Welcome to Gentoo

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

We’re bringing services direct to you

You told us you wanted more accessible, face-to-face support and we listened. Speak to us in person about rent, your tenancy, repairs, money support, wellbeing and more!

We’ll be visiting neighbourhoods and community hotspots across Sunderland all summer long.

Young changemakers shine at Social Enterprise Dragon’s Den

9 July 2025

Students from five Sunderland schools took centre stage at a Dragon’s Den-style event, pitching their innovative social enterprise ideas to a panel of local leaders. The event, delivered in partnership with Gentoo, Prosper, Together for Children, and the Social Enterprise Academ...

Latest news

11 July 2025

Consultation launched for 109 affordable homes in Fulwell Quarry

Following outline planning permission being granted in August 2022, we are preparing a reserved m...

4 July 2025

Gentoo strengthens Property Investment team with new senior appointments

We have strengthened our Property Investment team with new senior appointments....

18 June 2025

Ready, Set, Grow! Win prizes in our annual gardening competition

We’re excited to invite green-fingered enthusiasts across Wearside to take part in our gardening ...