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During his career as a locksmith and security specialist, Mark noted how the property management sector required accessible keys for many people per property – not just for contractors and staff, but keys would also need to be provided for emergency situations. However, providing this access came with a problem: “visible access points were often being targeted, creating unnecessary risk”, Mark says.

Mark has found working at Hope Street Xchange to provide real advantages in this challenging period. “Being based at Hope Street Xchange has been extremely valuable” he says. “The environment provides access to advice, networking, and collaboration opportunities that are difficult to find when working alone.”

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to one of our longest-standing tenants, Siloteq Ltd, who joined Hope Street Xchange in September 2017.

From the moment the doors opened at Hope Street Xchange, Siloteq Ltd were a part of the journey. Founded in 2013 and led by Trish Stoker alongside her business partner Jan Johansen, the company quickly established itself within our community. Over the years, we have proudly watched Siloteq grow and evolve — moving from its original office into larger workspaces as the company expanded and flourished.

On Thursday 16 November Hope Street Xchange hosted its Tenant Networking Breakfast, inviting everyone from our business centres to make connections over pastries, rolls and coffee.

Hope Street Xchange was launched in 2017 with the vision of sparking innovation and growth in Sunderland City Centre by offering high specification office and event space. Nearly seven years later, we are delighted to witness the transformation of the city centre around us. Hope Street Xchange is not the only driver of this change,