The Manx Hedgehog Conservation Society was the proud recipient of its own promotional vehicle in the shape of a Ford Ka, eye-catchingly decorated with hedgehog pictures.
The car, which will be used by the charity when it visits schools and other organisations to give talks, as well as for transporting and releasing hedgehogs, was donated by Sarah Hedley and the artwork was produced by Signrite.
Sandy Huyton, of the society said they were extremely grateful for the donation, as well as some funding from the Lottery Trust and £81 donated by Kayleigh Smart of Ballakermeen High School who held a cake sale.
The society plans to open an £80,000 visitor centre to educate the public and promote hedgehog conservation. The centre, at St Marks, will offer a variety of displays and information for visitors.
Sandy is hoping as many businesses and individuals as possible will offer funds to support the venture in exchange for a plaque on the finished building and an acknowledgement in the Book of Gratitude.
Donations can be made via the Manx Hedgehog Conservation Society’s Facebook page, by emailing manxhedgehogs@gmail.com or calling 413921