Launched at Phoenix in May 2013, our Access Cinema programme was originally funded by Creative England, the British Film Institute and Leicester City Council. It ran initially from May to September, but as social inclusion is a core part of Phoenix’s mission the project was extended throughout the year with the support of Leicester City Council.
We work with charities and organisations such as Vista, Action Deafness, the National Autistic Society, Voluntary Action Leicester and NHS Leicestershire Partnership Trust to ensure our Access Cinema programme meets local needs and that Phoenix remains an inclusive and welcoming destination for film.
Through Access Cinema, Phoenix brings people with differing access needs together to watch the best in world cinema and socialise with friends and family; we strive to keep up to date with social policy, advancements in accessible technology and best practice to ensure we provide all our customers with the most enjoyable cinema experience possible.