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  • L'Arche UK Leadership
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L'Arche UK Leadership

The National Leadership Team, governed by the National Board, leads on national projects and strategies in partnership with Leaders from each of the eleven L’Arche Communities in the UK. 

Our leadership is guided by our belief in mutual relationship and service. As a diverse body, including people of all abilities, we look for opportunities to promote the voice and leadership of people with learning disability in and beyond L’Arche.  

Support Team      Board of Trustees

Laura Harper

Laura Harper

National Leader Read more

Published: 20th July, 2024

Updated: 30th September, 2025

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Dawn Dacosta

Dawn Dacosta

Director of Care and Communities Read more

Published: 20th June, 2024

Updated: 30th September, 2025

Author: Chris Asprey

Alexina Mwense

Alexina Mwense

Finance and IT Director Read more

Published: 16th November, 2021

Updated: 19th February, 2024

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Laura Mayes

Laura Mayes

Interim Director of People and Culture (until May 2026) Read more

Published: 15th November, 2021

Updated: 18th August, 2025

Author: Chris Asprey

Lucy Winter

Lucy Winter

Director of People and Culture (on leave) Read more

Published: 15th November, 2021

Updated: 18th August, 2025

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Sam Davies

Sam Davies

Fundraising & Communications Director Read more

Published: 15th November, 2021

Updated: 6th July, 2023

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Des Kennedy

Des Kennedy

Regional Leader - Scotland & North England Read more

Published: 15th November, 2021

Updated: 18th August, 2025

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Matthew Jordan

Matthew Jordan

Head of IT and IT Security Read more

Published: 14th November, 2021

Updated: 18th August, 2025

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Ana-Maria Sarca

Ana-Maria Sarca

Community Leader - Bognor Regis Read more

Published: 13th November, 2021

Updated: 21st May, 2026

Author: Chris Asprey

Jill Farmer

Jill Farmer

Community Leader - Brecon Read more

Published: 13th November, 2021

Updated: 4th January, 2024

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Kirsty MacCrimmon

Kirsty MacCrimmon

Community Leader - Edinburgh Read more

Published: 12th November, 2021

Updated: 11th May, 2026

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Chris Gehrke

Chris Gehrke

Community Leader - Highland Read more

Published: 12th November, 2021

Updated: 29th March, 2022

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

David Hockley

David Hockley

Community Leader - Ipswich Read more

Published: 11th November, 2021

Updated: 30th December, 2023

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Liis Revell

Liis Revell

Community Leader - Kent Read more

Published: 10th November, 2021

Updated: 22nd November, 2021

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Stacey Owen

Stacey Owen

Community Leader - Liverpool Read more

Published: 9th November, 2021

Updated: 28th August, 2023

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Nem Tomlinson

Nem Tomlinson

Community Leader - Manchester Read more

Published: 7th November, 2021

Updated: 6th December, 2021

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

Elizabeth Bonner, Marie O'Sullivan, Dawn Pillar

Elizabeth Bonner, Marie O'Sullivan, Dawn Pillar

Community Coordinators - Nottingham Read more

Published: 10th October, 2021

Updated: 9th October, 2025

Author: Chris Asprey

Ray Jones

Ray Jones

Community Leader - Preston Read more

Published: 7th October, 2021

Updated: 9th July, 2025

Author: Chris Asprey

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