Where to meet singles
Not every first meeting starts online. These are real places and groups where people get talking.
Play in a steel band
St Michael and All Angels Steel Orchestra in Brent is one of the bands at Notting Hill Carnival, and membership is open to all ages. Sessions run at weekends and in the evenings all year.
Source: Brent Council: St Michael and All Angels Steel Orchestra, checked 8 November 2026
Go to a Black History Month event
Black History Month UK lists talks, exhibitions and workshops across the country. Going along is a natural way to meet people who share your interests.
Source: Black History Month UK, checked 8 November 2026
Mentor with 100 Black Men
100 Black Men of America runs local chapters that mentor young people and support education and leadership. Volunteering is a good way to meet people who care about the same things.
Source: 100 Black Men of America, checked 8 November 2026
Join the National Coalition of 100 Black Women
NCBW has 67 chapters in 24 states and Washington, DC, working on health, education and economic empowerment. Chapter events are a good way to build a circle of like-minded friends.
Source: National Coalition of 100 Black Women, checked 8 November 2026