Heart of the community
Together, we’re stronger. That’s why giving back to the community will always be really important to us. We want to make a positive impact on the lives of local people in our heartland and we do this in a number of ways:
- Sponsorships
- Fundraising events
- Volunteering days
- Food bank donations
- Charitable contributions
At Furness, we consider ourselves an influential part of the local landscape and we take this responsibility very seriously. Whether we’re organising a beach clean or sponsoring a charity event, we dedicate our time and resources to causes that matter most and work hard to protect the place we call home.
Supporting local events
We sponsor a number of events in the Cumbria calendar, including the Keswick to Barrow Walk, Dave Day and the Coast Roads Festival. Our support helps to bring residents together, attracts tourism to the area and allows us to celebrate our local culture and heritage.
Funding for Foodbanks
We’re a proud supporter of our local foodbanks which provide incredible help to families experiencing food poverty. Alongside frequent donations, every vote in our annual AGM equates to a donation to Barrow Foodbank.
Volunteering for good causes
Our colleagues regularly donate their free time to support good causes in the community, whether that involves braving the elements for a Walney Island beach clean or caring for cats and dogs at Animal Rescue Cumbria.
Raising money for charity
Our branch teams work hard to raise money for our charity partners including St John’s Hospice and St Mary’s Hospice by participating in local activities such as the 10-mile Walk to Remember from Ulverston to Barrow or Lancaster Castle’s Jail and Bail Challenge.
Community accounts
We collaborate with our members to support local clubs and charities through our Community Savings Accounts. These enable our members to earn interest on their funds while we make an annual contribution to the specific charity partners based on the amount of savings held.
Get involved!
If you’d like sponsorship for a local sports team, want to give your youth club a lick of paint or simply need support with fundraising - we could help! Please pop into your local branch where our colleagues will be happy to discuss it with you.