About this Event
About this Leasing Foundation EDI event
Please join the Leasing Foundation Equity, Diversity and Inclusion group for its annual Pride Celebration at the Shoosmiths Bow Churchyard office in London on Tuesday 16 July from 5:00pm.
The topic of this year's event will be ‘Guidance for parents, carers and leaders supporting LGBTQ+ youth’. The event will include a keynote, panel discussion and networking opportunity.
Agenda
- 17.00 Arrivals and registrations
- 17.30 Welcome
- 17.45 Keynote speaker
- 18.15 Panel discussion
- 18:45 Networking and drinks
- 20.30 Close
Keynote Speaker
Oscar Hoyle (they/them) is Blossom LGBT’s CEO and is a nationally recognised LGBTQIA+ figure. Having attended their first trans rights protest at age 13, they have developed a passion for implementing positive change throughout our community. With experience working in some of the largest LGBT non-profit organisations around the world, Oscar has become an inspiration to a wide range of individuals.
Panel Discussion
Jamie Thomas (he/they), principal software engineer at Alfa, will lead a panel discussion with:
- Oscar Hoyle, our keynote speaker
- Andrew Denton (he/him), chief executive officer at Alfa and co-founder and director of the Leasing Foundation
- Lewis Banford (he/him), head of broker sales at Liberty Leasing and trustee of Breakout Youth
Networking
The panel discussion will be followed by an opportunity for attendees to network with their colleagues from across the industry. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors and supporters for this event:
- Funding xChange
- Shoosmiths
- Alfa
Details
Date: Tuesday 16 July 2024
Time: From 5:00pm, close 8:30 pm
Location: Shoosmiths, 1 Bow Churchyard, London EC4M 9DQ
Topic: Guidance for parents, carers and leaders supporting LGBTQ+ youth
Dress code: Smart casual
Cost: Tickets are free, however we would like to offer you the opportunity of donating £10, £20 or £50 to the Leasing Foundation’s 2024 partner charity Beyond whilst booking your ticket. There are limited spaces available, so make sure you don’t miss out.
Look forward to seeing you!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Shoosmiths, 1 Bow Churchyard, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 50.00
