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the shoebury ark

The charity supports the general public. The Shoebury Ark is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Essex and operates in Southend On Sea.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

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

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£31,443
Latest Expenditure
£31,254

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£31,443£31,2540 / 40
2024£56,083£45,1070 / 30
2023£44,193£24,0930 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers