After spotting several hedgehogs around New Court Sheltered Scheme, one of our tenant volunteers successfully applied for Springboard funding to host a very special guest. On Thursday 16th October, hedgehog expert and author Hugh delivered an engaging and informative talk to tenants and neighbours, sparking a wider conversation about how we can support Britain’s favourite animal.
With hedgehog numbers sadly in steep decline, our tenant’s passion for wildlife has inspired real action across Red Kite:
- Natural habitats: Our grounds maintenance contractor, John O’Conner (JOC), will be creating hedgehog-friendly spaces across several of our Sheltered and General Needs schemes. They’ll also check under hedgerows before cutting to avoid disturbing any hidden hedgehogs.
- Toolbox talks: Hedgehog awareness will now be included in JOC’s regular team briefings.
- Signage: Our Graphic Designer has created informative signs to be placed near the habitats to raise awareness.
- Tenant engagement: Sheltered Specialists will share the initiative during upcoming surgeries, and Community Specialists will display leaflets on noticeboards in relevant blocks.
This is a fantastic example of how tenant-led ideas can lead to meaningful change. Thank you to our eagle-eyed tenant and everyone involved for helping us make our communities more wildlife friendly.
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