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Stories from the Bognor Community

The best way to get to know us and the difference we make is through the stories of life-changing relationships in L'Arche between people with and without disabilities. These encounters and friendships are at the heart of our model of individual and societal transformation.

“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: 26th October, 2023

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: 8th August, 2023

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

James' story

James' story

'You can’t make things perfect here. Instead you learn to use the imperfect things as gifts.’ Read more

Published: 15th August, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2023

Author: Joe Revell

Meaningful and mutual relationships: how I found L'Arche

Meaningful and mutual relationships: how I found L'Arche

Matthew spent his final year of college living with people with learning disabilities. It was the meaningful, mutual relationships that he developed with his roommates that led him to discover L’Arche. Read more

Published: 13th June, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2023

Author: Joe Revell

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  • Live-In Assistants

    Live-In Assistants

    Find out more about becoming a live-in assistant in L'Arche: the experiences you would have, the skills you would learn and how to apply

  • Shared Life Live-in

    Shared Life Live-in

    Are you ready for your life to be changed? Explore living with people with learning disabilities in L'Arche

  • Volunteer locally

    Volunteer locally

    Do you like fixing furniture? Baking? Playing games? Gardening? Bring your skill or passion and share it with others, by volunteering at your local L'Arche Community!

  • FAQs for Live-In Workers

    FAQs for Live-In Workers

    What is it like to share your life with people with learning disabilities? Do you require qualifications? How important is spirituality in L'Arche? All your questions are answered here!

  • Who we are

    Who we are

    L'Arche is a worldwide federation of people, with and without disabilities, working together for a world where all belong.

  • L’Arche Apprenticeships

    L’Arche Apprenticeships

    Discover how you could gain a valuable Health and Social Care qualification, while being part of a team of assistants supporting adults with learning disabilities in L'Arche.

  • Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Read our policy on accessibility for our site

  • Where we are

    Where we are

    L'Arche is local, national and international, with Communities across the UK and worldwide. Discover here where our 11 Communities are located in the UK.

  • The support we offer

    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.

  • Why work for L’Arche?

    Why work for L’Arche?

    Do you want to know a few of the benefits you'll get if you join our team? Click to find out!

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