L'ARCHE

1. L'ARCHE 1993-12-08 → present
2. L,ARCHE LIMITED 1972-05-18 → 1993-12-08

Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers

Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.

Accounting basis

FRS 102

Reporting scope

Standalone (parent only)

Auditor

Sumer Auditco Limited

Audit opinion

Unqualified (clean)

Going concern

Affirmed

“Trustees have prepared a cash flow forecast to March 2029, and are confident that the charity has adequate reserves to continue its operations for this period. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.”

Significant events

• “We welcome our first Soulful Interns in Edinburgh, Manchester and Kent Communities. The talented London Drama crew and cast perform "The Story of Babka" as others visit Lady Blair in her home for a Power Cuppa and a discussion about work exclusion for people with learning disabilities.”
• “L'Arche supporters do all sorts of crazy things for the 50x50x50 challenge - Jarek runs 50km, Ben swims 50 lengths, Sam makes 50 origami objects, John makes 50 pots of jam, Chris plays 50 tunes and Jonathan is on a hunt for 50 people who turn 50 this year! We also launch a "50 Moments of Joy" campaign online.”
• “We start the month by connecting with wider L'Arche for the International Light Festival. Richard and Chris give a talk at Eton College. Folk at L'Arche Highland reap the fruits of no mow summer by foraging mushrooms in their garden and transforming tart apples into sweet juice.”
• “Nick exhibits and sells his artwork in a local gallery in Ipswich. Rebound Books make new Christmas decorations from old books saving them from the tip! The Inverness Courier publishes an article about our fantastic volunteers.”
• “We celebrate Christmas and do it in style - from wreath making competitions in Highland, candle-making workshops in London, a crocheted Mary and Joseph travel around Manchester, to in-house hairdressing lessons in the Braerannoch House.”
• “Richard invites The Duchess of Edinburgh to visit L'Arche London and she says... YES! Our Scottish Communities have performative haggis addressing ceremonies with kilts and bagpipes for Burns Supper.”
• “L'Arche Brecon receive high praise in their inspection report! We have conversations about inclusion and what it means to be labelled. Manchester folk continue with the monthly Bible and Butties accessible service for everyone.”
• “The Highland Community celebrates their 50th Jubilee Anniversary with guests arriving from Poland, France and Germany! Sian travels to Vienna to represent L'Arche at the world's largest disability inclusion Zero Project Conference. We have a celebratory nationwide Joyful Rebellion Awards Ceremony!”
• “Rebecca, Kathy and Tony, members of the National Speaking Council, take part in deciding who the next National Leader should be. Seven dedicated athletes run the London Marathon in orange L'Arche vests. L'Arche Preston take part in a research project called "Access Denied".”
• “People with and without learning disabilities run and raise funds at the Great Manchester Run! Richard interviews Mel Giedroyc at his podcast "Cuppa Tea with Richard".”
• “It's Learning Disability Week and we take part in a "Do you see me?" campaign. The week is crowned by our annual Moving Together event in the local Communities. The Hive workshops are thriving with a summer fair on the horizon and an actual potato harvest!”
• “We live and breathe HopeFest this month. We get ready for a long weekend of camping, crafting, hire wire adventure, dancing and catching up with friends we've not seen in a while!”

Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers

Filings

4

last 12 months

Capital events

0

last 24 months

Officers appointed

0

last 12 months

Officers resigned

1

last 12 months

Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.

• Turnover

  +14%

  £18,106,574 → £20,641,148

• Cash

  +66.9%

  £874,183 → £1,459,425

• Net assets

  0%

  £12,047,058 → £12,046,355

• Employees

  -3.9%

  518 → 498

• Profit before tax

  +100.5%

  -£894,420 → £4,128

• Wages

  +8.1%

  £13,744,941 → £14,855,679

Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. Periods don't have to be exactly 12 months apart — a long or short period (typical around incorporation or year-end changes) will distort the comparison. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers