Published: February 24, 2026 at 6:25 am
Embassy Village, the pioneering new Manchester community designed to support people experiencing homelessness, has officially completed construction beneath 22 transformed railway arches in Castlefield.
Developed through a pro‑bono collaboration of more than 130 businesses, Embassy Village represents a national first in scale and ambition.
The project delivers 40 high‑quality, fully furnished homes, each offering residents their own front door and the chance to rebuild their lives with dignity.
Built on land provided by Peel Waters and driven by the Greater Manchester‑based charity Embassy, the completed village includes a fully equipped village hall, a multi‑use sports area and mini allotments.
More than 1,800 plants that have been planted in the newly created outdoor areas – all designed to support wellbeing, community spirit, and independent living.
Residents will also receive six hours of personalised, support each week, alongside training in cooking, budgeting, work readiness and more.
Embassy Village’s completion is the culmination of years of partnership between Embassy, Peel Waters, Capital & Centric, Vermont Construction Group (who delivered the build at no profit), and a city‑wide team of architects, engineers and consultants donating their expertise for free.