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Stories from the Edinburgh 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.

Puzzles and Kylie Minogue: Finding family at L’Arche

Puzzles and Kylie Minogue: Finding family at L’Arche

Eve shares how L'Arche fosters bonds through shared joys, challenges, and everyday moments, creating a unique community experience for our Interns. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2025

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

A journey to the heart of community

A journey to the heart of community

In this story, the L'Arche Intern Prakhar shares his reflections on patience, growth, spirituality and purpose as he grows more confident in his role and realises that the L'Arche journey isn't just about service - it's about transformation. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2025

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

The magical moments of joy

The magical moments of joy

How L'Arche Intern Lucy has been discovering the joy in everyday moments of connection and community Read more

Published: 21st October, 2024

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Chris Asprey

Scottish fiddle player in L'Arche Japan

Scottish fiddle player in L'Arche Japan

Former L'Arche Edinburgh assistant Cameron is hosted by four people with learning disabilities in their home in Japan. Read about the music, joy and celebration he found there. Read more

Published: 30th August, 2023

Updated: 7th August, 2024

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Finding belonging in the midst of war

Finding belonging in the midst of war

Anticipating difficulties, a Ukrainian mother makes the painful decision to flee with her autistic son and settle in L'Arche Community in Edinburgh. Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2023

Updated: 8th August, 2023

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Imagine the world differently: a year with L’Arche

Imagine the world differently: a year with L’Arche

Danny moved to a L'Arche Edinburgh Community for a gap year before starting University. In this article, he shares four reasons why you should consider joining too! Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Updated: 29th January, 2024

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

Updated: 8th August, 2023

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Yvonne's story

Yvonne's story

"What brings me life and joy in my role is witnessing the change that L'Arche helps bring out in people." Read more

Published: 5th January, 2022

Updated: 26th October, 2023

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

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: 8th October, 2024

Author: Cate Green

Tom's story

Tom's story

'L’Arche houses are brilliantly eclectic and that is a large part of what makes working in them so much fun.' Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2018

Updated: 25th October, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

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  • Bonjour la France!

    Bonjour la France!

    Emms and Katharine share their experience of a recent research and exchange trip to L'Arche Communities in France. Discover the similarities, the differences, and what we can learn from the French way of doing L'Arche.

  • International Great Voices Group gathers in Taizé

    International Great Voices Group gathers in Taizé

    People with learning disabilities from across the world gather in France to talk inclusion, decision-making, and how to shape the future of L'Arche together.

  • Inner silence, meditation and dancing in the pool

    Inner silence, meditation and dancing in the pool

    Liska, a live-in assistant at L'Arche Manchester, reflects on her first L'Arche retreat in the Scottish countryside

  • Danny: Why I Volunteer

    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?

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  • Live-in Community Worker

    Live-in Community Worker

    Explore living with people with learning disabilities in L'Arche. This is the live-in option to go for if you are an international applicant on a visa wanting to join L'Arche for a year.

  • 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

  • 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!

  • Our vision and values

    Our vision and values

    L'Arche is an international federation of people with and without disabilities in 37 countries. Read what we have agreed about our vision and values here in the UK.

  • 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!

  • The L'Arche Internship

    The L'Arche Internship

    Spend a year sharing your life alongside people in L'Arche and participate in a reflective learning programme all about community development, personal growth, and change-making

  • Accessibility

    Accessibility

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  • 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

    Learn about the different ways we offer support to people with learning disabilities

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