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  1. Who we are
  2. Our team
  3. Trustees

Trustees

Our trustees are a knowledgeable and enthusiastic group of individuals who meet regularly to ensure that nothing but the best decisions are made for Orpheus and its students, staff and volunteers. They have many years of experience in relevant sectors, from education to charity to building.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance of the Orpheus Centre and meets as a board at least two times a year. In addition there are five Trustee committees covering Finance & HR, Housing & Estates, Quality & Learning, Fundraising & Marketing and Domiciliary Care.

The Trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the Trust has appropriate systems and controls, financial and otherwise to provide assurance that:

  • As a charity we are operating efficiently and effectively;
  • All assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition and are properly applied;
  • Proper records are maintained and financial information is reliable; and
  • We comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Read about our trustees or find out how to become a trustee below.

How to become a trustee

How to become a trustee

The Orpheus Centre is seeking new trustees who share our vision of an inclusive world where young disabled people live independent and fulfilling lives. Read more

Published: 17th July, 2017

Updated: 28th October, 2020

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Neil White

Neil White

Neil White sits on the Board of Trustees at the Orpheus Centre and leads our Estates Committee. Read more

Published: 6th September, 2017

Updated: 3rd July, 2019

Author: Rachel Hodgson

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Tony Elias

Tony Elias

Tony Elias has been an Orpheus trustee since inception and is the Centre's Treasurer. Read more

Published: 6th September, 2017

Updated: 2nd October, 2017

Author: Rachel Hodgson

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Russell Barrow

Russell Barrow

Russell Barrow joined the Board of Trustees in 2008. Read more

Published: 6th September, 2017

Updated: 12th October, 2017

Author: Rachel Hodgson

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Richard Groom

Richard Groom

Richard Groom currently sits on the Board of Orpheus Trustees, having previously stood as Chair. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2017

Updated: 13th October, 2017

Author: Rachel Hodgson

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Helen Swain

Helen Swain

Dr Helen Swain is the Vice-Chair of the Board of Orpheus Trustees, and has been on the Board for 14 years. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2017

Updated: 13th October, 2017

Author: Rachel Hodgson

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Virginia Fenton

Virginia Fenton

Virginia Fenton is a social care professional with a wealth of experience and has an interest in the performing arts. Read more

Published: 10th July, 2018

Updated: 25th April, 2019

Author: Sarah Greenwood

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John Beer

John Beer

John Beer has been on the Orpheus Board of Trustees for nine years, and Chair since 2015. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2018

Updated: 12th July, 2018

Author: Rachel Hodgson

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Richard Stilgoe

Richard Stilgoe

Sir Richard Stilgoe founded the Orpheus Centre in 1997 and remains a trustee. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2018

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Committees

Committees

Our Trustees sit on selected committees to help shape the future of the Orpheus Centre. Read more

Published: 31st October, 2018

Updated: 29th October, 2020

Author: Nicola Fennell

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Jane McSherry

Jane McSherry is our newest member and has first-hand experience of being a parent of an alumni of Orpheus Read more

Published: 31st October, 2018

Updated: 14th March, 2019

Author: Nicola Fennell

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Chris Burling

Chris Burling

Chris joined the Board of Trustees in 2020. He is Chair of the Finance Committee. Read more

Published: 12th October, 2020

Author: Summer Burgess

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Download our planner and term dates.

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    Who we support

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

  • Our ethos

    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

    Support us

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

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

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The Orpheus Centre is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 05089501 and registered as a Charity number 1105213

Registered office: The Orpheus Centre, North Park Lane, Godstone, Surrey RH9 8ND