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"It’s a miracle I’m here"

Igor had to leave Donbas in Ukraine which is now being bombed by the Russians. But he found peace, respect and sincere love in the L'Arche Poznan Community in Poland where he is now. Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

"I feel really looked after and supported"

Watch Dom describe the small acts of kindness shown by people with and without learning disabilities who gave his family love and support after the birth of his son. Read more

Published: 11th April, 2022

Updated: 2nd May, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

“We comforted each other and cheered each other up”

“We comforted each other and cheered each other up”

Watch Matthew and Andrew tell a story of how they looked out for each other during the hard months of lockdown. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2022

Updated: 2nd May, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Real Living Wage announcement

Real Living Wage announcement

From 1st April 2022, a live-out support assistant working for L’Arche will earn £10 per hour in England and Wales, £10.50 per hour in Scotland and £11.05 in London. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2022

Updated: 2nd May, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

“I am part of something bigger than myself”

“I am part of something bigger than myself”

Listen to Lucy, the Community Leader in L'Arche London, tell a story of how the Community cared for her during a recent bout of sickness. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2022

Updated: 2nd May, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Down’s syndrome and disability discrimination

Down’s syndrome and disability discrimination

Every human life is full of grace, challenge and fun. Read this article about Jonathan from L'Arche Edinburgh to find out why the life of a man with Down's syndrome is no exception. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

House Leader stories

House Leader stories

Get to know some of the House Leaders up and down the UK. What challenges do they face in their role? What brings them life and joy working with people with learning disabilities? Read more

Published: 5th January, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

L'Arche Assistant Induction Programme receives an award

L'Arche Assistant Induction Programme receives an award

L'Arche Assistant Induction programme receives Adult Social Care Award for Excellence. Watch this video to learn from L'Arche members what the programme is all about and why it is so important. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2021

Updated: 6th January, 2022

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

In L'Arche, We Remember

In L'Arche, We Remember

Read about a celebration of the life of a wonderful woman Denise and the invitation to her funeral to dress as if coming to a wedding. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2021

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Craftivism for climate

Craftivism for climate

Communities across UK took part in the #CanaryCraftivists project as the COP26 conference takes place in Glasgow. Find out what our members handcrafted and what kind of goods L'Arche Community in Kent were selling at the Eco Fayre last weekend. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2021

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

London Marathon 2021

London Marathon 2021

London Marathon is the most popular marathon on the planet with a world record of more than 450,000 people applying for a place through the ballot. This year we had 6 runners in Team L'Arche. If you want to be our next athlete - apply now! Read more

Published: 8th October, 2021

Updated: 19th October, 2021

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

One Wild Weekend!

One Wild Weekend!

L’Arche Nottingham hosted their very own HopeFest with camping, yo-dancing, creative craftivism and more! Check out Jarek's video report to see what else they got up to. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2021

Updated: 24th September, 2021

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Be part of something extraordinary!

Be part of something extraordinary!

''I’ve seen how people with disability often get the worst of it... but I’ve also seen how, when people in L’Arche come together, something extraordinary happens''. Watch the video to find out what John witnessed in our Communities! Read more

Published: 20th September, 2021

Updated: 23rd September, 2021

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Our commitment to fighting health inequality post-Covid

Our commitment to fighting health inequality post-Covid

It’s always been the case that for people with learning disabilities, if they end up in hospital the outcome will be worse. John Casson tells us that L’Arche can be the vehicle for wider social change. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2021

Updated: 29th June, 2021

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

L’Arche UK appoints a new National Leader

L’Arche UK appoints a new National Leader

In January 2021, we welcomed John Casson, CMG as our new National Leader. Read more about John's appointment and his early impressions of L'Arche. Read more

Published: 13th January, 2021

Updated: 1st April, 2021

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

A Digital December!

A Digital December!

Lip sync battles and advent calendars... keep up to date with L'Arche's digital activity this Christmas! Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2020

Updated: 1st November, 2021

Author: Cate Green

Rebound Books: A Community adapting through Covid

Rebound Books: A Community adapting through Covid

L'Arche Brecon's project 'Rebound Books' has been creating beautiful items from discarded books for the past decade. When Covid-19 hit, they decided to adapt the way they work. Read about how they gave back through the global pandemic. Read more

Published: 24th October, 2020

Author: Cate Green

Diary of a new assistant: Monika

Diary of a new assistant: Monika

Monika joined L'Arche Edinburgh in June, during the first Scottish lockdown. Here, she journals her first few months as a new assistant in community. Read more

Published: 8th October, 2020

Updated: 15th October, 2020

Author: Cate Green

Mark and Ben: A lockdown conversation

Mark and Ben: A lockdown conversation

Mark and Ben from L'Arche Kent discuss what brought them both to L'Arche, and how lockdown has been for them. Read more

Published: 19th September, 2020

Updated: 22nd September, 2020

Author: Cate Green

The other side of the world: A year in the Highlands with L'Arche

The other side of the world: A year in the Highlands with L'Arche

Travelling across continents to Inverness to live and work in L'Arche is a brave decision for anyone. Here, two assistants discuss taking that big leap, and the boundless rewards of their experience. Read more

Published: 30th August, 2020

Author: Cate Green

From indifference to acceptance: Alban's story

From indifference to acceptance: Alban's story

When Alban arrived at L'Arche in 2014, he wasn't immediately sold. That didn't last long. Here he discusses how his experience pulled him out of a spiritual rut and prepared him for many more adventures. Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2020

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Cate Green

Lockdown letters: A rollercoaster first year at L'Arche

Lockdown letters: A rollercoaster first year at L'Arche

Leaving home to live in community with people with and without learning disabilities is a scary move for anyone. Add a global pandemic to the equation, and it’s surely terrifying. Here, Ellie and Dominic tell us about a first year they could never have anticipated. Read more

Published: 18th August, 2020

Updated: 18th January, 2022

Author: Cate Green

"Our friendship is not on hold, it is lived in a different way"

Max and Stacey's friendship has spanned across two decades, and Covid-19 was never going to stand in between them. Stacey, from L'Arche Liverpool, discusses here the unrelenting loyalty that has endured and adapted to the global pandemic. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2020

Updated: 22nd September, 2021

Author: Cate Green

Love in the time of Covid

Love in the time of Covid

Across the world Covid-19 is changing the ways we are having to do so many things. Nem, a member of L'Arche Manchester, reflects on what life during Covid-19 is teaching her and how her Community is showing up. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 21st August, 2020

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

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  • Community Leader (Director), L'Arche Bognor Regis

    Community Leader (Director), L'Arche Bognor Regis

    L'Arche Bognor Regis is looking for a full-time Community Leader to lead a dynamic intentional community of people with and without learning disabilities. Salary £44,345pa. The closing date for applications is 9 am on 6th June.

  • Day Services Support assistant, L'Arche London

    Day Services Support assistant, L'Arche London

    A full-time role for someone passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities to develop their creative skills. Closing date 10 am on Tuesday 7th June 2022

  • "It’s a miracle I’m here"

    Igor had to leave Donbas in Ukraine which is now being bombed by the Russians. But he found peace, respect and sincere love in the L'Arche Poznan Community in Poland where he is now.

  • Support Worker, L'Arche Preston

    Support Worker, L'Arche Preston

    Full-time and part-time permanent positions available with hours varying between 25 to 40 per week. Starting salary £10.00 per hour.

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  • Live-In Assistants at L'Arche

    Live-In Assistants at L'Arche

    Life as a live-in assistant at L'Arche is so much more than a care role. It's an experience that will shape you through life in an intentional community of people with and without learning disabilities. Apply today and start your journey of a lifetime.

  • International Applicants

    International Applicants

    The Youth Mobility Scheme is an option to consider for anyone who wishes to travel to the UK to work for L'Arche. If you are not eligible for this visa, you can apply for the Tier 5 Temporary Charity Worker visa. Read here for more information and to find out if you're eligible.

  • L'Arche in the UK

    L'Arche in the UK

    Each of the 11 Communities celebrate people with learning disability and foster circles of support around them, focusing on building relationships and creating a culture of belonging.

  • Live-in assistants

    Live-in assistants

    L'Arche live-in assistants live and work in our Communities with and alongside people with learning disabilities. They provide them care and support. Apply here.

  • Applicants from the UK

    Applicants from the UK

  • Diary of a new assistant: Monika

    Diary of a new assistant: Monika

    Monika joined L'Arche Edinburgh in June, during the first Scottish lockdown. Here, she journals her first few months as a new assistant in community.

  • Supported living

    Supported living

    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.

  • Statement from L'Arche, following the verdict at the inquest into the death of Joe Ulleri

    Statement from L'Arche, following the verdict at the inquest into the death of Joe Ulleri

    Speaking outside the Coroner’s Court in Manchester, Kevin Coogan, Community Leader of L’Arche Manchester, read out the following statement on behalf of L’Arche.

  • Shared living

    Shared living

    Across our eleven Communities in the UK we offer a range of high quality, person-centred residential support to more than two hundred individuals with learning disabilities.

  • Community life

    Community life

    What makes L’Arche different is the attention we pay to building relationships between people with and without learning disabilities and creating a sense of belonging within our Communities.

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L'Arche is registered as a charity in England and Wales, No. 264166, and in Scotland, No. SC038493.
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