About Maria and her business idea

“In the beginning I was lost. I didn't know how to start because, [The UK] is a new country for me, I didn't know the rules. I didn’t know what I should do to start a business.”

Maria came to ACH seeking assistance in starting her business in the UK. Being relatively new to Bristol, with so many ideas, Maria wasn’t sure how to start a business or what path to choose.

Leaning to crochet a stress reliever during lockdown, Maria discovered a passion for art and making handmade products.

The Commonwealth Games 2022 start today in our wonderful city of Birmingham! The Commonwealth Games has at its heart, an aim to bring people together: from different parts of the world, but also to bring the whole city together. In fact, one of the mission statements of the games is:

When I arrived in the UK, it was clear that things were different here than in Sudan. I quickly realised I didn’t know many things about the UK. I had no idea about Universal Credit. I wanted to find work but had no clue how to search for jobs. I wanted to improve my English primarily to communicate with other people, but I didn’t know where to start. I had no GP, and I wasn’t registered to study at a college.