Building a better future for refugees & migrants in the UK

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.

When I first applied, I was excited – but I did not realise how much this experience would shape me both professionally and personally. My motivation for joining ACH came from a real desire to gain hands-on-experience in consultancy, business analysis and collaborating directly with clients. The idea of contributing to community development through entrepreneurship felt like something that aligned with my values. I was especially drawn to the chance to support people as they start and grow their businesses here in the UK.