Hope for Hedgehogs Woodside
Analysis
Hope for Hedgehogs Woodside is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tyne And Wear. It was registered in August 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hope for Hedgehogs Woodside reported income of £39k and spending of £43k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income grew from £32k to £39k (+21%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Hope for Hedgehogs Woodside sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Wallace Kennels (£38k), Universal Bull Terrier Rescue (£39k) and Northern English Springer Spaniel Rescue (£38k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
In line with current professional guidance provided by The British Hedgehog Preservation Society and The Vale Wildlife and Rehabilitation Centre, who are considered to be at the forefront of hedgehog rehabilitation, the organisation provides care for sick, injured, and orphaned hedgehogs in the Gateshead area, this includes assessments, treatments, medications and vet bills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Wallace Kennels | Brentwood | £38k |
| Universal Bull Terrier Rescue | Lincoln | £39k |
| Northern English Springer Spaniel Rescue | Northumberland | £38k |
| Wild Touch Wildlife Rescue | North Walsham | £39k |