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Registered charity · No. 1118084Trust

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# 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.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Butterfly Tree?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31

£431,527

Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31

£429,100

Registered charity number

1118084

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Trust

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Banstead

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.thebutterflytree.org.uk](http://www.thebutterflytree.org.uk/)

Quick answer

The Butterfly Tree (number 1118084) 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.

From the annual return

## 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 31 March 2026, 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 register records The Butterfly Tree as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

The Butterfly Tree's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

22 February 2007

Also known as

Mukuni Village Fund

Where it says it operates

Zambia

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.

**Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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.
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## What should you check before donating to The Butterfly Tree?

- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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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 1118084) 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 1118084. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1118084?

Search 1118084 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.

Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Butterfly Tree?

The register records The Butterfly Tree as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.

Are The Butterfly Tree's trustees paid?

The Butterfly Tree's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 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 22 February 2007.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1118084&subId=0).