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Welcome to the Cats Protection United Kingdom Cat Centre

We’re here to support cats and kittens in Ashdown Forest, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and the surrounding areas, covering postcodes: BN11-BN18, BN41, BN43, BN45, BN5, BN6, RH1, RH10-RH19, RH2, RH20, and RH3-RH9.

We are the UK's largest cat rehoming centre dedicated to improving the welfare of cats and kittens. We work hard to find loving homes for cats in our care offer support with neutering and encourage general feline education and awareness for cat owners within the Mid Sussex area.

Our centre is open daily (10am–3pm) only for those who have been successfully matched to a cat through our Homefinder Questionnaire or online enquiry. 

Our homing team is waiting to discuss the most suitable cat for you. Please check Adopt-a-Cat to register interest in a specific cat. 

Find out more about the work we do here.

Join us for the United Kingdom Cat Centre's Christmas Fun Day on 8 December, 2024. See Events for more detail.

Cat adoption in Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and East Grinstead

Could you provide a new home for a cat in Haywards Heath, East Grinstead or Crawley? We’re passionate about finding loving, lasting homes for the cats in our care. Cats available for adoption from the United Kingdom Cat Centre are featured below. Our adoption fee is £90 for an adult cat or £110 for a kitten.

Anyone keen to adopt from us can register by emailing homing@ncac.cats.org.uk. We will collect your details via our Homefinder questionnaire and come up with ideal moggy matches, before arranging a time for you to come in and meet the cats.

During the adoption process, we’ll consider your potential pet’s personality and how this fits with your lifestyle, as well as your home environment, to create the perfect match for you and the cat to start a wonderful feline friendship. If you have questions the adoption process, please email us. 

We always have many cats looking for rural homes and working cats suitable for an outdoor life. To learn more, contact workingcats@ncac.cats.org.uk.

Maybe you could make a difference to cats in our care with our Sponsored Pen scheme, too.

Find out more about why to adopt from Cats Protection - and check out our sponsor cat Molly.

Click here to view all cats available for adoption
Pawdrey Hepburn
Pawdrey Hepburn

Hello, I am the beautiful lady Pawdrey Hepburn!I am a shy little lady and take a while to get to...

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Buster
Buster

Hi, my name is Buster!I am a very cute bundle of fluff with oodles of energy!I am a little shy...

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Yvonne
Yvonne

Hi, my name is Yvonne.I am a very sweet, very shy little girl, and I am finding cattery life a...

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Belle
Belle

Hi, my name is Belle!I am a very sweet young lady, with a cute little white beauty spot on my...

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Jasper
Jasper

Hi there, I'm the gorgeous Jasper!I'm a very friendly, affectionate boy who's desperate to find...

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Cleo
Cleo

Hi there, I'm cute Cleo!I'm a super sweet, petite little lady who's hoping her forever home is...

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Minnie
Minnie

Hi, I'm Minnie. I'm a sweet girl that enjoys a gentle fuss once I get to know you. I can be a...

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Sully
Sully

Hello everyone, my name is Sully- and trust me I really am as cute as the monsters inc...

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Arthur
Arthur

Hey there, I am the handsome chap Arthur- I’m sure you’d agree.I am shy and independent chap and...

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Libby
Libby

Hi, my name is Libby. I'm a sweet girl who is still settling in at the centre. I can be a little...

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Malteser
Malteser

Hi, my name is Malteser!Like the chocolate treat I am named after, I am incredibly sweet! I am...

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Bruce
Bruce

Hello lovely people, I am the cheeky chap Bruce.If you’re looking for a cat full of character...

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Sugar Pop
Sugar Pop

Welcome everyone, I am the super handsome chap Sugar Pop!I really am sweet like sugar! I am a...

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Wendy
Wendy

Hi, my name is Wendy!I am a sweet friendly girl with oodles of character.I am looking for a home...

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Lucy
Lucy

Hello my name is Lucy. The humans here can explain why I don't have a picture. But trust me I am...

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Support the Cats Protection United Kingdom Cat Centre

As the UK's largest cat rehoming centre, we find good homes for more than one thousand cats annually. Our vital work would not be possible without you. There are many ways you can be there for cats and kittens at the United Kingdom Cat Centre.

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Appeals

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Fundraise for us

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Challenge events

Challenge events
Membership

Membership
Weekly lottery

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Gifts In Wills

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Other ways to give

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Fundraising events for cats in Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and East Grinstead

Want to fundraise for cats in Haywards Heath, East Grinstead or Crawley by taking part in one of our events? From summer fêtes to fire walks, we’d love to see you at one of our events soon. You can also check out the national Cats Protection events calendar.

Santa's grotto and Christmas fair

8th DEC 2024

Santa's grotto and Christmas fair

11am-4pm. Our annual festive event. Book to meet Santa, including a sleigh ride and present. Refreshments, games and a live performance from Rechoired.

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Volunteer at the Cats Protection United Kingdom Cat Centre

Without volunteers, the United Kingdom Cat Centre simply wouldn't exist. Our amazing, friendly volunteers are a diverse group with a shared love of cats who fit volunteering around their home lives and personal commitments.

We're often looking to welcome new volunteers to join our brilliant team. As well as meeting great people and making an incredible difference to the cats in our care, you'll enjoy practical benefits such as discounted pet insurance.

If you love cats, have some spare time and you're over 16, why not join our friendly and enthusiastic team of volunteers? Contact us today to discuss how you can help: volunteering@ncac.cats.org.uk

Contact us

We’re here to support with enquiries within the Haywards Heath, Crawley and East Grinstead area and would love to hear from you.

United Kingdom Cat Centre - Contact Details

United Kingdom Cat Centre
Chelwood Gate
Haywards Heath
East Sussex
RH17 7TT (sat nav: RH17 7DE)

The United Kingdom Cat Centre is open daily from 10am–3pm. You are welcome to visit our reception area, talk to our team about adopting a cat or get cat care advice. While you're here, you can also enjoy our 52 acres of nature trail.
General enquiries:
Our phones are staffed every day from 8am-4pm.
Email: cattery.reception@ncac.cats.org.uk
Homing enquiries:
Phone: 01825 705 923