About Us

Dedicated to Norfolk’s Wildlife: Giving Every Animal a Second Chance

Wild Touch is a volunteer-led rescue and rehabilitation center committed to the protection, care, and return of our local wildlife to the wild. Find out more about our work below.

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Our Story

In 2014, a quiet crisis hit Norfolk’s wildlife when several local rescues were forced to close their doors. Wild Touch was born from that simple, urgent need to step in and provide experienced rescue services from our own home. What started as a small service has grown into a dedicated mission to give every sick, injured, or orphaned animal a second chance.

Healing the Gap

We believe that rescue alone isn’t enough; to truly protect our local wildlife, we must heal the gap between people and nature. This is why we built a different kind of charity.

  • Expert Care: We provide frontline, hands-on rehabilitation for wildlife in crisis, from hedgehogs to birds of prey.
  • Connection through Outreach: Our mission is fueled by the community. Whether through our educational encounters or our presence at local fetes and festivals, these interactions don’t just inspire, they are the engine that funds the food, medicine, and care that saves local lives.
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Our Promise

When an animal comes through our doors, they receive the highest standard of care regardless of their species or rarity. We are an “Approachable Expert” team—knowledgeable and professional, but always local and community-focused.

Meet the Team

The Wild Touch team is are all dedicated volunteers, from experienced rehabilitators to the friendly faces you meet at our educational shows. Together, we provide 24/7 dedication to the animals in our care. We are governed by 7 trustees who ensure the charity remains transparent, professional, and true to its mission, and we are incredibly proud to be supported by a team of over 25 passionate volunteers.

Our Voluteers

Our volunteers are the dedicated individuals that provide the 24/7 hands-on care that rehabilitation requires, from essential feeds for orphaned wildlife to assisting at community events and fetes.

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Jessica Walch

Jessica Walch

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Kerri Stapelton

Kerri Stapelton

Trustee

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Lucy Cubitt

Lucy Cubitt

Trustee

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Ashley Kavanagh

Ashley Kavanagh

Trustee

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Susan Margerison

Susan Margerison

Trustee

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Jessica Stapleton

Jessica Stapleton

Trustee

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David Carr

David Carr

Trustee

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Join Our Dedicated Team

Volunteering with Wild Touch isn’t just about fundraising; it’s about the frontline work of rescue, rehabilitation, and education. We are looking for people who don’t mind getting their hands dirty to make a real difference for Norfolk’s wildlife.

Whether you’re helping with essential feeds for injured animals or representing us at a local fete, you’ll be part of a passionate team driven by one goal: giving wildlife a second chance.

Our Professional Network

Expertise is at the core of our brand. To ensure every sick or injured animal receives the specific medical attention they need, we work closely with a trusted network of:

  • Local and specialist veterinarians.
  • Professional animal keepers and expert rehabilitators across the UK.
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