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The Ark Community Church

The Ark conducts weekly church services, prayer meetings, training and youth work. The church supports Christian evangelistic and humanitarian initiatives amongst the homeless and disadvantaged in the UK and abroad. The Ark also runs a Foodbank supporting families referred to us by local schools, and gives grants to those suffering hardship.

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Activities & Mission

The Ark conducts weekly church services, prayer meetings, training and youth work. The church supports Christian evangelistic and humanitarian initiatives amongst the homeless and disadvantaged in the UK and abroad. The Ark also runs a Foodbank supporting families referred to us by local schools, and gives grants to those suffering hardship.

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
£114,622
Latest Expenditure
£98,175

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 85.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 85.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£114,622
£98,1750 / 9
2024
£101,952
£93,0700 / 12
2023
£87,699
£82,9780 / 10
2022
£83,485
£79,9790 / 40
2021
£70,677
£72,1000 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ark Community Church

What does The Ark Community Church do?

The Ark conducts weekly church services, prayer meetings, training and youth work. The church supports Christian evangelistic and humanitarian initiatives amongst the homeless and disadvantaged in the UK and abroad. The Ark also runs a Foodbank supporting families referred to us by local schools, and gives grants to those suffering hardship.

How much income did The Ark Community Church report in 2025?

The Ark Community Church reported total income of £115k and reported expenditure of £98k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ark Community Church registered as a charity?

The Ark Community Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 October 2009 as charity number 1132161. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Ark Community Church?

The Ark Community Church is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Janet Kay Nielsen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ark Community Church operate?

The Ark Community Church operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Ark Community Church a registered charity?

Yes — The Ark Community Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132161.

Details

Address
5 BUTTERWICK
WATFORD
WD25 9SD
Registration Date
16 October 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5005365
Charity Number
1132161

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Trustees

Janet Kay Nielsen Chair
CONNIE REYNOLDS
Jonathan Edwin Gardner
Nadya Dyett
Also governs 1 other charity
Neal Anthony Sparks
Siobhan Clark

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