It was founded in 1967 and funded by public subscription, on the initiative of Polish engineer Roman Wajda, at 238–246 King Street, Hammersmith.

It replaced the venues of a number of distinct military, veterans and social associations and meeting places that had been scattered mainly across the Royal Borough of Kensington in the aftermath of World War II.

[1] As Poles who had escaped the occupation of their country began to move westwards in London from the "bedsitter land" to which they were first confined, Wajda and his committee made precise calculations as to where such a facility would best serve the Polish community of the time.

[2][3] In its proximity is the Polish parish and "garrison church", St Andrew Bobola, in nearby Shepherd's Bush.

Several Polish organizations are based at the centre, including: The original membership fee of £10 was raised in 2008 by the new President, Ewa Brzeska, it now stands at £60.