Room 202 has recently been refurbished and now offers a bright, modern setting with views of the River Wear. With capacity for up to 30 people the space is ideal for training sessions, workshops, and team meetings. Venue Sunderland offer event spaces across both campuses so please speak to the team to plan your next event venue@sunderland.ac.uk

You’re all warmly invited to join us at Hope Street Xchange on Wednesday 20 May 2026 for a relaxed breakfast and coffee get-together with your fellow business centre tenants from across both sites. This is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and get to know the people around you in an informal setting. Breakfast and refreshments will be provided. We… Read more: Date for the diary – Wednesday 20 May 2026

St Peter’s Gate and Hope Street Xchange staff and tenants united in support of World Autism Acceptance Week 2026 in April with a goal of clocking up 300 miles. We’re delighted to say that this target was well and truly smashed. Thanks to everyone’s support, we raised over £1,000 for National Autistic Society along the way! It was great to… Read more: Our 300 Mile Challenge was quite the ride!

We invite you to contribute your high-quality, unused or slightly worn, clean clothing to both Suitability by Society Matters and Smart Works Newcastle. The receptions at St Peter’s Gate and Hope Street Xchange are drop off points for both organisations, helping men and women who are preparing for interviews, starting new jobs or rebuilding their lives by providing smart, appropriate clothing.

Holding-Hands have been able to add their own insight into their work by drawing on their own experiences. “We understand that challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and lack of trust in systems can prevent people from accessing the support they need”, director Jennifer Orji says. This has led Jennifer’s team to adopt the mantra of “trust is not… Read more: Spotlight on Holding-Hands CIC – creating lasting impact