Why our sponsors are supporting #WRA23

Posted 2023

A huge part of what we do during the Women’s Recognition Awards is supported by our sponsors. We are so grateful to them for that support and asked them why they chose to be involved for 2023’s awards programme. Here’s what they had to say...


HSBC Life

Our headline sponsor - HSBC Life

We are firm supporters of the Financial Reporter Women's Recognition Awards because at HSBC Life we believe that difference should be celebrated and not be a barrier to success.

Throughout our corporate history, we have brought different people together in order to open up opportunities. Promoting diversity and fostering inclusion helps us to energise for growth and by valuing difference, we can make use of the unique expertise, capabilities, breadth, and perspectives of us all for the benefit of the protection sector.


more2life

more2life

Empowering women is not just a goal; it's a necessity. We're proud to support the Women's Recognition Awards, celebrating the remarkable achievements of women who inspire us all


The Mortgage Lender

The Mortgage Lender

In an industry historically dominated by men, we are delighted to be able to support the recognition of so many brilliant women.

Celebrating their achievements and encouraging more equality in the industry is such an important goal.

Good luck to all the finalists.


Hampshire Trust Bank

Hampshire Trust Bank

These awards enhance the representation of women in a male dominated industry.

It is important to promote and place more women role models in the public eye so that we can empower the next generation of women to feel like they can achieve anything.


MFS UK

Market Financial Solutions

Supporting women in finance has always been of great importance to MFS, being one of the few bridging lenders with a female executive director and co-founder.

We want to encourage more women to enter the finance and property market, and we believe this starts with celebrating the achievements and sharing the success of those within the industry.


Mortgage Advice Bureau

Mortgage Advice Bureau

These awards are a real industry special and give us the chance to shout about the inspirational women and businesses who are making a positive change across the sector and beyond.


Standard Life Home Finance

Standard Life Home Finance

Standard Life Home Finance are a strong advocate of equality, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

We know that financial services is a predominantly male advice market and industry and we are keen to raise awareness of how advisors can better support all customers, no matter what gender.


L&C Mortgages

L&C

Alone you can go far but in collaboration you can go further. DE & I is about working together to strengthen our journeys, our experiences and supporting positive change.

L&C is proud to be a sponsor this year to recognise inspirational champions that are driving those changes and breaking the barriers within our industry.


Hope Capital

Hope Capital

At Hope Capital, we’re absolutely delighted to be supporting the Financial Reporter Women’s Recognition Awards this year. This is such a fantastic programme, which shines a light on the amazing women and organisations in the industry.

Having won Equality Employer of the Year back in 2019, this seemed like the perfect category for us to sponsor this year, and we wish all of those who have entered the best of luck in the competition.


Hodge

Hodge

Being involved in the Women's Recognition Awards is a no-brainer for us. With so many inspiring women in the Hodge team it's vital we shout about the incredible work they do.

Financial services is full of fantastic women, the Women's Recognition Awards shines a well-deserving light on their achievements.


Together

Together

Sponsoring the Women’s Recognition Awards is our opportunity to demonstrate our passion in striving for gender balance, equality, diversity and inclusion.


Octane Capital

Octane Capital

The Women’s Recognition Awards is such a powerful and all-embracing event which gives a platform for women in the finance industry. To be a sponsor is an absolute pleasure and something Octane are thrilled to be part of.


One Mortgage System

One Mortgage System

We place a huge importance in attracting talent from a wide range of backgrounds and ethnicity, which includes the desire to bring more women into the fintech space.

Having such diversity in our workforce has brought so much to our business and we have many team members who have excelled in their careers at OMS and been promoted accordingly from having little or no tech experience previously.