Des Kennedy

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Inner silence, meditation and dancing in the pool

Liska, a live-in assistant at L'Arche Highland, reflects on her first L'Arche retreat in the Scottish countryside
Danny: Why I Volunteer

Get a glimpse into the impact of volunteering, a transformative experience that leaves one questioning: who is giving and who is receiving?
Rosie Duffield visits L'Arche Kent

L'Arche Kent invites local MP to discuss concerns about government proposals for earned settlement and to meet people affected
Canterbury Tales: a L'Arche pilgrimage

Join L'Arche Kent on a historic pilgrimage to Canterbury, enjoying community, reflection, and friendship as we walk the path of ancient pilgrims.

Laura Harper

National Leader
Philippa Gogarty, High Sheriff of West Sussex

"I think community is so strong, I actually don't think you can ever suppress community ... The good is out there. It outshines the bad all the time."
Dawn Dacosta

Director of Care and Communities
Helen Hayes, MP

"It was so good to hear about the issues that matter to you in our local community and in our country. Speaking with you will help me to represent you better in my work as your local MP."
Stephen Timms, MP

"In L'Arche, it’s inspiring to see relationships, community and fullness of life at the heart of social care"
Aedan MacGreevy (Chair)

Aedan has worked in finance for many years and is a former Managing Director of Goldman Sachs.
Jon Carter (Treasurer)

Jonathan is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant, with 30 years of experience in finance leadership, primarily in the travel / travel technology sector
Jane Brown

Jane is a retired police officer, has a sibling with a learning disability and is a carer for Shared Lives. She is L'Arche's Whistleblowing Lead.
Anne Winter

Anne is an HR professional and Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development
Nigel Mapp

Nigel is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Founder and Chair of MAPP with over 35 years experience in Commercial Real Estate