Dr Idee Charles speech at the Black History Month Event, 2023

THG CIC run a women’s support group. They meet every 6 weeks to share experiences, laughter, friendship and support each other. We identified that following migration to a new environment, it is easy to feel lonely and isolated. We have created this safe space to reduce isolation amongst the Black women and improve the wellbeing. We identify any abnormal situation early and work with women to manage and bring about solution. We collaborate with other services to come in and speak to the women from time to time . Topic ranging from cancer, menopause, healthy eating, maintaining good mental health. Women from the BAME community can attend.

Integration workshops run for internationally recruited starters at the North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust. Workshops were held across the different sites from Grimsby to Scunthorpe. The objectives were to support seamless integration; better understanding of socio-cultural differences that might hamper team bonding; communication tips and tools for better collegiate and patient experience.

Black History Month 2023 Held at YMCA. Events attended across the UK.

Why We Celebrate Black History Month

• Acknowledge overlooked histories.
• Many stories of Black Britons have not been fully taught or documented. BHM helps to bring these stories to light.
• Celebrate achievements and excellence.
• It is a time to recognise the successes, resilience, creativity, and leadership within Black communities.
• Educate and raise awareness.
• BHM provides an opportunity for learning, reflection, and meaningful conversations about race, identity, and equality.
• Promote inclusion and representation
• Representation matters. Celebrating Black history helps create a more inclusive society where everyone feels seen, valued, and respected.
• Inspire future generations.
• By highlighting Black role models past and present, BHM encourages young people to dream bigger and believe in their potential.

What Black History Month Means to THG

At THG, celebrating Black History Month reflects our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is an opportunity to listen, learn, celebrate culture, and continue building an environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Black history is not only something to reflect on for one month
It is something to recognise, respect, and celebrate all year round.

The Heath Gospel CIC hosted the Young Peoples event aimed at helping them plan, grow, succeed, and thrive within our community. It was designed with the wellbeing and needs of young people in mind.

Young Peoples Event featured seminars from professionals to advise about making career choices, the importance of networking and making use of career event opportunities

Sessions on

• Cultural identity
• Purpose
• Self discovery
• Self esteem
• Confidence Building

Engaging the young people amongst them are those who have migrated with their parents to live in the UK

They need lots of support which is what THG offers them.

Family day out is always an essential part of our activities. To reduce isolation, build team work and create meaningful relationships and connections.

Here are some photos and videos from our September, 2023 Family Day Out.

Young people’s wellbeing day is crucial to the wellbeing of our young ones. This was April 2023 and young ones still talk about this event.

July and August 2023, we attended the inclusivity and teamwork NLAG NHS staff drop-in event.
THG team attended this event and was opportunity to connect and engage with staff from Black and other Minority Backgrounds, other community-focused organisations.

It was also an opportunity to connect with leaders at various levels across the organisation to understand the integration challenges they face, and explore avenues to codesign solutions

July and August 2023, we attended the inclusivity and teamwork staff drop-in event. THG team attended this event and was opportunity to connect and engage with different organisations. Our focus is always promoting the wellbeing of the BAME community and migrant workers.

The Health Gospel CIC collaborates with Care Plus Employability services to present a one day workshop in July, 2023 on CV writing, volunteering opportunities and training placement. We are grateful to the Organisation for all their support towards our BAME Community.