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: Finance
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 […]
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 […]
The Cumberland announces new partnership with FutureJam to help school children learn to be money savvy
The Cumberland has partnered with skills educator FutureJam to deliver a financial literacy programme to primary schools. Pupils in the building society’s operating areas of Cumbria, Lancashire and South West […]
Borderway Finance rated ‘outstanding’ for customer service
Borderway Finance has retained the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for world-class customer service, an accolade they have held five years in a row. The motor finance business, based in […]
How to avoid scams this Christmas
Cumbrians are being urged to stay alert ahead of Christmas to scams designed to catch people out during one of the busiest times of the year. Both The Cumberland and […]
Smart new look for the Cumberland’s Annan branch
The people of Annan have given an enthusiastic welcome to the town’s new-look Cumberland Building Society branch. The High Street premises reopened on Tuesday following a three-month closure for refurbishment. […]
Cumberland’s Des Moore named ‘Business Leader of the Year’
The Cumberland Building Society’s Des Moore has been named ‘Business Leader of the Year’ at the in-Cumbria Awards, the annual celebration of the county’s business success stories. The accolade is […]
Carlisle shows its heart on World Kindness Day
To mark World Kindness Day 2025, The Cumberland brought its Kinder Kind of Kitchen initiative to Carlisle city centre today [Thursday 13 November], serving pizza and waffles at a pop-up […]
The Cumberland donates £18,000 to Hospice at Home West Cumbria
Hospice at Home West Cumbria has received more than £18,000 as part of The Cumberland’s latest round of donations to local charities and causes which amount to £100,000. From supporting […]
The Cumberland Building Society announces new CEO
The Cumberland Building Society has today announced that Stuart Miller will take on the role as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval. Joining from Newcastle Building Society, […]
Fibrus Speeds Ahead of Growth Forecasts
Full Fibre broadband provider Fibrus today released its audited accounts for the year ending March 2025, with results showing a surging consumer demand for better broadband deals and reliable connections. […]
Cumberland to makeover Rosehill branch
The Cumberland Building Society has announced an investment in its Rosehill branch which will need to temporarily close while the works are carried out. The Society says it needs to […]
Enterprising Cumbria named regional delivery partner for Government’s new Business Growth Service
Enterprising Cumbria has been named the regional delivery partner for the UK Government’s new Business Growth Service. The flagship initiative was launched last week as part of Backing Your Business, the […]
Armstrong Watson’s Head of Payroll joins ‘1% club’ with national recognition
Armstrong Watson’s Head of Payroll has received national recognition for her devoted contribution to the payroll industry. Karen Thomson has been named among the most influential people in the payroll […]
Cumberland reports modest profit as it celebrates 175th anniversary and makes significant investment to enhance customer experience
The Cumberland Building Society has reported healthy financial results as it celebrates its 175th anniversary and continues to grow its savings and mortgages balance sheet, ending the year at a […]
“A Step in the Right Direction – But Still Falling Short” – is the Message from H&H Land & Estates as HLS Payment Increases Leave Farmers Frustrated
Farmers and land managers currently in Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) agreements will see increased payment rates from December 2025, following a long-awaited announcement from DEFRA aimed at aligning HLS with […]
Armstrong Watson listed in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work
Armstrong Watson is proud to announce that it has been named in the official ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.’ This nationwide workplace survey, in partnership with leading […]