Raising Money and Awareness for the protection of an Endangered Species and National Icon
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Up the Creek without a paddle
Hedgehogs are facing a rapid decline and are now classified as a Red Line Endangered species. Every year, countless hedgehogs are injured, orphaned, or struggle to find safe habitats due to road traffic, loss of natural spaces, and environmental pressures. Our campaign, “Up the Creek Without a Paddle”, aims to provide immediate care, protection, and support to these vulnerable creatures. Your donation will help us: Rescue and rehabilitate injured or orphaned hedgehogs, Create and maintain safe, hedgehog-friendly environments, Educate communities on how to protect local hedgehog populations By contributing, you’re giving hedgehogs a fighting chance to survive and thrive.
HELP BUILD OUR NEW HOSPITAL
Click on the logo below to donate towards this ambitious – yet much needed project
Our vision extends far beyond rescue and treatment.
We are working towards establishing a larger, purpose-built hedgehog hospital that will not only increase our capacity to care for patients but also become a centre for education, research and public awareness. We want to help people understand the causes of hedgehog illness, the emerging threats to their survival and how we can better prevent and control disease.
Our plans include public outreach programmes, educational initiatives for schools and communities, and collaborative studies with major universities and agricultural colleges. By combining practical rescue experience with scientific research, we hope to contribute to a greater understanding of hedgehog health and conservation.
Alongside this, we will continue encouraging hedgehog-friendly gardens, safe access between habitats, feeding stations and wildlife corridors.
This ambitious project will require larger premises and significant funding, but we believe it could make a lasting difference to the future of our native hedgehogs.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for supporting our local wildlife. Every contribution, connection and shared message helps us move closer to making this vision a reality.
Partnering with our charity is an investment in the health of your local environment.
Your support directly funds the rescue, treatment and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned hedgehogs, helping to protect a species that has suffered significant population declines across the UK. Together, we can give vulnerable wildlife a second chance while inspiring local communities to value and care for the natural world.
A partnership with our charity demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to environmental stewardship, biodiversity and community engagement. As a registered UK charity, qualifying corporate donations may also be eligible for Corporation Tax relief.
What do I do if I find a hedgehog out during the day?
Do not assume the hedgehog is fine just because it appears mobile. Many injuries/internal issues are not obvious.
Do not feed inappropriate foods like bread and milk (Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant) as this can worsen their condition.
Do not treat it as a pet – wild animal care is specialised and keeping wild hedgehogs without a license is illegal.
Ring us and we’ll guide you through it.
𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐬!
We’re thrilled to share “The Biscuit Bandits of Appletree Cottage”
a delightful story written and donated by author Julia Farber to help raise funds for Andrews Hedgehog Hospital.
Every copy sold helps us care for sick and injured hedgehogs and release them safely back into the wild. 
