The Shoebury Ark (number 1198094) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Shoebury Ark do?
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
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Shoebury Ark
Answers The Shoebury Ark gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Shoebury Ark as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Shoebury Ark's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Southend-on-sea
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is The Shoebury Ark registered for?
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Shoebury Ark yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists The Shoebury Ark as a registered charity (number 1198094) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Shoebury Ark's charity number?
The Shoebury Ark's charity number is 1198094. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Shoebury Ark do?
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
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How can I donate to The Shoebury Ark?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Shoebury Ark?
The register records The Shoebury Ark as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Shoebury Ark's trustees paid?
The Shoebury Ark's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Shoebury Ark registered as a charity?
The Shoebury Ark was entered on the register on 1 March 2022.