Challenge events

Whether you want to take on a once in a lifetime challenge or aim for your personal best, why not do it to raise funds for L’Arche?

From moonlit hikes to superhero triathlons, you are bound to have some fun while making a real difference to the lives of people living in our Communities.

Browse through the challenges below and register now for your adventure of a lifetime.

Snowdon at Night

Hike under the moonlit sky to the summit of one of the UK’s highest peaks. Read more

Jurassic Coast Weekend

A 3-day, 22-mile hike along the most geologically diverse coastline in the world. Read more

Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

Take on an iconic British challenge and cycle from Whitehaven to Whitley Bay. Read more

Marvel Superhero Tri

Choose from three epic distances, and either fly solo or unite with friends and family to complete your mission in this disability-friendly event this Summer. Read more

London Marathon

Join Team L’Arche and run in the largest marathon event in the UK. Read more

Find Your Local Running Race

Calling all beginners and seasoned runners alike, why not find a race near you and run for L’Arche. Read more

Winter Wonderwheels

Join in Marvel's festive superhero extravaganza - a disability-friendly event for the whole family this Winter. Read more

Latest

Community Leader (Director), L'Arche Bognor Regis

L'Arche Bognor Regis is looking for a full-time Community Leader to lead a dynamic intentional community of people with and without learning disabilities. Salary £44,345pa. The closing date for applications is 9 am on 6th June.
Day Services Support assistant, L'Arche London

A full-time role for someone passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities to develop their creative skills. Closing date 10 am on Tuesday 7th June 2022
"It’s a miracle I’m here"

Igor had to leave Donbas in Ukraine which is now being bombed by the Russians. But he found peace, respect and sincere love in the L'Arche Poznan Community in Poland where he is now.
Support Worker, L'Arche Preston

Full-time and part-time permanent positions available with hours varying between 25 to 40 per week. Starting salary £10.00 per hour.

Live-In Assistants at L'Arche

Life as a live-in assistant at L'Arche is so much more than a care role. It's an experience that will shape you through life in an intentional community of people with and without learning disabilities. Apply today and start your journey of a lifetime.
International Applicants

The Youth Mobility Scheme is an option to consider for anyone who wishes to travel to the UK to work for L'Arche. If you are not eligible for this visa, you can apply for the Tier 5 Temporary Charity Worker visa. Read here for more information and to find out if you're eligible.
L'Arche in the UK

Each of the 11 Communities celebrate people with learning disability and foster circles of support around them, focusing on building relationships and creating a culture of belonging.
Live-in assistants

L'Arche live-in assistants live and work in our Communities with and alongside people with learning disabilities. They provide them care and support. Apply here.
Applicants from the UK
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.
Supported living

While some individuals wish to live in a home with other people, others prefer to be supported to live independently. At L’Arche we help people to choose a way of life that feels right for them, and for their families.
Statement from L'Arche, following the verdict at the inquest into the death of Joe Ulleri

Speaking outside the Coroner’s Court in Manchester, Kevin Coogan, Community Leader of L’Arche Manchester, read out the following statement on behalf of L’Arche.
Shared living

Across our eleven Communities in the UK we offer a range of high quality, person-centred residential support to more than two hundred individuals with learning disabilities.
Community life

What makes L’Arche different is the attention we pay to building relationships between people with and without learning disabilities and creating a sense of belonging within our Communities.