Sussex-based charity to open its tenth shop in Worthing

The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre will open its tenth shop at 27 Goring Road, Worthing, on February 6, 2026, with a donation day on February 5 starting at 10am.

The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre (CRRC) will open a new shop at 27 Goring Road, Worthing, on Friday, February 6, 2026. The charity is based in West Sussex and already operates nine shops across the county. CRRC is holding a donation day at the new location on February 5, starting at 10am, which will allow supporters to drop off items and see the shop early. The charity says its shops play a key role in funding care for animals in need. Key details: - New store opening: 27 Goring Road, Worthing, opening on February 6, 2026. - Donation day: February 5, starting at 10am, for drop-offs and an early look at the shop. - Existing presence: CRRC runs nine other shops in West Sussex, including locations in Bognor Regis, Chichester, Littlehampton, and another shop in Worthing. - Charity scale: CRRC has helped more than 40,000 animals, rehomes around 1,000 animals a year, and has facilities for more than 120 animals. - Services: The charity provides veterinary care, helps manage feral cat populations, and offers a pet planning service that promises to rehome pets if owners can no longer care for them. Summary: The new Worthing shop will expand CRRC’s local retail and fundraising presence and contribute to the charity’s rescue and rehoming work. The donation day on February 5 precedes the public opening on February 6, 2026, and gives supporters a chance to donate items and view the shop before it opens.