“Leeds is very strong in terms of the quality of advice it can give to businesses... It’s got a tight business community. Leeds is focused in terms of people talking to each other and trying to make things happen”
Colin Fell, partner King Sturge
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Join & Connect

Join & Connect
Connect with a powerful community
 
Financial Leeds represents over 100 financial and professional services organisations across the Leeds city region.

Becoming a member of Financial Leeds will not only place your organisation at the heart of the financial and professional services community but will also connect you with an unrivalled network of members. If you want to be actively involved in raising the profile of the Leeds city region as an international financial centre then join Financial Leeds today.
 
Your organisation will benefit from strategic, impartial advice and research, lobbying support and introductions to key contacts within the region.
 
Becoming a member of Financial Leeds enables your organisation to enjoy exclusive benefits including:-
 
Networking
  • Financial Leeds membership provides informative and invaluable networking opportunities with senior players in the financial and professional services market who are based in the Leeds city region.
  • Members have the opportunity to share their expertise and work together to grow the competitive advantage and sector strengths of the region.
  • Young professional membership of Young Financial Leeds (YFi) enabling young employees to widen their network and improve their knowledge of the issues in the financial services sector.
Events
  • Members benefit from a calendar of high profile speaker led events relating to the sector giving practical advice and inspiring presentations.
  • Members are invited to participate in specific groups focussed on topical areas and issues in the industry, including business lunches and media briefings. Recent examples include events focusing on pensions, property and lending issues.
  • Discounted registration is also available to certain events organised by Financial Leeds or other associated organisations.
  • Members have the opportunity to attend trade visits at a reduced price.
Information & Research
  • Access to specialist information, advice and guidance from Financial Leeds on issues related to the financial and professional services industry.
  • Members have the opportunity to participate in industry research projects.
Visibility
  • The Financial Leeds website www.financialleeds.com  is the online channel for news, information and research. The members area, the Hub,  gives free access to exclusive content.
  • Members are able to promote their own organisation through the website via the Members and Capabilities section and can promote their events through the Events section.
  • Profile raising opportunities through access to national media via recommendation by the Financial Leeds press office.
Voice & Influence
  • Members are supported through a range of lobbying initiatives through RDA, local government and national government, ensuring the views of Financial Leeds members are heard at the highest level.
  • Financial Leeds is actively involved in the development of the economy in the region. As a member you can be at the forefront of this development, be involved in the relocation of business and benefit from strong regional growth.
 
 For more information on member benefits please call Matt Blakeley or email membership@financialleeds.com.