Susan Mary Hicks

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The Hugs Foundation is a charity based in Bodmin, Cornwall, working with humans and horses in a way that benefits both, creating a unique atmosphere of well-being for all. Our aims and objectives are; to provide a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for our animal rescues, enabling us to rehabilitate and rehome as many as possible and to provide well-being support to people in need. Our ‘Hugs community’ is inclusive, safe, caring, nurturing and kind for animals and people. We provide an alternative mental health and well-being provision through working in a nurturing and nature-based environment alongside our rescue animals. We support a huge range of complex needs including; social, emotional, physical and mental ill health, trauma, abuse, learning/developmental needs, reduced or non-school attendance, SEND, social isolation, bereavement, self-harm and suicide ideation.
Charity Registration No. 1175633

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We aim to care and rehabilitate sick, injured, orphaned or otherwise distressed hedgehogs and to provide treatment and where necessary seek veterinary care to facilitate effective recovery and release back to the wild. To educate young people and the community in the appreciation of and respect of all wildlife, with the aim to promote tolerance, conservation and understanding.
Charity Registration No. 1174597