About Embassy.
Our Story.
Shocked by the fast growing number of people waiting in shelters or temporary accommodation, along with 10-15 year waiting lists for 1 bed council flats, we knew we had to do something to reduce homelessness in Greater Manchester. So we founded Embassy in January 2019.
Embassy started off as a repurposed luxury tour bus turned shelter, providing a safe place to sleep along with wraparound support to help people get back on their feet. We quickly realised short term emergency accommodation wasn’t enough, so 5 months after our first guest stepped onto the Embassy Bus, we employed our first full time Resettlement Manager. This, along with offers of work from local companies meant that Embassy evolved into a resettlement programme rather than a night shelter.
Now, that we offer men and women residency in our homes, cutting out the shelter ‘middle man’ ending their homelessness on day one. Our residents get much more than a roof over their heads. We teach them how to budget, shop, cook, look after a home and get them ready for work, alongside emotional support, mentoring and being guided through a recovery course. There are no hand-outs but support with a hand-up to build independence.
We work with over 20 Greater Manchester companies who employ our residents, enabling Embassy to support them in saving up for a deposit and first month’s rent. It’s a hands on, supported practice run at managing a home, getting a grip on finances and starting work. When they’re ready, we help our residents find permanent accommodation and continue to visit and support them for up to 6 months as they settle in to their new home.
Embassy has a proven track record of success with our former residents successfully working and managing in their new homes. This eases council housing waiting lists and reduces reliance on benefits.
We’re taking Embassy to the next level with Embassy Village, a purposed built village with 40 new high quality homes, a village hall and community hub, as well as outdoor space with lush planting, sports area and allotment space.
people supported
successfully housed
& working
3,500
15
hours of support each year
bedrooms across 5 homes
92%
175+
“After moving to permanent housing, the support I received from Embassy staff didn't cease. I received regular visits from Embassy's resettlement worker who helped me in various ways.
Nearly two years later and I remain happily housed. My tenancy has been a great success and I am immensely grateful for the support I received from Embassy.”
Why it’s needed.
Homelessness is growing even more rapidly since the pandemic, cost of living crisis and the war in the Ukraine. According to statistics published by Shelter in January 2023, one in 74 people in Greater Manchester are experiencing homelessness, a number which has soared over the past five years. Some who find themselves homeless are given short term hostel stays. But there needs to be a long-term solution.
Those experiencing homelessness often have a 10-15 year wait for local authority housing. Despite a place to stay, some become very lonely, leading to a shocking proportion returning to the streets. Often those finding themselves homeless have an institutionalised background such as the armed forces, prison or the care system or have become used to shelter life, meaning they have never managed a home or a budget.
Resettlement is key. There is a lack of resettlement workers in Greater Manchester meaning that little help is available to find employment, accommodation or home visits. At Embassy, our priority is resettlement, and the majority of our team are resettlement workers.
Donate now.
Your donation will help someone to break the cycle of homelessness and get back on their own feet.
Our Partners.
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The Moulding Foundation
The Moulding Foundation believes that everyone, regardless of their personal circumstances, deserves an education, a safe place to call home, and access to healthcare.
The Moulding Foundations has generously committed capital funds to build it as well as supporting some of the management costs of the build. Without this support Embassy would not be able to realise the vision of the Village.
Not satisfied to be just the funder, the Moulding Foundation team have joined the steering group and have become tangibly involved in our work.
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Capital&Centric
Social mission developer Capital&Centric is one of the UK’s most creative and active developers, spending £3m a week on regeneration.
Capital&Centric’s focus is on sustainable change, both in the communities it creates and how it gives back. Alongside Embassy, Capital&Centric set up Regeneration Brainery, an award-winning social mobility programme that gets brilliant young minds inspired about a career in property.
Co-founder Tim Heatley is chair of the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity, which works to end rough sleeping and homelessness.
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Peel L&P
Peel L&P is an ambitious regeneration business with generations of history, heritage and expertise. With over 50 years in business, Peel L&P strives to make a positive impact on people’s lives with sustainability embedded in everything it does to benefit communities and the environment.
Peel L&P initiated the vision for a village that tackles homelessness and has helped to bring key partners together to make it happen.
Peel L&P is supporting Embassy Village with a site, providing 22 railway arches in Castlefield, Manchester, rent free under a long-term agreement.
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Sigma Capital
Sigma Capital is a provider of build-to-rent housing through its Simple Life brand. One of Sigma’s key values is being ‘passionate about people’ with a focus on helping to create new communities.
Sigma has supported Embassy with donations to management costs of the Embassy Village, practical support for those we care for ,and are part of our exciting plans to build homes to support women within our communities.
Sigma Capital has donated a property to us for two years free of charge. This has enabled us to support women experiencing homelessness.
Our Supporters.
The Embassy ethos.
We are a Christian faith-based charity motivated by God’s love for people and for social justice. We serve people of all faiths and none with the same passion and quality of service.
We believe that each life is incredibly precious to God. Life is full of purpose and our residents are meant to live, not just survive.