Fundraising

At Penrith Building Society, supporting local causes is at the heart of what we do. Each month, our colleague engagement team awards £250 to a local charity or good cause, helping organisations continue their vital work. Recent beneficiaries include 4Eden, the Firefighters Charity, and the Cumbria Police Dogs Benevolent Fund. These donations make a real difference, supporting a wide range of projects across our community.

We also encourage our team to get actively involved in fundraising by matching employee donations up to £250 per person. Our colleagues have taken on all kinds of challenges — from walking the Derwentwater Way for Eden Animal Rescue to cycling 100 miles on a Concept 2 bike erg in the branch for Future Proof Cumbria. These activities are not only a lot of fun but also a powerful way to make an impact together.

We’re proud to support individuals and groups in our local area too. We were delighted to help Baz Harper, a Penrith resident, fund his tri-suit for the World Sprint Triathlon Championships in Wollongong, Australia. We also supported Ashleigh Reed, a local community staff nurse, who ran the Great North Run in aid of Cancer Research UK. Local sports clubs benefit as well — for example, Penrith Pumas received support with travel costs for their matches.

If your organisation, group, or local project could benefit from support, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch at marketing@penrithbs.co.uk