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L'Arche Ipswich

L'Arche (French for "The Ark") communities are made up of people with and without disabilities sharing life in a local neighbourhood within a specific town or city - L'Arche Ipswich is one of 10 L'Arche communities across the UK.  L'Arche UK is a  member of L'Arche International - a federation with over 150 Communities in 38 countries on 6 continents. 

The Ipswich community includes 16 adults with learning disabilities (Core Members) supported in three houses, close to each other and the town centre.

Core Members who join L'Arche are usually introduced by their social worker or by family members who are looking for a supported living environment. Those already living in L'Arche Ipswich attend various day programmes and workplaces run by other charities and social enterprises in Ipswich. The majority of Core Members pursue personal interests, leisure activities or volunteering and some are in part-time employment.  For others, it is a place to learn skills and gain personal experience and confidence to make other choices. 

There are a variety of funding mechanisms available depending on individual circumstances. Some are funded via Local Authority assessed fees, some are privately funded and some are funded through personal budgets. L'Arche is able to offer services through the Individual Service Fund and has registered with Suffolk County Council to offer supported living under this scheme.

Who to contact

Name
David Hockley
Position
Community Leader
Telephone
01473 729744
Email
David.Hockley@larche.org.uk
Website
https://www.larche.org.uk
Social Media
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Address
The Ark
320 Woodbridge Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
Postcode
IP4 4BD
Notes

We have future vacancies for Social Care Apprentices who wish to be a part of the community whilst completing a Level 3 Adult Social Care Apprenticeship.  Please contact us on ipswichrecruitment@larche.org.uk to find out more.

Additional contact

Name
Nicola McCourt
Position
Registered Manager
Telephone
01473 729744
Email
Nicola.McCourt@larche.org.uk

Where to go

Address
320
Woodbridge Road
Ipswich
Postcode
IP4 4BD
View IP4 4BD on a map
Area served
Ipswich
Venue Email
ipswich@larche.org.uk
Venue Website
https://www.larcheipswich.org.uk/
Parking available
Yes
Parking details
Limited parking is available
Transport
We are very near the centre of town. It is in walking distance.

Days & Times

It is a community. We are open all day every day but our office hours are between 9 and 5, Monday to Friday

Other details

Age Groups
Adults

Accreditation details
CQC

Notes

L’Arche Ipswich provides support for adults with learning disabilities in a community environment. People with and without learning disabilities share life together, celebrate the unique value of every person and recognise our need of one another. L'Arche promotes the gift of its people and enables them to take full part in L'Arche and society.  

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