Gateley partners with pioneering Embassy Village to break homelessness cycle

Professional services group Gateley has announced a partnership with Embassy Village, a pioneering homeless project that will see 40 high-quality homes delivered under 20 railway arches in Castlefield, Manchester.

Led by the Embassy charity, the project aims to break the cycle of homelessness through long-term support for vulnerable residents looking to get back in to work. Built along the Bridgewater Canal in Manchester city centre, the purpose-built homes feature top-of-the-range interiors and fittings to give people a sense of home and self-worth. The village, which also features communal gardens, sports facilities and a village hall which will foster community as well as teach residents critical life skills, is set to open by the end of the year.

Gateley has become the latest business to support the mission, with the partnership directly funding the installation of signage across the main entrance, village hall, archway blocks and front doors of the completed homes as the site comes together.

In addition, colleagues in Gateley’s Manchester office will have the opportunity to volunteer at the site upon completion, supporting the company’s responsible business objectives.

Sid Williams, co-founder and director at Embassy, said: “Thank you to Gateley for their generosity in supporting Embassy Village. We’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with a plethora of brilliant companies to get the project to this stage and it is fantastic to have another business with strong Manchester links supporting us. Their support will play a big part in helping people to rebuild their lives at a time when they are at their most vulnerable and ultimately reintegrate in society and break the homelessness cycle.”

Hayley Sullivan and Stuart Evans, co-heads of office for Gateley in Manchester, said: “From the moment we first heard about Embassy Village, we were blown away by the whole project and we are incredibly proud to be supporting Sid and the team. Embassy Village is the embodiment of everything that is good about Manchester and demonstrates the can-do attitude, kindness and forward thinking that the city shows on a daily basis.”

The partnership with Embassy Village is the latest show of support for good causes in the North West by Gateley’s Manchester office, which this year celebrated its 15-year anniversary in the city. In addition, Gateley also supports Regeneration Brainery, a not-for-profit organisation which helps to inspire young people of all backgrounds to kickstart a career in property and regeneration, and is an official partner of The Lowry, supporting the cultural institution’s outreach programme for communities in Salford and Greater Manchester.

To learn more about Embassy Village, visit: https://www.embassyvillage.co.uk/