How our work makes a difference:
Since 1972, The Shrewsbury Ark has been supporting people in Shropshire who experience homelessness by providing:
 Warmth and safety
 Friendship and kindness
 Food
 Access to medical care, mental health support and counselling services
 Personal and laundry washing facilities
 Practical support to access wider services such as housing and addiction recovery
 Access to a phone and IT equipment
 Well-being activities including arts, music and crafts

No two days are ever the same at The Shrewsbury Ark; our service ranges from supporting clients experiencing a mental health crisis; helping someone flee domestic violence; supporting ex-service personnel or prison leavers; to finding a site for an 86-year-old to park their caravan home.

Our achievements in 2024:
 7192 individual visits to our drop-in day centre
 316 unique clients of which 237 were new
 159 clients accessed our on-site health services: GP; Hepatitis C Clinic and Dentist
 16 clients referred for specialist 121 counselling
 42 clients in accommodation received food parcels

Individuals referred to our day centre are provided with personalised support to improve their lives as well as access to our purpose-built medical room, therapy room, arts area, IT area, library and outdoor space. Allocated support workers help individuals to create a bespoke action plan, tailored to their personal needs and a suitable time frame.

The Ark stands in a strong position to address homelessness in our community and our improved facilities and services are starting to make a positive impact. The Ark is a haven where everyone feels not just sheltered, but genuinely cared for, fostering a sense of security that inspires hope for a brighter future.