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Gentoo invests in future talent with new roles in award-winning Fire and Building Safety Team

23 October 2025

We're proud to share we have invested in new talent as part of our commitment to fire and building safety. 

In 2023, we made a £2.4 million investment into building safety in response to the Building Safety Act 2022. This led to the creation of our dedicated Fire and Building Safety T......

22 October 2025

“Just A Normal Day” Film Highlights Devastating Impact of Deliberate Fires

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has launched a powerful new short film to raise awa...

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21 October 2025

Shared Ownership show home in Hetton now open

Our new 2-bedroom Shared Ownership show home at Eskdene Rise, located on Ennerdale Street in Hett...

21 October 2025

Tpas Accreditation for excellence in customer involvement

We have been officially accredited by Tpas, the national t...

20 October 2025

Awaab's Law: How we're keeping you safe

At Gentoo, we know how important it is to feel safe in your home. We prioritise providing warm, s...

15 October 2025

Green-fingered Sunderland couple win top prize in Gentoo gardening competition

A passionate gardening duo from Sunderland are celebrating after being crowned winners of Gentoo’...

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13 October 2025

Customer reflections on Domestic Abuse and the Housing Community Summit

Hear from Steph, a member of our Customer Committee on her reflections from the...