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Bristol’s SETsquared incubator has chosen Ashley Community Housing and Up Our Street as research partners for its innovative upcoming diversity and inclusion research project. 

The project aims to improve and increase the inclusion and representation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) business founders applying to the incubator. 

Published on 09/02/2018 by the Bristol Business News.  

This is how empty properties in parts of Bristol have been brought back into use by charities and social enterprises. Six homes have been leased to the organisations by Bristol City Council after they were purchased in the 1960s and 70s - and some have been empty for around two years.

Mostly terraced houses, many were in need of complete renovation and refurbishment, having fallen into disrepair in recent years. Among those taking on the projects include Ashley Community Housing and 1625 Independent People. 

Published on 23/01/2018 by the Bristol Post.  

Could looking to the UK's immigrant and refugee populations help businesses enhance the diversity of their workforces? We spoke to Monder Ram, professor at the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME); and Fuad Mahamed, CEO of Ashley Community Housing, who arrived in this country as a refugee and pointed out that the advantages of an ethnically diverse workplace extend to hiring refugees too. 

Inside Handsworth have published a feature article on the work of Ashley Community Housing (specifically focusing on the Handsworth area).  

Find out about the history of the company, how we are helping refugees and more information on the housing we provide.  

Published on 03/01/2018 on Inside Handsworth website. 

A social enterprise that works to resettle refugees within Bristol’s communities has received a prestigious Lloyds Bank National Business Award. Ashley Community Housing won the title for the positive social impact it has on the city and beyond. 

“One piece of advice I would give people starting a business today is follow your ambitions and follow your dreams and set achievable goals,” said Jeff Greenidge, Director of Himilo training for Ashley Community Housing, on receiving the award."

Published on 22/11/17 on Bristol 24/7 website. 

A short video of Jeff, Julia and Marghoob receiving the Positive Social Impact award at the Lloyds Bank National Business awards 2017.  

Published on 15/11/17 on YouTube. 

'Refugee resettlement service Ashley Community Housing, which has an office in Bristol, was among the list of winners [at the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards], scooping the Social Impact Award in recognition of its work.' 

Published on 15/11/17 on SouthWestBusiness website. 

'Refugees from several African nations spoke highly of a housing association whose offering of accommodation and support work has helped them rebuild their lives.' 

Published on 6/11/2017 on the Voice Online.  

'ACH works across an integration continuum to help refugees become self-sufficient contributors to the local economy and community. Employment supports and economic opportunity are at the core of their approach. In their experience, refugees quickly become independent and self-reliant with a limited amount of targeted support.' 

Published on 31/10/17 on Cities of Migration website.