Dorset Hedgehog Rescue
TO PROVIDE A RESCUE, CARE AND REHABILITATION SERVICE FOR SICK, INJURED, OR ORPHANED HEDGEHOGS, TO FURTHER THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HEDGEHOG SPECIES, TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC TO FURTHER THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF HEDGEHOGS AND THE PROBLEMS THEY FACE, TO PROVIDE TRAINING IN HEDGEHOG CARE AND FOR GREEN SPACE MANAGERS AND GARDENERS ON HOW THEY CAN HELP HEDGEHOGS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted resources of £198,369 are sufficient to meet outgoings for at least twelve months, indicating adequate short-term liquidity. The charity reported a net surplus of £178,914 for the year, driven primarily by voluntary income of £190,404 against charitable expenditure of £11,875. No material deficits or outstanding secured debts were declared by the trustees.
What the accounts disclose
“For these purposes the Charity will endeavour to generate and maintain reserves which are at least 20% of its annual turnover.” — page 4
Trustees
- James Matthew Dunnechair
- Elaine Willcox
- Kay Vanessa Piper
- Tracy Elizabeth Dunne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £191k | £12k |
| 31/12/2023 | £22k | £32k |
| 31/12/2022 | £32k | £21k |
| 31/12/2021 | £29k | £22k |
| 31/12/2020 | £20k | £15k |
Common questions
Is Dorset Hedgehog Rescue financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted resources of £198,369 are sufficient to meet outgoings for at least twelve months, indicating adequate short-term liquidity. The charity reported a net surplus of £178,914 for the year, driven primarily by voluntary income of £190,404 against charitable expenditure of £11,875. No material deficits or outstanding secured debts were declared by the trustees. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.