The Association for Real Change is an umbrella organisation supporting providers of support services for people with a learning disability, autism or both.
The Association for Real Change exists to improve the quality of life for people who have a learning disability by supporting anyone who is involved in the planning or delivery of support and services.
Our work may also benefit people who have other support needs. We are committed to sharing our learning and experience across all sectors that may benefit.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with a learning disability, autism and related support needs, and we support social care providers of all kinds to make this goal a reality.
We are proud to be the only membership organisation with such diversity in our membership base, yet working together as one community, representing providers who specifically support people with learning disability and / or autism.
We foster a real sense of collaboration and 'community' where our members can come together to share best practice, and face the challenges of the sector as one.
As a member of ARC England, all staff in your organisation have the opportunity to:
- Stay up-to-date with the latest news and key developments within the social care sector
- Join with like-minded organisations to have your say, as we represent you at local, regional and national levels to influence Government policy and developments.
- Make your voice heard in our campaigns on issues affecting social care providers, like #BetterPay4SocialCare
- Network with sector colleagues, exchanging insights and best practice on our regular Members' Zoom calls - CEOs, Finance and HR/Learning and Development groups
- Expert-led one-off events covering the latest issues in the sector - recruitment and retention, CQC key questions
- Develop skills and competency with training, consultancy, qualifications and funding opportunities
- Discounts on all ARC England services:
Disclosure and Barring Service
Qualifications Centre
Training courses and workshops (plus extra cashback if you're also a NATSPEC member) - Cashback of 5% on insurance with specialist charity and voluntary sector broker Gallagher.
Email membership@arcuk.org.uk for cashback details and read more about Gallagher, one of the world's largest insurance brokers, at https://charities.ajginternational.com/
For more information
Please get in touch with Liz Collins, Relationship and Communications Manager
01246 555043
You've read the benefits
What our members say…
Estelle Christmas, Chief Operating Officer, Autism at Kingwood
“As a member organisation of ARC, Autism at Kingwood really benefits from the numerous opportunities that ARC offers in collaborating … Read More
May Coogan, Nursefinders
“Well done all of you for being so pro-active and caring for our most vulnerable. ARC rocks!” May Coogan Nursefinders
David Sargent, Group CEO, Real Life Options
“Nice to be associated with ARC, an organisation with a finger on the social care pulse!”