Community News

The Cumberland Building Society today announced it is taking the unprecedented step of pledging £250,000 to a charity that helps combat food poverty in Cumbria.

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.

Is this the kindest family in Cumbria? They’ve shocked and inspired friends and put smiles on people's faces, they’ve helped those who are cold and hungry - all after a heartbreaking loss.

There were squeals of delight as more than 170 parents and children arrived at Brunton Park ahead of Carlisle United’s home victory against Newport County.

Three-year-old Beau got a brand new tricycle as an early Christmas present thanks to The Kinder Shop at Christmas, which appeared in Dumfries for one day where gifts could be ‘bought’ with kindness.

Cumbrian schoolchildren will be getting a helping hand with their pocket money, thanks to an exciting new initiative between the Cumberland Building Society and international tech company EVERFI from Blackbaud.

Shoppers didn’t need to worry about cash when buying Christmas gifts in Carlisle yesterday (30 November 2022) - they were able to pay for toys, decorations and luxury items with just a little bit of kindness.

Three charities that help children locally are set to benefit from the return of a Carlisle shop where people pay with kindness instead of cash.