There's a magic at Orpheus that you won't find anywhere else
Step through our doors and you’ll feel it immediately – in the fearless voice of a student on stage, in the proud smile of a parent watching their child becoming an adult and defying expectations, in the laughter that echoes through corridors, that have many times seen a ‘no’ become a triumphant ‘yes’.
This magic happens when young disabled adults, who’ve spent their lives being told what they can’t do – finally discover what they can. It happens when chance meets opportunity, when talent meets belief, when potential that society overlooks finally gets its moment to shine.
98%
of Orpheus students said:
“I am happy at Orpheus and I
am enjoying my study programme”
94%
of Orpheus students said:
“I feel more confident since attending college”
100%
of Orpheus students said:
“The support I get in class helps me learn”
Why your support matters now
Only 4.8% of people with a learning disability are in paid employment in the UK. Meanwhile we receive multiple applications for every place at Orpheus, with waiting lists that grow longer each year. Young disabled adults across the country are being denied their chance to discover what they’re capable of achieving. We’re working to change these odds, but we rely on support from people like you to make our life-changing work possible.
Being at Orpheus I feel listened to. Less frustrated. I feel less anxious talking in front of people, as I know they all support me. They won’t laugh, or talk over me, so I can express myself more. I can join in conversations without feeling worried and use the things Orpheus has taught me to get across what I mean. Orpheus makes me feel included, so I can laugh and joke more with my friends.
Megan – Orpheus Student
“Every time I did something it improved my skills. I would say being at Orpheus and the help with my career was fabulous!
Sam – Orpheus Graduate who now has a career as a Dance Tutor
Our biggest project to date
Built-in Magic, Built-in Independence
Our current home was never originally designed for education or accessibility, yet the students achieve extraordinary things whilst navigating facilities that no longer meet the growing complexity of their needs.
But the most heart-breaking problem is that we’re massively oversubscribed. We turn away so many talented young people every year who would flourish at Orpheus.
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