We're celebrating 175 years of The Cambridge
We've been supporting our members and communities since 1850.
We’re celebrating 175 years of supporting our members and our community. Since 1850, we've been helping people buy a home, trusted to look after savings and committed to creating meaningful change in our community.
As we mark this anniversary, we’re proud to reflect on our journey and look ahead to a future filled with innovation, community impact, and sustainable growth. Join us in celebrating this milestone and discover how we’re giving back more than ever before.
Exciting updates for our 175th year!
We've awarded a three-year grant of £50,000 per annum to The Angels Foundation
The multi-year award is the first of its kind made by us as we continue to mark our 175th anniversary by building on our pledge to donate more money than ever before to help good causes and support people in the community.
“It’s amazing to be able to dream again” say the latest Rent to Home winners
The O’Leary family and Thomas Martin will move into the two semi-detached properties in Woolpit near Bury St Edmunds next week after they were selected at random in our ballot. After renting the properties for up to three years, we'll return up to 70% of their rent to be used as a deposit towards their own home.
“It’s amazing to be able to dream again” say the latest Rent to Home winners
The O’Leary family and Thomas Martin will move into the two semi-detached properties in Woolpit near Bury St Edmunds next week after they were selected at random in our ballot. After renting the properties for up to three years, we'll return up to 70% of their rent to be used as a deposit towards their own home.
Making The Difference conference sparks community collaboration
We've hosted a community conference to serve as a catalyst for driving social and economic change in Cambridgeshire. Businesses, charities and civic leaders gathered at the inaugural Making The Difference Conference to discuss creative approaches to grant giving and partnership models to help build a fairer Cambridgeshire.
Erica’s creativity wins chocolate coin design competition
Erica impressed the judges of the competition with her creative design that shows our logo being lifted up above houses by birthday balloons. Her design is being turned into a commemorative chocolate coin to celebrate our big birthday.
Erica’s creativity wins chocolate coin design competition
Erica impressed the judges of the competition with her creative design that shows our logo being lifted up above houses by birthday balloons. Her design is being turned into a commemorative chocolate coin to celebrate our big birthday.
Our teams are celebrating with our members
"These celebrations reminded us of how strong our connection with the community really is. We’re proud to be part of a place where members feel that sense of belonging, and it means a lot to us to be able to give back in a way that’s personal, heartfelt, and true to who we are as a mutual."
Holly Smith, Team Lead Central Store
Erica delivers her winning chocolate coins to classmates
Erica, 9, impressed the judges with her design - which shows The Cambridge logo being lifted above houses by birthday balloons - to win our chocolate coin design competition to help mark our 175th anniversary.
Erica was greeted with smiles, cheers and applause from her peers.
Erica delivers her winning chocolate coins to classmates
Erica, 9, impressed the judges with her design - which shows The Cambridge logo being lifted above houses by birthday balloons - to win our chocolate coin design competition to help mark our 175th anniversary.
Erica was greeted with smiles, cheers and applause from her peers.
We’ve invested £1million to tackle housing issues across Cambridgeshire
The £1million investment was announced by Peter at a business event we hosted in early November, which brought together influential voices from business, education, sport and the arts.
This significant investment builds on our ambition to make a difference in the community as the curtain comes down on our 175 anniversary celebrations.
A rich history of service - The Cambridge has been a trusted partner for generations of families and individuals.
1850 - We were founded
The Cambridge Permanent Benefit Building Society was first established with a mission help people have a home.
January 1884 - We opened our first offices
We opened our first permanent offices at number 6, Post Office Terrace, Cambridge which was our home until 1967.
June 1945 - We changed our name
Until this date the Society had been unincorporated and was one of the last Societies to apply for incorporation and we became known as the Cambridge Building Society.
January 1997 - We're moved into our head office
Where you will still find us today, Head Office Administration Centre opens at 51, Newmarket Road, Cambridge.
October 2010 - We opened the phonelines
We opened a dedicated team to serve our members over the phone.
September 2017 - We launched an app
The Cambridge Building Society Money App was launched to help our members keep track of their savings and mortgages on the go.
February 2018 - Welcome to our brand new store in Cambridge
We opened our flagship store close to our first permanent offices at Post Office Terrace.
April 2019 - We launched our game changer for first time buyers
We welcomed our first successful applicants of our 'Making the Difference' initiative, Rent to Home.
January 2025 - We celebrated 175 years of supporting our members
As we mark this anniversary, we’re proud to reflect on our journey and look ahead to a future filled with innovation, community impact, and sustainable growth.