In the true tradition of our namesake mythical bird, we have had a last-minute reprieve! Our landlords  EcoWorld London have stepped in to support us from Jan 2026 when the crowdfund target ends, until the end of our lease in July 2026. This would prevent the closure due to take place in December 2025. So we really need to be able to raise as much as we can.  With the new time available and the option to extend the lease to 2028 it makes us a much better prospect to access the funding that is available for community led organisations to thrive and was shut off from us before.

We can continue a programme of a variety of gigs, events, and exhibitions, and support community groups and charities to increase the impact of their work by offering the affordable neutral space they feel comfort...

We are keen to increase our current ‘small but mighty’ volunteer team.

We are looking for people who want to support their local community, enjoy the variety that working in a community led arts & cultural space brings and support our values and work ethic.

The commitment can be as little as one hour a week (street teams/leafleting) roles in venue (events/bar/lighting/sound/door/community/safeguarding/volunteer support) or working on our fundraising, marketing & strategic aims.

We have a committed, friendly, hard working team, free gig & events access, opportunity to learn about working in a grassroots live music venue & training on lighting, sound, event management, community business & community support. Mentoring. Referral routes for career progression.

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It has been a difficult few months for us all with the worry of the business rates bills coming in just as we thought we had something good to start planning for three years and hopefully beyond if we are able to get that ever elusive permanent space.

Whilst we dealt with this we tried to do what we could and honour the commitments made. We thought we would share that we have heard from the Central Government Valuation Office Agency for business rates and received good news!

Based on the case and evidence we submitted, they have agreed to remove the unused floors of our building from business rates and reclassify our area as a community centre backdated to July 2023. This reduces our rates bill from £432k pa to £28k pa...

New press release

Planning permission has been granted for Phoenix Cultural Centre CIC’s new temporary home at 32 Goldsworth Road in Woking. Set to open its doors in Autumn 2023, 32 Goldsworth Road will be the centre’s home, with the Cultural Centre recently signing the lease for up to 3 years ahead of EcoWorld redeveloping the site.

The 2,000 sqm space, let on a peppercorn rent, is being refurbished by EcoWorld to make the space accessible and fit for purpose. The space will be an exciting new venue for the Woking community, housing the Fiery Bird Live Music venue which will host live entertainment for up to 250 people...