Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue
Analysis
Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newquay. It was registered in September 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue reported income of £253k and spending of £150k, leaving 41% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £72k to £253k (+251%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 64% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals West Gwynedd Branch (£253k), Endangered Rhino Conservation (£253k) and International Wildlife Coalition Trust (£253k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native British hedgehogs. We admit hedgehogs from all over Cornwall and into Devon, working closely with vets and the RSPCA. A helpline is provided for both the public and vets. We attend events and offer educational talks, workshops and run a research program to improve hedgehog care and conservation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals West Gwynedd Branch | Pwllheli | £253k |
| Endangered Rhino Conservation | Warwick | £253k |
| International Wildlife Coalition Trust | Kent | £253k |
| The Mid-Somerset Agricultural Society | Shepton Mallet | £253k |