The Hidden Mental Health Costs of the financial crisis for Black Women

Across the UK, the rising cost of living is placing increasing pressure on households—but for many Black women, the impact goes deeper than finances. It shows up as stress, burnout, anxiety, and the silent weight of holding everything together.

This Community Assembly creates a dedicated space for Black women to come together, be heard, and explore the often-overlooked mental health impact of the financial crisis.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a space for understanding, connection, and practical solutions.

Join us for an evening at the Karibu Centre where we will:

• Open up honest conversations about financial pressure and mental wellbeing
• Hear from experienced speakers who understand both the professional and lived realities
• Take part in interactive workshops focused on coping strategies, resilience, and new opportunities
• Explore pathways to income generation, including business start-up ideas and support
• Connect with other Black women in a supportive, empowering environment

We will close the evening with a Caribbean meal, creating space to relax, connect, and build community.

Shomoy Dormer
Founder of The Mum Stop Shop, Shomoy supports mums to build income and independence on their own terms. With experience across social care, behaviour change, and national government work, she brings both expertise and lived insight into how women can create financial stability in challenging times.

Ella – Founder of EMD Life Coaching
A working mum of two and service manager with over 20 years’ experience supporting families, Ella developed The CALM Method from her own experience of burnout. Using trauma-informed, NLP, and systemic approaches, she helps women recognise overwhelm early and build sustainable balance.

📍 Karibu Centre, Brixton
🕔 Doors open: 5:00pm
🕕 Event: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
🍽️ Food served following workshops

This event is for Black women who are:

• Feeling the pressure of the current financial climate
• Navigating stress, burnout, or uncertainty
• Interested in practical tools for wellbeing and financial resilience
• Open to connection, learning, and new opportunities

Because this issue is real—and often unspoken.
Because you don’t have to carry it alone.
Because solutions exist—and they start in spaces like this.
And finally ..

We understand that many women are balancing work, finances, wellbeing, and motherhood, which is why limited childcare spaces will be available for children aged 5 and over during the event.

Children will be supervised in a separate space by a DBS-registered magician and entertainer, allowing attendees to fully engage with the evening’s discussions, workshops, and activities with greater peace of mind.

Childcare spaces are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. If this is the case please email [email protected] for details.

Spaces are limited to 60 attendees. Secure your place early.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Karibu Education Centre, 7 Gresham Road, London, United Kingdom

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