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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 Summer Fund Day on Sunday 21 July, 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
Petra
Petra

Hello there, my name is Petra! Once I get to know you I'm a big sweetie... I love to be made a...

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Libby
Libby

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

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Oreo
Oreo

Hello there I am the handsome Oreo.I am a young, friendly lad that is looking for a new family to...

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Amber
Amber

Hello, my name is Amber.I am a shy little girl that just needs time and patience to come out of...

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Topsy
Topsy

Hello, I'm Topsy!I am looking for a home with my best friend, Turvy. I am a gorgeous tabby and...

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Cleo
Cleo

Hello lovely people, I am the sweetie Cleo.I can be a little shy to start but I do enjoy a fuss,...

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Sox
Sox

Hey there, I am the sweet and friendly girl Sox!I am an affectionate lady and enjoy a fuss and I...

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Edwina
Edwina

Hello my name is Edwina, I am looking for a peaceful and understanding home with my best friend,...

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Sapphie
Sapphie

Hello everyone I'm Sapphie, I am looking for a home with my best friend Edwina.I am super...

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Emile
Emile

Hey there, I am the super handsome chap Emile! I am a striking dark tabby chap and have beautiful...

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Courage
Courage

Hello, I'm Courage. I am so loving and friendly but I need to be my best brave self, so I am...

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Jojo
Jojo

Hello, my name is Jojo. I am a sweet older lady with lots of love to give. I can usually be...

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Katie
Katie

Hi my name is Katie and I am on the hunt for my new home with my brother Ali. I am a sweet, shy...

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Ali
Ali

Hi my name is Ali, I am sure you will agree I am a stunning tabby lad. I am a friendly, confident...

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Turvy
Turvy

Pleased to meet you, I'm Turvy!I am a sleeky and shiny, black female, looking for a loving and...

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Olivia Mewton-John
Olivia Mewton-John

Hello lovely people, I am the sweetie Olivia Mewton- John. I can be a little shy initially but I...

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Molly
Molly

Hello! My name is Molly. I come across as a little shy initially, but once I get to know you, I...

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Lulu
Lulu

Hello, I'm Lulu.I'm a very sweet and gentle mature lady, who loves a snuggle. I am looking for a...

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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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Roxy
Roxy

Hello my name is Roxy, I'm a sweet friendly girl and I certainly don't look or act my age, im...

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Milo (709416)
Milo (709416)

Hey potential family, I'm Milo and I'm a very handsome kitten! If you didn't already know, I...

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Squid
Squid

Hi I'm the lovely Squid, I'm a big bundle of energy and love to play. I'm also a big fan of...

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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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Galaxy
Galaxy

Hi there, I'm the gorgeous Galaxy!I'm a stunning bengal boy (I promise!) and I'm hoping to find...

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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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Sally
Sally

Hello, I am the beautiful lady Sally.I am a sweet girl who loves a lap to sit on! I may take a...

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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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Tinkerbell (299340)
Tinkerbell (299340)

Hello there, I'm the beautiful Tinkerbell! I'm a sweet lady who is looking for my forever home...

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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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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. Even 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