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The Shrewsbury Ark is an independent charity dedicated to helping homeless and vulnerable people in our community to turn their lives around.
Become a Friend of The Ark
Support The Shrewsbury Ark with a Regular Gift
We’re incredibly grateful for your interest in supporting The Shrewsbury Ark. Your ongoing generosity helps us continue our vital work with homeless and vulnerable people in our community.
To set up a regular donation by Direct Debit, please follow this secure link:
👉 Set Up a Direct Debit Donation
Your kindness makes a real difference — thank you for standing with us.
Visit our shop to buy quality clothes and support The Shrewsbury Ark
Why we are different...
At The Ark, we offer a safe and supportive space for anyone facing difficult times. Our mission is to walk alongside people as they take steps toward a brighter future.
We work closely with each individual to create a tailored development plan that reflects their goals and needs. Our dedicated team provides ongoing check-ins to make sure the right support is always in place.
We provide access to:
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Bathroom and laundry facilities
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Hot meals
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Form-filling and admin support
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Help with housing, addiction, and mental health challenges
At The Ark, every person’s journey is important. We’re here to offer practical help, emotional support, and a genuine commitment to each individual’s wellbeing.
People tell their story in a confidential, non judgemental space.
Together we identify goals and work out what clients need to do to achieve them.
We come up with a personal action plan to help our clients achieve their goals.
We support the journey towards a brighter future and we are by our client's side, every step of the way.
How do we support people?
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The Ark Day Centre is currently open Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm
for referrals, ongoing support and appointments.
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To arrange an appointment to use our facilities please click here to fill in our referral form.
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If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough in your community, please contact Streetlink.
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Please note we do not provide overnight accommodation or open at the weekend. We never charge for our services.
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USEFUL NUMBERS
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PIP New Claim (Personal Independence Payment): 0800 917 222
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PIP existing Claim: 0345 850 3322
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New Benefit Claims: 0800 055 6688
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ESA (Employment and Support Allowance): 0800 328 5644
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ACCESS (Mental Health Crisis): 0300 124 0365
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Housing Options: 0345 678 9005
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Shropshire Recovery Partnership (Crown House): 01743 294 700
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Shropshire MIND: 01743 368 647
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West Mercia Probation Service: 01743 231 525