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Organisers of The Welcome Party, which will celebrate the cultural and economic contributions of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in Bristol, have announced two significant new supporters – The Guild of Guardians and City of Bristol College.

The pair join a list of sponsors for the high-profile event, which takes place on Thursday 7 November at The Mount Without on St Michael’s Hill.

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In just under a month, Bristol’s business community will come together for The Welcome Party, an event celebrating the economic, cultural and social contributions to the city of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.

Taking place on Thursday 7 November at The Mount Without on St Michael’s Hill, , the gathering promises to be a powerful coming together of Bristol business, community and culture, showcasing the resilience and talents of the city’s often underrepresented groups.

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Burges Salmon, the Bristol-headquartered national law firm, has become headline sponsor of The Welcome Party, the flagship event that will celebrate the talents and stories of the city’s refugees and migrants through music, art and storytelling.

The move underscores the important role businesses can play in reshaping public perceptions of refugees and migrants, not only in the workforce but throughout the community.

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In today’s business landscape, where diversity and inclusion are essential for success, public events like Bristol’s The Welcome Party offer more than just entertainment – they provide a vital platform for shifting perceptions and building stronger, more inclusive communities.

This new event, which takes place on 7 November to celebrate the talents and stories of refugees and migrants through music, art and storytelling, is an ideal opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility, diversity and community engagement. 

Tal, who requested his real name not be used, is 22 and arrived in the UK from Syria as a refugee in 2022. He lives in supported accommodation in Birmingham provided by social enterprise ACH.

Many migrants and refugees in the UK share Tal’s feelings says Nevinder Ram, operations manager at Himilo, ACH’s training subsidiary. He mentions ACH’s ‘Rethinking Refugee’ campaign, which they launched to tackle misinformation about refugees and asylum seekers living in the UK.

The Welcome Party will celebrate inclusivity and success by highlighting refugees’ contributions to Bristol.

The gala dinner on 7 November will give businesses a chance to hear, see and literally taste the positive impact refugees, people seeking asylum and vulnerable migrants have on the city.

It is being organised by ACH, the Bristol social enterprise building a better future for refugees and migrants by providing tailored integration services.

Businesses are being invited to support a gala dinner in Bristol to showcase the positive impact of refugees and migrants on the city and the wider UK – with a keynote speech by Olympic gold medallist Sir Mo Farah.

‘The Welcome Party’ will celebrate individual success stories of refugees who have set up thriving businesses in Bristol while also reinforcing the message that refugees and migrants are invaluable contributors to the city’s social and economic fabric.

A podcast telling the stories of migrants and refugees through their own words has been launched.

The five-part series, named 'Wisdom from the Global Majority', was made in collaboration between University of the West of England students and social enterprise ACH.

ACH’s marketing and communications officer Sena Vicdan said: “We are incredibly excited to launch our new podcast series, which provides a platform for individuals from refugee and migrant backgrounds to share their powerful stories.

Today is World Refugee Day, a United Nations designated day celebrating the strength, courage and resilience of those who have had to flee their home countries to escape conflict or persecution. ACH, the Bristol-founded provider for refugee and migrant integration services, is bringing to life the values of the international day with its one-of-a-kind event this autumn, aptly named The Welcome Party. Tickets available for the unique event, which will feature on-stage interview with Olympic gold medallist and Somaliland refugee, Sir Mo Farah, on Thursday 7th November.