Welcome to Weston Ark

Weston Ark is a Christian charity based at the Hughenden Centre in Weston-super-Mare, offering hope in community through practical support, partnership, and a welcoming space for all.

Our Journey

Ark Cafe Now Open on Thursdays

Ark Café is Weston ark's community café at the Hughenden Centre. We are currently open Thursdays [1pm to 3pm], alongside the Weston Foodbank outlet, in partnership with Weston Foodbank.

Everyone is welcome for a warm drink, friendly conversation, and help finding local support if needed.

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Meet the Team

Find out about the Team behind the mission of Weston Ark.

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Latest Articles

Ark Café is Open: Prayer & Praise, January 2026

As we look back over January, we want to thank God for the practical and encouraging ways He has been at work at the Hughenden Centre.

Clive Bodley

Jan 313 min read

Building the Ark Café Team from our January 2026 Gathering

On Saturday 10 January, we gathered at the Hughenden Centre for a simple afternoon of welcome, worship and prayer. The purpose was twofold: to help people get to know one another, and to put God at the very centre of Weston Ark’s life and future.

Clive Bodley

Jan 103 min read

Laying Foundations for Launch: Prayer & Praise, December 2025

As we move through December and towards Christmas, we have been encouraged by the steady and practical ways God has been strengthening the work at the Hughenden Centre.

Clive Bodley

Dec 20, 20254 min read

King’s Trust and Weston College Learners Return to the Hughenden Centre

A second team from the King’s Trust programme at Weston College has spent three days at the Hughenden Centre, building on the partnership that began with their earlier work in the Foodbank storeroom.

Weston Ark

Nov 29, 20252 min read

Asda Foundation grant to help launch the Ark Café Warm Space

Celebrating God’s provision of a £600 Asda Foundation Better Together grant to help equip the Ark Café as a warm, welcoming space at the Hughenden Centre.

Weston Ark

Nov 25, 20252 min read

A Season of Provision and Partnership: Prayer & Praise - October to November

As we look back over October and into November, we are encouraged by the many quiet but significant ways God has been at work at the Hughenden Centre.

Clive Bodley

Nov 18, 20255 min read

Weston College and King's Trust Refresh Hughenden Foodbank Store

A group of learners from Weston College, partnering with the King's Trust, has completed a three-day painting project at the Hughenden Foodbank Store.

Weston Ark

Oct 27, 20251 min read

Hope in Community