The Shrewsbury Ark

14/06/2026

🎉 THE SHREWSBURY ARK ONLINE AUCTION IS NOW LIVE! 🎉

The bidding has officially begun!

Take a look at the fantastic experiences, holidays, exclusive opportunities and treats on offer while helping to support the incredible work of Shrewsbury Ark Homeless Day Centre.

Every bid helps us continue providing vital support to people experiencing homelessness and hardship in our community.

👉 Start bidding now: https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/bidforgoodshrewsburyark

⏰ Auction closes Sunday 21st at 8:00pm

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14/06/2026

Bid for Good online charity auction goes live at 8pm tonight!

From holidays and hampers to festival tickets and crafting workshops, there's something for everyone and every budget in the Shrewsbury Ark's online charity auction.

Share the link far and wide and help your friends and family to bag a bargain or a money can't buy experience, whilst supporting Shropshire's homeless community.

https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/bidforgoodshrewsburyark

11/06/2026

The Ark's "Bid for Good" is coming!

The Shrewsbury Ark Online Auction will be going LIVE Sunday 14th June at 8pm.

Bag a bargain and bid on amazing holidays, festival tickets, money can't buy experiences and treats, all while supporting Shrewsbury Ark Homeless Day Centre.

Every bid helps us continue supporting people experiencing homelessness in our community.

When the auction launches please:
✅ Bid
✅ Share
✅ Tag friends
✅ Spread the word

Click this link to check out all the fabulous prizes and start spreading the word:
https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/detail/auction_id/bidforgoodshrewsburyark/show_id/362680

07/06/2026

This week is Volunteers’ Week, and all week we have been recognising some of the amazing people who support the Ark.

There are many more people we would love to thank, and we simply couldn’t mention everyone. Every volunteer, supporter and friend of the Ark makes a difference, and we are incredibly grateful.

We are now looking at developing a new programme of afternoon activities, which will link in with our new posts funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

To help us deliver these sessions, we would love to hear from anyone who might consider volunteering their passions, hobbies or skills. This could be anything from art, music, photography, cooking, gardening, crafts, local history, wellbeing activities, or simply spending time with people in a positive and supportive way.

A form to get in touch is in the links below.

Please feel free to comment below or share this with anyone who might be interested.

06/06/2026

05/06/2026

This week, Phil, one of our wonderful volunteers, delivered an afternoon talk on the history of Shrewsbury for the guys at the Ark.

Phil has spent many years working in Shrewsbury’s museums and historic buildings, and brought a real depth of knowledge, warmth and enthusiasm to the session.

The level of interest and feedback from the guys was incredible. Sessions like this bring a real sense of normality, connection and community. They create relaxed, reflective time where people can come together, learn, ask questions and enjoy something different.

A huge thank you to Phil for sharing his time, knowledge and passion with us.

We are already looking forward to the next session.

04/06/2026

Today we gathered in a packed crematoriam to remember our dear friend Jimmy Hudson.
Read our tribute to this much loved member of the Ark Family.
Rest easy Jimmy. Your struggles are over, but you will never be forgotten.

Today we said an emotional goodbye to a much loved member of the Ark family - Jimmy Hudson. In a packed celebration of life at Shrewsbury Crematorium, friends and family gathered to remember a dear son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend.We shared memories of a kind and gentle soul, who brightened....

04/06/2026

This week is Volunteers’ Week, and we want to say a huge thank you to Shropshire Homes.

We are lucky and proud to be their Charity of the Year, and their support has meant so much more than financial help alone.

Their team have given many happy and helpful volunteer days to the Ark, working hard alongside us with painting, ripping out old flooring, and helping prepare the way for our new training room, which we hope will be finished in the next few weeks.

We are extremely grateful for their kindness, generosity and practical support, and for becoming extended members of the Ark family.

Thank you, Shropshire Homes.

03/06/2026

A huge thank you to the fabulous ladies of the Maeflower dancers. Somehow you managed to combine football, ballet, belly dancing and flamenco to create a fantastic show and raise money for the Ark. Slighty bonkers? Quite possibly. Utterly brilliant? Most definitely! You are an inspiration ladies and we are very grateful for your support.