All people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity
Choose your future
Portland delivers excellent programmes to inspire and empower people with disabilities to live more independent, fulfilling lives.
Further Education
Our Day and Residential programmes prepare you for work in an industry that you’re really interested in.
Day Services
Our fun activity timetable will keep you busy throughout the day as you learn new skills and make new friends.
Independent Living
Learn how to live more independently on campus before you plan your move into an exciting independent future.
Portland Pathways
Pathways offers training, counselling and guidance to support your mental health and help you find a job you’ll enjoy.
Progress with Portland
If you’re not quite ready for the workplace, this programme helps you take the next step from college into employment.
Short Breaks
Take a break away from home and enjoy a range of activities to help you learn new skills.
Pollyteach
Our Specialist Alternative Provision is perfect for 11-18 year olds who are not engaged with mainstream education.
Meet our Learners
Find out what our learners love and enjoy about life at Portland.
Visit us
Come and see our wonderful campus and experience our vibrant, happy environment.
We are a centre of excellence for Autism
Portland is proud to be recognised as a leading provider for young people with Autism. We hold Advanced Accreditation from the National Autistic Society; the highest accolade possible, and we continue to improve and grow our Autism provision so more young people have the chance to really shine.
Our beautiful Woodland Campus
Set in the heart of Sherwood Forest, our sensory rich 32-acre main campus offers first-class facilities to enable you to thrive in a safe and inspiring environment.
More to explore
Supporting our communities through a range of different services, with all profits going directly to our charity.
What’s new at Portland
National Recognition in the Disability Power 100
Portland is proud to have been named among the final 100 as one of four Changemaking Organisations,...
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Portland Supports HAF Programme
Portland is proud to support the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) which supports the well-being of...
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From Portland Learner to Published Author
We're very proud of Portland ex-learner Willow who has written and published two books for both children...
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We have a World Champion in our midst!
Learner David Stroughton has had an incredible journey to success having started powerlifting just a few months...
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Make a Difference – Support Portland Charity with your Vote
Portland Charity is one of the featured charities competing in an online poll in the hope of...
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Charity Support from Mansfield Café Bar
Café Bar, CAPO Lounge in Mansfield’s town centre, have been supporting Portland Charity over the last few...
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We’re a registered charity
There are so many ways you can support our charity, helping people with disabilities to have brighter futures.