Own a butterfly. Support end-of-life care. Remember someone special. 

A limited-edition collection of 1000 handcrafted metal butterflies, made locally by Suffolk Ironworks, are available to own as part of the launch of our Butterfly Appeal. Own your own piece of this wonderful collection and remember a loved one or one of the thousands of patients visited by the butterfly volunteers every year.

These symbolic butterflies are a tribute to the incredible care provided by our Butterfly Volunteers. The butterfly, long associated with the journey of end-of-life, mirrors the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. They are a gentle and beautiful symbol of hope, transition and transitional journey that happens at the end of life. 

Buy your butterfly

How your donation helps

For £35, you can purchase a metal butterfly and be part of this appeal, giving you the opportunity to give back to the Butterfly Volunteers in our hospitals and keep the memory of a loved one close by.

About our butterflies 

These beautiful butterflies measure 200mm x 3mm and float delicately on steel roads measuring 1500mm x 6mm. The butterfly and stake weight approximately 730g. 

Please note: These butterflies are designed for decorative purposes and may be affected by exposure to outdoor elements. Over time, some natural weathering and rust may occur. By purchasing a butterfly you are agreeing to our terms & conditions.

Buying our butterflies

Choose your preferred butterfly in either burnished metal or purple. Once you've placed your order, a member of the Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity team will be in touch to arrange a convenient collection date and time from either Ipswich or Colchester Hospital. 

If you have any questions or need help with your order, please call us on 0300 770 1369 and a member of the team will be happy to help. 

You can also collect from Kiln Farm Nursery and Jimmy's Farm! 

We’re delighted to share that Kiln Farm Nursery is now selling our beautiful Butterflies, with all of the proceeds going directly to our Butterfly Appeal. We are incredibly grateful to the team at Kiln Farm Nursery for their heartfelt support. 

Visiting Jimmy's Farm soon? Keep a look out for our metal butterflies in the Butterfly enclosure. They are also available to purchase in the Jimmy's Farm Gift shop with all proceeds going to supporting our Butterfly Appeal. 

Buy your butterfly