With its prime location on the North East coast, Sunderland is home to an increasing number of booming and innovative industries of all sizes including engineering, advanced manufacturing, digital creative and screen, aerospace and more. The UK’s biggest car manufacturing plant is based in our city, and Sunderland is a European centre for electric vehicle production. Our leisure offer is continuing to grow and thrive.
From first class commercial space, excellent transport links, significant investment in city development and a skilled workforce, to being named Smart City of the Year in 2020 – Sunderland is a great city for business.
Sunderland Empire is a Grade II listed Edwardian building which was built in 1907 and has welcomed iconic acts over the years such as Sid James, Charlie Chaplin, The Beatles, and Dame Helen Mirren, to name a few.
Welcoming over 300,000 audience members from across the region each year for season after season of dazzling entertainment. The Sunderland Empire showcases everything from West End musicals, classic ballet, Opera, drama to one night concerts and cutting-edge comedy.
Sunderland BID is a business led, working partnership with one clear vision – to create a vibrant city centre with opportunities for everyone.
The organisation is behind numerous initiatives to help both drive footfall and improve the local economy, to providing a range of services and support for businesses in and around the city centre.
Richard Reed Solicitors in Sunderland offer comprehensive legal services for both individuals and businesses. Their areas of expertise include Family Law, Residential and Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law and Wills /Probate. The firm combines expert legal knowledge with a friendly, down-to-earth approach, achieving the best outcomes for their clients.
Sunderland College is one of the largest providers of further and higher education in the North East offering a wide range of courses including A-Levels, T Levels, technical courses, apprenticeships and degrees. Part of Education Partnership North East, the top performing college group in the region (NARTs 2024), our students consistently achieve outstanding results and progress to employment, university or further study.
We have invested millions of pounds in state-of-the-art facilities so our students learn in the latest, industry standard teaching and learning environments, including a 360 degree Immersive Space.
Sunderland College is home to the Nissan Skills Academy, the Gentoo Trades Academy and the North East Retrofit Academy.
Established in 1994 to encourage and support entrepreneurs, the North East BIC has created a unique community which fosters business success and inspires the next generation of entrepreneurs. Through its package of workspace, business support and events, it has helped over 4,000 people set up businesses since its formation.
Wearside Audi proudly serves the requirements of the people of South Tyneside and operates from its state-of-the-art base on Newcastle Road, Sunderland. We supply new and used retail vehicles from our 13 vehicle showroom and 55 vehicle used car forecourt and have a 15 ramp workshop all of which supports the growing Audi vehicle population in our area. We carry out servicing, repairs and Audi warranty work as well as parts and accessories supply. Wearside Audi is also responsible for providing thousands of vehicles each year to the NHS.
Drinks reception sponsor Maxim Facilities Management are North East England’s largest independent contract cleaning and facilities management firm. Headquartered in Sunderland, it employs over 1,500 people, has an annual turnover of more than £15m and provides commercial contract cleaning and facilities management services to public and private sector clients across the UK.
