Testimonials
I would like to thank you and your team for such fantastic support for our mutual clients. Each and every one of them have been touched by your kindness and compassion in these troubled times. I have reached out to many foodbanks in our local area and you outshine them all! Going over and above to ensure that everyone receives the food they need. A very big heartfelt thank you!!
AK
I am a victim of DV I was in need and ACCM UK helped and supported me Thank you.
MA
During the pandemic when all doors were closed ACCM UK left their doors open for me, I was homeless, abused by my husband , left on the streets not knowing what to do who to tell, ACCM (UK) reached out helped me build my life, ACCM (UK) provided me with legal support, funds, food help to get to a safe place, educated me by providing ESOL and now I am in a job happy as ever. Thank Sarah and Rehana for everything you and your team done for me and all the women and girls that you support
HH
I am a white British lady but when I met Rehana I felt very much like we are one, ACCM (UK) treats everyone like family- I was provided counselling since then I feel like myself again and I have found my answers through therapy provided. Thank you.
ET
I was a victim of HBV and tried formed arranged marriage – I was disowned by my family –when I had no one ACCM(UK) gave me that support that no other services gave. It has been one year now I have come a long way now. I have passed my driving test and I am a solicitor. I am today where I am because of ACCM (UK) thank you Sarah and Rehana for all your support.
AB
I was referred by mental health services to ACCM (UK). I was supported throughout till to date, I was a victim of domestic violence, Rehana and Sarah gave me the hope- I am now a new me- I am no longer with the mental health services and I have started to live again. I am now working, and I would like to say a huge thank you to ACCM(UK)
ST
Client's Daugter
My mum self-confidence has come back since she has started to attend the health and wellbeing sessions run by ACCM (UK). I feel as if my mum has come out of a cage!! My Mum is now so confident in herself. Thank you for opening the doors for mum
Mrs S’s Daughter
When I was so down, a friend told me to go and see someone at ACCM (UK). As an Asian male I found it difficult and embarrassing to seek help as you get laughed at. I visited ACCM (UK) and spoke to Rehana after a chart, she understood what I was experiencing and booked on to their counselling programme with Gavi. After 6 sessions, I am now confident and coping with new life without panic reactions to life. Thank you so much ACCM (UK) you have changed my life.
Client's Daugter
I was abused beaten; I had nowhere to go. Rehana /Sarah from ACCM UK helped report to police, find m a refuge ACCM UK-Rehana gave me one to one support during the pandemic Sarah helped apply for the Domestic Violence Concession as I was abused, I got help with benefit and after securing my settlement status. I was supported to learn English, Rehana helped me with my cv and I now have a job.
HK
I was forced to marry my cousin abroad When I come back I got in touch with ACCM UK who helped me report this crime and protect me by getting a forced marriage protection order, I was helped with legal aid and costs involved, I was helped to flee safely to a safe home where now I am comfortable and having one to one support over the phone and counselling provided by ACCM UK. Thank you for understanding me and the sensitive cultural issues.
Forced Marriage victim
I thought my daughter in law was useless until she joined ESOL classes at ACCM (UK), she secured a good paid job, we can now afford better lifestyle including going out for meals. I now mentor ither mother to let their daughters in law go out, learn and gain employment to improve the family and community.
Mrs HK
I arrived in the UK in February 2020 to get married to a man a have never met. He threw me out of his home end of March 2020 and ended up at ACCM (UK)’s door during start of covid-19 lockdown. ACCM (UK has since helped me with agencies as I am now safe, speak English, gained status to remain in the UK, have own flat and gained paid employment. Thank you so much.
HF
Never seen anything like it.
High Sheriff of Bedfordshire July 2023. Bedford African Community Event.
What we have in Bedford, is a lot of small communities, which is great in terms of richness, in terms of just living right, you know, just being able to live in, it’s great…But of course, that brings different challenges in terms of each of those communities can have their own … issues which affect life in the borough. Right, and really understanding all these different communities and the different communities needs comes with challenge and umm and so I say that because it’s our community. Groups like ACCM who are working with communities on the ground, a grassroot level who helped to bridge that gap for the local authority, you know, between those communities, right? So that the organisations who are on the ground are critical to providing that, bridging that gap for us.
IC
I am constantly impressed with the work you do and very proud to work alongside such a wonderful organisation with such lovely and amazing people. Long may it continue.