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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

Snowdon at Night

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

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 16th February, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Jurassic Coast Weekend

Jurassic Coast Weekend

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

Published: 14th February, 2022

Updated: 25th March, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

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

Published: 13th February, 2022

Updated: 12th April, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Marvel Superhero Tri

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

Published: 12th February, 2022

Updated: 16th February, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

London Marathon

London Marathon

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

Published: 11th February, 2022

Updated: 16th February, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Find Your Local Running Race

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

Published: 10th February, 2022

Updated: 16th February, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Winter Wonderwheels

Winter Wonderwheels

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

Published: 9th February, 2022

Updated: 16th February, 2022

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

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    Day Services Support assistant, L'Arche London

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    Support Worker, L'Arche Preston

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    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

    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

    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.

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    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.

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    Applicants from the UK

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    Diary of a new assistant: Monika

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    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.

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    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

    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

    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.

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L'Arche is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, No. 1055041.
L'Arche is registered as a charity in England and Wales, No. 264166, and in Scotland, No. SC038493.
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