PRICKLES HEDGEHOG RESCUE
Rescue, Release and Rehabilitation of 620 hedgehogs in the past yearTalks to Community GroupsVisits to SchoolsBag Packing at local SupermarketsStudents volunteering from Colleges and local schools58 adult volunteers from the local areaeducation awareness via social media
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £6,607.54 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a closing cash balance of £22,145.78. The trustees acknowledge that this balance is below their stated reserves policy of three months' running costs, equating to approximately 2.2 months of available funds. The trustees describe the financial situation as presenting a worry due to a steady decline in contributions and charity shop income.
What the accounts disclose
“Trust Funds £44,703.05” — page 6
“At the end of the year the Trustees acknowledge that the charity has insufficient funds to run for a further three months.” — page 7
“It has been agreed by the Trustees that Jules Bishop receives a monthly salary of 15-25 hours per month at the minimal wage for Managing the Charity on a day-to-day basis.”
Trustees
- Cate Sampson
- Ellen Fry
- JULES BISHOP
- Mervyn Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £115k | £122k |
| 31/03/2024 | £103k | £118k |
| 31/03/2023 | £107k | £104k |
| 31/03/2022 | £102k | £88k |
| 31/03/2021 | £64k | £75k |
Common questions
Is PRICKLES HEDGEHOG RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £6,607.54 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a closing cash balance of £22,145.78. The trustees acknowledge that this balance is below their stated reserves policy of three months' running costs, equating to approximately 2.2 months of available funds. The trustees describe the financial situation as presenting a worry due to a steady decline in contributions and charity shop income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PRICKLES HEDGEHOG RESCUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PRICKLES HEDGEHOG RESCUE as a grant recipient include STEPHEN TAYLOR FOUNDATION, THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE HAWTHORNE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED, THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 22/02/2024 | £1k | Rescue and rehabilitation of wild hedgehogs |