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Could you brave a night beneath the stars for us on 15th May?
On 15th May 2025, we are hosting business and academic leaders, business owners, execs and office teams for an unforgettable night at CEO...

Shrewsbury Ark
Mar 14, 20251 min read


From struggles to strength: Simon’s story part 1
All too often it’s a series of events which lead to someone being homeless. In this blog post, Simon*, who at 56 found himself living on...

Shrewsbury Ark
Mar 12, 20253 min read


Supporting people through loss and grief: Paul's story
We are all two pay cheques away from being homeless, or so the saying goes, and the reality is that many people find themselves on the...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jan 27, 20255 min read


Insights Into The Ark: spotlight on our support workers
Day Centre Support Workers Ursula and Chris are being profiled in the second blog in a series in which we share some of our daily...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jan 21, 20254 min read


Collaborating with Council when Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is activated
How we are supporting Council to provide a vital service in freezing temperatures

Shrewsbury Ark
Jan 16, 20254 min read


Insights Into The Ark: Spotlight on our manager Rose
What would you do if you suddenly didn’t have a home? Where would you go for help and support? Family? Friends? And what would you do if...

Shrewsbury Ark
Dec 12, 20245 min read


Helping young people in crisis
Young adults, aged 21, 23 and 25, explain how they came to need our services and support.

Shrewsbury Ark
Nov 21, 20244 min read


Celebrating Trustees’ Week: The vital role of trustees at The Shrewsbury Ark
Putting the spotlight on the vital role our volunteer trustees have at the Shrewsbury Ark

Shrewsbury Ark
Nov 6, 20244 min read


5 ways to be an Ark Angel this Christmas
Help us bring some Christmas cheer to homeless and vulnerable people in our community.

Shrewsbury Ark
Nov 5, 20242 min read


World Homeless Day 2024. An awareness day that shouldn't exist…
World Homeless Day, observed internationally on 10 October every year, aims to raise awareness about the needs of people who currently...

Shrewsbury Ark
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Change in service delivery transforms lives and reduces anti-social behaviour
In the lead up to World Homeless Day , 10 October, we've taken a moment to look back on how far the Ark has come since its bold...

Shrewsbury Ark
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Thoughts from the street: walking away from trouble
In the third of our blog series written by a person experiencing homelessness, Ian who we support, explains some of the recent and past...

Shrewsbury Ark
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Who Get's Your Vote?
With a general election just around the corner we asked Ark Volunteer George who studies Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jun 27, 20241 min read


Small (but mighty) Charity week
Giving a big shout out to all Shropshire’s small charities and the big impact they make in Small Charity Week, 24-28 June 2024 Small...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jun 25, 20245 min read


Thoughts from the street: what is home?
In the second of our blog series written by a person experiencing homelessness, Ian who we support, gives an insight into his story and...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jun 25, 20243 min read


The Shrewsbury Ark Takes Pride
June is Pride Month in the UK, and the campaign aim is to celebrate love and diversity. Organisers across the country have a range of...
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Jun 18, 20244 min read


Ark AGM - 2nd July, 2024
The Shrewsbury Christian Centre Association, which operates The Shrewsbury Ark, warmly invites its members and generous supporters in the...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jun 12, 20241 min read


Thoughts from the street: changing perceptions
Every person living on our streets has a story. Ian who we support, shares his experiences of living on the streets and some of the...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Volunteers’ Week 2024 3-9 June 2024
This week, 3rd to 9th June, we are celebrating Volunteers’ Week and putting our hands together to applaud the many people who freely give...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jun 4, 20245 min read


Mental health and homelessness
Mental health and homelessness This week is Mental Health Awareness week, we are putting the spotlight on mental health and homelessness....

Shrewsbury Ark
May 20, 20243 min read
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