Events

Wing Walking

Join #TeamOrpheus today! Wing walks run from April-Oct 2019. Read more

Harp Recital at Hammerwood Park

Join us for an enchanting summer afternoon of harp music on the terrace at Hammerwood Park, a Grade I listed historic house. Read more

Latest

Student Art Exhibition 'Identity'

In June the students held an art exhibition, showcasing their work to date. The theme was Identity, a motif that we can all relate to, but possibly none more so than our students, and young people in general.

Thessaly Theatre - Beaver's Internet Safety Workshop

Next Stage Event

Orpheus held a fair, preparing students for their transition to greater independence beyond Orpheus.

Designing Posters for Upcoming Events or Shows

Publicity Art Work/design

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

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.