Paragon SME Lending joins AFPA Trust as 2025 Platinum Charity Partner

Paragon SME Lending has confirmed its commitment to supporting charitable causes and industry engagement by becoming a 2025 Platinum Charity Partner of the AFPA Trust, the asset finance charity organisation known for combining high-profile networking events with impactful fundraising.

The Platinum partnership brings a host of benefits for Paragon SME Lending, including priority and discounted bookings at AFPA Trust’s sought-after 2025 events, bonus winnings if they place at a BIG event, a guaranteed table with guest speaker sponsorship at International Women’s Day 2026, and four entries in the popular 12 Days of AFPA Trust Christmas charity giveaway.

John Phillipou, Managing Director of Paragon SME Lending, expressed his enthusiasm for the renewed partnership.

“Once again, Paragon are delighted to support AFPA Trust as a charity partner. AFPA combines exciting industry events with charity fundraising for great causes. We look forward to a great year of helping to make a difference.”

AFPA Trust Chair Robert Taylor welcomed the announcement, highlighting the mutual benefits of the collaboration:

“We are all absolutely delighted that Paragon SME Lending has upgraded their membership of AFPA Trust to Platinum for 2025, which gives them a host of priority and discounted bookings at our 2025 events, bonus winnings if they place at a BIG event and a guaranteed table with sponsorship of a guest speaker at IWD 2026. This shows Paragon’s commitment to AFPA’s events where networking and fun are had in the name of charity.”

AFPA Trust’s Charity Partner Scheme continues to grow in popularity among financial professionals looking to give back while staying connected through the Trust’s engaging calendar of events.

To learn more about becoming an AFPA Trust Charity Partner, email rtaylor@ltisolutions.com or visit www.afpatrust.com/afpa-trust-charity-partners-scheme.