Isabel

Supported Housing at Orpheus

Since moving into my own flat I have gained lots of independence. I am confident doing my own washing and cooking and I love having my own place.

Isabel, current student at Orpheus.

Learn more about our supported housing and other aspects of life at Orpheus here.

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.

Angus

Angus was a founding student at Orpheus and is now an ambassador for the Centre.
Benjamin

"... having been prepared by my time at the Orpheus I am feeling confident in the next stage of my life."
Max

"I have become more independent since arriving at the Centre..."
Jamie

Jamie is an alumni who while here gained the confidence to move into his own supported flat after Orpheus
Tyler

"When I started, fair to say it was a bit of a shock to the system when I found out I had to do certain things such as pay my own bills and rent... I look forward to using the skills I have developed here to help me make the most of the rest of my life." Read Tyler's story...
Thomas

Thomas is recent graduate of Orpheus. Since coming to Orpheus he has learnt how to cope with the anxiety and stress related to his autism and has transformed into a confident young man.
Polly

Polly began a work placement at Hair Design after moving on from Orpheus in 2016. She is now a paid employee at the salon and works two mornings every week.
Daisy

In April 2017 Daisy ran the Brighton 10k. Daisy didn’t decide to take on this mammoth challenge for fun; she took it on to raise vital funds for the Orpheus Centre in memory of her brother, Mike.
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.
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.