Calling all paid-up AFPA Trust Members:
Please be advised that the AFPA Trust AGM will take place at 2 pm on Tuesday, 29th April 2025 at Propel Finance Office, 55 Blandford Street, London, W1U 7HW.
All paid-up AFPA Trust members are welcome to join in person or by proxy.
Propel Finance Office, 55 Blandford Street, London, W1U 7HW
Let us know that you are, maybe, or mmm interested by contacting Robert Taylor our Chair and Organiser here.
PS – There is no requirement to be a Team GB or a rapid rider. This is an inclusive event for us all to take part in.
The AFPA Trust’s Summer Drinks Networking Event, held on July 3rd at the prestigious Home House private members club, was a resounding success. The event brought together one hundred professionals from across the asset finance and leasing industry for an afternoon filled with networking, industry exchange, and charitable giving.
The relaxed and informal atmosphere provided the perfect setting for attendees to build new relationships and reconnect with industry peers. Guests enjoyed free-flowing drinks and delicious canapés while engaging in conversation and forging new relationships. A charity raffle further heightened the excitement, offering exciting prizes and contributing to the fundraising efforts. Most importantly, the event raised a remarkable £10,000 in support of Guy’s Cancer Charity.
The afternoon also featured speeches; Robert Taylor, Chair of the AFPA Trust, addressed the crowd and expressed his pride in the event’s success, while Aysha Ellis-Aziz, Deputy Chair and organiser of the event, gave thanks to all the event sponsors and AFPA Trust Charity Partners. A particularly moving highlight was a heartfelt speech from Toby Lock, who shared his inspiring story, adding a special dimension to the afternoon.
“We’re thrilled with the outcome of this year’s Summer Drinks event,” said Robert Taylor, Chair of the AFPA Trust. “Not only did it provide a fantastic platform for industry professionals to connect, but it also allowed us to make a significant contribution to a worthy cause.”
Aysha Ellis-Aziz, Deputy Chair of the AFPA Trust and organiser of the event, added, “I am incredibly proud of the team’s efforts in putting together such a successful event. The turnout and the fundraising total exceeded our expectations. We are incredibly grateful to all our sponsors for their generous support! It was wonderful to see the industry come together for an afternoon of networking and to support Guy’s Cancer Charity.”
The AFPA Trust would like to express its sincere thanks to all the sponsors, attendees, and the team at Guy’s Cancer Charity who contributed to the success of the Summer Drinks Networking event.
Looking Ahead: AFPA Trust Upcoming Events
Event Itinerary
Ticket Prices Per Person
• Platinum Charity Partners: £183.75
• Gold Charity Partners: £196.00
• Silver Charity Partners: £220.50
• Bronze Charity Partners and AFPA Trust Individual Members: £232.75
• Non-Charity Partners / Non-AFPA Trust Members: £245.00
Sponsorship Opportunities
• Drinks Reception Sponsor: £2,500
• Charlotte Broadbent Sponsor: £2,000 (includes Charlotte sitting at your table)
• Denise Nurse Sponsor: £2,500 (includes Denise sitting at your table)
• Headline Sponsor: £3,750
This special networking event celebrates the achievements and contributions of women in the finance industry, bringing together professionals from all areas of finance, including lenders, brokers, and vendors.
Indulge in a complimentary delectable three-course meal with wine, specially prepared by none other than MasterChef winner, Irini Tzortzoglou.
The event will also feature inspiring speeches by special guests Charlotte Broadbent and
Denise Nurse, who will share their journeys of empowering women to realise their full potential.
Charlotte Broadbent, former fashion editor of Hello Magazine and Estee Lauder Director, is a TV presenter, media writer, and style consultant for private & corporate clients. She also lectures
at the London College of Style.
Denise Nurse is a successful lawyer, entrepreneur, and media expert. She appears as the Legal Expert on BBC’s Morning Live & Weather on Sky News; and presents Sky TV Travel and Escape to the Country. She is also co-founder of the Black Founders Hub and SEND Kids – a special needs education charity.