Every bit of support matters. Whether it's a tin of cat food or a hole in your fence, you can help hedgehogs survive.
We are volunteer-run and entirely self-funded. We don't receive any external funding, so donated supplies go directly to the hedgehogs in our care.
Make a one-off or regular donation to help cover food, bedding, medication and vet bills.
Donate via PayPal →Browse our wishlist and send supplies directly to us. Every item makes a difference.
View Wishlist →51–53 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom. Hills holds a wishlist for the rescue and accepts donations on our behalf.
View at Hills →Tesco King Street in Ramsbottom has run a donation point for the rescue, coordinated by Claire Berry, Tesco Community Champion.
Simple changes to your garden can save lives. Hedgehogs travel up to two miles a night foraging for food, and they need safe routes and safe spaces to do it.
A 13cm x 13cm hole at the base of your fence is enough for a hedgehog to pass through. Ask your neighbours to do the same.
Always check long grass, borders and undergrowth before strimming or mowing. Hedgehogs nest in overgrown areas during the day.
Slug pellets poison the food chain that hedgehogs depend on. Use wildlife-safe alternatives instead.
Garden netting, football nets and tennis nets are a major cause of hedgehog injuries. Remove them when not in use, or raise them off the ground.
Log piles, leaf piles and wild patches give hedgehogs shelter and a food source. Not every corner needs to be tidy.
A shallow dish of water and some meaty cat food left out at dusk can be a lifeline, especially in dry weather and autumn.
Hedgehogs see bonfires as ready-made nesting sites. Always check the base thoroughly or rebuild the pile on the day you light it.
Once a hedgehog has recovered and reached a healthy weight, it needs a safe garden to be released into. That could be yours.
We are always looking for gardens where rehabilitated hedgehogs can be released safely. A release isn't just opening a box and walking away. The hedgehog needs time to settle, explore and establish a territory.
We recommend that you have appropriate food and a hedgehog house to help the hedgehog acclimatise to its new surroundings. We'll talk you through the process and check in afterwards.
If you think your garden could be suitable, get in touch and we'll have a chat about it.
If you've found a hedgehog that's injured, sick, out during the day or underweight, read our rescue guide for what to do next.
What to Do