London, 1 December 2025 – Today marks the 25th annual World AIDS Day, and members of the Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons’ Trust are leading the commemoration with a moving evening of remembrance and reflection. The event, held in partnership with AIDS Memory UK, will take place at the historic Fitzrovia Chapel in London, a site that holds significance to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The evening will feature poetry readings, music performances, and personal reflections by members of the Trust. It will also include poems by Queer Elders, reflecting on their own experiences with the disease. The event will be held from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm, and guests will then participate in a symbolic walk to the nearby site selected for The AIDS Memorial in London.
The AIDS Memorial is a new public artwork by acclaimed artist Anya Gallaccio, supported by the Mayor of London, that will be realized in the coming years. London’s Deputy Mayor for Communities and Social Justice, Debbie Weekes-Bernard, expressed her support for the project, stating, “I am proud that City Hall is supporting London’s first permanent HIV/AIDS memorial, which will be an important message of solidarity and a symbol of hope, as we build a better and healthier London for everyone.”
Lukasz Konieczka, Executive Director of Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons’ Trust, shared his thoughts on the event, saying, “This event is not only about remembering those we lost but also about empowering young LGBT+ persons to honor their legacy and continue the conversation about compassion, health, and community.”
The event has been a collaborative effort between the Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons’ Trust, AIDS Memory UK, and the Fitzrovia Chapel. Freya Bently, Culture and Community Manager at the Fitzrovia Chapel, expressed her pride in hosting the event, stating, “We honor our history as chapel to the Middlesex Hospital, which housed the UK’s first dedicated AIDS wards in the 1980s and 1990s. We’re pleased to be working with the Mosaic LGBT Young Person’s Trust and AIDS Memory UK to ensure that the story of HIV/AIDS is accessed by younger generations.”
The event is open to everyone, but advance booking is required to manage capacity. To reserve a place, individuals can visit http://link.outsavvy.com/aids-day. The event details are as follows:
Date: Monday 1 December 2025
Time: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Location: Fitzrovia Chapel, Fitzrovia, London
Partners: AIDS Memory UK, Mayor of London, Fitzrovia Chapel
Booking: http://link.outsavvy.com/aids-day
For media enquiries, please contact Lukasz Konieczka at Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons’ Trust via email at lukasz.konieczka@mosaictrust.org.uk or by phone at 07550124393. More information about Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons’ Trust can be found on their website at https://www.mosaictrust.org.uk.
About AIDS Memory UK:
AIDS Memory UK is a charity dedicated to establishing The AIDS Memorial in London, a permanent public artwork that will serve as a tribute to those lost to HIV/AIDS, celebrate those living with the disease today, and inspire ongoing advocacy for education and equality.
About Fitzrovia Chapel:
The Fitzrovia Chapel is a hidden gem in the heart of London, once the chapel to the Middlesex Hospital. Built in 1891, the chapel is now open to all as a charity and arts venue, with a program of exhibitions and events that reflect its history, including the UK’s first dedicated AIDS wards in the 1980s and 1990s.
About Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons’ Trust:
Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons’ Trust provides a safe, affirming community for young LGBT+ persons aged 12-25 in London. The charity supports, educates, and inspires young people to connect, learn, and thrive.
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