Celebrating our 175th birthday in 2025, we remain a purpose-led, financially strong, socially responsible building society, focussed on our people, planet and communities. Owned by our customers rather than shareholders, we are able to invest 100% of our profits back into our business and the people who make us what we are today.
We treat people with warmth and respect their dreams and ambitions. Whether you’re applying for a mortgage, starting a business or saving for retirement, we're here to provide support.
We lend a helping hand in our communities. We ensure everyone feels included, look out for the most vulnerable and offer practical solutions.
We know that caring about people means caring for nature - from the countryside and wildlife to everything beyond.
We look to the environment when it comes to making decisions. Because a sustainable future is the best foundation to build.
We’re real people, not robots. So when you speak to us, you know you’ll get a personal service.
The Cumberland remains a purpose-led, financially strong, socially responsible building society, focussed on our people, planet and communities.
Being a customer of The Cumberland means you know your money is being used to help others like you achieve their own financial goals.
The Cumberland Building Society has entered a strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to modernise its core technology platforms with TCS BaNCS™ for Core Banking, TCS Digital Home Lending Solution for Mortgages, and Quartz for Compliance.
English and history were replaced with budgeting and savings in a special lesson for some Carlisle schoolchildren.
When Debbie Shearer landed her dream job aged 18 she was overjoyed – but she didn’t know it would also give her the opportunity and skills to help change lives for many Cumbrians in need.