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Registered charity · No. 1178339CIOLower Darwen

Maddi's Butterflies

Maddi's Butterflies is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the advancement of health or saving of lives, other charitable purposes, based in Lower Darwen.

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Maddi's Butterflies is a registered charity (number 1178339) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £114,758 (year ending 2025-04-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Maddi's Butterflies?

Registered charity number
1178339
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Lower Darwen
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
£114,758

What does Maddi's Butterflies do?

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.

What causes is Maddi's Butterflies registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Maddi's Butterflies yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Maddi's Butterflies is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Maddi's Butterflies a legitimate charity?
Yes. Maddi's Butterflies is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178339) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Maddi's Butterflies's charity number?
Maddi's Butterflies's charity number is 1178339. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1178339?
Search 1178339 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 Maddi's Butterflies do?
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.
Does Maddi's Butterflies have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maddi's Butterflies. 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 Maddi's Butterflies?
Maddi's Butterflies's website is http://www.maddisbutterflies.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.