ArcelorMittal Orbit Abseil

Take on the UK’s Highest Freefall Abseil in aid of Orpheus!

Join us for this adrenaline fuelled challenge as you abseil 80 meters down the ArcelorMittal Orbit.

You'll experience breathtaking 20 mile views across London's iconic skyline and see landmarks such as The Gherkin and St Paul's Cathedral.

This is a once in a lifetime experience you won't want to miss!

Registration fee: £50 per person

Minimum sponsorship: £200 per person

Join our Orpheus team and benefit from:

Fundraising advice and guidance from our dedicated fundraising team
A fundraising guide crammed full of helpful hints and tips
Help setting up an online fundraising page
An Orpheus t-shirt to wear on the day

By taking part in this amazing challenge you will be helping us to enable young disabled adults to be independent in their community.

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Open Day

We invite you to come and explore the world of Orpheus on Saturday 27th June 2019 from 10:30 - 16:00. Join us for a fun-filled day full of fantastic performances, fete style stalls, fun activities and delicious food in our beautiful grounds.
Orphest Mini

Join Orpheus for an intimate concert showcasing the Orpheus Centre's superstar staff performers.
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How to set up your own fundraising page
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Support us

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

We have introduced a range of therapies to complement the learning programme.

Take on the UK’s Highest Freefall Abseil in aid of Orpheus!

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