ACH team at away day playing drums

Blogs and news

Encouraging diversity in tech start-ups

We are excited to be working in partnership with Up Our Street and SETsquared Bristol on a Diversity and Inclusion Project to Improve Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation amongst tech start-ups in the city. Set up by the University of Bristol and based at Engine Shed in the heart of the Enterprise Zone, SETsquared Bristol supports high tech start-up companies, and is home to over 80 innovative ventures.

Imagining a positive future for refugees

Fictional imagineering is the ability to visualise your future ambitions, and implement them into your business. By using this technique we can create a positive and sustainable future for refugees.

Energy awareness at ACH

Last winter we worked with Bristol City Council, Quartet Community Foundation, Growing Futures and Easton Energy Project to raise awareness about energy among our residents.

Is economic inclusion possible in a racially segregated city?

Bristol has won its fair share of accolades for its diversity and stunning scenery. The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide regards it as the best place to live in the UK. Bristol does well with its immediate economy and catering to the happiness of its residents.

A collective approach to refugee support

In the past, there have been initiatives in Coventry to get key organisations across the city together to address issues of support for refugees and migrants. However, nothing has progressed to the extent needed to truly make change happen. That’s why ACH and Cllr. Kevin Maton from Coventry City Council organised a Roundtable Workshop on 29th January, inviting a range of councillors, charities and refugee organisations.

Lived Experience

The social sector is finally beginning to realise the potential of lived experience leaders. Several members of ACH staff, including our CEO, have lived experience as refugees, and this is now central to our work and one of the things that sets us apart from our competitors.

ACH Birmingham hosts Future Leaders

Common Purpose prides itself on their unrivalled access to senior leaders and organisations across the world, and their Future Leaders course provides university students with the Cultural Intelligence and leadership skills to tackle the complex challenges of the world today. On 10th January, ACH Birmingham gave Future Leaders from Birmingham City University access to their inner workings.

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West Midlands Team Building

Team building day for staff across our Birmingham and Wolverhampton offices. It was a fantastic day and really broke the ice between staff members and built on relationships.