The Butterfly Fund

The Butterfly Fund provides a one-off payment of £300 to families following the death of a child from a life-limiting or life-threatening illness.

IMPORTANT UPDATE  – The Butterfly Fund has now re-opened in all UK regions.

To find out more about the Butterfly Fund, please read the Q&A.

Professionals are able to refer families for a Butterfly Fund grant by completing the online referral form.

We aim to process all eligible referrals within one week of application.

Please direct any enquiries about the Butterfly Fund to grants@togetherforshortlives.org.uk

Support the Butterfly Fund

Families going through the toughest of times shouldn’t have to worry about how they’ll pay for their child’s funeral or the next food shop, but it’s a painful reality for many that have cared for a seriously ill child.

Our Butterfly Fund exists to alleviate some of that initial pressure, giving families the space they need to simply grieve, or to remember their child in a special way.

Last winter, applications to the fund soared by over 200%. To ensure we can meet demand this year, we’re asking people to give bereaved families a precious gift to remember, with a donation to our winter appeal.