URGENT UPDATE: Platform Home Ownership has donated £500 to the British Hedgehog Preservation Society in a significant effort to protect the increasingly vulnerable wild hedgehogs of the UK. This donation comes amid alarming reports that hedgehog populations have plummeted by 30-75% in rural areas since 2000.
The donation, announced earlier today, supports the Society’s mission to conduct essential research and elevate awareness about the critical challenges facing hedgehogs. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society, based in Ludlow, is dedicated to safeguarding these native creatures, whose numbers are in severe decline.
Fay Vass, Chief Executive of the Society, expressed gratitude for the support, stating,
“We’re grateful to Platform for supporting our cause, and for showing a commitment to protecting our native wild hedgehogs, whose population numbers are sadly in steep decline.”
She emphasized the importance of contributions like this in allowing the Society to continue its vital work in conservation and education.
Platform’s donation is part of its broader initiative to enhance community welfare beyond simply providing affordable housing across the Midlands and South West. The housing association is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable homes in the West Midlands, offering a pathway to homeownership for many.
Sabina Cox, Marketing Manager at Platform, highlighted the environmental importance of the donation, saying,
“We’re pleased to be supporting such an important cause, knowing our donation will help make a positive impact on the environment and biodiversity across the country.”
She assured that the organization will continue its commitment to supporting wildlife protection initiatives throughout the lifecycle of its developments.
As the population of British hedgehogs continues to dwindle, this donation underscores the urgent need for collective action to preserve biodiversity in the UK. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society urges the public to engage with wildlife and support ongoing conservation efforts.
For more information on how to help protect Britain’s hedgehogs, visit britishhedgehogs.org.uk. This urgent action highlights the critical crossroads at which the species stands and the essential role of community support in reversing the trend of decline.
