Children discovered the importance of budgeting, and the difference between wants and needs in a financial education session sponsored by Cumberland Building Society. The valuable life lesson was delivered to […]
Category: Business
Law firm continues to expand following acquisition
A CUMBRIAN legal firm is continuing its impressive expansion with the acquisition of a Cumbrian law practice – just months after a high-profile merger. Bendles Solicitors will acquire Atkinson Ritson […]
Next-gen teaching: Fibrus Broadband donation helps school invest in laptops for STEM subjects
A donation from Full Fibre broadband provider Fibrus will help to educate a new generation of engineers, scientists and technicians across the Furness peninsula. The company has donated £1,000 to […]
Half a century at Cumbrian firm for longest-serving employee
IN THE long, hot summer of 1976, 17-year-old Mike Parker started work at WCF. Half a century later Mike is still at WCF – and is thought to be the […]
Racegoers set £12,500 fundraising record in aid of local hospices
Hospices providing vital care services across Cumbria will benefit from a record fundraising total of £12,537 raised at an annual horse racing fixture. Guests at the Rachael Bell Wealth Management […]
Engineering firm backs bereaved dad’s campaign to fund life-saving defibrillators
A leading engineering firm has thrown its support behind a lifesaving campaign by installing two defibrillators at its West Cumbria bases. Forth is backing the campaign launched by Bill Morley, […]
Hospitality business celebrates third consecutive win at regional awards
A north Cumbrian hospitality business is celebrating after winning for the third consecutive year at the Cumbria Tourism Awards. Netherby Hall Ltd, near Longtown, Carlisle, won the Regenerative Tourism Award […]
Fibrus funding helps Cumbrian charity changing kids’ lives through playing outdoors
A youth charity in Penrith has received nearly £10,000 in funding from full fibre broadband provider Fibrus to help hundreds of young people enjoy one of the great pleasures of […]
BID invites Carlisle businesses to have their say
Carlisle Business Improvement District (BID) is a hosting a series of pop-up events to get a better understanding of businesses’ needs and priorities. The BID, which is funded by a […]
Fibrus assists eco-friendly holiday park provide highest standards for visitors
When holiday makers head off to escape the daily grind there’s one thing they increasingly consider essential – to stay connected. The Quiet Site, the award-winning eco-friendly holiday park and glamping site near […]
Five-step guide for businesses ahead of ‘Summer Holiday’ VAT reduction
A Cumbrian accountant is sharing his five-step guide for businesses which will benefit from a temporary reduction in VAT. Between June 25th to September 1st, the Government is lowering VAT […]
Her sport too: The Gather goes out to bat for females in cricket
For its final Gather networking event of the season, Intro has teamed up with Cumbria Cricket for an evening at Kendal Cricket Club. It’s a fun event with lighthearted cricket […]
Cumbrian advisers’ role in sale of major petrol station business
Two Cumbrian businesses played key advisory roles in the sale of a major family-owned portfolio of petrol stations. Saint & Co Chartered Accountants and legal firm Burnetts, both headquartered in […]
The Cumberland brings unique roadshow to Barrow
Barrovians are being given the chance this month to help shape the future of The Cumberland. The building society is going out into the town to get the views of […]
All shipshape: Fibrus grant helps sea cadets buy state-of-the-art boating simulator
Whitehaven Sea Cadets have celebrated a major milestone after moving into a permanent new home and unveiling a state-of-the-art boating simulator funded by Fibrus Broadband as part of their Community […]
An important year as The Cumberland makes record investment
The Cumberland Building Society is pushing ahead with one of the largest investments ever made by a Cumbria-based business. Its latest financial results reveal that the Society invested £26.3million in its core technology platform transformation in the year […]
Charities face significant changes to Trustee Reports under new tiered framework
A leading Cumbrian accountant with a specialism in third sector finance is advising charities to review their Trustee Reports in line with substantial changes being rolled out. As part of […]
Entrepreneur named finalist in ‘UK’s largest celebration of businesswomen’
An influential Cumbrian businesswoman has made the final of a national award celebrating female entrepreneurship. Kim Capstick, the Director of Operations at Netherby Hall Ltd, has been shortlisted in the […]