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National Hedgelaying Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
288850
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed May 27, 2026. Filing history
Registered
March 27, 1984
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
2 Armitage Way
Galgate
Lancaster
LA2 0BN

Activities

To promote the craft of Hedgelaying and encourage good management of hedgerows and associated features that will benefit the conservation of hedgerows and associated flora and fauna.Encourage competitions throughout the country to improve the quality of craftsmanship.Encourage the training of young people in order to ensure the continuation of this heritage craft.

Objects: 1). To Advance The Education Of The Public Of The Need For The Conservation And Proper Management Of Our Hedgerows And How This Is Achieved Through The Traditional Craft Of Hedgelaying.2). To Encourage Landowners And Occupiers To Utilise The Services Of Those Skilled In The Craft Of Hedgelaying To Manage Their Hedgerows For The Benefit Of Wildlife And The Environment.3). To Encourage The Development Of Hedgerow Management Skills Through Demonstration, The Provision Of Structured Training With A Skills Award System And Through Competition, Thereby Providing The Opportunity For The Public To Learn A Skill Which Is Of Particular Benefit To Land-Based Workers But Which Is Also A Healthy Physically And Mentally Demanding Recreational Activity, Thereby Ensuring The Continuation Of This Traditional Craft Into The Future.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Other Finance, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Animals, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Children/young People, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 May 27, 2026On time £96,857 £77,648
Dec. 31, 2024 May 27, 2025On time £88,312 £68,686
Dec. 31, 2023 May 22, 2024On time £64,082 £65,924
Dec. 31, 2022 May 31, 2023On time £68,571 £44,076
Dec. 31, 2021 Sept. 24, 2022On time £43,312 £35,952
Dec. 31, 2020 Oct. 1, 2021 £15,551 £5,417

Trustees

Name Appointed
Claire Elizabeth Maymon March 23, 2019
David Ian Boyson May 10, 2025
John Vickery May 11, 2024
Michael David Hartnell March 26, 2022
Richard William Saunderson Hooker May 13, 2023
Steve Budding May 11, 2024