Daikin UK is providing heat pumps for a pioneering sustainable community for homeless men in Manchester city centre.
As well as providing accommodation for 40 people, Embassy Village will include a village hall, outdoor green spaces, mini allotments and a multi-use sports area.
Construction of the purpose-built community is under way, with Daikin UK providing the heat pumps for sustainable heating and cooling.
Sid Williams, co-founder and director of Embassy Village, said: ‘Daikin’s support for the project has been nothing short of incredible. It has committed to supplying all the air source heat pumps and heating kit for 41 homes and the village hall. It’s an incredibly generous gift that has helped us get that bit closer to affording the project.’
Daikin’s installation partner, Temperature Control, has also committed to installing and maintaining the heat pumps.
Residents are expected to move into Embassy Village from October 2025 and will have the opportunity to undertake training – including Daikin bootcamp courses designed to give them the skills to secure jobs in the growing HVAC industry.
