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Blogs and news

Rita is preparing food in the kitchen

"Far Far Away": Bringing Hong Kong Flavours Closer

Rita is from Hong Kong and relocated to Bristol in 2021. She first discovered ACH at a Welcome Event for Hong Kong nationals and has remained connected with us ever since.

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Kidanemariam at Birmingham Running Festival

Kidanemariam, ACH Birmingham Tenant Wins 5K Race at Birmingham Running Festival

Life hasn’t been easy for Kidanemariam. Like many refugees, he had faced significant challenges, from adapting to a new country to navigating limited resources.

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Zarah Sultana MP Coventry Visit

Zarah Sultana MP Visits ACH Coventry

A while back we were delighted to welcome Zarah Sultana, Independent MP for Coventry south, to our Coventry office, where she had the chance to meet people at the heart of what we do – our tenants, learners and staffs.

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ACH staff and tenants

Our impact in 2024

We are delighted to report that 2024 has been our most successful year to date. We have housed over 1,400 people over the course of the year, provided bespoke training and business advice to over 500 of our service users, ensuring our clients, from across the west of England and the West Midlands, can take the first steps towards full integration.
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Course participants at Arnos Vale

Introduction to Green Employment Course | Insights from Our Trip to Arnos Vale Cemetery

Just at the beginning of 2025, our Introduction to Green Employment course cohort had an amazing trip to Arnos Vale Cemetery, guided by the wonderful Russell, Arnos Vale’s Landscape Volunteering Officer. Keep reading to find out how did it go...
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Go Digital Graduates Celebration

Celebrating our Go Digital Graduates

The Go Digital course (NOCN Entry 3) was designed to help women build digital skills, improve employability, and support their family through education. Alongside their classes, they receive one-to-one support, career advice, and guidance on further education and job opportunities.

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The case for tailored employment and integration support for refugees

The benefits of improving refugee employment outcomes are clear. Research suggests that providing tailored English language and employment support as soon as refugees arrive in the UK could generate a net economic benefit of £1.2 billion over five years.
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Our project officer Jah with a Green Employment course learner

Collaborating for a Greener Future: Community Climate Action Project

Globally and locally, refugees and migrants often bear the brunt of climate-related challenges. Extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, and famines are creating widespread insecurity, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities. This is part of the untold story behind many of the struggles our clients face.
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The Ministry with the ACH Team, sharing a moment during the visit to ACH Birmingham

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the MHCLG Visits ACH to Learn About Their Refugee Integration and Housing Solutions

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.

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