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SUFFOLK PRICKLES HEDGEHOG RESCUE

Registered charity 1176194 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To further the conservation and preservation of the hedgehog species by providing a rescue, care and rehabilitation service for sick, injured, or orphaned hedgehogs with the aim of releasing such hedgehogs back into the wild wherever possible.To advance the education of the public in the study of hedgehogs and in the care, methods of treatment, conservation and habitat of hedgehogs.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Animals · Environment/conservation/heritage · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£121k
Latest spending
£39k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total income rose significantly to £121,279, driven by a ring-fenced legacy gift, resulting in a net operating surplus of £11,663. While unrestricted reserves stand at £23,039, the trustees note that costs have risen dramatically and fundraising efforts need to increase to address rising veterinary and food bills.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and legacies (58% of income)
“Total income increased from £24,620 in 2023 to £121,279 in 2024, including a oneoff legacy gift of £70,236”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £23k)
“No reserves were held. The charity only raises sufficient funds to meet its needs and generate a small surplus as it employs no staff and has no office costs. All funds are used for the care of hedgehogs.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The future of the charity is financially secure thanks to the receipt of a large, oneoff donation. However, the trustees are aware that they need to increase fundraising as costs have risen dramatically in the past few years. Veterinary medicines and food bills are increasing rapidly.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Cash donations from trustee Yvonne Raptis
“Total donations of £240 plus gift aid were received from one trustee in 2024”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Suffolk Prickles Hedgehog Rescue (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Essex · Suffolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£121k£39k
31/12/2023£25k£23k
31/12/2022£29k£23k
31/12/2021£26k£20k
31/12/2020£14k£15k

Common questions

Is SUFFOLK PRICKLES HEDGEHOG RESCUE financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income rose significantly to £121,279, driven by a ring-fenced legacy gift, resulting in a net operating surplus of £11,663. While unrestricted reserves stand at £23,039, the trustees note that costs have risen dramatically and fundraising efforts need to increase to address rising veterinary and food bills. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.