Phoenix is a vibrant charity, founded in 2006 and situated on the outskirts of Cambridge, in Milton. They make a range of paving and garden accessories on site from both wood and concrete. Although they are small, they pride themselves on making a big difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities or complex needs, through the provision of a meaningful experience of work and the development of social and life skills.

Phoenix is both a charity and a social enterprise, making a wide variety of products on site to sell to the public. Phoenix co-workers have the opportunity to work in three departments:

Factory - producing concrete slabs and garden ornaments.

Woodshed - making a variety of items ranging from picnic tables and garden benches, arbors and mud kitchens, to bird boxes, planters, trellises in all shapes and sizes and bespoke items made to order.

Kitchen - providing a daily two-course lunch for team. The kitchen team have also recently started a cake baking venture making delicious homemade cakes for collection from their site.

Their mission is to work towards a society where the contribution of everyone is respected and valued and their supported placements greatly improve the confidence, quality of life and self-fulfilment of their co-workers, whilst showing the general public and wider community what can be achieved within an inclusive culture and empowering environment.