L'Arche-Manchester

Join us as an assistant

Spend a year as an assistant at L'Arche Manchester and we will give you an experience of difference that will change your life. Read more
Introducing: Rose House

We are thrilled to announce that we are creating another home for people with learning disabilities, and we'd love you to get involved. Read more
The 500 mile challenge

Our Community challenge to celebrate L'Arche International Family Day, Read more
A summer in lockdown

The world has looked quite different for the last 6 months and that's been true for us here in L'Arche Manchester. It's not been easy and there are lots of things we've really missed. It's also been a time of real creativity interspersed with lots of joy and laughter. Here is a glimpse into our life in lockdown. Read more

Building Community with people with learning disabilities in Manchester

How we help

Shared living

Our houses in South Manchester provide accommodation to people with learning disabilities and live-in assistants.

Day activities

L’Arche Manchester offers day activities for people with learning disabilities.

Join us

Why volunteer

We are always welcoming of people who wish to join L'Arche Manchester as either volunteers or friends.

Join us as an assistant

Spend a year as an assistant at L'Arche Manchester and we will give you an experience of difference that will change your life.

Help support our work

L'Arche is a collaboration of people's gifts, expertise, resources and time. We bring people together who are not prepared to accept the status quo, but instead are inspired to want more for people with learning disabilities, and for society. Please help us to transform lives today.

L'Bee Tea Room

Tea Room & place of friendship

Latest news

These are the things I want to tell you about Joe Ulleri.

Joe Ulleri's death, three years ago, attracted national media interest when a jury inquest ruled that failures in his care, while in hospital, constituted neglect, which contributed to his death. In this reflective piece, Nem Tomlinson from L’Arche Manchester shares her memories and stories of Joe. Read more
Inclusive yoga for people with and without learning disabilities

In non-covid times, join us every Wednesday afternoon for an hour-long session of gentle yoga and relaxation. Our class is relaxed, informal and welcoming of people with and without learning disabilities. Read more

Vacancies

Support Assistant

We are looking for people to join the existing teams who support young women with various learning disabilities, helping them to participate in the L’Arche community and their local neighbourhoods. You will be involved in providing intimate personal care, household tasks, and recreational activities and celebrations. The role includes team and lone working. You need to be able to practice and show how you hear, value and respect people, whatever their skills and support needs. Read more
Registered Manager

Do you have a passion for ensuring people with learning disabilities live fulfilled lives? Do you want to help lead a community that values people for who they are and what they can do? We’re looking for someone to join us as our Registered Manager. Salary £35,600. Read more
House Leader

Do you believe in a world where all belong? Do you want to help lead a community that values people for who they are and what they can do? Starting salary £23,208 - £24, 213. Read more