L'arche
Also known as: L'Arche Limited
Building Communities with people who have learning disabilities
Activities & Mission
Building Communities with people who have learning disabilities
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Country
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 372). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £22,162,065 | £22,157,937 | £21,603,382 | £12,046,355 | £12,046,355 | 498 / 315 |
| 2024 | £19,674,508 | £20,568,928 | £19,899,513 | £12,047,058 | £1,831,113 | 518 / 320 |
| 2023 | £17,639,037 | £18,365,773 | £17,771,981 | £12,954,533 | £2,135,554 | 458 / 312 |
| 2022 | £16,178,937 | £15,793,305 | £15,389,165 | £13,712,845 | £2,884,811 | 424 / 309 |
| 2021 | £14,693,623 | £14,378,137 | £14,042,748 | £13,349,621 | £2,401,252 | 443 / 395 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about L'arche
What does L'arche do?
Building Communities with people who have learning disabilities
How much income did L'arche report in 2025?
L'arche reported total income of £22.16m and reported expenditure of £22.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is L'arche?
L'arche has a program ratio of 97.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 372 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was L'arche registered as a charity?
L'arche was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 1972 as charity number 264166. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs L'arche?
L'arche is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Aedan Michael Mary MacGreevy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does L'arche operate?
L'arche operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is L'arche a registered charity?
Yes — L'arche is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264166.
Details
Romero House
55 Westminster Bridge Road
LONDON
SE1 7JB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- L'Arche Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated