Shrewsbury Ark
Provision of support to homeless and vulnerable people in Shrewsbury
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £96,745 for the year ended 30 September 2024, driven by a drop in grant awards and increased costs. Free reserves stood at a surplus of £54,136, which is below the stated policy target of at least £55,000. The trustees consider the charity viable and sustainable provided donations and grants continue at current rates.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 15
“Raising funds 23,985”
“We have continued our reserve policy of at least £55,000 during this year” — page 6
“During the year donations of £840 (2023: £1,200) were received from Trustees.” — page 21
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/02/2018)
- Received assets from another charity (05/09/2017)
Trustees
- Emily Jane Bellchair
- Anna Louise Waddington-Feather
- Craig Richard McWha
- Elizabeth Maureen Moran
- Ian Plomer Somervaille CBE RN
- Jonathan Norman Davies
- Margaret Ann Thorne
- Michael Steven Henry Haffenden
- Richard Jenkins
- Thomas Rolls
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2024 | £254k | £351k |
| 30/09/2023 | £393k | £330k |
| 30/09/2022 | £313k | £301k |
| 30/09/2021 | £302k | £234k |
| 30/09/2020 | £330k | £215k |
Common questions
Is Shrewsbury Ark financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £96,745 for the year ended 30 September 2024, driven by a drop in grant awards and increased costs. Free reserves stood at a surplus of £54,136, which is below the stated policy target of at least £55,000. The trustees consider the charity viable and sustainable provided donations and grants continue at current rates. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of Shrewsbury Ark earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds Shrewsbury Ark?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Shrewsbury Ark as a grant recipient include THE OWEN JENKINS TRUST, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST, LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION, THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OWEN JENKINS TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Youth |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Community Inclusion and Engagement |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Compassionate Support |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Community Inclusion and Engagement |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| MRS WINGFIELD'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| MRS WINGFIELD'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Compassionate Support |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2021 | £1k | |
| MRS WINGFIELD'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £100 | |
| MRS WINGFIELD'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £100 | |
| THE OWEN JENKINS TRUST | FY2023 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/05/2024 | £20k | Staff Costs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/01/2023 | £10k | All things washing at The Ark |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/03/2021 | £8k | Enhancing The Ark |
| UK government | 23/07/2020 | £30k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- SHREWSBURY OPPORTUNITY GROUP
- SHREWSBURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION
- SHERBURN HOUSE CHARITY
- Stay Charity
- SHROPSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION
- ARK HOUSING TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Ark | £254k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | 10.2% | no doubt |
| SHREWSBURY OPPORTUNITY GROUP | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHREWSBURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHERBURN HOUSE CHARITY | £4.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Stay Charity | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHROPSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION | £120k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |