Hedgehog Helpline
Analysis
Hedgehog Helpline is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gwent. It was registered in May 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hedgehog Helpline reported income of £14k and spending of £10k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £26k to £14k (-46%), an average of -14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 66% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Hedgehog Helpline sits at the 24th percentile: it is larger than about 24% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include London Colney Hedgehog Rescue (£14k), The Whitebred Shorthorn Association Limited (£14k) and Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Zimbabwe UK (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To protect and preserve native hedgehogs by providing appropriate care, treatment and temporary shelter to hedgehogs in need. To provide a telephone helpline to advance education and support the general public/vets around the conservation and welfare of hedgehogs and their habitats. To promote environmental protection by supporting conservation and education. Providing volunteering and training.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| London Colney Hedgehog Rescue | Hertfordshire | £14k |
| The Whitebred Shorthorn Association Limited | Hexham | £14k |
| Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Zimbabwe UK | Farnham | £14k |
| Maun Animal Welfare Society (UK) | Lyndhurst | £14k |