Throughout October, communities, schools, organisations and institutions across the country will honour the contributions of Black people to Britain’s past, present and future.
The UK theme for Black History Month 2026 is “Honouring Our Communities”
Black History Month 2026 invites us to look more closely at something often taken for granted — the communities that shape, support and sustain us.
From early Black presence in Britain to the Windrush generation and beyond, community has been central to resilience, progress and identity. That legacy continues today — not only through major milestones, but through consistent, everyday contributions.
Read more about this year’s theme on the Black History Month website, and see how we feel our team and service have contributed and helped Leicester’s Black community below.
Our Work
We honour our community all year round with holistic health support. We recognise that sexual health is part of a bigger picture, so our team work hard to bring sexual health services into the community and have wider health discussions.
Clinics in the community – We have clinics in Beaumont Leys, Belgrave and St Matthews. We have also just started a monthly clinic for asylum seekers and refugees at Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre.
Outreach work – Our team attend local events to talk about sexual health and related health topics. We can offer drop-in sessions, group chats or similar, depending on the service type, to empower individuals to control their health.
Find out more about our work and the services we offer on the Diverse Communities page of our website.
Our Team
We are proud to have a diverse team, offering our services with care, dignity and
compassion.
Being from diverse backgrounds helps us better understand the needs and expectations of the communities we serve.
This Black History Month, we thank our Black staff members past and present for their valuable contributions, which are essential to our service and keeping our community healthy.
Leicester Community Support
Here is a list of local organisations who offer a range of community support in Leicester:
African Caribbean Centre – A hub of culture, community, and connection managed by the African Heritage Alliance. africancaribbeancentre.uk / 0116 221 1793
Trade – Charity offering sexual health support for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as anyone who has arrived to the UK in the last five years. wearetradehealth.co.uk / 0116 254 1747
The Race Equality Centre (TREC) – Challenging discrimination, empowering communities, and promoting racial equity for a fairer society. trec.org.uk / 0116 204 2790
Wesley Hall – Services which cater to the diverse needs of Leicester’s community. Services include community gatherings, mental health support, arts and creative classes, a food pantry and more – all focused on enhancing community wellbeing. wesleyhallcc.co.uk / 0116 262 6000