A WILDLIFE charity is urgently in need of more funds to help it get through the spring.

South Essex Wildlife Hospital cares for all wild and domestic animals that come into its care.

It has a variety of animals it is currently caring for, including baby badgers and foxes, ferrets, ducklings, frogs and baby doves.

Every week South Essex Wildlife Hospital struggles to find the £2,000 needed to keep the rescue centre running. The cost of food, bedding, medication and equipment is met only by public donations.

The charity was founded in 1995 by Sue Schwar and has helped thousands of animals over the years.

You can donate via its website: southessexwildlife.org

The money will be used for refurbishment and daily running costs.

On the website you can also find a link to its Amazon wishlist of items it desperately needs.

If you find a sick, injured, baby animal or bird please call us on 01375 893893 for advice on what to do.