It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jean Vanier, our founder. Jean died on the 7 May in the Maison Médicale Jeanne Garnier in Paris. Read more
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
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
Spend a year as an assistant and we will give you an experience of difference that will change your life.
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.
The Panorama programme aired by the BBC on Wednesday 22nd May showing the abuse of people with learning disabilities, and the recently published CQC report revealing the detainment of people with learning disabilities and autism in ATUs (Assessment and Treatment Units), once again reveals the appalling mistreatment and abuse experienced by some of society’s most vulnerable people. Read more
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Reflections from L’Arche Kolkata. Read more
Reflections from L’Arche Asansol, India. Read more
Full time, permanent role Salary: £22,763 per annum. Closing date: 9am on Friday 24 May 2019 Interviews: Wednesday 29 May 2019 Read more
L’Arche has an opportunity available for a Team Leader to join the Supported Living team based in Preston. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive rate of £9.26 per hour Read more
L'Arche Preston is looking for a full time Service / Registered Manager. Salary : £28,933 A full driving license is desirable. Close date: 30th April 2019, noon Interviews: Week commencing 6th May 2019 Read more
L'Arche live-in assistants live and work in our Communities with and alongside people with learning disabilities. Apply here. Read more