89%

89% of our graduates last year have gone on to independent living in supported housing.

To learn more about support in moving on from Orpheus, click here.

Latest

School of Rock

On a balmy July evening, after months of frustration, altered plans and false starts owing to the difficulties of the pandemic, their perseverance paid off. The spectacular show School of Rock was the result.
The Power of Dance

Orpheus tutor, Jason Tucker, speaks out on the power of dance!
Where are they now? Andrew Self

Andrew was a student at Orpheus for four years. He's an award winning dancer and you may have seen him on TV! Andrew tells us all about his new projects with Tailfeather and Mencap.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2021

May 20th, marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day’s 10th anniversary. A key date to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion.

Join us

If you share our passion for changing the lives of disabled people then take a look at our current vacancies.
About us

Our vision and mission.
Orphest 2021

This one day musical festival will feature bands, arts and crafts, food stalls and of course a bar.
History

The Orpheus Centre was founded by Sir Richard Stilgoe in 1997. Twenty years later Orpheus has transformed the lives of hundreds of young people and their families.
For parents

If your son/daughter or young person is aged between 18 and 25 and has a physical and/or learning disability we’d love for them to join us.
Term dates and calendar

Download our planner and term dates.
Who we support

Any student can access domiciliary care and support, and we provide packages to meet the needs of the individual.
The Orpheus Centre Appeal

The Orpheus Centre is a registered charity and we rely on your support to make our life-changing work with young disabled people possible.
Support us

The Orpheus Centre is a registered charity (no 1105213) and your support enables our life-changing work with young disabled people.
Our ethos

At Orpheus we use the arts as a vehicle to promote learning and personal development. We teach a diverse curriculum that covers the arts, independence and employment skills.