Penrith Building Society, founded in 1877, is a mutual organisation that exists solely for its members. The Society offers mortgages and savings accounts, aiding borrowers to own their homes and providing fair returns for its savers. Today, it continues to uphold its founding principles by supporting the communities it serves and local charities.

The Society also maintains a keen focus on its staff, through initiatives like 'Better Help at Work', which provides access to private medical cover and regular feedback surveys. This initiative helps the Society understand how it can improve and be a better place to work. Furthermore, the Society hosts regular group activities like after-work social clubs, wellbeing training, and group volunteering, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie amongst its employees.

Environmental protection is another area the Society is passionate about. Partnering with 'Greener Every Day', the Society offsets the carbon footprint of its new mortgage customers by planting an oak tree for every new mortgage.

The Society is also committed to reducing paper usage and recycling waste. It promotes alternative modes of commuting, offering a 'Bike to Work' scheme to its employees.

Above all, Penrith Building Society is a community-centred organisation, dedicated to supporting its members, employees and the environment. Its long-standing employee loyalty, with some staff having worked there for over 40 years, is testament to the quality of the workplace and its commitment to its values.