THE BRITISH HEDGEHOG PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with net assets of £2,869,279, representing a significant increase from the previous year's £2,437,937. The trustees confirm that the current level of unrestricted reserves puts the charity in a strong position to sustain its activities for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees aim to hold reserves that will ensure the objectives of the Charity can be pursued with some confidence and certainty over the medium term recognising the inevitable fluctuations in annual income and the opportunities that can suddenly arise.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/03/2025)
Trustees
- Jonathan Hampsteadchair
- Bradley Mark Thomas
- Dr Matthew James Pound
- Dr Nigel James Reeve
- Imogen Kay Verret
- KAY ELIZABETH BULLEN
- Lachlan Thomas Rurlander
- Lisa Noelle Edinborough
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.6m | £544k |
| 31/03/2024 | £611k | £511k |
| 31/03/2023 | £909k | £478k |
| 31/03/2022 | £448k | £465k |
| 31/03/2021 | £506k | £345k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH HEDGEHOG PRESERVATION SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with net assets of £2,869,279, representing a significant increase from the previous year's £2,437,937. The trustees confirm that the current level of unrestricted reserves puts the charity in a strong position to sustain its activities for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Thorne Widgery Accountancy Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £226k |
| THE DRW FOUNDATION | 1 | £109k |
| THE ICTHIUS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £43k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| PEACOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |