Community News

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.

Colleagues from The Cumberland volunteer with Cumbria Wildlife Trust.

Volunteers at three Cumbrian hospices have been given bouquets to thank them for supporting the charities’ vital work.

Work on suicide prevention in the region is getting a boost thanks to customers of The Cumberland.

Thousands of youngsters will get to see Carlisle United matches for free this season after The Cumberland extended its partnership with the football club.