Wirral Fox Rescue
Also known as: Pawprints - Wirral Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release, Pawprints Wirral Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release, Pawprints
Wirral Fox Rescue, formally Pawprints, is Wirral's only dedicated centre for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of foxes. Through a combination of coordinated veterinary services and our excellent in house programme, we aim to nurse our foxes back to health before releasing them into the wild, preferably where they were first found.
Activities & Mission
Wirral Fox Rescue, formally Pawprints, is Wirral's only dedicated centre for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of foxes. Through a combination of coordinated veterinary services and our excellent in house programme, we aim to nurse our foxes back to health before releasing them into the wild, preferably where they were first found.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £105,436 | £98,402 | 0 / 13 | |||
| 2024 | £92,685 | £96,325 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £93,943 | £90,889 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £78,533 | £81,491 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £67,931 | £66,130 | 0 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about Wirral Fox Rescue
What does Wirral Fox Rescue do?
Wirral Fox Rescue, formally Pawprints, is Wirral's only dedicated centre for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of foxes. Through a combination of coordinated veterinary services and our excellent in house programme, we aim to nurse our foxes back to health before releasing them into the wild, preferably where they were first found.
How much income did Wirral Fox Rescue report in 2025?
Wirral Fox Rescue reported total income of £105k and reported expenditure of £98k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Wirral Fox Rescue registered as a charity?
Wirral Fox Rescue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 2018 as charity number 1176869. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Wirral Fox Rescue?
Wirral Fox Rescue is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Raymond Bucknell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wirral Fox Rescue operate?
Wirral Fox Rescue operates across 3 areas: Liverpool City, Sefton and Wirral.
Is Wirral Fox Rescue a registered charity?
Yes — Wirral Fox Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176869.
Details
Hoylake
Wirral
CH47 4FB
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Also Known As
- Pawprints - Wirral Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release
- Pawprints Wirral Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release
- Pawprints
- Wirral Fox Rescue
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- 14 May 2026
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