Types of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organizations

Wildlife Rehabilitation Centres or Hospitals: Specialise in treating sick, injured, or orphaned animals with the goal of returning them to the wild.
Sanctuaries: Caring for, rehabilitating and releasing wildlife, but may also provide lifetime care for animals that cannot be released.
Animal Welfare Shelters: Accepts all types of animals, including wildlife, for temporary care, rehabilitation, and eventual release.

Bird of Prey Centres: Specialise in rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons.
Marine Animal Rescue: Specialise in rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing marine animals such as seals, dolphins, whales, turtles, and seabirds.
Bat Rescue Organisations: Focused on the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of bat species.
Hedgehog Care Centres: Dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured or ill hedgehogs back to the wild.

National Trust: Care for and preserve natural habitats, including wildlife, in the UK.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB): Specialise in bird conservation.
Marine Conservation Society: Non-profit charity focused on marine conservation, including animal rescue and protection.
Wildlife Trusts: Made up of 46 individual trusts, focusing on conserving all forms of wildlife in their respective areas.

Resources and Staffing: Larger or better-funded organisations have more opportunities for specialised care, but all organizations require experienced staff and volunteers.
Education and Advocacy: Many organizations undertake outreach programs to educate the public on wildlife conservation.
Research and Monitoring: Part of rehabilitation is monitoring released animals to ensure they are thriving. This data can be useful for research and improving care methods.