Is British Hedgehog Preservation Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Hedgehog Preservation Society as a registered charity (number 326885) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is British Hedgehog Preservation Society's charity number?

British Hedgehog Preservation Society's charity number is 326885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 326885?

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Does British Hedgehog Preservation Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to British Hedgehog Preservation Society?

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Registered charity · No. 326885

British Hedgehog Preservation Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

British Hedgehog Preservation Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, animals, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about British Hedgehog Preservation Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 326885
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dhustone
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk

Quick answer

British Hedgehog Preservation Society (number 326885) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does British Hedgehog Preservation Society do?

We are dedicated to helping & protecting hedgehogs native to the UK (Erinaceus Europaeus). We run a helpline offering advice on caring for poorly hedgehogs and maintain a database of approx 650 carers in the UK. We also supply information packs to schools, vets, etc and offer a wide range of leaflets to the public for free.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Hedgehog Preservation Society

Answers British Hedgehog Preservation Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record British Hedgehog Preservation Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 July 1985
Also known as: B H P S
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is British Hedgehog Preservation Society registered for?

Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Hedgehog Preservation Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Hedgehog Preservation Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to British Hedgehog Preservation Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Hedgehog Preservation Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Hedgehog Preservation Society as a registered charity (number 326885) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is British Hedgehog Preservation Society's charity number?: British Hedgehog Preservation Society's charity number is 326885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 326885?: Search 326885 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does British Hedgehog Preservation Society do?: We are dedicated to helping & protecting hedgehogs native to the UK (Erinaceus Europaeus). We run a helpline offering advice on caring for poorly hedgehogs and maintain a database of approx 650 carers in the UK. We also supply information packs to schools, vets, etc and offer a wide range of leaflets to the public for free.
Does British Hedgehog Preservation Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Hedgehog Preservation Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to British Hedgehog Preservation Society?: British Hedgehog Preservation Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to British Hedgehog Preservation Society?: The register does not record British Hedgehog Preservation Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was British Hedgehog Preservation Society registered as a charity?: British Hedgehog Preservation Society was entered on the register on 22 July 1985.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.