MADDI'S BUTTERFLIES
Maddi's Butterflies aims to ease the suffering of children undergoing cancer treatment, by providing small wishes and gifts. We also provide holidays to families affected by childhood cancer, in our caravan at Ribby Hall Village. We are based in Blackburn, but we do take referrals nationally. Children are referred to us via 3rd party charities, such as Clic Sargant or Macmillan.
Objects
TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH NEUROBLASTOMA AND OTHER RARE FORMS OF CHILDHOOD CANCERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL DETERMINE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted fund balances decreased to £34,361 from £48,938 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure of £15,884. The trustees note that fiscal challenges remain but assert that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Reserves are maintained in line with the stated policy of holding three to six months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“One of the trustees received remuneration during the year of £23,831 (2024 - £23,295).” — page 15
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months expenditure.” — page 5
“One of the trustees received remuneration during the year of £23,831 (2024 - £23,295).” — page 15
“One of the trustees received remuneration during the year of £23,831 (2024 - £23,295). None of the trustees received any benefits or expenses from the charity during the year.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/09/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (04/08/2021)
Trustees
- SAMANTHA ALLANchair
- DIANA BOARDMAN
- HELEN FOSTER
- Kirsty Elizabeth FOSTER
- Mark Allan
- Nicole Pask
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £115k | £131k |
| 30/04/2024 | £123k | £146k |
| 30/04/2023 | £130k | £121k |
| 30/04/2022 | £87k | £96k |
| 30/04/2021 | £111k | £84k |
Common questions
Is MADDI'S BUTTERFLIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted fund balances decreased to £34,361 from £48,938 in the prior year, resulting in a net expenditure of £15,884. The trustees note that fiscal challenges remain but assert that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Reserves are maintained in line with the stated policy of holding three to six months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of MADDI'S BUTTERFLIES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £23,831 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 19/06/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |