Black Cultural Centre
The council is committed to supporting the provision of a Black Cultural Centre in Islington.
Visit us
Islington’s Black Cultural Centre is now open.
Address: 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT.
Open times:
- Monday to Saturday - 8am to 9pm
- Sunday - 10am to 6pm.
About the Black Cultural Centre
The Black Cultural Centre will create a safe space for residents from Black African and Caribbean heritage to come together and feel at home. It will also provide opportunities for learning about Black history and culture, and to empower and uplift our Black community.
Our commitment to open a Black Cultural Centre is part of the mission we have set out in our Islington Together 2030 plan and is part our Challenge Inequality commitment to tackle racism, injustice and inequality within the borough, promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.
We have listened to residents who took part in our Let’s Talk and Being Black in Islington engagement programmes in 2023. We understand the significance of creating a space that allows residents to come together in solidarity to address issues that disproportionately impact people in the borough from Black African and Caribbean heritage.
Black Cultural Centre pop-ups
From November 2024 until November 2025, the Black Cultural Centre will run a series of exciting pop-ups. Five vibrant organisations will offer their services and activities aimed at global majority African and Caribbean communities.
Carib Eats
From 11 February to 11 May 2025.
- Visit a hub to bring people together.
- Celebrate and learn about Black African and Caribbean cultures through food.
- Get help and support for entrepreneurs and the self employed.
- Attend lessons for older people to learn more about using technology.
For more information visit the Carib Eats website or email hello@CaribEats.org.
Next pop-up
Go Africa
From 14 May to 14 August 2025.
- We can help you build confidence through the importance of black identity and culture.
- Hosting family events.
- Join us for panel discussions with black artists and local people.
- Come and learn about black culture through play, arts and craft workshops and more.
- See talks and exhibitions on the Black experience including African and Caribbean cultural storytelling.
For more information, visit the Go Africa website or email hub@GoAfricaWorkshop.co.uk.
Sapphire Community Group
From 19 August to 19 November 2025.
- Get support for mental health issues, homelessness, crime and unemployment.
- Help for young people reach their goals including education, training and more.
For more information visit the Sapphire Community Group website, email info@SapphireCommunity.org or call 020 3576 0290.
Past pop-ups
Black History Studies
From 6 November 2024 to 6 February 2025.
- Learn about black history.
- Come to community cinema events.
- Get help with your finances and looking after your health and wellbeing
Programmes are for all ages.
For more information visit the Black History Studies website, email info@BlackHistoryStudies.com or call 07951 234 233.
More information about the Black Cultural Centre
Join our mailing list to keep up to date with the latest news and updates about the Black Cultural Centre. For questions and comments, email partnerships@islington.gov.uk.