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We are a housing association that provides homes for more than 60,000 people.

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Get free, confidential money advice from our Money Matters team. Help with benefits, budgeting, debt, energy bills and household costs.

We have been named in the Top 50 Great Place to Work® list, leading the way amongst North East employers

18 March 2026

We have been officially recognised as one of the UK’s Top 50 Best Workplaces™ 2026 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, leading the way with North East employers and Housing Associations across the country.

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Latest news

1 April 2026

Going the egg‑stra mile to support customers with everyday essentials

We are once again supporting customers across Sunderland this Easter with essen...

30 March 2026

We’re working with RE:GEN to help customers kickstart a career in construction

We’re working with RE:GEN Academy to deliver a free four week construction prog...

26 March 2026

We've invested in new machinery to boost Grounds Maintenance efficiency

Our Grounds Maintenance team have recently benefited from a significant investment in new machine...