Building a better future for refugees & migrants in the UK

The day began with a welcome from senior members of staff and a walkthrough of our Business Plan – giving residents a transparent look into ACH’s strategic direction and our performance over the past year. For many attendees, it was a valued opportunity to hear directly from the people leading the organisation and to see how decisions are being made with residents' needs at the centre.

On Monday 17 June, we kicked off the week in Birmingham with the reveal of a beautiful community-made painting. Created by ACH clients and partners, the piece embodies this year’s theme through a striking tree artwork - one strong trunk supporting branches of hands, multi-coloured leaves and flowers representing diversity, unity and growth. The unveiling, led by Christy Kalu and Lizwe Chigama of ACH and Lucy Clark from Birmingham City Council was a moving moment of pride.

This brand evolution signals not a reinvention, but a renewed expression of what ACH has always stood for: empowerment, inclusion, and the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future.

The decision to rebrand comes as the scale, ambition, and impact of ACH’s work have grown significantly. With services spanning supported housing, careers support, business empowerment, training and national policy influence, ACH has become a vital force across Bristol, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton — and beyond.