National Hedgelaying Society
Analysis
National Hedgelaying Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancaster. It was registered in March 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and animals, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending December 2025, National Hedgelaying Society reported income of £97k and spending of £78k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £43k to £97k (+124%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 58%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, National Hedgelaying Society 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 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Clara Vale Village Hall Association (£97k), Beverley War Memorial Hall (£97k) and Climate Change All Change (£97k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Clara Vale Village Hall Association | Tyne and Wear | £97k |
| Beverley War Memorial Hall | Beverley | £97k |
| Climate Change All Change | London | £97k |
| Fidelio CIO | Ec1r 5bx | £97k |