Herbie Hedgehog Rescue
Analysis
Herbie Hedgehog Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in July 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, 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 December 2025, Herbie Hedgehog Rescue reported income of £19k and spending of £13k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2024 to December 2025, income fell from £22k to £19k (-13%), an average of -13% a year. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Herbie Hedgehog Rescue sits at the 29th percentile: it is larger than about 29% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The British Equine Veterinary Association Trust (£19k), Thai Animal Sanctuary (£19k) and South Eastern Shire Horse Association (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To relieve the suffering and distress of hedgehogs in need of care and attention by providing a rescue, care and rehabilitation service for sick, injured, or orphaned hedgehogs with the aim of releasing such hedgehogs back into the wild wherever possible. To educate the public by promoting awareness of the problems hedgehogs encounter in relation to their future survival.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The British Equine Veterinary Association Trust | Cambridgeshire | £19k |
| Thai Animal Sanctuary | Orpington | £19k |
| South Eastern Shire Horse Association | Kent | £19k |
| Chesterfield Animal Rescue | Dronfield | £19k |