Our impact in 2022: Building a better future for refugee and migrant communities

2022 has shown us that it has never been so important to ensure that all refugees who flee war and persecution are treated equally, consistently and with respect.

At ACH we are committed to stand with those seeking sanctuary, today and always, to advocate for equal rights to safety and opportunity for all people seeking asylum and refuge in the UK. Our Impact Report 2022 demonstrates how we’ve been working towards this mission each and every day.

We hope this report will take you on a journey that mirrors the journey one of our refugee clients may undertake after they first receive their refugee status.

The first challenge people encounter is finding safe and secure housing. When a person first receives their refugee status, they are given just 28 days to leave their government NASS accommodation and find a place to live. Without references, employment or social networks in the UK, this is a near impossible task. Social housing associations like ACH fill this gap.

The next obstacle a person encounters is accessing integration support. We provide support breaking barriers to key integration activities such as registering with a GP, creating social networks and accessing universal credit. Next, we guide our clients towards building their ambitions, accessing training, education and enterprise support.

We believe wholeheartedly that people arriving to this country have the skills, drive and ambitions to build successful lives in the UK. ACH offers the tools to climb the ladder. Our work does not end with helping an individual to success. We work to change the system and advocate for change to open up opportunities and support for our communities. ACH campaigns for doors to be opened, and barriers permanently broken down for newly arrived communities in the UK.

Find out more

Read the full report here.

For more information, or to find out how you could partner with ACH, drop us an email at marketing@ach.org.uk.