Welcome to Cats Protection Northumbria Branch

Donate food and supplies

Looking for an easy way to help cats in our care? Donations of cat food and litter are always needed and every tin, tray or bag makes a real difference to local cats waiting for their forever homes.

Order online

You can find our Amazon wish list here: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/6WZ8B2BPSQZ9.

Prefer to donate in person?

You can organise a drop-off by calling 07749 713 142 or emailing enquiries@northumbria.cats.org.uk.

Food collection bin locations

You can drop off cat food at any of our local collection points:

• Vets4Pets, Morpeth :
  Inside Pets at Home, Unit 2, Stanley Terrace, Morpeth, NE61 1PA
• Morrisons, South Shields :
  Ocean Rd, South Shields, NE33 2AA
• Tesco, Simonside :
  Towers Pl, Simonside, Jarrow, South Shields, NE34 9QD
• Morrisons, Blaydon :
  Blaydon Shopping Centre, Shibdon Rd, Blaydon on Tyne, NE21 5QE
• Morrisons, West Denton :
  Denton Park Shopping Centre, W Denton Way, NE5 2RA
• Co-op, Whickham :
  Oakfield Rd, Whickham, NE16 5BY
• Co-op, Prudhoe :
  Oakfield Terrace, Prudhoe, NE42 5HF
• Tesco, Hexham :
  Tynedale Retail Park, Alemouth Rd, Hexham, NE46 3PJ
• Pets at Home, Hexham :
  Tyne Valley Retail Park, Station Rd, Hexham, NE46 1EZ

Why volunteer with Cats Protection Northumbria?

Volunteers are the heart of Cats Protection Northumbria, and without them, we couldn’t continue our vital work. Volunteering is flexible, allowing you to give as much or as little time as suits your life. You’ll join a friendly team of like-minded people who share your passion for cats, gain valuable skills to boost your CV, and enjoy perks like discounts on pet insurance. Most importantly, you’ll make a real difference to the lives of cats in the Northumbria area.

What to expect as a volunteer

We provide training, cover expenses, and supply all necessary equipment for your role. Many roles involve working with other volunteers, and you’ll have the chance to start in one area and develop your expertise over time. Our group is friendly and supportive, with regular get-togethers, so you’ll never feel alone.

Please note, volunteers must be 18 or older, and since we don’t have facilities for keeping cats on-site, fostering happens in volunteers’ homes.

We serve the following postcodes

Volunteers should be located within or near these areas:

• Newcastle upon Tyne: NE1, NE2, NE3, NE4, NE5, NE6, NE7, NE12, NE13, NE15, NE16, NE28
• Gateshead: NE8, NE9, NE10, NE11, NE16, NE17, NE21, NE39, NE40, NE41
• Northumberland: NE22, NE23, NE24, NE25, NE26, NE41, NE42, NE43, NE44, NE45, NE46, NE61, NE62, NE63, NE64, NE65
• North Tyneside: NE12, NE25, NE26, NE27, NE28, NE29, NE30
• County Durham: Only NE16, NE39
• Sunderland: Only NE37, NE38