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Stories from the Highland 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.

L'Arche Highland receives

L'Arche Highland receives "Very Good" ratings in Care Inspection

Following an unannounced inspection, L'Arche Highland celebrates a glowing new report from Scotland's Care Inspectorate. Read more

Published: 11th August, 2025

Updated: 21st August, 2025

Author: Chris Asprey

Celebrating 50 years of L'Arche Highland

Celebrating 50 years of L'Arche Highland

Experience the Community's jubilee celebrations as if you were there, through this beautiful collection of photos from the event. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2025

Updated: 11th November, 2025

Author: Chris Asprey

Volunteers reflect on joy of Community

Volunteers reflect on joy of Community

“Lil and Libby are my friends, as opposed to somebody I support. I prefer going out for coffee with these two than I do with lots of people!" says Anne who started volunteering with L'Arche over 30 years ago. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2024

Updated: 17th December, 2024

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Meet our volunteer Pat

Meet our volunteer Pat

Meet Pat Whitley, and discover the laughter and joy she finds while volunteering alongside people with learning disabilities in the L'Arche Highland garden and beyond. Read more

Published: 30th September, 2024

Updated: 30th October, 2024

Author: Chris Asprey

Dancing All the Way to London

Dancing All the Way to London

Watch our superb dance video to the tune of Take That's iconic Shine and join our Makaton choir by signing the chorus for a more fun and inclusive world! Read more

Published: 12th June, 2024

Updated: 31st January, 2025

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Live-in retreat: Kathlea's soulful experience

Live-in retreat: Kathlea's soulful experience

In the reflective piece, Kathlea shares her thoughts and insights as she spends 3 days at a L'Arche retreat for first year Live-Ins. Would you like to experience it too? Read more

Published: 29th September, 2023

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

L’Arche Highland awarded highest score by Care Inspectorate

L’Arche Highland awarded highest score by Care Inspectorate

"It is a testament to the resilience and commitment shown by our staff teams over the last couple of years that the quality of care has not faltered." Read more

Published: 27th January, 2023

Updated: 8th August, 2023

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

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

Updated: 25th October, 2023

Author: Cate Green

Bipana's story

Bipana's story

'L’Arche is different from anywhere else. We are so connected with each other.' Read more

Published: 7th March, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Teachers of Joy

Teachers of Joy

Léon van Ommen, a theology lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, wanted to know what we mean when we — as L’Arche — talk about joy. Read more

Published: 5th February, 2019

Updated: 23rd July, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Nele's story

Nele's story

From Germany, Nele spent a year as a live-in assistant in L'Arche Highland. In this piece, she reflects on her relationship with core member Hayley, and the diversity and solidarity that she found in L’Arche. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2018

Updated: 25th October, 2023

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Emma's story

Emma's story

Read about what Emma's daily life looks like since she joined L'Arche Highland. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2018

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

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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

    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

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

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