A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of The Leasing Foundation’s activities and to those who have supported us over the past year. Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas and a wonderful 2025. We look… Read More »Merry Christmas!
As we near the end of 2024 we look back on another busy year for the Leasing Foundation. With Ylva Oertengren as our new chair we’ve seen innovation, collaboration and a determination to make a difference in the asset finance… Read More »Leasing Foundation 2024: A year of progress, purpose and partnership
The Leasing Foundation has announced its 2024 30 under 30 index. Now in its fourth year, this initiative celebrates exceptional young talent in the asset finance sector, showcasing their achievements and rewarding their passion, creativity and innovation. Supported by Asset… Read More »The Leasing Foundation unveils the 2024 30 under 30: rising stars in asset finance
The Leasing Foundation announced today that Lauren McQuilken and Alexandra McWilliams are joining its board. Both Lauren and Alex have been instrumental in the success of the NextGen Network, driving initiatives that have brought in new talent and broadened industry… Read More »The Leasing Foundation welcomes Lauren McQuilken and Alexandra McWilliams to the board
The Leasing Foundation hosted its highly anticipated summer party last Thursday (12 September 2024) at The Royal Exchange in London. Attendees enjoyed an evening of celebration and networking, set in a stunning venue, while raising vital funds for youth mental… Read More »The Leasing Foundation Summer Party celebrates industry support and raises funds for youth mental health
Our next NextGeneration London event will be held on the 9 October 2024 with the invaluable opportunity for the next generation of talent to mix and mingle with peers and seniors across the industry as well as hear from a… Read More »The NextGeneration Network is back – 9 October 2024
The scenes of violence seen across the UK have been deeply upsetting and have made many of us worried about our personal safety and safety of loved ones. The Leasing Foundation works to build a strong community of professionals, founded… Read More »Message from The Leasing Foundation
We are excited to introduce a new initiative from the Leasing Foundation’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group: Connect Roulette! What is Connect Roulette? Connect Roulette aims to bring together a minimum of 300 professionals from the asset finance and… Read More »Join Us for ‘Connect Roulette’ to celebrate World Inclusion Day
Our 2024 charity partner, Beyond, has created a page of useful mental health resources and signposting information for the Leasing Foundation, designed especially for our parent and carer community. It also includes a series of bite-sized videos focusing on topics… Read More »Mental health resources for parents and carers
The Leasing Foundation today announced the appointment of two new board members – Cat Powell and Sam Dring – to drive its innovation channel. Both well known in the industry, they join the existing board of nine that lead the… Read More »The Leasing Foundation announces two new board members to drive its innovation channel
The event will be held on 12 September in collaboration with Beyond, a youth mental health charity The Leasing Foundation today announced that it will be holding its annual summer party on Thursday 12 September at the beautiful Fortnum’s Bar… Read More »The Leasing Foundation announces flagship summer party and charity awards
Our charity awards are your opportunity to shout about how great your business / organisation / team are at supporting charitable causes and also to recognise the outstanding contributions made by individuals in the industry. Showcase your work and achievements,… Read More »The Leasing Foundation Charity Awards
The Leasing Foundation Summer Party will take place on Thursday, 12 September at The Royal Exchange in London. ✨🌟 Our flagship event this year will be a glitzy affair, perfect for rewarding the high performers and talent in your businesses… Read More »Save the date! The Leasing Foundation Summer Party – 12 September 2024
Are you or do you know a young leader? The Leasing Foundation today announced that it has opened nominations for its annual 30 under 30 index, celebrating the most innovative and inspiring young leaders in the asset finance sector. Supported… Read More »Nominations are open: The Leasing Foundation 30 under 30 – 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable evening on a stunning rooftop terrace –drinks and sparkly conversations included! This is your chance to mingle with industry peers, make new friends, and celebrate Pride in style. And the best part? It’s FREE! Bring… Read More »Join us for The Leasing Foundation’s annual Pride celebration! – 16 July 2024
Register for our third sustainability event to hear Clare Bottle, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association talk about the opportunity – represented by the logistics and warehousing industry – to help grow renewable energy generation in the UK. About this… Read More »Learn about the untapped opportunity of rooftop solar in the logistics and warehousing industry – 14 June 2024, 1–2pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the foundations of how we work. In future, organisational history will be classified into the pre-AI and post-AI era. Is your organisation ready? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to drastically reshape how our organisations… Read More »Make It Real – AI and You, 5 June 2024, KPMG Manchester, 3-6pm.
“87% of executives believe that innovation is essential to their organisation’s success and growth.” Technology alone does not guarantee success. You need a culture that supports change and acceleration—which paves the way for innovation. What does an innovative culture look… Read More »How to create and maintain a culture of innovation? 17 June 2023, 3-5pm
The Leasing Foundation today announced that it has appointed Ylva Oertengren, chief operating officer of Simply, as its new chair. The appointment was announced at the Foundation’s spring charity drinks, an industry-wide ticketed drinks event held at Hispania in London,… Read More »The Leasing Foundation appoints new chair and raises £6,000 for charity
Event date / location: 4 June 2024, Southampton, 6 – 8pm. The Leasing Foundation is teaming up with the charity No Limits to discuss how organisations can recruit, hire, retain, and advance neurodivergent workers and benefit from the advantages of neurodiversity… Read More »Recruitment and employment support for neurodivergent employees/employers
Discover the power of circular economy principles to drive innovation, reduce waste, and maximise value in the tech sector for a more sustainable future. Register for our second sustainability event to hear Carmen Ene, CEO of BNP Parisbas 3 Step… Read More »Discover the power of circular economy principles – 20 May 2024, 12.00 – 13.00
Nathan Mollett, chair of the Leasing Foundation, last weekend crossed the finish line of the Marathon des Sables (MDS) Legendary – the 250km race crossing the Saharan desert. By doing so, he raised an incredible £14,600 for South East Cancer… Read More »Nathan Mollett raises over £14,500 for charity by conquering Saharan Marathon des Sables
As Mental Health Awareness week 2024 approaches, The Leasing Foundation is holding a Time to Talk event. A panel discussion followed by Jeremy Lyons and Louise Lyons-Appiah from Beyond’s youth board will discuss their personal experiences, how the Beyond charity… Read More »Mental Health Awareness – Time to Talk event comes to Birmingham – 24 April 2024
“When women aren’t present, we must ask: “If not, why not?” When women are discriminated against, we must call out poor practice. When the treatment of women is not equitable, we must take action. And we must do this each… Read More »Blog: International Women’s Day 2024: ‘Inspire Inclusion’
Happy 2024 International Women’s Day! Today is the day to honour and celebrate women past, present and future. Helena Thernstrom, Leasing Foundation board member and inclusion lead commented “This year’s IWD theme ‘Inspire Inclusion’ is incredibly close to my heart.… Read More »The Leasing Foundation celebrates the industry’s female trailblazers
To celebrate both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2024, the Leasing Foundation is shining a light on some of the inspirational women within the asset finance industry. In keeping with the theme ‘Inspire Inclusion’, throughout the month of… Read More »International Women’s Day 2024
The theme for LGBT History Month 2024 is #UnderTheScope, which celebrates LGBTQ+ peoples’ contribution to the field of Medicine and Healthcare both historically and today. With the purpose to showcase the amazing work of LGBTQ+ staff across healthcare settings, in providing healthcare,… Read More »Blog: LGBT+ History Month 2024 — Under the Scope
The NextGeneration Network is back for another evening of mixing and mingling – at the iconic Cosy Club in Manchester! The NextGeneration Network is an initiative designed for the next generation of talented, career-minded young individuals in the finance and… Read More »NextGen Networking in Manchester – 14 March 2024
The Leasing Foundation today announced that it has chosen youth mental health charity, Beyond, as its charity partner for 2024. Beyond is tackling the growing mental health crisis affecting young people in the UK. Roughly one in five young people… Read More »The Leasing Foundation names ‘Beyond’ as its 2024 charity of the year
It is estimated that over 500,000 people across the UK have Crohn’s or Colitis, the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease. That is around 1 in every 123 people. At least one person in every medium to large organisation… Read More »Helping employers better support people living with invisible conditions and disabilities – 26 February 2024 webinar
The Leasing Foundation has had an exceptional 12 months. This is all down to the numerous individuals in the separate working groups who voluntarily give their time because they want to future proof this industry and make it the best… Read More »End of year message from Nathan Mollett, chair of The Leasing Foundation
Nathan Mollett, chair of the Leasing Foundation, is competing in the 2024 Marathon des Sables, described as ‘the toughest footrace on Earth, to raise money for two deserving charities. The gruelling multi-stage ultramarathon, being held in April next year, sees… Read More »Chair of The Leasing Foundation enters ‘the toughest footrace on earth’ to raise money for charity
The Leasing Foundation has now announced who has made it into its 2023 30 under 30 index. Now in its third year, the 30 under 30 initiative aims to recognise individuals’ exceptional talent, showcase their achievements, and reward their passion,… Read More »The Leasing Foundation reveals the 2023 30 under 30 rising stars in asset finance
It has been an absolute privilege to support Wings for Life – our 2023 charity – this year. Wings for Life is an incredible organisation and very close to our hearts. The money raised means more world-class scientific research and clinical… Read More »Supporting Wings For Life
The Leasing Foundation’s Sustainability Initiative aims to help businesses and individuals in the asset finance industry enhance sustainability and accelerate environmental improvements. Register for our inaugural event to hear global sustainability expert Dr Sally Uren OBE, chief executive of Forum… Read More »Landing Transformative, Purpose-led Change for a More Sustainable Future
The Leasing Foundation announced today that it is kicking off its Sustainability Initiative with a virtual event that will help businesses and individuals in the asset finance industry enhance sustainability and accelerate environmental improvements. Taking place on Wednesday 22 November… Read More »Leasing Foundation officially launches Sustainability Initiative
Artificial Intelligence (AI) I is changing the foundations of how we work. In future, organisational history will be classified into the pre-AI and post-AI era. Is your organisation ready? About this Leasing Foundation Innovation Initiative event Our exclusive ‘Igniting AI… Read More »Igniting AI – where to start? 31 October 2023
Many companies, particularly SMEs, are keen to increase their diversity, equity and inclusion footprint and incorporate DEI initiatives into their corporate strategies. However, the perception that it will require large amounts of effort and resources or a large expert team… Read More »Running Race & Ethnicity Initiatives in the Workplace – 25 September 2023
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. This holistic approach indicates a “right to a standard of living adequate for health and well-being”. However despite evidence that there cannot be health without mental health, nowhere in… Read More »World Mental Health Day Event – Mental Health as a Universal Right – 10 October 2023
The disability employment rate, which shows the number of disabled people in employment, has remained around 52% for the last three years. Whilst it’s slowly increasing, it still shows that almost half of people with disabilities are unemployed. Join us… Read More »Recruitment and retainment of disabled people networking event – 21 Sept 2023
The NextGeneration Network is back for another evening of mixing and mingling – at the beautiful Devonshire Terrace near Liverpool Street in London! The NextGeneration Network is an initiative designed for the next generation of talented, career-minded young individuals in… Read More »Next Generation Networking in London – 14 September 2023
New FLA Conference – Insight 23: Financing the Future – Tuesday 12 September 2023 Understanding the political, economic, and legislative landscape is critical for businesses. It means that they can identify risk and challenges as well as make the most of… Read More »Insight23: Financing the Future (FLA event)
As the problems faced by society grow more complex, interrelated and ill-formed, we have increasingly turned to groups and teams for solutions. In response, collaborative problem solving has been widely recognized as a vital skill in both business and personal… Read More »Innovating Together: The Power of Collaborative Problem Solving – 18 July 2023
This week we re-launched our Innovation Initiative programme with a seminar about the fight against change. Matt Ashford from Gobeyond Partners provided an opening comment, stressing the importance of focusing on behaviour. He said: “A bad idea breaks easily when… Read More »Leasing Foundation Innovation Initiative launches first event for 2023
Nominations are now open for the Leasing Foundation’s annual list of 30 high-performing young professionals in the asset finance industry. Now in its third year, the 30 under 30 initiative aims to recognise individuals’ exceptional talent, showcase their achievements, and… Read More »The Leasing Foundation 30 under 30: who will be in this year’s list?
Total raised this year is almost £50,000 The Leasing Foundation today announced that its first ever asset finance Summer Party raised £35,000 for its 2023 charity, Wings for Life. The epic event, which was held at the Honourable Artillery Company… Read More »The Leasing Foundation Summer Party raises £35,000 for Wings for Life
Presentations and speakers brought to you by Alfa’s LGBTQ+ Community and the Leasing Foundation, followed by Q&A, drinks and networking About this event Celebrate Pride Month by joining the Leasing Foundation and the Alfa LGBTQ+ Community at the Shoosmiths offices on Thursday 29 June. This event… Read More »Leasing Foundation LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration – 29 June 2023
Change and innovation are needed to secure a future for our industry. Yet an estimated 70% of transformation projects fail, costing businesses on average £8m. A big factor is behaviour. How do we bring people along with us when it… Read More »The fight against change: An Innovation Initiative breakfast – 21 June 2023
The Leasing Foundation has launched its Industry Insights 2023 programme, a cross-industry initiative focussed on retaining and developing young talent in the business finance sector.
Come and join The Leasing Foundation’s Tea and Talk event. Mental Health has never been more challenging. What is your organisation doing to promote good mental health and wellbeing? Enjoy our panel discussion, chat over tea and cake with your… Read More »Join us at our Time to Talk event
SAVE THE DATE: 1 June 2023, event will be held in collaboration with Wings for Life and Redbull The Leasing Foundation today announced that it will be holding its inaugural asset finance summer party on 1 June 2023. In collaboration… Read More »The Leasing Foundation announces flagship asset finance summer party
The Leasing Foundation today announced that it has raised £13,000 for its 2023 charity, Wings for Life. Wings for Life is a not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation with the mission to find a cure for spinal cord injury. It funds… Read More »The Leasing Foundation raises £13,000 for Wings for Life