O5BM Featured on BBC Sunday Morning Live Ahead of World Mental Health Day

The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) was featured on BBC One’s Sunday Morning Live on 4 October 2026, as ... Continue reading →

O5BM Health Equity & Leadership Forum 2026: From Conversation to Action

Leaders from Parliament, the NHS, national funding, academia and the voluntary and community sector came together at Anglia Ruskin University ... Continue reading →

O5BM Expands into Birmingham: New Community Table Tennis Health Hub Opens in Handsworth

On Tuesday 15 September, we officially launched our new O5BM Birmingham Community Table Tennis Centre at Handsworth Wellbeing Centre. Almost ... Continue reading →

O5BM & CDS Deliver Landmark Free Oral and Dental Health Session for Older Black Men in Luton

Over 20 older Black men came together on the evening of Wednesday 9th September 2026 for a landmark Free Oral ... Continue reading →

BBC Look East Shines a Spotlight on Older Black Men

BBC Look East featured the event in its Sunday evening television coverage on 23 August. The report showcased the atmosphere ... Continue reading →

Over 100 Older Black Men Take Centre Stage at O5BM’s 2026 Community Table Tennis Championship

Thurrock completed a memorable Singles and Doubles double as more than 100 older Black men came together in Grays for ... Continue reading →

O5BM’s Threads of Heritage Research Showcased at the University of Bradford’s African International Conference 2026

June 2026 | Bradford, West Yorkshire O5BM’s Threads of Heritage research was showcased at the African International Conference 2026 at ... Continue reading →

Spotlight on O5BM North London: Partnership and Engagement Lead Visits Weekly Health Hub

O5BM’s Partnership and Engagement Lead visited the North London Community Physical Activity Health Hub on Wednesday 3 June, joining more ... Continue reading →

O5BM Featured on BBC News and BBC Look East TV

The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) is delighted to have been featured on BBC News Online and BBC Look East ... Continue reading →

Spotlight on O5BM Catford: Chair Visits Community Physical Health Hub

O5BM Chair visited the Catford Community Physical Health Hub on Tuesday 19 May, marking another important step in the Forum’s ... Continue reading →

O5BM invited to the World Team Table Tennis Championships as part of ‘Ping for Health’ programme

Thursday, 7 May 2026 | Wembley, London Members of the Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) were delighted to attend ... Continue reading →

O5BM Brings Luton Community Groups Together to Shape Pride in Place

On Wednesday 29 April 2026, the Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) convened a Pride in Place Community Engagement and ... Continue reading →

Health Equity Through Community Engagement at Luton Dad’s Inclusion Conference

The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) was proud to contribute to the Luton Dad’s Inclusion Conference held on Wednesday ... Continue reading →

O5BM Adds Powerful Voice to National Discussion on Identity, Insecurity and Social Cohesion

The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) has taken part in an important national consultation exploring how identity-based threats are ... Continue reading →

O5BM Selected to Lead Community Voice in Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Consultation

The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) is proud to have been selected by the NHS and Olovus to host ... Continue reading →

O5BM Stevenage Smashes Record as Part of Britain’s Greatest Rally

STEVENAGE, HERTS – On Monday 09 March, 2026, the Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) Stevenage swapped their usual league ... Continue reading →

Community Health Initiative for Older Black Men Expands to Thurrock and Birmingham with Sport England Support

The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) has secured support through the Movement Fund from Sport England to expand its ... Continue reading →

O5BM pledges to Luton 2040 to strengthen health, connection and resilience across the town

January 2026 | Luton, UK – The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) is proud to confirm that we have ... Continue reading →

O5BM Stevenage welcomes Herts Police for Police Race Action Plan (PRAP)

Stevenage | Monday 19 January 2026. O5BM Stevenage through the coordination of our Community Champion Tony Egunjobi, hosted a presentation ... Continue reading →

‘Threads of Heritage’ – Award Grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Over £220,000 Awarded to Celebrate and Preserve West African Men’s Traditional Dress through Threads of Heritage Project For immediate release: ... Continue reading →

Stepping into 2026 with Health, Purpose, and Community.

As we celebrate the arrival of the New Year, the Over 50s Black Men’s Forum (O5BM) is proud to share ... Continue reading →

Empowering Voices: O5BM Recognised again in Parliament for supporting Older Black Men!

On Thursday, 23 October 2025, Marie Goldman MP, the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Women and Equalities and Member of Parliament ... Continue reading →

O5BM Launches Eighth Community Table Tennis Centre in London Bromley – Backed by City Bridge Foundation

Thursday, 16th October 2025 | London Bromley – The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) proudly launched its 8th Community ... Continue reading →

O5BM Black Men Health Seminar

Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Threads of Heritage for the Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM)

Dear All, The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) is a vibrant community organisation that brings together Black men aged ... Continue reading →

Health, Unity, and Impact: O5BM’s First Health Seminar in Luton

On 20th September 2025, the Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM), held its first-ever Older Black Men Health Seminar in Luton, ... Continue reading →

UK’s First Older Black Men Community Table Tennis Competition

On 20th September, 2025, the Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) proudly hosted UK’s First Older Black Men Community Table ... Continue reading →

1st O5BM Annual Community Table Tennis Tournament in Luton – Draft Gallery

O5BM Champions Inclusive Movement at LLBiH Celebration Day 2025

Hertfordshire, Thursday, 4 September 2025 – The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) joined hundreds of residents at the Live ... Continue reading →

O5BM Gets MP Shout-Out in Parliament!

We are honoured and deeply grateful. On behalf of the Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM), we extend our sincere ... Continue reading →

O5BM Launches Seventh Community Table Tennis Centre in Luton North – Backed by Sport England

Saturday, 2 August 2025 | Luton, UK – The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) proudly launched its seventh Community ... Continue reading →

Launch of Luton North Community Table Tennis Centre

O5BM on Luton Urban Radio: Two Big Community Health Events for Luton

On 26 July 2025, a representative of the Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) joined Luton Urban Radio to spotlight ... Continue reading →

Ask the Doctors Series

Golf, Mental Health & Community – A Powerful New Connection

We’re delighted to share the success of the O5BM Mental Health “Introduction to Golf Day”, generously hosted by Mytime Active ... Continue reading →

Public Opening of the Essex Black Diasporans Oral History Project – “Soro Soke”

On Saturday 21st June 2025, we proudly celebrated the Public Opening of the Essex Black Diasporans Oral History Project – ... Continue reading →

BBC Essex welcomes O5BM and Essex Record Office (ERO)

Thank You, BBC Essex! We were honoured to be featured on the Akylah Rodriguez Show on BBC Essex (June 19th), ... Continue reading →

Ask The Accountant Series

Building Stronger Communities, One Organisation at a Time

On 26th March in Luton, something meaningful took root. More than 45 grassroots leaders, public service advocates, and community organisers gathered, ... Continue reading →

O5BM on Luton Urban Radio: New Policy Brief Calls for Action on Older Black Men’s Health and Wellbeing

On 10 May 2025, the Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) joined Luton Urban Radio to discuss our new policy ... Continue reading →

City Bridge Foundation Awards O5BM a 5 year grant to Support Physical Health in Older Black Men

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Over 50s Black Men Forum Receives Grant from City Bridge Foundation to Expand Health and ... Continue reading →

House of Commons – O5BM Supports Age UK’s “Act Now, Age Better” Campaign

On 6th May 2025, representatives from The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) attended the Age UK Parliamentary Spring Reception ... Continue reading →

O5BM Awarded AHPN Grant to Support Mental Health in Older Black Men

The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) is proud to announce that we have been awarded a grant from the ... Continue reading →

O5BM Announces the Official Launch of its Job Board to Enhance Employment Opportunities.

For Immediate Release 18 February 2025 – The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) is thrilled to announce the official ... Continue reading →

O5BM Visits Sky Studios: A Day of Networking, Learning, and Inspiration

On Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, the Chair and the Partner Manager of the Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) had ... Continue reading →

O5BM Joins Ghana’s 68th Independence Celebration in Luton: A Night of Culture, Unity, and Heritage!

Ghana Celebrates Its 68th Independence Day with a Spectacular Event in Luton! On 6 March 2025, Ghana marked its 68th ... Continue reading →

O5BM Highlights Key Findings from Black Men Over 50 Survey on Luton Urban Radio

On Saturday, 22nd March 2025, LennyT of Luton Urban Radio (LUR) sat down with Chidi Umeano, the Partnership and Engagement ... Continue reading →

O5BM Waves the Flag for National Lottery at Chelmsford Physical Activity Centre

On Tuesday, 18th March 2025, the Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) proudly participated in the National Lottery Open Week ... Continue reading →

Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) Proudly Participates in Luton & Bedfordshire Windrush Awards 2025!

16 February 2025 – The recent Luton & Bedfordshire Windrush Awards 2025 took place on Sunday, 16th February, hosted by ... Continue reading →

Exciting News for O5BM: New Table Tennis Centre Launch in Thamesmead

05 February 2025 – O5BM proudly launched its new Table Tennis centre at the Church of the Cross, Lensbury Way, ... Continue reading →

O5BM at Houses of Parliament to discuss Toxic Air and Social Justice: The Unequal Burden of Air Pollution

Event Highlight: Toxic Air and Social Justice: The Unequal Burden of Air Pollution. On Tuesday, 4th February 2025, the Houses ... Continue reading →

Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) invites O5BM to Job Fair

30 January 2025 – Today marked the “New Year, New You”, collaboration event, hosted by Southend City Council, Jobcentre Plus, ... Continue reading →

O5BM at MacMillan and Luton Council Faith & Cancer Event

18 January 2025 – O5BM was honoured to be invited to the Faith and Cancer event sponsored by Macmillan Cancer ... Continue reading →

O5BM Launches Southend Table Tennis League

15 January 2025 – The indoor hall on the upper floor of The Haven Community Hub in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend, buzzed ... Continue reading →

O5BM meets with Heritage Associates and the United Brothers group

It was a pleasure for O5BM to be invited by Bob Baker, CEO of Heritage Associates to meet with the ... Continue reading →

O5BM at the Essex Community Foundation (ECF) Charity Symposium

O5BM was well represented at the Essex Community Foundation Charity Symposium and Annual General Meeting (AGM) event that took place ... Continue reading →

O5BM Luton welcomes Luton Borough and Total WellBeing

O5BM Luton Table Tennis League had the pleasure of hosting Matthew Hudson, a Public Health Principal with Luton Borough Council ... Continue reading →

O5BM celebrates National Lottery Funding

O5BM celebrates after receiving National Lottery funding over the next 3 years to provide user-centric support services to older black ... Continue reading →

‘Soro Soke’ – Oral History Award Grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

‘Soro Soke’ – Essex Black Diasporans Oral History award grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to celebrating the voices ... Continue reading →

Essex Record Office welcomes the Over 50s Black Men (O5BM) Forum

12 October 2024 – Some members of the Over 50s Black Men (O5BM) participated in an Oral History Training, which ... Continue reading →

Table Tennis England Case Study on O5BM Luton

October 9, 2024 | Paul Stimpson A project using table tennis to tackle isolation and improve health among black men aged over ... Continue reading →

O5BM Launches Stevenage Table Tennis League

07 October 2024 – The indoor hall of the Oval Community Centre in Stevenage was transformed into a hive of ... Continue reading →

O5BM Basildon Seminar – Tackling Older Black Men Health Inequalities

What a day on 28th September, 2024 at the George Hurd Activity Centre in Basildon, where the Over 50s Black ... Continue reading →

Active Essex Case Study on O5BM Chelmsford

September, 2024  A project using table tennis to tackle isolation and improve health among black men aged over 50 is ... Continue reading →

Stevenage Community Trust approves funding for Table Tennis League

September 2024 – Over 50s Black Men (O5BM) Forum are delighted to announce the receipt of funding from Stevenage Community Trust to ... Continue reading →

O5BM Health Webinar – “Dear Doctor”

O5BM conducts Financial Literacy Workshop in Luton

As part O5BM’s efforts to address job security fears and anxiety of growing old, we ran a FREE workshop in ... Continue reading →

O5BM at Luton Urban Radio on 30th July

O5BM had the pleasure of joining DJ MR B and Abeenah at Luton Urban Radio’s Dedication show. The show is a celebration ... Continue reading →

Case Study – O5BM Luton welcomes Table Tennis England

It was a pleasure to host Jade Griffiths, Data and Insight Executive and Chris Bryden, the Area Manager (East) from ... Continue reading →

O5BM at Luton Health Fest on 29th June

O5BM will be having a stall at the health fest event at DENBIGH HIGH SCHOOL, ALEXANDRA AVE, LU3 1HG on Saturday, 29th June. ... Continue reading →

O5BM at Luton Men’s Health Event

O5BM had a stall at the Men’s health event at Luton High Town Community Sports & Arts Centre. The event ... Continue reading →

Essex County Council provides grant to O5BM

06 June 2024 We’re proud to announce that we have received funding from @Essex_CC through their #PHAB programme! Essex County ... Continue reading →

Thurrock CVS spotlights O5BM

This week the spotlights on The Over 50s Black Men Forum(O5BM) Thurrock CVS (Thurrock Community and Voluntary Services) is a membership organisation that supports, develops ... Continue reading →

RFP for “Essex Black Diasporans Oral History” Project.

Dear All, The Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM) is a vibrant community that brings together black men aged 50 ... Continue reading →

Table Tennis England & Be Active visits O5BM Luton Table Tennis League

O5BM Seminar – Tackling Older Black Men Health Inequalities

We are delighted to announce the triumph of our first-ever live seminar. It was a pleasure to host members who ... Continue reading →

O5BM Launches Basingstoke Table Tennis League

NHS Mid and South Essex selects O5BM for Research

The Research Engagement Network (REN) project is overseen and delivered by the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board in ... Continue reading →

O5BM Launches Luton Table Tennis League

O5BM at the NHS Solent Men’s Health and Wellbeing Event

Men’s Health and Wellbeing event in Southampton! This event is delivered in partnership between Solent NHS Trust, Southampton City Council, ... Continue reading →

Sports England approves funding for additional Table Tennis Leagues

Sports England approves funding for Table Tennis Leagues in Luton and Basingstoke

O5BM Health Webinar – “Dear Doctor”

August Health Webinar: Doctors Q & A Date: August 27th, 2023             Time: 15:00-16:00 (UK) Send ... Continue reading →

Table Tennis League in Grays Launched

O5BM Health Webinar with Anthony Nolan – “Blood & Stem Treatment”

  Health Webinar – “Understanding Blood & STEM Donations” WHY YOU MUST ATTEND Health inequalities faced by the black community is ... Continue reading →

O5BM Launches Essex Table Tennis League

On June 13th, 2023, the indoor hall of the Royal British Legion Club at Chelwater, Great Baddow in Chelmsford, Essex, ... Continue reading →

O5BM attends Prostrate Cancer’s First Black Men’s Health Advisory Group

National Lottery Press Release on O5BM Portal

National Lottery Press Release on O5BM Portal: An Essex and London based community group has launched a new platform designed ... Continue reading →

A good later life for Black men over 50

Many older Black men are faced with the reality of the double jeopardy of ethnic inequalities and ageism. However, these ... Continue reading →