The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre

What The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre does

The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre (CRRC; registered charity 1197958) is a non-profit animal welfare charity headquartered at Holborow Lodge, Sidlesham, West Sussex, United Kingdom. Founded in 1986 by Monique Turk and Nigel, the organization has rescued, rehabilitated, and rehomed more than 40,000 cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs across its 40-year operating history, rehoming approximately 1,000 animals annually. Core operations center on a 3-acre main site with indoor cat pens, rabbit and guinea pig pens, a mother and baby unit, and an on-site veterinary room; a foster care scheme extends clinical support through a partnership with Chichester Vets in Oving. CRRC rehomes animals within an approximate 50-mile catchment radius covering West Sussex and Hampshire, prioritizing animals that are sick, injured, abandoned, or surrendered, and providing surrender, education, and feral cat control services.

The business model is diversified across voluntary income channels with no government funding. Direct donation platforms (one-off, monthly 'Friend of CRRC' tiers, text donations), animal and Barn Room sponsorship (£20–£100/year), the 'Pay For A Day' corporate/memorial scheme at £2,039/day, Caellum's Fund for specialist veterinary treatment, and Apple Tree Sponsorship (from £150) constitute the giving portfolio. Adoption fees (£20–£110) recover a stated <50% of care costs. Ten charity shops across West Sussex (Chichester, Selsey, East Wittering, Goring, Littlehampton, Worthing, Havant, Rustington, Bognor Regis) sell donated goods under Retail Gift Aid. Three concurrent lottery programs (Give Circle, Portsmouth Community Lottery, Unity Lottery) at £1–£2/week, branded e-commerce merchandise, legacies via Make a Will Online partnerships, and the 'Loved for Life' aftercare service round out the revenue stack. Marketing and community engagement is community-led via events, newsletter, magazine, social media, and corporate partnership outreach ([email protected]); CRRC has no AI, proprietary technology, or app products, and runs with a stated headcount of 16 employees.

Name

The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre

Legal name

The Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre CIO

Website

https://crrc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre is a West Sussex-based registered animal welfare charity (founded 1986) that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs for individual adopters across West Sussex and Hampshire, funded entirely through donations, ten charity shops, sponsorships, lotteries, and adoption fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF), Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Rescue, Transport & Emergency Animal Response (BPAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Pet adoption services
• Charity retail shops
• Animal welfare charity
• Veterinary rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sidlesham, Chichester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorship: The charity relies 100% on donations. One-off donations, monthly recurring donations (Friends of CRRC at £5/month or £10/month Super Friend), text donations up to £20, and animal/room sponsorship programs. Animal sponsorship suggested at £20/year with photo letter and magazine. Room sponsorship suggested at £100/year with plaque and centre visit.
2. Charity Shops: Ten charity shops located across West Sussex (Goring, Chichester, Selsey, East Wittering, Littlehampton, Worthing, Havant, Rustington and Bognor) selling donated goods. Shops contribute both funds and awareness. Retail Gift Aid scheme allows claiming 25p per £1 on donated items from UK taxpayers.
3. Adoption Fees: Fees charged for pet adoption: Cat £90, Kitten £110, Rabbit £40, Guinea Pig £20, Golden Oldie (cats 12+ years) £50. Bonding services: Rabbit bonding £30, Guinea pig bonding £20. Fees are stated to be less than half actual cost of care.
4. Lottery Programs: Three lottery programs: Mobile lottery via Give Circle (£2/week, potential win up to £10,000), Portsmouth Community Lottery (£1/week with 60p to CRRC, potential win £25,000), Unity Lottery (£1/week with 50p to CRRC, potential win £25,000).
5. Pay For A Day Scheme: Daily operating cost sponsorship at £2,039/day. Can be dedicated to memory of pet/person, celebration, corporate donation, or fundraising challenge. Includes recognition in reception, website, social media, certificate, and optional visit.
6. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling branded merchandise including calendars (£2.50-£5), bucket hats (£6-£10.95), t-shirts (£7-£12.50), notebooks (£4), tote bags (£5), gel pens (£2.50), and greeting card packs (£4).
7. Legacies and Wills: Legacy gifts in wills program. No government funding received. Partnership with Make a Will Online for supporters to create wills including charitable bequests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes cats, rabbits and guinea pigs from its 3-acre site in Sidlesham, West Sussex, providing on-site veterinary treatment, neutering and foster care, and placing animals with adopters across a catchment area of up to 50 miles. Operations are funded entirely by donations, sponsorships, lottery proceeds and a network of ten charity shops selling donated goods and branded merchandise.

Product overview

The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre operates as a unified charity offering animal rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming as its core mission. The primary service portfolio centres on animal rescue (cats, rabbits, guinea pigs) with integrated support services including veterinary care, adoption processing, and foster schemes. Revenue-generating products include an Online Shop selling branded merchandise, Donation Platform (one-off and monthly), Animal Sponsorship Program, Barn Room Sponsorship, Caellum's Fund (emergency vet fund), Loved For Life aftercare service, Pay For A Day scheme, Apple Tree Sponsorship, Lottery Programs, and nine Charity Shops. Volunteer programs and Pet Advice resources provide community engagement and education. The centre operates without government funding, relying entirely on these integrated charitable services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Rescue and Rehoming Services Core service rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming cats, rabbits and guinea pigs; provides on-site veterinary care, shelter and matching with adoptive homes within a 50-mile catchment area.
• Donation Platform Enthuse-powered online donation platform enabling one-off gifts, monthly recurring donations, and text donations to fund CRRC's animal rescue work.
• Online Shop E-commerce store selling branded merchandise including calendars, clothing, accessories, stationery and greeting cards to raise funds for the charity.
• Animal Sponsorship Program Sponsorship scheme allowing donors to support individual resident animals; sponsors receive photo letters and the Paws For Thought magazine.
• Barn Room Sponsorship Sponsorship of cat rooms or rabbit bonding rooms in The Barn new-arrivals unit, including personalised plaques and centre visits.
• Caellum's Fund Restricted fund for emergency and specialist veterinary treatment not possible at the rescue centre, named after a cat who survived a road traffic accident.
• Loved For Life Service Pet aftercare service guaranteeing CRRC will care for and rehome any registered pet if its owner passes away or enters permanent care.
• Pay For A Day Scheme Sponsorship scheme at £2,039 per day to fund a full day of centre operations including food, bedding, utilities, veterinary treatment and staff.
• Charity Shops Ten physical charity shops in West Sussex locations selling donated goods and accepting clothing, furniture, toys, jewellery and other items for resale.
• Lottery Programs Three lottery programs (Mobile Lottery via Give Circle, Portsmouth Community Lottery, Unity Lottery) offering weekly prize draws and channelling a portion of each ticket to CRRC.
• Apple Tree Sponsorship Memorial tree sponsorship on the centre's three-acre grounds with personalised plaques, apples as animal treats and twigs for dental health.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities covering animal care, fundraising events, charity shop assistance and home-based crafts such as mouse knitting.
• Foster Care Scheme Foster program supporting adopters with pre-existing medical conditions, with full and part-foster options and treatment provided via Chichester Vets in Oving.
• Pet Advice and Education Educational content covering cat, rabbit and guinea pig care including diet, health, accommodation and welfare guidance.
• Adoption Process Services End-to-end adoption service including virtual or in-person home visits, pet matching, meet-and-greet sessions, and post-adoption support with tiered fees and bonding services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40,000 animals helped since 1986
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Give CirclecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party lottery operator running the CRRC mobile lottery. Processes payments and manages lottery operations. Supporters play via Give Circle platform for £2/week with chance to win up to £10,000.
• Portsmouth Community LotterycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeekly community lottery raising money for good causes in and around Portsmouth area. CRRC receives 60p per £1 ticket sold. Weekly prize of £25,000.
• Unity LotterycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLottery specifically set up as a fundraising tool for charities. CRRC receives 50p per £1 ticket sold. Weekly prize of £25,000.
• EasyfundraisingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership allowing supporters to generate free donations through everyday online shopping. Retailers make small donations to CRRC when supporters shop through the platform.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wishlist registry allows supporters to purchase needed items for animals directly. Contains essential items including bedding, food, toys, and supplies.
• eBayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial CRRC eBay store where supporters can purchase charity items. Generates income through sale of donated and branded goods.
• Southern Fruit TreesminorOthersGenerously donated apple trees for the centre's grounds sponsorship program. Apple trees provide fruits for animals as treats and twigs for dental health.
• Chichester Vets in OvingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary practice providing treatment for animals under the foster care scheme. Animals requiring veterinary treatment must visit this practice. Foster families travel to this location for care.
• Make a Will OnlineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with online will-writing service to help supporters create wills including charitable bequests to CRRC. Free service checked by qualified solicitors.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Blue Cross: Large UK pet charity providing veterinary services, rehoming, and pet bereavement support. Overlaps with CRRC's rescue and clinical services but operates at substantially larger national scale.
• PDSA: UK veterinary charity providing low-cost and free veterinary care to pet owners. Comparable in operating charity veterinary clinics and donor-funded model, but at significantly larger national scale.
• RSPCA: The UK's largest animal welfare charity, with rescue, rehoming, veterinary, and enforcement functions. Far broader scope and national footprint than CRRC but competes for the same donor pool.

Direct peers

• Battersea Dogs & Cats Home: Major London-based animal rescue and rehoming charity with on-site veterinary facilities. Comparable animal rescue, rehoming, and fundraising model (shops, lottery, sponsorship) operating at larger scale.
• Wood Green Animal Shelter: Cambridgeshire-based animal rescue charity rehoming cats, dogs, and small animals. Direct peer in operating model with on-site vet care, charity shops, and adoption services.
• Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare: Sussex-based animal rescue charity also operating in the CRRC catchment area. Highly comparable in scale, regional focus, and small-animal rescue and rehoming activities.
• Cats Protection: The UK's largest feline welfare charity, rehoming cats and kittens nationwide. Closest direct peer given CRRC's cat-focused rescue and rehoming model, with comparable adoption fees, fostering, and veterinary care programmes.
• The Mayhew Animal Home: London-based animal welfare charity with a strong cat and small animal rescue programme, on-site veterinary clinic, and community engagement model. Directly comparable operating approach.
• The Cinnamon Trust: UK charity supporting elderly and terminally ill pet owners with dog walking, pet care, and rehoming. Comparable reliance on volunteers and lifecycle-focused pet welfare services.

Regional players

• Hillside Animal Sanctuary: Norfolk-based animal rescue and sanctuary charity focused on long-term care. Comparable rescue and rehabilitation mission but serves a different geography and focuses on farm and equine animals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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