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L'Arche UK is made up of Communities at 11 different locations in England, Scotland and Wales. Find out more about them below. Or visit the website of L'Arche International to discover the 37 countries and 5 continents where L'Arche operates. 

Bognor

Bognor

Our Community of around 120 people with and without learning disabilities is based in the sunny seaside town of Bognor Regis on the South Coast Read more

Published: 17th November, 2017

Updated: 25th June, 2025

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Brecon

Brecon

Our Community of around 40 people with and without learning disabilities is situated in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park Read more

Published: 16th November, 2017

Updated: 24th June, 2025

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Our Community of around 80 people with and without learning disabilities is based in Leith and Restalrig areas of Scotland's capital. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2017

Updated: 25th June, 2025

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Highland

Highland

Our Community of around 130 people with and without learning disabilities is based in the UK's most northerly city of Inverness. Read more

Published: 14th November, 2017

Updated: 1st July, 2025

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Our Community of around fifty people with and without learning disabilities is based in the town of Ipswich Read more

Published: 13th November, 2017

Updated: 4th August, 2025

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Kent

Kent

Our Community of around 120 people with and without learning disabilities is based in the historic city of Canterbury Read more

Published: 12th November, 2017

Updated: 4th August, 2025

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Liverpool

Liverpool

Our Community of around 250 people with and without learning disabilities is based in Fairfield, Tuebrook, and South Liverpool Read more

Published: 11th November, 2017

Updated: 3rd July, 2025

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London

London

Our Community of around 100 people with and without learning disabilities is based in the vibrant and diverse neighbourhood of West Norwood, south Lambeth Read more

Published: 10th November, 2017

Updated: 5th August, 2025

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Manchester

Manchester

Our Community of around 80 people with and without learning disabilities, is based in the Withington and Rusholme areas of south Manchester Read more

Published: 9th November, 2017

Updated: 21st August, 2025

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Nottingham

Nottingham

Our Community of friends and families with and without learning disabilities is based in the East Midlands Read more

Published: 8th November, 2017

Updated: 23rd September, 2025

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Preston

Preston

Our Community of around 30 people with and without learning disabilities is based by Moor Park in North Preston Read more

Published: 7th November, 2017

Updated: 22nd September, 2025

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