Paula Burgess

Henley Business Angels (HBA), which operates from Henley Business School at the University of Reading, is a network of experienced business leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and investors. The network’s aim is to facilitate opportunities for members to invest in and mentor (S)EIS registered early-stage businesses launched by entrepreneurs who graduated from or are connected with the Henley Business School and the University of Reading.

Henley Business Angels (HBA), which operates from Henley Business School at the University of Reading, is a network of experienced business leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and investors. The network’s aim is to facilitate opportunities for members to invest in and mentor (S)EIS registered early-stage businesses launched by entrepreneurs who graduated from or are connected with the Henley Business School and the University of Reading.

Founded in 1984, Foresight is a leading investment manager in real assets and capital for growth, operating across Europe, Australia, and the United States. With decades of experience, Foresight offers investors access to compelling opportunities at the forefront of change. Foresight actively builds and grows investment solutions to support the energy transition, decarbonise industry, enhance nature recovery and realise the economic potential of ambitious companies.

Proud winners of Best Sustainable Investment Engagement Initiative (for our corporate global and UK mental health benchmarks) and Sustainable Investment Fund Management Group of the Year (AUM under £50bn) at Investment Week Sustainable Investment Awards 2023. Our purpose is to help our clients maximise their impact on society by harnessing the power of investment markets. CCLA was borne out of an aspiration to provide responsibly managed, cost-efficient investments for charities and churches across the UK. From humble beginnings, CCLA has become the largest manager of charitable assets in the UK (as reported in the Fund Management Survey 2023 published by Charity Finance). Our distinctive heritage and approach to managing investments on behalf of not-for-profit organisations led us to extend our investment capabilities to individual investors in 2022. This offering was created in response to growing demand for the kind of authentic ESG approach for which we are well-known and is an extension of our commitment to continue to support investors of all sizes. Our segregated and managed fund services and wide range of pooled funds enable us to meet the needs of organisations of all sizes. CCLA Investment Management Limited (registered in England No. 2183088) and CCLA Fund Managers Limited (registered in England No. 8735639) at One Angel Lane, London EC4R 3AB, are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has $377 billion in assets under management (as of 12/31/2025) for clients in 31 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world. Russell Investments ownership is composed of a majority stake held by funds managed by TA Associates Management, L.P., with a significant minority stake held by funds managed by Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. Certain of Russell Investments employees and Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC also hold minority, non-controlling, ownership stakes. Headquarters: 401 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101 Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world.