The Welcome Pledge

We [Company name] pledge to provide equitable opportunities for refugees and migrants, ensuring access to fair employment, support, and resources to foster their success and integration.

What is the Welcome Pledge?

The Welcome Pledge is a pioneering initiative launched by ACH, urging employers, training providers, and businesses to help refugees and migrants access economic opportunities. Co-produced with businesses across the South West, members of the migrant and refugee community and aligned with the region’s Good Employment Charter and the Living Wage Foundation, the pledge aims to ensure refugees and migrants are not just welcomed, but empowered to thrive in the workforce. It sends a powerful message that these individuals bring valuable skills and potential, not deficits, and that tailored support, fair opportunities, and inclusive workplaces are key to unlocking their contributions. The pledge represents a step toward stronger communities and a smarter, more equitable economy.

Benefits

Strengthen the message that refugees and migrants are respected, supported, and contribute meaningfully to our economy.
Demonstrate your organisations commitment to Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) and broader social value initiatives
Receive tailored support through ACH to recruit, retain and progress refugees and migrants within your workforce
Gain visibility through ACH’s promotional channels, including blogs, case studies and marketing material highlighting your impact.
Tap into a diverse pool of skilled candidates from refugee and migrant backgrounds through ACH, refugee support organisations, and word-of-mouth, driven by your commitment.
Join a network of like-minded companies to exchange best practice and gain fresh insights

Steps to get involved

1. Key challenges and barriers experienced by refugees

Download the ‘Problem Statement’ document. It outlines common barriers and challenges that refugees and migrants have shared regarding access to employment, education, and training, and suggestions from our Lived Experience Action Group on how employers and training providers can offer support; alternative ideas are welcome.

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2. Decide your organisation's Call to Action

Identify a practical call to action that aligns with your organisation’s capabilities and allows you to measure its impact. Consider which department will be responsible for implementation and how the initiative will drive improvement or change.

3. Complete the form to submit your call to action

You will be guided through sections of the form to formulate your pledge.

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4. Firm up your pledge

ACH will be in touch to go through your pledge, help you to finalise, and decide on how to measure impact.

5. Review progress

ACH will be in touch to review your progress in 6 Months and again after 1 year of committing to the pledge.

Signatory organisations