L'Arche

We are L'Arche!

Together, with and without learning disabilities, for a world where everyone belongs Read more
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Become a L'Arche Live-in

Find out more about sharing life as a live-in: the experiences you would have, the skills you would learn and how to apply Read more

Our inclusive communities challenge people to think differently about disability

Our five decade impact

11	L’Arche Communities in England, Scotland and Wales
283	members with a learning disability.
64,605	meals shared in the last 12 months
53	nationalities across L’Arche in the UK

Support us! So more people with learning disabilities can get the life L’Arche offers

Your gift today will help L’Arche build a more inclusive world and life-giving Communities for everyone

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£10

could fund an hour of one of our inclusive projects such as a community café or any of our creative workshops

£25

could fund a community party, celebrating the gifts of someone with a learning disability

£100

could fund part of an inclusive retreat day for people with and without a learning disability

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Thinking about working with us?

If the usual 9 to 5 job is not for you, you've come to the right place. Joining L'Arche is much more than a job. Interested?

Fundraise for L’Arche

Take on a challenge or create your own fundraising event – host a bake sale, dye your hair purple or hug 1,000 people to raise funds for L’Arche. We’ll be there to support you!

Discover our Communities

Get in touch with your nearest L’Arche Community, meet people and dive into their stories

A Baptism by Fire

Dom joined L'Arche, looking for meaning and connection. As he started supporting Crispin, he began to up to a need for inner healing - and a potential in himself he never knew he had. Read more
Dancing All the Way to London

Watch our superb dance video to the tune of Take That's iconic Shine and join our Makaton choir by signing the chorus for a more fun and inclusive world! Read more
L’Arche at United Nations

Ten L’Arche delegates participate at the United Nations Conference, one of the most critical gatherings in the movement to remove the barriers that keep people with disabilities from participating fully in society. Read more

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The support we offer starts in one of our Communities. Click here to explore what kind of life L'Arche can offer you and how to apply. Read more
The support we offer

At L'Arche we provide residential care and support at home for people with learning disabilities as well as opportunities for individuals to develop creative talent and practical skills. Read more
Useful Resources

This page might help you or someone you know to plan for the future, to understand what disability rights are and how the social care system works Read more