Who are we?
We are Homes4Hedgehogs, a group of Masters students from the University of Surrey, working with the Wildlife Aid Foundation(WAF) to raise funds for the rehabilitation and preservation of Britain's Hedgehogs.
The problem:
Since the 1950s, hedgehog populations in Britain have decreased by 96% and at the current rate, could face urban extinction by 2020 and overall extinction by 2054.
Winters are a particularly tough time for hedgehogs as they need to weigh 600g to survive through winter hibernation. Due to the prolonged winter in 2018, many hoglets have been born too late to put on the required mass to survive this winter.
Aim of the project:
Our aim is to raise £12,000 in order to build specialised hedgehog shelters at the WAF headquarters in Leatherhead, Surrey. These shelters will provide a warm home over the cold winter and will cater to orphaned hoglets over the spring time.
WAF estimates that these shelters can facilitate 100 hedgehogs over this critical time in their lives, and over the next 10 years, could result in 70,000 new hedgehogs in the wild!
What will your money go towards
The state of the art hedgehog shelters will have multiple features and capabilities: These include insulation panels for the cold winters, orphan pens for hoglets and even air conditioning units for hot summers like the on that just passed.
Your support money will be spent on the following:
- Shed Foundation Setup – £1,440
- Insulation Panels – £500
- Hog Cages – £3,500
- Orphan Pens – £840
- Air Conditioning Units – £1,200
- Shed Utilities – £1,600
- Winter Feed Costs – £2,000
- Foundation Resources – £420
Overall target: £12,000
How can you help?
We have the unique opportunity to participate in wildlife preservation here in our own backyards. You can help by pledging money to our cause and by spreading the word. It takes £120 to shelter one hedgehog for the winter, so every little bit helps!
In return for your amazing help we have some rewards:
£1- you can select the reward to receive 15% off false eyelashes at https://www.lashqueen.store/. Message us on Facebook @homes4hedgehogsUK to receive the discount code or it will be emailed to you once the campaign ends.
£3- you can select the reward to receive a 10% off code for Green Spirits vegan t-shirts and hoodies. Message us on Facebook @homes4hedgehogsUK to receive the discount code or it will be emailed to you once the campaign ends. The discount is valid on all merchandise at https://shopgreenspirits.com/ except the 'charity' t-shirt as all of the proceeds from this item go to charity.
£5 - you will be rewarded and thanked with a personal thank you shout out on our social media! There is also the opportunity to receive a 50% of Pizza hut voucher valid at Guildford Pizza hut as they have kindly sponsored our campaign. Just select the reward before making a £5 donation. Message us on Facebook @homes4hedgehogsUK to arrange collection.
£6 - you can collect a pair of @lashqueenlondon false eyelashes. Message us on Facebook @homes4hedgehogsUK to arrange collection.
£10 - you will have a ticket in prize draw to win hedgehog merchandise!
£100- individuals that pledge £100 or more will be entered into a prize draw to win 2 London ZSL tickets
Any corporate sponsor will receive publicity and advertising for the brand. This will be prioritised based on the amount of sponsorship.
Together, we can make ''Homes 4 Hedgehogs'' and have a lasting impact on the British wildlife.
Find us on social media!
Facebook @homes4hedgehogs
Twitter @4_hedgehogs
Instagram @homes4hedgehogs
Thank you to our current sponsors Pizza Hut Guildford and Wildlife Aid Foundation!