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A place to live
Accommodation is a foundation for resettlement. ARKRS Housing and the AfEO Project help prison leavers take this important step.
Explore our housing supportA place to live. A chance to rebuild.
Housing & support
for prison leavers
in London.
ARK Resettlement Services provides accommodation, mentoring and tailored support for prison leavers across London. Together, we build the foundations for a life beyond prison.
Housing
A stable foundation
Support
Shaped around you
Community
A sense of belonging
Building better futures
London, UK
Person by person
Support shaped around you.
More than accommodation. A way forward.
Real support. Meaningful change.
Discover our impact87.5%
of ARKRS service users did not reoffend
2023 to 2024
324
service users supported since ARKRS began
Individual lives. Lasting possibilities.
8/10
people live independently after working with ARKRS
Building towards independence
01 / How we help
Practical support.
Lasting possibilities.
Leaving prison is a transition, not a single moment. Our programmes bring together housing, individual support and community connections to help people move forward.
Explore all our programmes
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A way forward
No two journeys are the same. Moving Forward and the CARE Project offer structured and intensive support for different needs.
Find out how we help
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People alongside you
Rebuilding a life should not mean doing it alone. Support groups and mentoring create opportunities for connection and encouragement.
Discover support & mentoring
10
Years of ARK celebrated
at the end of 2024.
02 / About us
ARK Resettlement Services.
People first.
At the end of 2024, we celebrated a decade of the ARK charity and its work with people leaving prison. Led by CEO Kingsley Bempah, we bring together accommodation and individually tailored support for those most at risk of reoffending. Our purpose is simple: to give people the opportunity to reintegrate, live independently and build better futures.
Meet ARK and discover our missionOur vision
“Our vision is for a society where all those with a criminal conviction are given a chance to reintegrate and build better futures.”
03 / A foundation for change
ARKRS Housing.
Room to rebuild.
A stable place to live makes the next step possible. ARKRS Housing provides accommodation and resettlement support for prison leavers, combining somewhere to stay with support to move forward.
The opening of The Lloyd Walker House marked an important milestone: our first house purchase.
04 / Support that sees the person
Different journeys.
Individual support.
From intensive support to the skills for everyday life, our work starts with the needs of the individual.
The CARE Project
01The CARE Project offers intensive support for people most at risk of reoffending. Its focus is on helping individuals navigate resettlement with support tailored to their circumstances.
Explore the CARE Project
Moving Forward
02Moving Forward provides structured support and life skills development for prison leavers. The programme helps people build the foundations for greater independence and reintegration into the community.
Discover Moving ForwardCare in everything we do
Your safety.
Your dignity.
Safeguarding
Protecting vulnerable people is central to responsible support. Our safeguarding policies and procedures set out our approach.
Read about safeguardingPrivacy Policy
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Our policy explains how we use and protect the information you give us.
Read our privacy policy05 / From our community
Progress worth
sharing.
Conversations, milestones and the difference that support can make.
In conversation
May 2025A visit from
Rt Hon. David Lammy.
In May, we welcomed the Rt Hon. David Lammy to the ARK offices. The visit opened an important conversation about our future and our work supporting people as they rebuild their lives.
Read about the visitA story of change
AfEO ProjectThe transformative impact
of accommodation.
A place to live can be the beginning of a very different story. Discover a success story from AfEO, Accommodation for Ex-offenders, and the difference this support can make.
Read the AfEO story06 / Be part of the change
Better futures are built
together.
There are different ways to stand alongside people leaving prison. Give your time, explore a partnership or help support our work.
Volunteer with ARK
Interested in giving your time to our work? Talk to us about volunteering opportunities and how you could get involved.
Ask about volunteeringWork in partnership
Meaningful change takes a community. Contact us to discuss working together or referring someone for support.
Start a conversationSupport our work
Help make a
new start possible.
A donation supports our work with prison leavers. Speak with our team about making a contribution.
Donation amounts
- £10.00
- £25.00
- £50.00
- £100.00
- £250.00
- £500.00
Stay connected. Follow our social channels for news, or contact us to ask about subscribing to ARK updates.
Ask about updatesA little clarity
Your questions.
A starting point.
Every situation is different. If you are unsure where to begin, our team can discuss your enquiry.
Ask us a questionWho does ARK support?
We support prison leavers across London, particularly people most at risk of reoffending. Our work brings together accommodation, tailored resettlement programmes, mentoring and community support.
How do I make a referral?
Contact our team at referrals@arkrs.co.uk or visit our contact page to discuss a referral. We can talk through the person's circumstances and the next steps for an enquiry.
Can I ask about support for myself?
Yes, you can contact ARK directly to ask about our work. Tell us that you would like to discuss support, and we can talk about your circumstances and which programme may be relevant.
How can I find out about accommodation?
Read about ARKRS Housing, then contact us to discuss your needs, current availability and the referral process. An enquiry does not guarantee an accommodation placement.
Is resettlement support the same as counselling?
Resettlement support focuses on rebuilding life after prison, including accommodation, practical skills, mentoring and community connections. Counselling and clinical therapy address different needs. Speak with your GP or an appropriate health service about clinical care, and contact us to discuss ARK's resettlement programmes.
Can I volunteer or support ARK as an organisation?
We welcome enquiries about volunteering, partnerships and donations. Get in touch to tell us how you would like to be involved and ask about opportunities.
Take the next step
Every new start begins
with a conversation.
Whether you need support, want to make a referral or would like to get involved, we are here to talk. Contact ARK to discuss the next step.
Get in touchGeneral enquiries
info@arkrs.co.ukReferrals
referrals@arkrs.co.ukOur community
London, N15 4EGSupporting prison leavers across London.