ACH team at away day playing drums

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ACH Birmingham Awarded Prestigious Gold Status by BVSC and Birmingham City Council

The Gold Status award is an indication of the relentless efforts of the ACH Birmingham team, who have worked diligently alongside our tenants to achieve and surpass the expected service standards.

Breaking Barriers to Enable Employment and Enterprise

In our interviews, when we asked participants to tell us about themselves, the first thing people would frequently mention (after where they’re from) was in what discipline they graduated…

Bridge to Employment - Areeba's Story

Participants receive placement opportunities in renowned hotels across Bristol and Bath, gaining invaluable on-the-job training and insights. Following their placements, candidates are offered the chance to interview for permanent positions.

Empowering Culinary Dreams: Celia’s Journey Through the ACE Course

Celia relocated to Bristol in 2023 and brought with her a wealth of experience as the founder of a cooking school and a seasoned cookery teacher from Hong Kong.

Introducing Our New Podcast Series: Wisdom from the Global Majority

This year, we are excited to present five new episodes featuring stories of creativity, determination, and success, all infused with wisdom.

Refugee Week 2024: West Midlands Events

In Coventry we enjoyed a sunny and beautiful day as we gave away free traditional coffee from Sudan, Iran, and Eritrea in the city centre. It was a valuable opportunity to meet new people and spread our message of better inclusion, compassion, and empowerment.

Refugee Week 2024 in Bristol: A Week of Unity and Empowerment

Last week, we celebrated Refugee Week in Bristol with a series of fantastic events highlighting refugees' contributions, creativity, and resilience.

A Home Away from Home

Movies and media may paint a certain picture of the country you unexpectedly find yourself in, but the stark reality often differs greatly from fiction.

Celebrating Volunteers' Week: Maryna's Volunteering Story

Starting on June 3rd, we celebrated Volunteers' Week by launching the "LIKE" campaign to honour our team members who began their journey as volunteers at ACH and have since secured permanent positions.