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Ark Resettlement Services

Ark Resettlement Services is a charity dedicated to reducing reoffending across London. ARK supports and houses ex-offenders on release from prison when they are at risk of homelessness. We focus on individuals who are marginalised, most excluded from other services and who need support to meet their basic human needs, and stability to address their offending and/or substance use.

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Activities & Mission

Ark Resettlement Services is a charity dedicated to reducing reoffending across London. ARK supports and houses ex-offenders on release from prison when they are at risk of homelessness. We focus on individuals who are marginalised, most excluded from other services and who need support to meet their basic human needs, and stability to address their offending and/or substance use.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,685,822
Latest Expenditure
£1,537,528

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £624,749
Charitable Activities £1,057,587
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,486
Other Income £100,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,470,133
Raising Funds £49,465
Governance £79,949
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £17,930

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,685,822
£1,537,528£1,470,133£610,479£403,52611 / 3
2023
£1,468,860
£1,348,981£1,283,435£362,185£177,63413 / 3
2022
£984,859
£1,046,626£1,046,626£98,607£95,79711 / 6
2021
£993,487
£924,582£893,423£160,206£89,43510 / 3
2020
£644,992
£538,191£538,191£91,301£89,4356 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ark Resettlement Services

What does Ark Resettlement Services do?

Ark Resettlement Services is a charity dedicated to reducing reoffending across London. ARK supports and houses ex-offenders on release from prison when they are at risk of homelessness. We focus on individuals who are marginalised, most excluded from other services and who need support to meet their basic human needs, and stability to address their offending and/or substance use.

How much income did Ark Resettlement Services report in 2024?

Ark Resettlement Services reported total income of £1.69m and reported expenditure of £1.54m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ark Resettlement Services registered as a charity?

Ark Resettlement Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 September 2014 as charity number 1158515. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Ark Resettlement Services?

Ark Resettlement Services is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ark Resettlement Services operate?

Ark Resettlement Services operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ark Resettlement Services a registered charity?

Yes — Ark Resettlement Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158515.

Details

Address
2.09
28 Lawrence Road
London
N15 4EG
Registration Date
10 September 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5048268
Charity Number
1158515

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Trustees

Andrew Linton
Also governs 1 other charity
Gilbert Stowe
Helena Sutcliffe
Jan Louise Jenkins
Martin Ford
Nicholas Purchase

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30 July 2026
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