Support us

“I support the work of the Orpheus Centre as it’s clear to see what a tremendous difference it makes to young disabled people’s lives. It equips young people with essential life skills, helping them on their journey to independent living.”
Chris Tarrant

The Orpheus Centre is an independent specialist college in Surrey that focuses on developing independence skills through performing and visual arts and makes dramatic improvements to young disabled adults’ lives.

We are a registered charity (no 1105213) and your support enables our life-changing work with young disabled people. We adhere to strict ethical guidelines and we are registered with the Fundraising Regulator.

Read more about our current appeals here.

If you are a member of a group or society and would like to learn more about our vital work by receiving a talk from us or having a tour of the centre, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Abigail Nelson, our community fundraiser, at [email protected].

Need some inspiration? Why not check out our '20 ways to support out 20th anniversary' list?

How to support us

Donate
F undraise for us
Leave a gift in your will
Give a Regular Gift
Volunteer
Corporate Support
Buy Orpheus merchandise online
Give as you Live
Attend an event
Recycle your unwanted goods
Take part in the Tandridge Together Lottery

“All it takes is a little care, attention and friendliness to transform lives.” - Pfizer volunteer

Latest

SJO Big Band Concert for Orpheus

An exciting evening of Big Band, Swing and Jazz music supporting the Orpheus Centre.
Fundraising Complaints Policy

The Orpheus Centre is committed to being open and honest in all dealings with our donors and customers. Sometimes however even we can get it wrong and it is important that those who give us support in any way have access to an accredited means of making a complaint and that this can be if necessary, examined by an outside agency.
Volunteering at Orpheus

In the 20 years Orpheus has been running, volunteers have always played a vital role. Find out about the many ways our volunteers support us in this blog.
Orpheus in 20 Years Time

Orpheus student, Frankie, tells us what our students think Orpheus might be doing in 20 years time in her new article.

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.
Orpheus Christmas Carols

A magical evening filled with stunning musical performances. Doors open 7:00pm, concert starts 7:30pm.
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.
Marilyn's Madcap Moment - Wing walking for Orpheus

2018 is the 20th Anniversary of the founding of The Orpheus Centre by Sir Richard and Lady Annabel Stilgoe. The aim of the charity is to develop independence skills through performing and visual arts to help make a dramatic improvement to the lives of young disabled adults.
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.
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.
Drama

Last year’s Christmas production was a stunning performance of Around the World in 80 Days.
Who we support

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