It’s been another busy year for the Foundation. One filled with new faces and real progress across every stream: from EDI and NextGen through to Giving, Sustainability and Innovation. We’ve prepared a short round-up of what we’ve been up to… Read More »2025 year-end review
The Leasing Foundation has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Ed Peck, founder of Finance Connect and Neil Temple, head of asset finance product at Lloyds Banking Group, to its board of directors. Ed joins the Foundation as… Read More »The Leasing Foundation appoints two new board directors
Lendscape, the world’s leading technology provider for all forms of secured finance, has announced its sponsorship of the Leasing Foundation’s Innovation Initiative in a multi-year agreement, running until the end of 2026. The programme is designed to connect and support… Read More »Lendscape sponsors the Leasing Foundation Innovation Initiative
The Leasing Foundation has announced its 2025 30 Under 30 index, now in its fifth year, celebrating the most impressive emerging talent across the UK asset finance sector. Supported by Asset Finance Connect and sponsored by Acquis, the index shines… Read More »The Leasing Foundation unveils the 2025 30 Under 30: Rising stars in asset finance
The Leasing Foundation today announced that Funding Xchange is now the sponsor of its EDI initiatives for 2025-2026. The Leasing Foundation’s EDI group works to build a community which represents and celebrates all walks of life within the asset finance… Read More »Funding Xchange to sponsor the Leasing Foundation’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives
Across the UK, suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50, yet many still struggle to speak openly about their mental health. While men and women face different pressures in life, the stigma around male vulnerability means… Read More »‘Defining Moments: Men’s Silent Emergency – 28 November 2025
Sport has long been linked to better mental health but at Coach Core Foundation it’s much more than that. Laura Larsson, head of impact and research at our 2025 charity partner Coach Core, explains how the programme supports apprentices not… Read More »World Mental Health Day x World Inclusion Day: a Q&A with Laura Larsson
Helen Lumb, managing director and chief financial officer at Shire Leasing and a board member at The Leasing Foundation, has long been a leading voice for mental health awareness across our industry. In this Q&A, Helen speaks candidly about what… Read More »World Mental Health Day x World Inclusion Day: a Q&A with Helen Lumb
Join the Leasing Foundation NextGen Network in London for an an easy-going evening at SAMA Bankside with plenty of time to meet people, plus a few short guided moments to sharpen your networking skills. Perfect if you’re new to the… Read More »Meet, connect and build new relationships – NextGen Network London event – 13 November 2025
This update comes from our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) group – the volunteers behind much of this work. As we look ahead, we’re proud of what’s been achieved and excited to keep building momentum. Our 2026 theme – ‘You… Read More »September newsletter – from the EDI group