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As many of us set New Year’s resolutions to get fitter and healthier , one inspiring supporter has already taken the plunge and committed to a major challenge for a cause close to his heart. Graeme Tunbridge  is training for the 2026 TCS London Marathon  in aid of The Ark , and his story shows how raising money for charity can go hand-in-hand with working toward a personal fitness goal. Graeme’s decision to sign up came during a festive family conversation last Christmas — an

When Paul (not his real name) first found himself without a home, it wasn’t something he ever imagined would happen.“It really started during COVID,” he explains. “The lockdowns practically ruined my business, then I had a relationship breakdown, and my mental health took a big hit. By the end of COVID, I was kicked out of where I was living after falling out with my landlord. That’s where my homelessness started.” Paul was first placed in a hotel, but that temporary fix didn

The Ark, Shrewsbury’s award-winning charity providing vital day-centre services to homeless and vulnerable people, has announced a significant boost to its ‘Save the Ark’ Winter Campaign; thanks to an anonymous donor offering a pound-for-pound match funding, every donation given will be doubled, up to a total of £50,000. Anton Goodwin, The Ark’s Charity Director, says: “This is an incredible philanthropic gift, and we are forever indebted to our anonymous donor’s generosity.

When Charlie first came to The Ark in August, he was 19 and living in a tent in Shrewsbury. He’d lost his job, his confidence, and very nearly his hope. “I was terrified to come into the Ark,” Charlie says. “I thought it would be embarrassing — being a young lad and asking for help. But from the moment I walked in, everyone was so welcoming. I felt at home straight away.” At The Ark, Charlie found more than just a safe space. He found people who believed in him. Staff helped