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Gentoo colleagues at Hylton Castle with the Mobile Housing Hub

Our Mobile Housing Hub is back on the road following successful trial

20 July 2026

Our Mobile Housing Hub is back on the road after a successful trial last year, bringing advice, support and services directly into communities across Sunderland.

First launched in June 2025, the travelling hub was created to make it easier for customers to access face-to-face support witho......

Latest news

14 July 2026

Young entrepreneurs shine at Dragons Den style Social Enterprise Schools event

We're proud to have supported a Dragons Den style Social Enterprise Schools event last week.
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8 July 2026

Help us shape what great service looks like

At Gentoo, we want every interaction with you to have with us to feel professional, respectful an...

27 June 2026

Supporting veterans across Sunderland

This Armed Forces Day, we’re proud to highlight the difference partnership working is making for ...