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Leasing Foundation builds on Pride momentum for 2026

The Leasing Foundation will once again bring together a 50-strong group from across the asset finance sector to march at London Pride 2026.

Building on last year’s first-ever coordinated industry presence, this year’s march reflects the sector’s continued commitment to inclusion, visibility and support for LGBTQ+ colleagues, friends and families.

Professionals from lenders, brokers, suppliers and service providers will walk together under the Leasing Foundation banner on Saturday 4 July in London. There are currently just five wristbands remaining for anyone who would still like to take part – contact Jamie Thomas for more information.

The Foundation would like to thank all organisations supporting this year’s initiative:

Champion contributors:

  • Shoosmiths
  • ALFA Systems

Ally supporters:

  • Close Brothers
  • Novuna

Pride partners:

  • Finance Connect
  • Liberty Leasing
  • Lombard
  • Praetura
  • Solaris Law

Shoosmiths will also sponsor the group’s pre-Pride gathering ahead of the march.

The initiative forms part of the Foundation’s wider EDI activity focused on helping create a more welcoming and supportive industry for everyone.

Jamie Thomas, architect at Alfa, who is co-leading this initiative, said: “Last year showed how much this meant to people across the sector and we wanted to build on that momentum rather than let it become a one-off moment. Seeing firms continue to support Pride sends a strong message that inclusion matters and that people should feel able to be themselves within our industry. We’re really proud to see the sector coming together again this year.”