# THE BRITISH HEDGEHOG PRESERVATION SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1164542
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Trust
- **Registered:** Nov. 24, 2015
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1164542


## Contact

- **Address:** British Hedgehog Preservation, Society, Hedgehog House, 9 Rouse-Boughton Terrace, Clee Hill
- **Postcode:** Ludlow
- **Phone:** 01584890801
- **Email:** info@britishhedgehogs.org.uk
- **Website:** www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** To promote the conservation and welfare of the Western European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) as a wild species in the British Isles and safeguard its future for the benefit of the public. In furtherance of the above, the charity may:1. Promote the conservation of hedgehogs and their habitats, by means of campaigns, advocacy and educational projects that raise awareness of the practical steps needed to help reverse the decline of hedgehogs and improve their welfare. 2. Provide advocacy and an expert source of information and advice to the public, businesses, governmental and other organisations regarding the conservation, ecology, behaviour and welfare of hedgehogs.3. Promote knowledge of and the understanding of current laws for the protection and welfare of native hedgehogs in the British Isles and seek further legal protection as necessary.4. Identify and provide funding for research (which shall be published) that is of benefit to the Western European hedgehog.5. Provide information and support educational projects, especially for the younger generation, to promote understanding, appreciation, respect and a humane attitude to hedgehogs and other wildlife.

**Activities:** We are dedicated to helping & protecting native UK hedgehogs. Through campaigns, advocacy & educational projects we work to raise awareness of practical steps we can all take to help reverse the decline of hedgehogs in the wild, improve their welfare & safeguard the future of this much-loved animal. We fund research that provides important new insights into the conservation & welfare of hedgehogs.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, Animals, Environment/conservation/heritage
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1637528 | £543688 | £4063638 | 8 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £611112 | £510593 | £2969798 | 8 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £908922 | £477580 | £2869279 | 8 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £448371 | £465081 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £505733 | £345018 | £2454647 | 6 |  |




## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Jonathan Hampstead** | Chair | March 15, 2022 |
| Bradley Mark Thomas |  | July 16, 2024 |
| Dr Matthew James Pound |  | March 15, 2022 |
| Dr Nigel James Reeve |  | Oct. 1, 2019 |
| Imogen Kay Verret |  | Dec. 17, 2019 |
| KAY ELIZABETH BULLEN |  | Nov. 18, 2015 |
| Lachlan Thomas Rurlander |  | July 16, 2024 |
| Lisa Noelle Edinborough |  | July 16, 2024 |