--- title: "Hedgehog Welfare — check charity number 1194494 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hedgehog Welfare a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194494. Animals charity based in Grantham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hedgehog-welfare retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:54:27.620Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hedgehog Welfare is a registered charity (number 1194494) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals. Its latest reported income was £16,410 (year ending 2025-04-01). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Hedgehog Welfare? Registered charity number 1194494 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Grantham Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £16,410 Website [www.hedgehogwelfare.org.uk](http://www.hedgehogwelfare.org.uk/) ## What does Hedgehog Welfare do? To take in sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, and either release healthy hedgehog back to the wild or have them put to sleep. Provide advise to the general public and other hedgehog rehabilitators. To educate where possible. ## What causes is Hedgehog Welfare registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hedgehog Welfare yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hedgehog Welfare is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=hedgehog-welfare&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hedgehogwelfare.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hedgehog Welfare a legitimate charity? Yes. Hedgehog Welfare is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194494) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Hedgehog Welfare's charity number? Hedgehog Welfare's charity number is 1194494. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1194494? Search 1194494 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 Hedgehog Welfare do? To take in sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, and either release healthy hedgehog back to the wild or have them put to sleep. Provide advise to the general public and other hedgehog rehabilitators. To educate where possible. Does Hedgehog Welfare have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hedgehog Welfare. 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 Hedgehog Welfare? Hedgehog Welfare's website is http://www.hedgehogwelfare.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1194494).