Giving Black Social: Music, Food & Community for Sickle Cell Awareness

On the 15 Oct, Nourishment brings you Giving Black Social: an evening of creativity, DJs, games to raise awareness about Sickle Cell.
About this Event

October 15 | Second Home Spitalfields | E1 5JL | 18:30 - 22:30

This Black History Month, join Nourishment and The Sickle Cell Society for Giving Black 2026 , an two-stage campaign celebrating community, creativity and collective action for Black British health & wellbeing.

Giving Black is our annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness of sickle cell and inspiring more Black people to become blood donors. There are 2 parts, 1 involves The Giving Black Social on the 15th brings together creatives, community leaders, young professionals and supporters for a night of connection and impact.

Part 2 includes a group blood donation at Brixton Donor Centre on October 17th from 13:30 - 16:00 for up to 50 people!

RSVP with your Pay As You Can Ticket for an evening filled with:

• Afro-Caribbean food and refreshments
• Incredible DJs from different communities & scenes
• Interactive games and prizes
• Creative talks and community conversations
• A charity raffle supporting the Sickle Cell Society
• Exclusive Giving Black fashion & merchandise

Whether you're already a blood donor, thinking about donating for the first time, supporting someone living with sickle cell, or simply looking to spend an evening with an inspiring community, Giving Black is for you.

About Giving Black:

Sickle cell is the UK's fastest-growing genetic condition and predominantly affects people of Black African and Caribbean heritage. Many people living with sickle cell rely on regular blood transfusions throughout their lives, making Black blood donors essential.

Venue:

Second Home Spitalfields
68 Hanbury Street
London E1 5JL

Located just a short walk from Liverpool Street, Shoreditch High Street and Aldgate East stations.

Community Values:

Nourishment is committed to creating welcoming, inclusive spaces where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Discrimination, harassment or abusive behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated.

Photography & Filming:

Photography and filming will take place throughout the event for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to appear in photographs or video content, please let a member of the team know on arrival or email before the event.