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In a world that values winning and coming first L'Arche Communities are places where people can discover who they are not just what they can do.

L'Arche is.....people with/out learning disabilities living together. ..international, intergenerational, interfaith. ..providing care but not just a care provider! There are 11 L'Arche Communities in the UK where people with and without learning disabilities share life together, living and/or working in community. All are part of the International Federation of L’Arche which was founded by Templeton Laureate Jean Vanier. Although grounded in the Christian tradition, L'Arche Communities welcome people of all faiths and none: our vision is a world where all belong. For more information about L’Arche go to www.larche.org.uk. Like other support providers we are regulated and inspected to ensure a high quality of provision. Each Community is very different. L'Arche London is a community of more than 100 people with and without learning disabilities. We have been based in West Norwood in South London since 1977. We provide registered care, supported housing and specialist day services to help people with disabilities live fulfilled lives. We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and are one of Lambeth's approved providers for care for adults with learning disabilities. We live, work and celebrate together. We give time to practical, emotional and spiritual needs. Some of our team have been with L'Arche for over 30 years and we're committed to far more than service provision. We aim to:
•Value each individual, ensuring that we see people with disabilities having as much to give as to receive
•Create a sense of belonging, not just to L'Arche but to the wider community and beyond that the world
•Be open to people's own spiritual needs, enabling them to draw on the resources that can provide

What makes L’Arche different is the attention we pay to building relationships and a sense of belonging.In L’Arche we celebrate people with learning disabilities and build circles of support around them. We go beyond basic needs to attend to people’s emotional and spiritual lives. Communities around the world share this common philosophy and approach while reflecting the ethnic, cultural and religious composition of the areas in which they exist.

23/09/2026

Fancy a great night out with plenty of laughter whilst supporting a good cause?

Join us alongside Kae Kurd for a rib tickling time Saturday 27th October at St Luke's Church SE27 9JU.

08/09/2026

As most of you will know, our friend Laurence died recently.

The funeral service will be taking place this week on Friday, 11 September, at 10.30am at St Luke's Church in West Norwood (London SE27 0DT).

To honour Laurence, please feel free to wear something colourful, and be ready to sing (or strum or drum) in his memory.

There will be short committal service at the crematorium at 12.30pm, for those who wish to attend.

The service will be followed by refreshments at L'Arche London (9-13 Norwood High Street, just across the road from the church), from about 1-2.30pm.

We will also be meeting for a vigil the day before, at 3.30pm on Thursday, in our courtyard (same address).

We are setting up livestream options for those who are unable to attend the vigil and/or the service.
If you would like to join online, please contact Amber, our Community Leader, for the link ([email protected]).

We are sending this information out to our email list as well - please also share it with all who may wish to know, so we reach everyone who would like to attend.

11/05/2026

Want to learn more about our day activities programme for adults with learning disabilities in West Norwood? We have opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and their carers to take a look around our creative workshops, take part in activities and meet our wonderful community.

We are open on:
Thursday 28 May - Garden Workshop (2 Barston Road, SE27 9HE)
Friday 29 May - Craft Workshop (9-13 Norwood High Street, SE27 9JU)

For more info, or to book your place, contact us on 020 8655 9635
or [email protected]

18/12/2025

Congratulations to Nnena Kalu 🙌

Chair of 2025 judging panel says win ‘begins to erase that border between the neurotypical and neurodiverse artist’

Address

11-13 Norwood High Street
London
SE279JU

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442086706714

Website

https://linktr.ee/LArcheLondon

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