ABOUT US

Who We Are

We are the team behind Munchies Craft Cat Café & Bar, Brighton’s first cat café, where our journey began with a simple idea: creating spaces where people and rescue cats can thrive together. Since opening Munchies, our work has continued to grow around one shared belief that thoughtful environments, community, and care can benefit both humans and animals.

Purrfect Space is the next chapter of that journey. It is a calm, cat-friendly co-working and event space in Brighton, designed for people who value peace, focus, and emotional wellbeing, while also providing a permanent, loving home for rescued cats. The name PURRFECT Space comes from the gentle sound of a purr, reflecting the atmosphere we aim to create: cosy, grounding, and restorative.

Alongside co-working, we host a programme of feel-good events that centre around calm, creativity, and connection. These include creative workshops, mindful sessions, gentle movement, and community gatherings, many of which are designed with neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive guests in mind. We prioritise slower pacing, softer environments, and low-pressure social spaces, believing that when people feel relaxed and safe, animals do too. Our events are created to support wellbeing for both humans and cats.

Within Purrfect Space, you will also find our in-house feline retail shop, a small, carefully curated space supporting local artists and independent makers. Here, we focus on unique, thoughtfully selected, cat-inspired items, offering an alternative to mass-produced retail while celebrating creativity rooted in compassion.

Our cat-centred work also extends into food. We recently opened Istanbull Katz, a contemporary Turkish restaurant inspired by modern Anatolian cuisine. At Istanbull Katz, a percentage of profits is donated to support street cats in Istanbul, meaning that every meal enjoyed contributes directly to helping cats in need.

Across our café, co-working space, events, retail, and restaurant, everything we do is connected by one purpose: building kinder spaces where people feel supported, creativity is nurtured, and cats are cared for with respect and love.

Welcome to Purrfect Space, part of a wider ecosystem built around calm, community, and cats.

Our Concept

Purrfect Space is a brand-new concept in the UK, created as a unique blend of flexible co-working, wellbeing-focused events, and a permanent home for rescue cats. There is currently no other space like this across the country, and we created it to meet a growing need for calmer, more compassionate environments where both people and animals can thrive.

At Purrfect Space, guests can work, study, or create in a serene, cat-friendly setting, while also taking part in a carefully curated programme of gentle, feel-good events. Our events include calming yoga sessions, breathwork, sound baths, creative art workshops, and quiet, supported live music experiences, all designed to be soothing rather than stimulating.

Our programme is intentionally low-pressure and inclusive, with particular care given to neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive guests. We focus on softness, presence, and emotional safety, creating experiences that feel grounding and supportive for both humans and cats.

By bringing together mindful co-working, restorative events, and rescue-led care under one roof, PURRFECT Space offers a truly new alternative to conventional co-working and event venues in the UK, rooted in calm, connection, and kindness.

Coworking Options

We offer full-day, half-day, and bundled passes. Every pass includes:

● High-speed Wi-Fi

● Unlimited tea and coffee

● A relaxing, quiet work environment

● The company of our resident rescue cats

Rescue & Adoption

All cats at Purrfect Space are rescues, and their welfare always comes first. Some of our resident cats have been rescued from Turkey, including cats with disabilities or complex needs. These cats have been through a great deal and now require long-term stability, so Purrfect Space is their forever home. They will not be re-homed, as we believe they deserve a secure, permanent environment where they can live peacefully for the rest of their lives.

Alongside our permanent residents, we also work with rescue cats from the UK. A portion of our space is dedicated to fostering cats who are eligible for rehoming. These cats stay with us temporarily, experiencing a calm, home-like environment while they wait for the right forever family.

If a guest connects with a cat who is available for adoption, they may apply through an official adoption process. All adoptions are handled entirely by our partner rescue charity, following UK welfare standards and procedures. We do not make adoption decisions ourselves. Our role is to provide a safe, enriched environment and support the cats until they are placed in suitable homes.

By combining permanent sanctuary care with responsible fostering, we are able to help cats who need lifelong safety, while also supporting the wider rescue community and helping more cats find loving homes. This approach allows us to care deeply for individual animals while making a positive impact across our local community.

Events & Wellbeing Activities

Outside core coworking hours—especially weekends and evenings—we host wellbeing-focused events such as cat yoga, art therapy, drawing sessions, sound baths and other calming experiences.

● Events are open to the public with booking.

● Bundle members receive a special discount on event tickets.

● These activities support both our visitors’ wellbeing and our cats’ socialisation, helping them feel loved, safe and connected.

Private Hire

Our space is available for private hire for suitable small events. Interested guests can contact us through the website. We review each request to ensure the event is compatible with the space and our cats’ wellbeing.

Supporting Neurodiverse Guests

Purrfect Space is designed to be a calm, sensory-aware environment where neuro-diverse guests can feel comfortable, respected, and at ease. We understand that everyone experiences spaces differently, and we aim to remove common pressures often found in traditional work or social environments.

Our interior is intentionally kept soft and natural, using subtle, earthy colours and materials that feel grounding rather than stimulating. Lighting is carefully considered, with warm, gentle light throughout the space, supported by natural daylight coming in from our windows. We avoid harsh or overly bright lighting, creating an atmosphere that feels calm, steady, and easy on the senses.

We also offer quiet periods and music-free times, and many of our events and co-working sessions are designed to remain low-noise and low-stimulation. Clear signage around the space gently reminds all guests to be mindful of sound levels and to treat one another with patience and understanding.

There is no expectation of eye contact, conversation, or social interaction. Guests are welcome to work quietly, take breaks, or leave the space at any time without explanation. You never need to ask permission or let anyone know if you need to step out. We believe autonomy and personal comfort are essential to wellbeing.

Our team is trained to offer support without drawing attention or requiring disclosure. No one is asked to label themselves, explain their needs, or justify their behaviour. The space is built around acceptance rather than accommodation, allowing people to simply be themselves.

By creating an environment that values calm, consent, and emotional safety, we hope Purrfect Space feels genuinely welcoming to neuro-divergent individuals, sensory-sensitive guests, and anyone seeking a gentler way to work, connect, or recharge, alongside our rescue cats.

Accessibility

Purrfect Space aims to be as accessible and welcoming as possible for disabled guests and those with additional access needs.

Our main co-working space is located on the ground floor and is fully step-free. This area includes the primary workspace, seating areas, kitchen facilities, and an accessible toilet, all on the same level. If needed, we can also provide a portable ramp at the entrance to support step-free access into the building.

We do have an additional room located on a raised level, accessed via stairs. Unfortunately, this area is not accessible for wheelchair users or guests who are unable to use stairs. However, all essential co-working facilities and many events take place on the fully accessible ground floor.

If you have any specific access requirements, disabilities, or additional needs, we kindly ask that you contact us before booking a co-working session or event. This allows us to make appropriate arrangements where possible and to ensure we can support you properly during your visit. While we always do our best to help on the day, advance notice gives us the best chance to accommodate your needs.

Our goal is to create a space that feels supportive, respectful, and comfortable for everyone, and we are always happy to discuss access needs openly and without judgement.

Our Commitment to Animal Welfare

Animal welfare sits at the heart of everything we do. As a team, we are deeply committed to providing the highest standard of care for our rescue cats, both within the UK and beyond.

Purrfect Space operates under an official animal welfare licence issued by Brighton & Hove City Council. Obtaining this licence is a rigorous process and involves detailed assessments, professional inspections, and strict compliance with UK animal welfare legislation. These inspections are not a one-off requirement. We are subject to regular ongoing checks, in line with the same standards applied to registered rescue centres and shelters.

Every aspect of our cats’ lives is carefully planned and monitored in accordance with these regulations. This includes their diet and feeding routines, health and wellbeing checks, veterinary care, daily enrichment, rest periods, and overall living environment. From what they eat and how often, to how their days are structured, everything follows clear welfare guidance and professional recommendations.

Our space has been thoughtfully designed with the cats’ needs in mind. This includes dedicated play areas, climbing and exercise spaces, quiet zones, and secure hiding spots, allowing cats to choose how they interact with their environment and with people. Their routines, social interaction, and rest time are carefully balanced to reduce stress and support long-term wellbeing.

All welfare practices at Purrfect Space are informed by experienced animal professionals and carried out in line with UK legislation and licensing requirements. Our responsibility is not only to meet these standards, but to uphold them consistently, transparently, and with genuine care.

By operating fully within the regulatory framework and prioritising the physical and emotional wellbeing of every cat, we aim to provide a safe, respectful, and loving environment where rescue cats can truly thrive.

How It Works & House Rules

Our Ongoing Mission

Purrfect Space is first and foremost a co-working and wellbeing space, designed to support focus, calm, and routine, for both people and cats. The presence of cats is intentional and enriching, but it is not the primary activity. These guidelines exist to protect the wellbeing of our resident cats and to ensure a respectful environment for everyone sharing the space.

House Rules for Co-Working Space

A space for work, not a cat café

Purrfect Space is a working environment. Guests are expected to attend with the intention of working, studying, or creating, just as they would in any other co-working space. This is not a playground or a social cat café. If you are looking for a more playful or social experience with cats, we recommend visiting a cat café instead.

Cats may be present around you while you work, and their calm presence is part of the experience, but guests should not attend with the intention of spending extended time playing with or interacting with the cats.

Respect shared focus

Please remain mindful of other guests. Excessive interaction with cats during working hours can be disruptive to both people and animals. Brief, gentle interactions are fine if a cat approaches you, but stopping work to actively play with cats is not permitted outside designated relaxed periods.

If a guest is repeatedly disturbing others or the cats, our team may step in and, if necessary, ask the guest to leave. This is to protect the shared working environment and the wellbeing of our animals.

Gentle interaction, always on the cats’ terms

We never force cats to interact. Guests may only interact with a cat if the cat chooses to approach them. Please do not call, follow, pick up, or wake sleeping cats. If a cat settles near you, gentle strokes are welcome as long as the cat appears relaxed and content.

Cats live here. Their need for rest, boundaries, and personal space must always be respected.

Designated relaxed break periods

We understand that everyone needs breaks, and guests are free to step away from work at any time. However, we offer specific relaxed periods called ‘’Soft Hours’’ during the day when interaction with cats is more welcome, provided it remains calm and gentle.

These periods are intended for quiet enjoyment, not energetic play, and guests should still remain mindful that others may continue working.

Soft Hours time slots:

  • Morning: 9:00 – 9:30

  • Midday: 12:00 – 13:00

  • Afternoon: 16:30 – 17:00

Outside these periods, interaction with cats should remain minimal.

Hygiene and safety

Please wash your hands upon arrival, especially as you will be sharing space with animals. Hand sanitiser is provided throughout the space.
Do not feed cats under any circumstances. All food and treats are controlled by our team for health and welfare reasons.

Occasionally, we may offer staff-led treat days. If you are given a treat on arrival, you may offer it during designated relaxed periods only. Treat days are chosen by our team and cannot be requested.

Voices and atmosphere

Please keep voices low at all times. This is a quiet working space. Loud conversations, phone calls, or sudden noises can be stressful for both cats and people.

House Rules for Events

Our events are designed to be calming, restorative, and low-stimulation, for both guests and cats. This includes gentle yoga, breathwork, sound baths, creative workshops, and quiet live music.

Focus on the event first

When attending an event, guests are expected to focus on the instructor and the session. Cats may be present in the space, but they are not the focus during the event itself. Please do not actively seek interaction with cats while the session is in progress.

If a cat approaches you naturally, enjoy the moment quietly and gently, without disrupting the event or other participants.

Hand hygiene

Please wash or sanitise your hands on arrival and again before any designated post-event cat interaction time. This helps keep our cats healthy and comfortable.

Post-event cat time

Some events will include a short, designated calm interaction period after the session, where guests may spend a little more time with the cats, always on the cats’ terms and under the same gentle rules as co-working hours.

Even after events, please:

  • Keep voices low

  • Never wake sleeping cats

  • Never follow or corner a cat

  • Never feed cats

Respect and safety

All events are intentionally calm and supportive. Any behaviour that disrupts the session, other guests, or the cats may result in a guest being asked to leave. This applies equally during and after events.

More detailed, event-specific house rules will be shared with you after booking.

A shared responsibility

When cats feel safe and respected, everyone benefits.
When the space remains calm, it supports focus, wellbeing, and community.

Thank you for helping us protect the animals who call this place home, and for respecting Purrfect Space as the calm working and wellbeing environment it is meant to be.


Across all our ventures, our dedication remains the same: to create meaningful, ethical and sustainable ways to support cats in need around the world. Every project we take on is shaped by the same principle—doing what we can, wherever we can, to improve the lives of animals who cannot advocate for themselves.