Become a Trustee
We are looking for new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the charity’s future. We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds, and would be especially interested to hear from people with knowledge of the following:
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Fundraising – experience in applying for income from grant funding organisations and/or event planning.
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The Charity Governance Code – an understanding of what is required by the Charity Commission to ensure a charity is well-led and managed to achieve its objectives.
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Lived experience of homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, or related vulnerabilities – bringing valuable insight into the challenges our community faces.
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Strong local knowledge and networks in Shropshire – to help us build partnerships, raise awareness, and strengthen support.
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As a Trustee, you will help set the charity’s strategic direction, ensure good governance, and act as an ambassador for The Ark. The role is voluntary and requires around 6–8 meetings a year, plus occasional events.
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This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in your community and support some of Shropshire’s most vulnerable people.
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Please contact Emily Bell on chair@shrewsburyark.org.uk with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role. We will contact you if we would like an initial meeting to discuss any suitable roles on the board.
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If you would like to contribute to the work of The Shrewsbury Ark there are several ways you can donate:
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Please visit our donation page on the Charities Aid Foundation. Click here to make a regular or one off donation online now.
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Please remember to Gift Aid your donation – This means we will receive tax benefits and help ensure your donation goes further.
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Call us on 01743 363 305 or email ark@shrewsburyark.co.uk to speak to a member of staff about alternative ways to donate.
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Shop online and raise free donations for us via the website Give as you Live. Click here to learn more.
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Follow us on social media and share our posts. We're active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
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The Shrewsbury Ark relies entirely on generous donations to survive.
We NEVER charge for our services, everything you give is used purely to help those in need.
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Join our team of fabulous volunteers and help keep our day centre running. As a small charity, our staff team is limited, and we depend on the passion and dedication of our volunteers to make a difference in our community. No matter what your skillset, we have a place for you to make an impact.
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We are always grateful for non-monetary donations and items that can't be used in the Day Centre or given directly to our homeless clients, can often be sold in our charity shop to raise funds and are clients are able to visit the shop to select items that they need.​
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Food - Non-perishable food items, such as tea, coffee, sugar, cereals, tinned meat, vegetables and fish, cakes, biscuits
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Non-food Items - We are always in need of sleeping bags, tents, rucksacks and toiletries at the day centre.
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These items can be dropped off at our day centre: 32 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EH, during our opening hours which are 9-2pm Monday to Friday.
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Call 01743 363 305 for more information or to find out if we can make use of what you've got!​
For more ideas about what might be useful to someone who has been made homeless or is experiencing rough sleeping click here
Thank You For Your Support
Fundraise
The support of our local community is essential to the existance of the Ark. Fundraising not only brings much needed funds into the Ark, it also raises awareness of our charity and the vulnerable people and issues we work with.
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Sponsored sporting achievements, cake sales and social events are just some of the ways we have been supported by local people in the past.
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Click on the Fundraising Pack to see more ideas and find out how to get support.
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