Own place challenge events

Already have your own place in a challenge event?

Do something amazing and use your place to support the Orpheus Centre.

Once you have secured your place, Join #TeamOrpheus by setting up your own fundraising page here

Contact the fundraising team via: [email protected] or call 01883 741 416 for any help or further details.

What to expect:

As part of Team Orpheus our fundraising team are on hand to offer you plenty of support including:

Unlimited fundraising advice & guidance from a dedicated Fundraising Team

A Fundraising Guide crammed full of brilliant ideas and useful information

Online giving pages such as JustGiving & Virgin Money Giving

Free Orpheus t-shirt to wear at your event when you reach your target

100% satisfaction knowing that you are helping the Orpheus Centre continue to enable young disabled adults to be independent in their community

Latest

Moira's Abseil

Sponsor me for this exciting challenge!
Accessibility

Recite Me is innovative cloud-based software that lets visitors to our website view and use it in the way that works best for them. We have added the Recite Me web accessibility and language toolbar to our website to make it accessible and inclusive for as many people as possible.
Coronavirus Covid-19 Policy and Risk Assessment

This policy sets out the way Orpheus will comply with the requirements of Government and Care Quality Commission in managing the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic. This policy applies to all users of the Orpheus Centre, including students, staff, volunteers and visitors. Coronavirus Risk Assessment for the Orpheus Centre. This risk assessment covers the whole Site, all students, tenants, staff and visitors.
Returning to Orpheus

A short video showing you what to expect when you return to Orpheus after the summer holidays.

Orphest Virtual Music Festival

Experience our music festival from the comfort of your living room!
The Big Draw

Feeling Lucky? Then get a ticket for the BIG ORPHEUS DRAW A chance to win £250 AND support our Emergency Appeal at the same time.
84 miles, 84 years

Over 21 days, at the fabulous age of 84, Ann Lovelace will be tackling 84 miles around the semi-rural village of Tatsfield. The route is on rough, unmade track and includes a very steep climb that few people tackle. Ann is doing this to raise money for the Orpheus Centre Emergency Appeal. Will you sponsor her?
ArcelorMittal Orbit Abseil

Take on the UK’s Highest Freefall Abseil in aid of Orpheus on the 17th of October!
Set up your own fundraising page

How to set up your own fundraising page
Russ runs Manchester

I'm running the Manchester Marathon on 7th April For Orpheus; once you see their students perform , you'll agree its money well donated!
Skydive

Take part in a #TeamOrpheus Skydive and experience an adrenaline rush reaching speeds at 125mph from 10,000ft or 15,000ft above the ground.
Wing Walking

Join #TeamOrpheus today! Wing walks run from April-Oct 2019.
Richard and Annabel Wing Walk for Orpheus

As part of Orpheus' 20th Anniversary, on 15 April 2018 Sir Richard and Lady Annabel Stilgoe will both be taking part in a Wing Walk.
Keeping your event safe and legal

Fundraising is a great way to have fun and meet some new people, but it’s important to make sure your event is safe and legal, whatever you’re planning.

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.
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.