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
Another Award Win for Portland Pathways
We’re proud to announce that Portland Pathways were crowned winners of the Mansfield Business in the Community...
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Maggie Waring Recognised in King’s New Year’s Honours
We are delighted to announce that Maggie Waring has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in...
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Huge Congratulations to Winners John & Jackie!
We are extremely proud to share that John Sturman and Jackie Gill, Care Support Workers in the...
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Portland Pathways Expands into Kirkby
We're excited to announce that Portland Pathways has opened a new hub in Kirkby Library.
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Portland Congratulates Governor on MBE Honour
Portland Charity are delighted for June Murray, member of their Governing Body, on her MBE honour. June...
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New Accessible Minibus for Young People at Portland
Young people with disabilities at Portland Charity, have been handed a transport lifeline following the delivery of...
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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.