2025
Continuing the conversation
JANUARY
Multicultural Network continues its mentoring programme
We launched the LCP Multicultural Network's fourth mentoring programme which ran from February to June. The programme exists to provide a forum for mutually beneficial discussions between junior colleagues from underrepresented cultural backgrounds, and senior colleagues from all backgrounds.
JANUARY
Conversations that Matter series launches
Our Conversations that Matter series aims to cover a range of subjects that are often complex, emotionally charged or difficult to navigate. By addressing these topics through personal stories and compassionate discussion, we aim to create a deeper understanding of the social dynamics around us.
JANUARY
LCP marks Holocaust Memorial day
We paused to honour the memory of the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust and reflect on the strength and resilience of survivors. Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to standing against hatred and discrimination, ensuring such atrocities are never repeated.
JANUARY
Multicultural Network celebrates Lunar New Year
To raise awareness and promote further learning of diverse cultures, we decorated our offices to celebrate Lunar New Year. Lanterns and banners created a bright and inclusive space, and chocolate money in red envelopes was handed out to honour the Chinese tradition.
JANAURY
LCP co-hosts inclusive chairing roundtable
We partnered with LawDeb to host a lively roundtable discussion with a number of trustee chairs to share reflections and experiences about how to chair inclusively.
FEBRUARY
LGBTQ+ History Month
We organised walking tours for LGBTQ+ History Month, led by expert tour guides sharing LGBTQ+ history local to our London and Edinburgh offices.
FEBRUARY
LCP supports O:Pen and NextGen event
LCP's Zoe Burdo was a featured speaker for the joint O:Pen and NextGen event LGBTQ+ in pensions: stories and perspectives.
MARCH
Iftar organised for colleagues observing Ramadan
Alongside sharing information on how to support those fasting over Ramadan, our Multicultural Network hosted an Iftar gathering to bring colleagues together to break their fast.
MARCH
International Women's Day events
Challenging barriers to gender balance, our Women’s Network marked International Women’s Day with a programme of events, including a lively lunchtime discussion on Mary Ann Sieghart's TEDTalk on why women can be taken less seriously than men, a book club on the topic, and a live streaming of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust's 'Trailblazing Polar Women' webinar.
MARCH
LCP Wellbeing Network shares resources for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025
Neurodiversity celebration week is intended to celebrate those differences and raise awareness of how we can support each other. We encouraged all to watch our internal resources on Neurodiversity, which provide an insightful introduction to the topic.
MARCH
LCP wins DEI awards at the InsuranceERM and Pensions Age Awards 2025
LCP won 'Diversity and Inclusion Excellence' for the second year in a row at IERM, for "integrating diversity, equity and inclusion principles into our core operations" and our "active participation in industry-wide diversity initiatives". We also won the Pensions Age 'Diversity Award', beating a shortlist of 12 other companies in the industry. The award goes to "the pension provider, association or pension fund that has shown a true understanding of the importance of diversity in today's climate, either in the way it has shaped its business, its product offering or otherwise."
APRIL
Women's Network holds 10th anniversary dinner
We celebrated ten years of our Women's Network with a small gathering for an evening of engaging conversation, reflection and connection joined by guest speaker Nuala McGovern.
MAY
LCP hosts first Conversations that Matter session on understanding antiseminitism
We hosted our first Conversations that Matter session, joined by Michal Oshman and Rachel Vecht sharing their personal reflections on antisemitism, an insight into the 2,000 year history of anti-Jewish hatred and first-hand insights into the lived experiences of Jewish people living in the UK today.
JUNE
LCP's CEO participates in research for The Diversity Project
Aaron Punwani participated in Diversity Project research on cognititive diversity led by Professor Alex Edmans, as part of his wider work advocating for inclusive practices within the pensions and finance industries.
JUNE
The LCP Cookbook for Action Against Hunger
Our Multicultural Network launched our very first LCP cookbook - a vibrant collection of recipes from collegues across our offices and departments, celebrating flavours and cultures from around the world. We celebrated with a launch event to allow people to taste foods from around the world and experience the culture showcased in the cookbook. Through this, we raised £1600 for Action against Hunger (including matching contribution from the LCP Foundation) - a global charity dedicated to ending life-threatening hunger and malnutrition.
JUNE
Wellbeing Network marks Carers Week
Our Wellbeing Network ran a carer’s week initiative which promoted awareness of the support available at LCP, and gave colleagues with caring responsibilities space to share their experiences.
JUNE
LCP hosts "Pride is.." interactive exhibition
Our LGBTQ+ Network hosted a ‘Pride is…’ event where the Network welcomed clients, LCP colleagues and allies to join a joyful exploration of what Pride means through an interactive exhibition.
JULY
LCP hosts Conversations that Matter session on Islamophobia awareness
We had the second of our Conversations that Matter series in July, with guest speaker Halima Khan sharing her experiences of Islamaphobia, looking at the rise and impact of Islamophobia in the UK and exploring Muslim representation in media, TV and cinema.
JULY
Women's Network hosts networking events in Winchester and Edinburgh
To help support career progression and promote long-term retention for women within the firm, our Women’s Network hosted an internal networking event in both our Winchester and Edinburgh offices, providing a space for women and non-binary individuals to network with senior women at LCP, and participate in break out sessions on topics such as imposter syndrome and work-life balance.
JULY
Multicultural Network hosts a picnic in the parks
Our Multicultural Network hosted a picnic to provide colleagues with a space to catch up with others from different departments and diverse backgrounds.
AUGUST
Wellbeing Network promotes Movement Month
For our annual movement challenge, we encouraged people to identify opportunities to increase their activity throughout the day and introduce new exercise habits. These could be shared with colleagues with a light-hearted Strava competition and a prize draw for those participating in the discussions. Weekly themes included "post work unwind" and "love your lunchtime".
SEPTEMBER
LCP signs up to Age-friendly Employer Pledge
LCP signed up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge operated by the Centre for Ageing Better. For our first year, our specific area of focus is age inclusion in our recruitment processes.
SEPTEMBER
LCP hosts Showcase events highlighting our Networks and initiatives
We held our annual DEI Showcase events in our Winchester, London and Edinburgh offices to give our people a chance to hear what initiatives and actions are being taken by our Networks and across the firm. This year, our four DEI Networks, alongside our Social Committee, the LCP Foundation and the Giving Back Network, came up with interactive activities and competitions to encourage even more engagement and support.
SEPTEMBER
LCP featured as a Gold Standard firm at LGBT Great's Raising the Bar event
LCP's Zoe Burdo joined LGBT Great's Raising the Bar webinar to share LCP's experiences as a 2025 Gold Standard firm.
October
Multicultural Network celebrates Diwali through Rangoli art
We ran a ‘lunch and learn’ session on Diwali, providing an opportunity to learn more about the traditions of one of the world’s most celebrated festivals. Attendees were invited to take part in a Rangoli art activity.
OCTOBER
Multicultural Network highlights Black history month
We marked Black History Month by providing reading recommendations and interactive materials on the achievements, resilience and cultural contributions of Black communities.
NOVEMBER
Multicultural Network celebrates Day of the Dead
Decorations were put up in the kitchen areas to celebrate the Day of the Dead, including a Mexican style Ofrenda display.
NOVEMBER
Women's Network holds a workshop at the Marylebone Project
Colleagues made use of LCP's volunteering hours to run a workshop for women at the Project, which helps vulnerable homeless women get back on their feet and move into permanent accommodation and employment. The workshop provided practical training on topics such as digital skills, Excel and budgeting, CV writing, financial wellbeing and interview tips and techniques.
NOVEMBER
Two of our networks hosted a joint book club
Our Multicultural and Women’s Networks jointly hosted a book club, discussing ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ by Bonnie Garmus. The book generated insightful discussion on how societal norms might be challenged.
NOVEMBER
LCP holds Conversations that Matter session on Balancing the Midlife Conundrum
We had the third of our Conversations that Matter series in November, where Jo Lee-Morris from Henpicked and James Davis, of the Midlife Mentors, shared their insights and experiences of the challenges of navigating and balancing caring responsibilities, menopause/andropause, mental health, ageism, and societal pressures in midlife.
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