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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

21 July 2026

We're celebrating saving 250,000 miles through our van based stock initiative in partnership with Jewson Partnership Solutions

A colleague idea that started in 2020 has now helped us save more than 250,000 miles of travel, r...

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...