Regular Giving

A little makes a big difference

Supporting Orpheus with a regular gift is a simple way of showing your commitment to our work and our students. Many of us don't think twice at spending £3 on a cup of coffee, but just £3 could make so much difference to our work and the lives of our students. And if each of our supporters gave a little each month, together that little donation can turn into a pretty big donation!

By giving regularly, each month, or year, our students can feel safe knowing that the centre can continue to support and teach them, long into the future.

So next time you're in need of a pick me up, don't head to a coffee shop; visit our website to look and listen to where your donations are helping give students the confidence they need to live independent and fulfilling lives.

Donate now by Direct Debit using our quick and simple online form, or call us on 01883 744664 to ask about other ways to support us.

Latest

Open Day

We invite you to come and explore the world of Orpheus on Saturday 27th June 2019 from 10:30 - 16:00. Join us for a fun-filled day full of fantastic performances, fete style stalls, fun activities and delicious food in our beautiful grounds.
Donate in memory

Donating in memory of a loved one is a special way of honouring their life. Learn how you can support Orpheus while remembering a life.
Professionals' Day

Our Professional Visitor Event takes place on Wednesday 29 April 2020 and runs from 10:00am until 1:30pm, with registration from 9:45am (includes lunch).
Two lives remembered

Jeremy Briers was a fun, talented man with a beautiful smile. Of that there is no doubt. He was a kind helpful person with a loveable soul and heart. With this in mind we want to commemorate the lives of Jeremy Briers as well as that of his father, Peter Briers, both of whom passed away in 2019.

ArcelorMittal Orbit Abseil

Take on the UK’s Highest Freefall Abseil in aid of Orpheus!
IAM

“I AM”, produced by Meehow Films, is an inspirational and moving exploration of the nature of ability that showcases the talents of four very different young people, challenging the audience’s preconceptions about diversity.
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.
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.
Upgrade the equipment in our recording studio and barn theatre

The Orpheus Centre plans to refurbish and upgrade the equipment in our recording studio and barn theatre at a cost of £195,000.
An outdoor gym and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)

We are fundraising to build an outdoor gym and a multi use games area and need to raise £130,000.
Learning Transitions Programme

We are fundraising to expand our learning transitions programme, which focuses on the leaving stage of student life at Orpheus - the transition to independent living. This is a three year programme costing around £250,000 a year.
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.
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.