The Leasing Foundation’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) group is excited to announce our participation in the vibrant and impactful London Pride parade on Saturday 5 July 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to visibly demonstrate our commitment to EDI within the leasing industry and to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.
Our participation will not only raise awareness but also foster a more inclusive and welcoming environment within our sector. We believe it is crucial to actively champion diversity and celebrate the contributions of everyone in our industry.
To ensure a strong and visible presence at London Pride, we are aiming to have a group of up to 50 individuals representing the Leasing Foundation and the wider industry marching in the parade.
You can find more information about London Pride here and about the Leasing Foundation’s EDI group here.
Your participation and support:
Participating in the London Pride parade incurs essential costs, primarily for official wristbands required for everyone walking in the parade.
To cover the cost of 50 wristbands (our maximum allocation) we are proposing the following contributions. To reach our goal and offer tangible benefits to our supporting companies, we are proposing the following tiers:
- Pride Partner (2 wristbands): £450 + VAT
- Enables two individuals from your company to march with the Leasing Foundation (subject to availability within the 50-wristband limit).
- Acknowledgement of your company’s support in pre- and post-event communications (e.g., email updates to the Leasing Foundation membership).
- Ally Supporter (5 Wristbands): £1000 + VAT
- Enables five individuals from your company to march with the Leasing Foundation group (subject to availability within the 50-wristband limit).
- Acknowledgement of your company’s support with a logo mention in pre- and post-event communications.
- Champion Contributor (10 Wristbands): £1,750 + VAT
- Enables ten individuals from your company to march with the Leasing Foundation (subject to availability within the 50-wristband limit).
- Prominent acknowledgement of your company’s support with a larger logo placement in pre- and post-event communications and a verbal thank you (where appropriate).
Beyond the wristbands:
In addition to marching in the parade we will also organise a casual pre- or post-parade gathering with drinks and nibbles for all participants. This will provide a valuable opportunity for networking and further celebrating our collective commitment to EDI.
Why partner with us?
- Demonstrate your company’s commitment to EDI: Publicly showcase your values and support for the LGBTQ+ community and align your brand with a positive and inclusive initiative within the leasing industry.
- Engage and support your employees: Offer your team members a meaningful opportunity to participate in a significant cultural event.
- Network with industry peers: Connect with other professionals who share a commitment to EDI.
- Support the Leasing Foundation’s EDI initiatives: Contribute to the ongoing work of the EDI group in fostering a more inclusive industry.
How to get involved:
We kindly request that you consider contributing to our London Pride participation. To pledge your support, please contact Brian Murphy (brian.murphy@alfasystems.com) by Friday 11 April 2025. Please indicate the number of wristbands you would like to request and the corresponding donation tier. Please note that wristband allocation will be on a first-come, first-served basis due to the limited number (maximum 50). We will then provide you with details on how to make the donation.
Next steps:
Once we have received your commitment, we will:
- Confirm the number of wristbands allocated to your company.
- Share detailed information regarding the meeting point and timings for the London Pride parade on Saturday 5 July 2025.
- Keep you informed about the plans for the pre- or post-parade gathering.
We believe that our collective participation in London Pride on Saturday 5 July 2025, will send a powerful message of inclusivity and belonging across the UK leasing industry. An industry-wide participation at Pride has never been staged before and we hope you will join us in supporting this important initiative and our industry colleagues.
The Leasing Foundation – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Group
