Help Butterfly Conservation Protect the UK’s Precious Butterflies and Moths

Beautiful, joyous, vital but under threat – butterflies and moths need your help. Vote for Butterfly Conservation in our November charity poll to help create a world where butterflies and moths can be enjoyed by everyone, forever.

What Does Butterfly Conservation Do?

Butterfly Conservation is the UK charity dedicated to saving butterflies, moths and our environment.

80% of butterflies have declined since the 1970s and moth numbers have fallen by a third in that same time. But these incredible insects are more than just beautiful, they are important pollinators, they provide food for other much-loved wildlife, and research even shows that watching them can make us less anxious.

To help ensure butterflies and moths are protected for future generations, Butterfly Conservation’s team carry out practical work on the ground conserving and restoring habitats across the whole of the UK. They deliver important research, provide expert advice, campaign for better protection for butterflies and moths, and help children and communities experience the joy of nature.

How is Butterfly Conservation Making a Difference?

Supported by 31 volunteer-led Branches across the UK and more than 4,000 volunteers, Butterfly Conservation delivers impact across these key areas:

• Restoring and conserving habitats – Butterfly Conservation is involved in conservation work for hundreds of sites, from woodlands to wildflower meadows. They support some of our most-threatened species like the Northern Brown Argus in Scotland, the Marsh Fritillary in Northern Ireland, the High Brown Fritillary in England and the Large Heath in Wales, as well as countless other butterflies and moths.
• Collecting vital data – Butterfly Conservation leads the world’s longest-running insect survey, the UK Butterfly Monitoring Schemes (UKBMS) which thanks to the incredible work of volunteers has counted more than 41 million butterflies.
• The Big Butterfly Count – Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count is the world’s largest butterfly survey that asks citizen scientists to spend 15 minutes outdoors in a sunny spot counting butterflies and day-flying moths. The data gathered helps Butterfly Conservation get a picture of how butterflies are faring.
• Creating Wild Spaces – Butterfly Conservation creates spaces for butterflies and moths to thrive in schools and communities, giving people opportunities to connect with nature.
• Research – Butterfly Conservation scientists carry out world-class research in collaboration with universities and other organisations. From how light pollution
• impacts moths to how beavers can support pollinators, their research helps ensure their conservation work is backed by evidence.
• Giving butterflies and moths a voice – Butterfly Conservation speaks up for butterflies and moths to make sure they’re represented when the Government and other policymakers make decisions that might affect them – from pesticides to supporting butterfly-friendly farming.

How Will Winning November’s Poll Help Butterfly Conservation?

If you choose Butterfly Conservation to win November’s poll and receive 20% of our profits for the month, they could use the money to restore and conserve even more butterfly and moth habitats across the UK; carry out vital research to better protect butterflies, moths and the landscapes they rely on; speak up for butterflies and moths when policies might threaten them; and give even more people, young and old, a chance to connect with nature and experience the wellbeing benefits that brings.

FAQ

How can I support Butterfly Conservation?

Support Butterfly Conservation’s work by becoming a member, giving a donation, or volunteering your time. Without your support, Butterfly Conservation cannot continue to carry out their vital work protecting one of the most threatened groups of wildlife in the UK. How you can help | Butterfly Conservation

Where does Butterfly Conservation carry out conservation work?

Butterfly Conservation supports butterflies and moths across the whole of the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

How many butterflies and moths are there in the UK?

There are 60 species of butterfly in the UK – 58 residents and two regular migrants. There are more than 2,500 species of moth!

How do I get involved in the Big Butterfly Count?

The next Big Butterfly Count takes place from Friday 9 July – Sunday 1 August 2027. Find out more at Big Butterfly Count.

Can Butterfly Conservation give me advice about making my garden butterfly friendly?

Butterfly Conservation has loads of great advice on turning your outdoor space into a haven for butterflies and moths, visit Gardening | Butterfly Conservation.

I’ve seen a butterfly or moth, how can I tell what it is?

Butterfly Conservation has handy identification pages for butterflies and moths and once you’ve found out what it is, you can record your sighting here Recording and monitoring | Butterfly Conservation.

Could my Council become Butterfly Friendly?

Absolutely! Write to your local council and share Butterfly Conservation’s Butterfly-Friendly Councils guidance Butterfly Friendly Councils | Butterfly Conservation.

I’m a teacher and I’d like to teach my students about butterflies and moths, does Butterfly Conservation have any resources?

Visit Butterfly Conservation’s dedicated Discover & Learn section to find fun, free resources for schools and families Discover and Learn | Butterfly Conservation.

How to Vote for Butterfly Conservation

Voting is free, easy and there’s no need to sign up. Follow the simple steps below:

1. Head over to our My Favourite Voucher Codes homepage 

2. Look for the November 2026 poll on our homepage

3. Find Butterfly Conservation in the list of nominated charities

4. Click vote!

Support Butterfly Conservation Through Our Insurance Initiative

Voting isn't the only way you can help support good causes through My Favourite Voucher Codes. Our Insurance Initiative, in partnership with Quotezone, gives you another opportunity to contribute to our charity fund while comparing insurance prices and potentially saving money on your cover. Simply use our Insurance Comparison Tool to compare quotes from different providers. Getting a quote is completely free, and if you go on to purchase a qualifying policy, a fixed donation will be sent to Butterfly Conservation at no extra cost to you.

Here's how much each qualifying policy can contribute:

• £20 for car, home, van or motorbike insurance

• £10 for pet insurance

• £8 for bicycle insurance

• £5 for travel insurance

• £5 for breakdown cover

Whether you're renewing your car insurance or looking for cover for your next holiday, it's a simple way to make an everyday purchase count for something more. The money raised helps us continue supporting charities through our charitable giving, including organisations working to protect wildlife and the natural environment, such as Butterfly Conservation.

How Can I Contact Butterfly Conservation?

You can find out more about Butterfly Conservation on their website www.butterfly-conservation.org and follow them across their social media channels @savebutterflies.

Want to get in touch? Email info@butterfly-conservation.org or call the team on 01929 400209.

Authored By: Emily Atkinson-Dalton

Date: 30th October 2026.