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
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01473 729744
- David.Hockley@larche.org.uk
- Website
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https://www.larche.org.uk
- Social Media
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Find us on Facebook
- Address
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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
- Nicola.McCourt@larche.org.uk
Where to go
- Address
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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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