In a world that values winning, L’Arche Communities are places where people with and without learning disabilities can discover who they are and not just what they can do. Read more
Spend a year as an assistant and we will give you an experience of difference that will change your life. Read more
What makes L’Arche different is the attention we pay to building relationships and creating a sense of belonging within our Communities. Read more
Across our twelve Communities in the UK we offer a range of high quality, person-centred residential support to more than two hundred individuals with learning disabilities.
Within our Communities we offer day support services, providing opportunities for individuals to discover and develop their creative talents and practical skills.
While some individuals wish to live in a home with other people, others prefer to be supported to live independently. At L’Arche we help people to choose a way of life that feels right for them, and for their families.
communities in the UK
adults with learning disabilities supported by L'Arche UK
communities in 35 countries around the world
In a world that rewards success and winning, L'Arche communities are places where people can take time to explore who they are, not just what they can do. Apply to be an assistant here.
L'Arche is a collaboration of gifts, expertise, resources and time. We bring people together who are not prepared to accept the status quo but instead are inspired to want more for people with learning disabilities, and for society. Please help us to transform lives today.
L’Arche London concluded its 40th anniversary celebrations on Saturday with an inclusive service of thanksgiving at Westminster Cathedral. Read more
We are excited to announce two screenings of Summer in the Forest in the coming weeks. The documentary, which features our founder Jean Vanier, focuses on the founding community in Trosly-Breuil in France and the community in Bethlehem. Read more
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of L’Arche London there will be an inclusive service of thanksgiving at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 14th July. Read more
Christelle is a volunteer in the L’Arche Ipswich community. In this piece she reflects on how celebrating her birthday in the community brought her to a deeper understanding of L’Arche. Read more
We seek a new Assistants Coordinator to join our growing local team as the lead for recruitment, employment, training and implementing HR policy and good practice within L’Arche Manchester. Read more
L'Arche Preston is seeking a new Assistants’ Coordinator to join our growing local team as the lead for recruitment, employment, training, and people/HR strategy, implementation, policy and good practice within L’Arche Preston. Read more
L’Arche London are looking for an approachable, practical and organised person to manage the facilities and houses for our community of nearly 100 people, with and without learning disabilities, who live, work and celebrate together. Read more
L'Arche live-in assistants live and work in our Communities with and alongside people with learning disabilities. Apply here. Read more