Published: 03 March 2026
From: Partnerships
On Thursday 12 February, a new St Catherine’s Hospice superstore was opened in central Crawley, bringing furniture, fashion and a new repair service into the town centre.
To officially open the superstore, dignitaries and guests were invited to an evening launch event at the store to browse the aisles and witness a ribbon cutting by Mayor of Crawley, Councillor Sharmila Sivarajah, and Store Manager, Leanne Chew.
Located at 37-43 Queensway, the superstore is St Catherine’s largest-ever charity shop and three and a half times the combined size of our two previous Crawley shops, taking over the retail unit that was occupied by Sainsburys before closing in 2021.
The impressive new store has been years in development and follows substantial renovation work. With over 140 volunteers, the superstore will also provide more volunteering opportunities to the community, including for businesses looking for staff volunteering initiatives, all helping local people gain skills and confidence while being a vital part of the superstore team alongside Store Manager Leanne.
The store has over 2,500 items of clothing and shoes on display, and the addition of furniture, bridalwear, bicycles and an upcycle repair shop to fix donated items, that will be opening in the coming weeks.
For large donations that cannot be carried, the store has a loading bay at the rear of the shop that can be booked to drop-off items. Slots can be booked online.
It is a privilege to formally open St Catherine’s Hospice’s new superstore in the centre of Crawley. This development represents a significant investment in our town and will play an important role in supporting the hospice’s cherished services. The superstore not only enhances our local retail offer, but also provides meaningful opportunities for volunteering, skills development and community engagement. On behalf of Crawley, thank you, St Catherine’s Hospice, your staff, and your volunteers for their exceptional dedication, and I am pleased to welcome this important addition to our town centre.
Councillor Sharmila Sivarajah
Mayor
Crawley Borough Council
We have been given such a warm welcome and I’m excited to be working alongside a large team of volunteers. The doors of the shop simply could not open without the commitment and dedication of our retail volunteers. Every hour donated by them and every item they sell, makes a difference to the patients we care for in the hospice and out in the community.
Leanne Chew
Crawley Superstore Manager
St Catherine's Hospice
tags: charity