Fundraising with Orpheus at home

With many of our fundraising events cancelled or postponed we hope that you will get involved at home with some of these activities to help us raise funds for our Emergency Appeal.

The 2.6 Challenge

We’re asking you to take part in an activity of your choice based around the numbers 2.6 or 26 and fundraise or donate to Orpheus. Find out more here on our 2.6 challenge page here

48 Mile Challenge

Whether you run, walk cycle or complete it in your wheelchair, take part at your own pace and in your own time. Find out more about the 48 mile challenge here.

Head Shave

Hair getting long? Can’t get to a barbers? Fancy the feel of a cool breeze across your head? Well how about a sponsored shave for Orpheus!

The BIG Quiz

Join us every Wednesday @ 7.30pm for our live Big Quiz hosted on Facebook.

Go Shopping

Investigate Amazon Smile and Give as you Live. Both donate to Orpheus while you shop.

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.

Orphest 2021

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

We're holding our first ever golf day at Tandridge Golf Club on the 28 of July!
new ceo appointed

Graham Whitehead, CEO since December 2011, will be leaving Orpheus in March 2019. His successor, Rachel Black, will be joining Orpheus as the new CEO also in March 2019. Rachel is currently Director of Care at Noah's Ark Children’s Hospice and has a broad experience of voluntary and public sector service delivery. A qualified teacher, lecturer and nurse, Rachel brings a wealth of management and supervision experience to the CEO role at Orpheus.
Volunteering Roles Available

There are a huge range of ways you can get involved in volunteering at Orpheus.
Our vision and goals

Our vision is of an inclusive world where young disabled people live independent and fulfilling lives.

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.