ACH wins the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise!
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is an annual business award bestowed on companies in the UK, by Her Majesty the Queen – an incredible honour!
ACH is one of 205 organisations in the country to be presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, considered the most prestigious business accolade in the UK. Her Majesty the Queen makes the awards yearly on the advice of the Prime Minister, assisted by an advisory committee made up of representatives of government, industry, commerce and trade unions.
Refugee Week is, at its heart, a celebration of refugees in the UK and around the world. It’s a chance to reach out to others, have meaningful conversations and create positive change.
Since launching the project in October 2019, the Himilo training team have been engaging with clients to assist them with developing their skills set to gain employment.
What's next for the Community Climate Action Project?
Globally and nationally, the climate crisis will affect the most at risk in society. Studies show that groups and communities most affected by environmental and climate issues are the least likely to be listened to or allowed access to spaces of decision making.
In May 2018, Mohammed started working in the Property Maintenance Team in our ACH Birmingham Office, and started his Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 apprenticeship in May 2019.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the digital divide in the UK, with lockdowns meaning many have had no or very little access to online services, classes, and culture.
‘Integration’ can be a controversial concept. When applied to migrant communities it has often been associated with assimilation, a ‘one-way’ process treating migrants as “others” who need to “fit in”.
