Maddi's Butterflies
Analysis
Maddi's Butterflies is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Darwen. It was registered in May 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Maddi's Butterflies reported income of £115k and spending of £131k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £111k to £115k (+3.3%), an average of +0.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Maddi's Butterflies sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Landport Community Hub (£115k), Parklake Charity Trust (£115k) and Hospice Aid UK (£115k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Landport Community Hub | East Sussex | £115k |
| Parklake Charity Trust | Salford | £115k |
| Hospice Aid UK | London | £115k |
| Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Charities | Essex | £115k |