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The cull of hedgehogs on the island of Uist has at last been halted. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society and its partners in Uist Hedgehog Rescue have battled against the decision to kill the hedgehogs since the cull began in 2003, and for the last four years have carried out an annual rescue of hedgehogs, releasing them on the Scottish mainland. The massive rescue effort was made possible because of your kind donations. 

Even though the hedgehogs are not being killed we still need funds, as we are still removing them from the island and releasing them on the mainland, only difference is we are not up against a cull (for this year at least).

The Hebredian Islands of North and South Uist and Benbecula are the important breeding areas for wading birds. Their population has dropped - unfortunately; it is possible that a contributing factor is that hedgehogs eat their eggs. Initially, the Uist Wader Project decided to kill all the hedgehogs, which were introduced to the island by people in the seventies to control garden slugs.

We believe firmly that relocation of the hedgehogs to the mainland is a far preferable solution than unnecessary extermination. We have fought long and hard to prove that relocation is the best option and at last this has been acknowledged.

More and more people are willing to help us with relocation, so now we can do better than before (please have a look at www.justgiving.com/hedgehogs2004, www.justgiving.com/hedgehogs2005, www.justgiving.com/hedgehogs2006). Please keep it going!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no extra cost to you. For more information on the rescue please see www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk Many thanks for your support!

 

 

 

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British Hedgehog Preservation Society

British Hedgehog Preservation Society

Charity Registration No. 326885

BHPS gives advice to the public about care of hedgehogs, particularly when injured, sick, orphaned, treated cruelly or in other danger; encourages the younger generation to value and respect their natural wildlife and funds research into the behavioral habits of hedgehogs to ascertain the best methods of assisting their survival.

Donations 11

Donation by Arthur Hedgepig on 27/07/07

£7.00

+ £1.97 Gift Aid

good luck

Donation by snuffler on 05/07/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck!

Donation by anna on 02/06/07

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Bell Baxter High School

Donation by Mrs. Kennedy on 01/06/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck

Donation by h/hog lover on 25/04/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

It's good news about Uist and we can still help the hogs

Donation by Steve N on 23/04/07

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Bell Baxter High School

Donation by Phoenix office people, Mr Thomson, and Ms Mitchell on 20/04/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

I 2 will b @ Uist 07 - thank u & well done on 06 PB - awesome! Wish I could go that far that fast :)

Donation by Gothwomble on 27/12/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Derek on 30/11/06

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, and I will be there in 2007 with the hedgehog rescue as a result of your fantastic effort

Donation by Steve Haines on 15/10/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Kim Stewart on 15/10/06

£60.00

+ £16.92 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£177.00
  • Offline donations£415.50
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£592.50
  • Gift Aid£49.92

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