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- - We protect wildlife in Britain and around the world by bringing our most threatened species back from the brink of extinction. We do this through ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
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- - Some habitats contain such a richness of life that we need to protect them at all odds. We are working to preserve ancient woodlands, orchards and wood pastures and parklands, as well as the countless species they support.
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- - Everything we do is based on scientific evidence. We gather this through surveys, which you can take part in, and by awarding research grants to the most inspiring scientists worldwide. This evidence guides our conservation efforts and is shared through our events and publications.
Who we are
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- - People’s Trust for Endangered Species was set up in 1977 to save our wildlife. We are governed by a board of volunteer trustees and our team of staff are passionate about protecting endangered species and places.
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- - We strive to bring our most threatened species in the UK and around the world back from the brink of extinction. Our successes come from ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
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- - There are so many ways you can help save endangered species. Fancy taking part in a survey, joining us on a wildlife event or becoming a regular supporter?
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- - Support our work in our shop with a range of charity gifts, home-ware, cards and more. 100% of the profits go directly to help wildlife both in the UK an overseas.
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- - There is nothing natural about the alarming rate at which we are losing animals and their homes. It is absolutely avoidable. We can stop the loss of our wildlife – but we need your support. You can act now by choosing to give to our cause. Thank you.

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Wildlife
- Close
- - We protect wildlife in Britain and around the world by bringing our most threatened species back from the brink of extinction. We do this through ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
Wild places
- Close
- - Some habitats contain such a richness of life that we need to protect them at all odds. We are working to preserve ancient woodlands, orchards and wood pastures and parklands, as well as the countless species they support.
What we do
- Close
- - Everything we do is based on scientific evidence. We gather this through surveys, which you can take part in, and by awarding research grants to the most inspiring scientists worldwide. This evidence guides our conservation efforts and is shared through our events and publications.
Who we are
- Close
- - People’s Trust for Endangered Species was set up in 1977 to save our wildlife. We are governed by a board of volunteer trustees and our team of staff are passionate about protecting endangered species and places.
Success stories
- Close
- - We strive to bring our most threatened species in the UK and around the world back from the brink of extinction. Our successes come from ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
Get involved
- Close
- - There are so many ways you can help save endangered species. Fancy taking part in a survey, joining us on a wildlife event or becoming a regular supporter?
Shop
- Close
- - Support our work in our shop with a range of charity gifts, home-ware, cards and more. 100% of the profits go directly to help wildlife both in the UK an overseas.
Donate
- Close
- - There is nothing natural about the alarming rate at which we are losing animals and their homes. It is absolutely avoidable. We can stop the loss of our wildlife – but we need your support. You can act now by choosing to give to our cause. Thank you.

Hedgehogs

Join us in fighting for the future of the nation's favourite animal. To save hedgehogs, we must understand them, and with your help, we're seeing practical conservation efforts take effect.

Hedgehogs

Join us in fighting for the future of the nation's favourite animal. To save hedgehogs, we must understand them, and with your help, we're seeing practical conservation efforts take effect.

Numbers of rural hedgehogs have declined nationally by between 30 – 75% since 2000. However, they are showing signs of recovery in urban and suburban areas. These findings were revealed by our own mammal surveys and supported by the findings of other organisations in the State of Britain’s Hedgehogs 2022 report. With our partners, The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS), we coordinate hedgehog conservation work across the UK. Join us in the fight to save the nation’s favourite mammal.

National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme

The NHMP is a project, that will, for the first time, produce robust hedgehog population estimates. With this knowledge, we will make effective conservation plans, so that we can reverse the decline of this iconic species.

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Become a Hedgehog Champion and record hedgehogs

Hedgehogs are the British public's favourite animal and need our help. Take a stroll down Hedgehog Street and find out how, including joining in with Hedgehogs After Dark this summer

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State of Britain's Hedgehogs report

Read our new report on Britain’s hedgehog population trends and conservation strategy.

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Facts about hedgehogs

Download our hedgehog fact file to find out all there is to know about hedgehogs.

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How to help hedgehogs

Follow our top 10 tips on how to make your neighbourhood hedgehog friendly.

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Donate to hedgehogs

Support our work to help hedgehogs today by giving a donation.

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Hedgehog research

To save the hedgehog we must understand their habitats and the threats facing them. We fund conservation scientists to study them.

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Hedgehog management course

We run the only UK training course on hedgehog-friendly land management, surveying and mitigation for professionals.

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Activities for children

Hedgehog themed activities that can be carried out come rain or shine.

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Advice for land managers

Download our free guides on supporting hedgehogs and other wildlife on your land

Free Guidance Leaflets
Hedgehogs and badgers

Are badgers to blame for the decline in hedgehogs? Here's our position.

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