, THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £8k | |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | 11% of the core cost for a domestic abuse charity in Truro, Cornwall. |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £750 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/01/2025 | £20k | Emerge |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/06/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2022 | £10k | Rebuilding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/05/2021 | £10k | Mental Health Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2020 | £10k | CORVID-19 Crisis Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2018 | £10k | Family support |