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The British Hedgehog Preservation Society

We are dedicated to helping & protecting native UK hedgehogs. Through campaigns, advocacy & educational projects we work to raise awareness of practical steps we can all take to help reverse the decline of hedgehogs in the wild, improve their welfare & safeguard the future of this much-loved animal. We fund research that provides important new insights into the conservation & welfare of hedgehogs.

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Activities & Mission

We are dedicated to helping & protecting native UK hedgehogs. Through campaigns, advocacy & educational projects we work to raise awareness of practical steps we can all take to help reverse the decline of hedgehogs in the wild, improve their welfare & safeguard the future of this much-loved animal. We fund research that provides important new insights into the conservation & welfare of hedgehogs.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,637,528
Latest Expenditure
£543,688

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,520,839
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £116,689
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £514,686
Raising Funds £29,002
Governance £18,876
Grants to Institutions £209,464
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2025 — South Yorkshire Animal Rescue (organisation 517441)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,637,528
£543,688£514,686£4,063,638£4,008,6748 / 160
2024
£611,112
£510,593£484,039£2,969,798£2,914,8348 / 150
2023
£908,922
£477,580£452,593£2,869,279£2,654,8718 / 100
2022
£448,371
£465,0810 / 0
2021
£505,733
£345,018£310,170£2,454,647£2,399,6836 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Hedgehog Preservation Society

What does The British Hedgehog Preservation Society do?

We are dedicated to helping & protecting native UK hedgehogs. Through campaigns, advocacy & educational projects we work to raise awareness of practical steps we can all take to help reverse the decline of hedgehogs in the wild, improve their welfare & safeguard the future of this much-loved animal. We fund research that provides important new insights into the conservation & welfare of hedgehogs.

How much income did The British Hedgehog Preservation Society report in 2025?

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society reported total income of £1.64m and reported expenditure of £544k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The British Hedgehog Preservation Society registered as a charity?

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 2015 as charity number 1164542. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The British Hedgehog Preservation Society?

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jonathan Hampstead. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British Hedgehog Preservation Society operate?

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The British Hedgehog Preservation Society a registered charity?

Yes — The British Hedgehog Preservation Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164542.

Details

Address
British Hedgehog Preservation
Society
Hedgehog House
9 Rouse-Boughton Terrace
Clee Hill
Ludlow
Registration Date
24 November 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5067334
Charity Number
1164542

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Trustees

Jonathan Hampstead Chair
Bradley Mark Thomas
Dr Matthew James Pound
Dr Nigel James Reeve
Imogen Kay Verret
KAY ELIZABETH BULLEN
Also governs 1 other charity
Lachlan Thomas Rurlander
Lisa Noelle Edinborough

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