Is The Butterfly Tree a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Butterfly Tree as a registered charity (number 1202390) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is The Butterfly Tree's charity number?

The Butterfly Tree's charity number is 1202390. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1202390?

Search 1202390 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does The Butterfly Tree have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Butterfly Tree. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to The Butterfly Tree?

The Butterfly Tree's website listed in our register data is http://www.thebutterflytree.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was The Butterfly Tree registered as a charity?

The Butterfly Tree was entered on the register on 20 March 2023.

Registered charity · No. 1202390CIO

The Butterfly Tree

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Butterfly Tree is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about The Butterfly Tree?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-01: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-01: £0
Registered charity number: 1202390
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Banstead
Website: www.thebutterflytree.org.uk

Quick answer

The Butterfly Tree (number 1202390) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does The Butterfly Tree do?

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.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Butterfly Tree

Answers The Butterfly Tree gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 1 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The Butterfly Tree's annual return for the year ending 1 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 March 2023
Where it says it operates: Zambia

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is The Butterfly Tree registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Butterfly Tree yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Butterfly Tree. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to The Butterfly Tree?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Butterfly Tree a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Butterfly Tree as a registered charity (number 1202390) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Butterfly Tree's charity number?: The Butterfly Tree's charity number is 1202390. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1202390?: Search 1202390 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The Butterfly Tree do?: 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.
Does The Butterfly Tree have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Butterfly Tree. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to The Butterfly Tree?: The Butterfly Tree's website listed in our register data is http://www.thebutterflytree.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Are The Butterfly Tree's trustees paid?: The Butterfly Tree's annual return for the year ending 1 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Butterfly Tree registered as a charity?: The Butterfly Tree was entered on the register on 20 March 2023.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.