THE SHOEBURY ARK

Registered charity 1198094 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To relieve persons in the Shoeburyness and surrounding areas that are in financial hardship in such ways as the trustees from time to time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by:1) Providing free/low cost meals to individuals and families in need2) Providing free/low cost groceries, toiletries, clothing, toys and household items to individuals and families in need3) Other means

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Latest income
£31k
Latest spending
£25k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds increased to £32,867 at year-end, with total fund balances of £37,275. The charity reports that it is managed exclusively by unpaid volunteers and relies on donations and grants to purchase foodstuffs not provided by donors.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Shoebury Ark (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Southend-on-sea

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/01/2026£31k£25k
31/01/2025£31k£31k
31/01/2024£56k£45k
31/01/2023£44k£24k

Common questions

Is THE SHOEBURY ARK financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds increased to £32,867 at year-end, with total fund balances of £37,275. The charity reports that it is managed exclusively by unpaid volunteers and relies on donations and grants to purchase foodstuffs not provided by donors. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE SHOEBURY ARK?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SHOEBURY ARK as a grant recipient include Fuel Bank Foundation.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
Fuel Bank FoundationFY2023£4kFuel Bank Vouchers