A donation of more than £40,000 to hospices across Cumbria has provoked an emotional response from nurses working tirelessly to support patients and their families at the end of life. […]
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One in three savers missing out on savings interest rates
More than a third of adults in the North West are still keeping most of their savings in an account earning little or zero interest – despite interest rates now […]
Squirrels go nuts for Cumberland initiative to help Cumbria’s endangered red squirrels
Children from Carlisle were out in force this week to join the fight to protect Cumbria’s iconic red squirrels, and mark a £25,000 donation to Cumbria Wildlife Trust from the […]
Pupils cash in on lessons in finance
Children at a Cumbrian primary school spent an afternoon learning about savings, budgeting and personal finance as part of an exciting initiative to help schools teach financial literacy. The event […]
First-time buyers urged to seek help from family to overcome challenge of saving for new home
First-time buyers are being urged not to underestimate the support they could receive from family when it comes to purchasing a new home. The latest Property Tracker report from the […]
Building Society makes it a treble with national award
The Cumberland has won a prestigious national award for the third year running. Independent ratings agency Moneyfacts named the building society as its regional lending provider of the year at […]
Cumberland Building Society’s 5 star rating
The Cumberland’s business current accounts have been recognised as being among the very best in the country, after once again being awarded a five-star rating by Moneyfacts. The Annual Star […]
Cumberland Building society is officially a great place to work
The Cumberland has been given a top accreditation as a great place to work. The building society was given a one-star rating by the prestigious Best Companies after a survey […]
Cumberland Lean Six Sigma Training
STAFF at The Cumberland have qualified in a renowned training programme used by companies such as Amazon, Toyota and First Direct. Seventeen colleagues within the Operations team at the building society […]
Warning for house buyers – act now to beat stamp duty deadline
TIME is running out for homeowners to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday and save themselves thousands of pounds. Anyone looking to buy a house will have to pay […]
The Cumberland receives national recognition for Covid-19 support
THE Cumberland has won national praise for the way it supported Cumbrian communities during the pandemic. It was one of just three banks and building society picked out by judges […]
Customer experience ‘best in UK’ at The Cumberland
THE Cumberland’s bank account customers have rated the local building society top for customer experience, according to research undertaken by Fairer Finance. The top spot was awarded by Fairer Finance, […]
Cumberland: support for first time buyers still available
BORIS Johnson’s plans to help ‘Generation Rent’ become homeowners have been welcomed by the Cumberland Building Society which says it has seen a surge in first time buyers attracted by […]
Cumberland BS Community Fund grant for CADAS
THE Coronavirus crisis is causing a spike in alcohol and drug use according to a leading charity. Cumbria Drug and Alcohol Advisory Service (CADAS) says its helpline received up to […]
Visitors survey results reveal consumer attitudes towards travel
WHILE Cumbria Tourism continues to support hundreds of tourism businesses as they prepare to re-open, it has conducted a national survey sponsored by The Cumberland Building Society to better understand […]
The Cumberland helps support virtual training for Cumbria’s Mountain Rescue teams
CUMBRIA’S Mountain Rescue teams are set to receive vital training from a dementia charity, with help from The Cumberland. Dignity in Dementia will deliver training via video to each of […]
Cumberland Building Society selects the Enplan Pension Platform
CUMBERLAND Building Society becomes the 40th scheme to join Isio and Entrust’s Enplan Pension Platform. Isio, a leading UK pensions advisory firm which combines actuarial expertise, third party administration, investment […]
Cumberland invests in branch of the future
THE Cumberland has revealed plans to invest in a new-look, state-of-the-art branch by refurbishing and extending its English Street premises in Carlisle. The building society set up a research hub […]