Transforming lives one cuppa at a time
Coffee Ark is a social action initiative pioneered by the Rev'd Canon Becky Dyball in the North of Ely Diocese, in the villages of Sawtry, Glatton, Holme and Connington. Coffee Ark is a mobile coffee shop for the whole community, with a particular heart for reaching those who find themselves separated or isolated whether through loneliness, challenges around mental health or other social circumstances.
The inspiration for the Coffee Ark initiative is rooted in 1897 - with The Fenland Ark - the vision of Rev. George Broke. He wanted to create a way to easily support communities in the recently drained Fens to access church and other vital services and resources. The Fenland Ark, a 30-foot flatbottomed boat, was born and navigated the waterways towed by a horse, reaching the most rural areas on the edge of the Fens.
The Rev'd Canon Becky Dyball tells us more about the vision behind Coffee Ark, the impact, vision and hopes for the future.