ARC England Membership

Membership of ARC England is open to any organisation which is involved in supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people, including private and not-for profit organisations.

To join us as a provider, please download and complete our ARC England Provider Membership Form 2025-26. 

We also offer Care Association membership - find out more.

ARC England 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.

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 autistic people.

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.

In the words of Steve Cox, CEO of long-time ARC England member Perthyn:

"Our membership of ARC England has been critical over the last few years in ensuring that the message to Westminster, on the issues for the sector, and in particular learning disability services, is clear.

"Thanks to you and the team for all you do to influence the national decision-making processes on our behalf. Our membership has enabled us at least to feel that our views are being conveyed to the people who determine the policy that affects us and the people we support."

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 our Member Network Meetings for discussions, insights and best practice updates
    - CEO and Senior Leaders,
    - Finance
    - HR and Learning and Development
    - Day Services
    - Profound and Multiple Learning Disability Support
    - Headwinds (business and sustainability)
    - Making Co-production Real
  • 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.
  • Get priority access to findings from the ARC England Learning Disability Research Unit, including our annual Local Authority Fee Rate Maps 
    
  • Make your voice heard in our campaigns on issues affecting social care providers
  • Join 'Together 4 Change' our group for people supported by members to discuss topics of interest
  • Expert-led one-off events covering the latest issues in the sector - recruitment and retention, artificial intelligence and legal and regulatory changes
  • Develop skills and competency with training, consultancy and qualifications
  • Discounts on all ARC England services:
    Disclosure and Barring Service
    Qualifications Centre
    Training workshops (plus extra cashback if you're also a Natspec member)

Care Association Affiliate Membership

We also offer membership for Care Associations - find out more about the benefits of ARC England Care Association Affiliate Membership.

ARC England Membership Fees