The group was founded in 1989 by a social services worker in a day centre in Southwark to offer a creative dance outlet for its members with learning disabilities.  Now in its 23^rd year, Corali is based at Oval House Theatre in Lambeth and is run by two part-time staff, the Artistic Director (Sarah Archdeacon) and the Participation Officer (Andrea Gerrett) with the help of regular office volunteer, Bethan Kendrick (who has a learning disability). The Company is overseen by a 6 strong Board of Directors and its project work is facilitated by a committed team of 5 freelance educationalists and regular volunteers.  The Company currently works with over 250 people with learning disabilities a year, with a turnover of up to £100, 000.

Corali gratefully receives financial support from the following funders:

The Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund

The City Bridge Trust

The RTR Foundation

The BBC Performing Arts Fund