The Leasing Foundation’s EDI group is proud to lead the asset finance industry in its first coordinated march at London Pride on Saturday 5 July 2025.
This will be the first time firms across the UK leasing and asset finance sector walk together at Pride – a bold and visible step towards a more inclusive industry. 50 industry colleagues and some of their children will march under the Leasing Foundation banner, to stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ colleagues and show that everyone has a place in this industry.
As well as marching, the day will also include an opportunity to get to connect, reflect and celebrate.
Support from across the industry
The Foundation has opened 50 marching spaces, made possible by the support from industry supporters. Confirmed partners and supporters include:
Champion Contributors
- Alfa
- Troutman Pepper Locke
Ally Supporters
- Close Brothers
- Propel Finance
- Shoosmiths
Pride Partners
- Asset Finance Connect
- Auxillias
- DLL
- Funding Xchange
- Liberty Leasing
- Lombard
- Novuna
- Solaris
Brian Murphy, associate director solution architecture at Alfa, who is leading this initiative, said: “This is a huge milestone. It’s a wider commitment from the Foundation to create a platform where networks are built, meaningful conversations happen and inclusion is championed not just on this day, but every day. The sector has never done this before and the response has been brilliant. Pride is a chance to show what kind of industry we want to be – one where everyone feels welcome.”
