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The Shrewsbury Ark

@shrewsburyark

For anyone sleeping rough, homeless or in need. Warm welcome for all! Hot meals | showers | activities | medical care | support | referrals & more

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In this freezing weather, @ShropCouncil's Rough Sleeper team activated SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol). This means getting all verified #roughsleepers off of the streets till the weather goes above freezing again.


On #ArmisticeDay, we honour the courage & sacrifice of all who have served. As proud signees of the Armed Forces Covenant, we support those who have defended our freedoms, struggling with housing instability, mental health issues, & transition to civilian life #LestWeForget

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There's still time to see #Shrewsbury in a different light! Visit Grace Church's #photography exhibition at The Gateway Gallery - as described by @MyShrews, it gets right to the heart of #homelessness in our town. Exhibition ends 15 Nov 2024. myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/no-fixed-…


Celebrating @TrusteesWeek! This week we're shining a spotlight on the incredible work of our 7 trustees, & the critical role they play in guiding our mission to support people facing #homelessness & hardship. Read our latest blog: 👇 👇 👇 shrewsburyark.co.uk/post/celebrati… #TrusteesWeek

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Market customers, across the land, are being asked to vote for Britain’s Favourite Market 🇬🇧. Our traders urge you, our amazing customers, to lend your support once again and vote for Shrewsbury Indoor Market. 🙏 Click the link to vote nabma.com/myfavouritemar…

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Echoing this shoutout to @MenShrewsbury! A great organisation targeting loneliness and isolation among men of all ages.

We are thrilled to congratulate @menshrewsbury for reaching the 2024 Awards finals of the @ukmenssheds! 👏 No matter the outcome at the @ukparliament House of Commons on November 19th, we couldn’t be prouder of our Shedders. Well done! #MensSheds #ShedOfTheYear #MentalHealth



We employ 11 people to help our #homeless & vulnerable make positive changes. The increased NICs will severely impact us. Please read, & sign this open letter, urging @hmtreasury to reimburse charity increased employer NICs, the same as it will do for the public sector.

Our estimates show planned increases to employer national insurance contributions will cost the charity sector £1.4bn a year. Many charities will be forced to make difficult decisions to shoulder this heavy burden. Together with @ACEVO, we’re calling on @hmtreasury to take…

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A huge thank you to everyone that came to our #quiznight on Friday. It was a brilliant night full of laughter & joy, & we raised over £500 - this will really help with our running costs! We've another planned for Feb '25, so watch this space… #homeless #charity #shrewsbury

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In Shrewsbury? Can you help?

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Spooky Season or not, we're here if you need us. 🎃 Call free, on 116 123, day or night 💚

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Wondering what to do tomorrow night, Fri 1st Nov 2024? There's still time to book for for our Winter #QuizNight! Time: 7pm Cost: £10 per person max 6 in a team. Don't worry if you don't have a team, join in the fun with an Ark team! ticketsource.co.uk/the-shrewsbury… #shrewsbury

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Happy Halloween and Diwali! We try and recognise all the holidays to make everyone feel included and welcomed. Our thanks go for the donations of some lovely pumpkins - so carving was the project of the day! (And we've got roast pumpkin and pumpkin soup on the menu too!)

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Homeless Link's reaction to the budget is here: homeless.org.uk/news/homeless-… some good news but we are looking carefully at the detail of implementation.


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Ahead of the autumn budget, a coalition of more than 60 charities has written to chancellor Rachel Reeves to demand the government invest in social care. 📝💷 Families and care workers share the reality of the system with the Big Issue. ✍️ Read more. ⬇️ bigissue.com/news/social-ju…

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