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The Ark Family Resource Centre
Registered charity number 297935
Part of the Harwich community since 1953; Ofsted registered early years setting, SEND respite, community food bank, outreach 1:1, The freedom Project, Baby group and Youth group for all!

05/11/2026

💛 SUPPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY — ALL IN ONE PLACE 💛

At The Ark Family Centre, we know that asking for help isn’t always easy. Our aim is to make accessing support as simple, welcoming and judgement-free as possible.

We offer confidential, non-judgemental support for individuals and families across our community, and you do not need to already use our nursery or services to ask for help.

Support available through The Ark includes:

💚 Support around healthy relationships
💚 1:1 support for individuals wanting to make positive changes
💚 Domestic abuse support
💚 Outreach support within the community
💚 Community Food Bank
💚 Community SENCO support
💚 Parent & toddler groups

Whether you need practical help, someone to talk to, support for your family, or you're simply not sure where to start — please get in touch.

Sometimes one conversation is all it takes to find the right support. 💛

📧 Outreach: [email protected]
📧 SENCO/Respite: [email protected]
📞 01255 502063

Please share this post so that it reaches the people in our community who may need us — even if they aren't ready to ask just yet. 🫶

04/11/2026

Exciting event happening this month!!!

04/11/2026

📣 ARK XTRA! DROP-IN IS BACK — WITH NEW LONGER HOURS! 💛

From this term, our Ark Xtra! community drop-in service is extending its hours, giving families even more opportunity to pop in for advice, guidance and support.

💚 Every Wednesday
⏰ NEW HOURS: 9am–3pm
📅 Term time only
📍 The Ark Centre, 36 Main Road, Harwich, CO12 3LU

Our drop-in is open to the whole community and is run by our qualified Level 3 SENCO, Jodi.

Whether you’re worried about your child’s development, behaviour, communication, additional needs, nursery or school, SEND support, referrals — or you simply don’t know where to start — come and have a chat.

There’s no diagnosis needed, no referral needed and no appointment necessary. You don’t need to already be accessing services at The Ark either. 💛

Just drop in anytime between 9am and 3pm on Wednesdays, or contact Jodi using the details on the poster.

Sometimes knowing where to turn is the hardest part — we’re here to help. 🫶

03/11/2026

👶 BABY BEYOND IS ON TODAY! 💛

Come along for a relaxed morning with your little ones — a chance to play, meet other families, have a chat and enjoy some lunch together. 🥰

✨ Completely FREE to attend
👶 For families with children under 3
🧸 Run by our qualified Level 3 nursery practitioners
☕ Free hot drinks for adults
🥪 Free lunch for adults AND children
📅 Every Tuesday during term time
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 The Lounge, Harwich — hall behind St Nicholas Church

There’s no need to book — just come along! Whether you’ve joined us before or it’s your first time, we’d love to see you. 💛

See you Tuesday! 👋

02/11/2026

📣 OUR COMMUNITY FOOD BANK IS NOW OPEN 3 DAYS A WEEK! 💛

We know that sometimes families just need a little extra help — and accessing that help should be as simple and judgement-free as possible.

Our Ark Community Food Bank is now available:

📅 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 9am–12pm

We can provide FREE food and essential items to individuals and families in our community who may be struggling.

💛 No judgement
💛 No complicated referral process
💛 Just friendly faces and practical support when you need it

📞 Please contact us BEFORE 12pm to arrange support. Where possible, we can arrange same-day collection, and if you're unable to get to us, we'll do our best to help with local delivery.

You can contact Claire on:
📱 07961 412329
📧 [email protected]

📍 The Ark Family Centre
36 Main Road, Harwich, CO12 3LU

Please share this post. You never know who on your friends list might quietly need a little help right now. 💛

01/11/2026

🌊 TIDES CHANGE — BECAUSE BEHAVIOUR CAN CHANGE 🌊

At The Ark, our domestic abuse support isn't only about supporting those who have experienced abuse. Creating safer families also means working with people who recognise that their own behaviour is causing harm and genuinely want to change it.

Tides Change is our behaviour change programme for people who want to stop using harmful, controlling or abusive behaviour within their relationships.

The programme is for individuals who are ready to:

✔️ Recognise the impact their behaviour has had on others
✔️ Take responsibility for their actions
✔️ Understand patterns of harmful or abusive behaviour
✔️ Learn healthier ways to manage anger, emotions, control and conflict
✔️ Build safer, healthier relationships
✔️ Make meaningful and lasting change

This isn't about excuses or shifting responsibility. It's about providing a confidential, non-judgemental space where someone can take accountability, understand their behaviour and learn the tools needed to change it.

💚 Change is possible. Taking responsibility is the first step.

📍 The Ark Centre, Harwich

To find out more, discuss a referral or book onto the programme, contact Claire:

📞 01255 502063
📧 [email protected]

Please share — reaching the right person could help create a safer future for an entire family.

23/10/2026

💜 THE FREEDOM PROJECT — SUPPORT, UNDERSTANDING & A WAY FORWARD 💜

Domestic abuse isn’t always physical, and recognising what has happened — or is still happening — can be incredibly difficult.

Our Freedom Project offers a safe, confidential and supportive space for women who want to better understand domestic abuse, recognise patterns of behaviour and begin rebuilding their confidence, safety and independence.

Through the programme, we explore:

✔️ Patterns of abusive and controlling behaviour
✔️ The impact abuse can have on wellbeing and relationships
✔️ Understanding what healthy relationships look like
✔️ Rebuilding confidence, strength and self-belief
✔️ Moving forward with greater clarity and independence

There is no judgement and no pressure — just a supportive environment with people who understand. 💛

📍 The Ark Centre, Harwich

If you feel this programme could help you, or you’d simply like to have a confidential conversation before deciding, please contact Claire:

📞 01255 502063
📧 [email protected]

You are also welcome to contact us on behalf of someone you are supporting to find out more.

💜 Please share. Someone who needs this support may see it without ever having to publicly ask for help.

Address

36 Main Road
Harwich
CO123LU

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