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This follows ACH Birmingham’s recent achievement of the Supported Exempt Accommodation Quality Standards (SEAQS) Gold Status in 2024, awarded by the Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) in collaboration with Birmingham City Council.

These changes will not deter individuals from coming to the UK via small boats. Instead, they will prevent thousands of asylum seekers who have already been granted refuge from ever attaining UK citizenship. This creates an unjust two-tier system for those with refugee status.

From learning how to use basic digital skills to developing employability skills, these devices will play a vital role in helping learners overcome barriers. It is undoubtedly an investment in their potential and can contribute to their future success.

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On November 28, 2024, we launched the From Sanctuary to Opportunity 2024 Full Report, sharing our research which aims to improve training and employment outcomes for refugee

After spending over two decades working for Nike in Hong Kong, moving to the UK was a significant transition. With a background in IT and data, Wylie had high hopes of continuing his career in a similar field. However, the reality of the UK job market proved daunting.

On Wednesday 11 December, ACH hosted a Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons, by invitation from Rt Hon Kerry McCarthy MP and Rt Hon Paulette Hamilton MP.

We’ve curated a selection of beautiful items like accessories, candles, and more, made by refugee and migrant businesses supported by ACH or run by our tenants. Every purchase helps support local entrepreneurs and makes a real difference. Flip through the pages to explore...

We are delighted to announce the appointment of new Non-Executive Directors and two Independent Committee Members Sally Higham, Prask Sutton, Jehangir Malik OBE, Patricia ‘Patty’ Miranda, Amitoj ‘Ami’ Singh, Mika Abdullayeva, and Nathan Anscombe, as well as two more members who will be joining ou