News
The Cumberland achieves B Corp status
The Carlisle-based building society achieved a verified score of 104.6, putting it above national and sector benchmarks.
The Cumberland
Commercial Finance
The Cumberland supports expansion of Derbyshire care home operator
With funding from The Cumberland, Derbyshire Care Group completed the acquisition of three specialist assisted living homes – Francis House, St. Elkas and Spion Kop.
News
The Cumberland celebrates supporting regional businesses in 2025
The mutual, which has more than 20 years’ experience working with hospitality businesses, expanded its commercial offering in 2025.
News
L&G’s Ignite platform adds Cumberland Building Society as lender partner
Brokers can now instantly compare The Cumberland’s products directly within the Ignite platform.
News
The Cumberland reaffirms support for self-employed borrowers
The Cumberland said its people-focused approach is central to assessing applications from self-employed individuals.
Building Societies
The Cumberland appoints Martin Glaholm as commercial BDM
Glaholm brings over 25 years of commercial banking experience, including roles at Handelsbanken, HSBC and Yorkshire Bank.
Business Finance
The Cumberland backs Tregarthen’s Hotel to expand staff housing on Isles of Scilly
The investment will be used to expand and improve staff accommodation, helping the business attract and retain seasonal workers.
News
The Cumberland Building Society appoints Stuart Miller as CEO
Joining from Newcastle Building Society, Miller brings over 38 years' experience in financial services and will succeed Des Moore in 2026, following eight years of leadership.
ESG
The Cumberland donates £175,000 to help alleviate food insecurity
The six-figure donation means the Cumbria-based building society has given a total of £675,000 to its Kinder Kind of Kitchen initiative since it began in 2023.
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The Cumberland marks 175th anniversary with record £3.33bn balance sheet
Mortgage lending increased by 6.6% to £2.76bn and savings balances went up by 7.1% to £3.01bn.
Building Societies
CEO Des Moore to step aside following eight years at The Cumberland
Under his leadership, The Cumberland's balance sheet has grown by 32% since 2018.
News
The Cumberland celebrates 175th anniversary
The Carlisle-based building society, which is one of the oldest still in existence, has served the community since it was formed in the city on 16th April, 1850.