Shrewsbury Ark saved after charity reaches £250,000 fundraising target

Shrewsbury Ark reached its £250,000 fundraising target after a campaign launched in October, including a £50,000 donation, allowing the homeless charity to continue operating.

Shrewsbury Ark has been saved after reaching a £250,000 fundraising target. The charity launched the campaign in October and reached the total within three months. A £50,000 donation from a generous supporter helped the effort. The funding means the charity will be able to continue operating and strengthen its foundations for the years ahead. Key facts: - The campaign raised £250,000 in three months, including a £50,000 donation. - Nearly £80,000 came from grants secured during the campaign, with £15,000 restricted for roof repairs. - Twenty major individual donors contributed a combined £128,000, including £35,000 restricted for the roof, £10,000 for a training room and £2,500 for warm spaces. - Local churches and volunteer-led events raised about £11,000 combined, and more than 600 one-off donations totalled £45,000. - The Friends of the Ark membership now exceeds 600 members and provides over £80,000 a year, representing around one-third of the charity's running costs. - Recent reports note rising homelessness in England, with more than 382,000 people without a safe place to call home and an 11% rise in recorded homelessness in the West Midlands. Summary: The new funds secure The Shrewsbury Ark's immediate future and support core services such as food, warmth and training. Undetermined at this time.