#BMPAN
Uncover the captivating narrative behind this movement and immerse yourself in the one-year milestone & developments that await on the horizon!
An Evening of Inspiration:
Pride, Power & Purpose
On 23 October, more than 100 dedicated professionals came together at Lloyds Banking Group HQ to joyfully celebrate the first anniversary of the Black Mortgage Professionals & Allies Network (BMPAN). This inspiring community-led initiative is passionately committed to enhancing equity, representation, and inclusion within the UK mortgage and financial services industry.
BMPAN’s Mission and Vision
BMPAN’s mission is to build a thriving and supportive community for Black professionals in mortgages and financial services, and their allies. The network provides a safe space for networking, learning, career progression, and leadership development. BMPAN is working toward an ambitious yet achievable vision.
A Tribute to the Past
Our mission is rooted in the Pan-African movement. A movement that began in London in 1900 with Henry Sylvester Williams, a Trinidadian lawyer and activist, and one of the fathers of Pan-Africanism. The principles are simple and powerful:
- Unity — bringing people of African descent together against injustice.
- Solidarity — strengthening bonds across the diaspora.
- Empowerment — building cultural consciousness to drive change.
And that’s how we got the “PAN” in BMPAN.
Supported Black Owned Business
AFROPOP SOCKS
AFROPOP SOCKS is a London-based brand founded by designers with African heritage.
The founder, Isaac Prempeh, said, "We’re passionate about staying true to African-inspired creations while also incorporating a vibrant and contemporary choice of colours and designs for every occasion."
