--- title: "The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge — check charity number 1197174 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197174. Education/training charity based in Wythenshawe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hulse-towers-hedgehog-refuge retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:17:11.055Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge is a registered charity (number 1197174) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,814 (year ending 2024-03-31). 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 The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge? Registered charity number 1197174 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Wythenshawe Latest income (year ending 2024-03-31) £3,814 Website [www.facebook.com/hulses.hedgehogs](http://www.facebook.com/hulses.hedgehogs/) ## What does The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge do? The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge is comprised of a purpose-built hedgehog hospital where sick, injured or orphaned hedgehogs are treated and cared for until they are well enough to be released back into the wild (or, in the case of some permanently disabled hedgehogs, rehomed into a protected habitat). Outdoor hutches are used for acclimatisation prior to release. We work closely with local Vets. ## What causes is The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge registered for? Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge 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=the-hulse-towers-hedgehog-refuge&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.facebook.com/hulses.hedgehogs/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197174) 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 The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge's charity number? The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge's charity number is 1197174. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197174? Search 1197174 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 The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge do? The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge is comprised of a purpose-built hedgehog hospital where sick, injured or orphaned hedgehogs are treated and cared for until they are well enough to be released back into the wild (or, in the case of some permanently disabled hedgehogs, rehomed into a protected habitat). Outdoor hutches are used for acclimatisation prior to release. We work closely with local Vets. Does The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge. 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 The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge? The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge's website is http://www.facebook.com/hulses.hedgehogs/ — 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/1197174).