Financial Inclusion for everybody

We are the hub for inclusive engagement

The Engagement Appeal (‘TEA’) are on a mission to make investing accessible, fairer, better and sustainable for all. By centralising all of the information and solutions for aligning companies and individuals we hope to move towards a more democratic investor relationship.

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white paper

Our inaugural whitepaper ‘The Path to Inclusive Investor Engagement’ sets out how public companies may significantly improve relationships with their shareholders and build longer term investor value.
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TEA programs 

Corporate Consultations

Annual process of consulting inclusive investor IR with listed companies on the LSE and Aquis.

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Women’s Company Secretary Circle (WoCos)

A diverse networking and empowerment group for female professionals in legal, company secretariat and corporate governance.

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Art and The City

Bringing together art and finance in a fresh and exciting way. We create opportunities for networking between artists and city-workers.

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Partying For Change

A novel movement for promoting financial inclusion and literacy through fun, friendship and other collaborative and constructive means.
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Investor Engagement Festivals

Where multiple companies unite to meet thousands of retail shareholders. Take part in our virtual ‘Biggest Shareholder Event Ever’ on 31 January 2024.

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TEA Cup Awards & Reports

Celebrate achievements with TEA Cups our awards and accreditation program that recognises inclusive engagement!

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Creative #finlit

Uniting the arts and finance by bring artists and creatives digestible learning programs centred in personal finance and investing basics.

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TEA National Ambassadorship

A nation-wide drive to amplify the impact of inclusive investor engagement via grassroots participation.
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TEA Lab

Entrepreneurs – Got a revolutionary idea? Bring it to life with TEA Lab, our incubator focused on engagement innovation and tech!
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Aplanty Exchange

The collaboration between TEA and Aplanty Impact to promote financial literacy to the 1 million-strong houseplant community by introducing them to the concept of share trading. Get your APEXX Card here
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For Companies For Individuals

Free investor engagement information here

The building blocks of financial literacy

Understanding what it means to invest and knowing your rights an investor are the building blocks of financial literacy

Defining engagement gen z-style!

Key words in simple terms to encourage learning and understanding.

Why inclusive investor engagement?

Understanding what it means to invest and knowing your rights an investor are the building blocks of financial literacy

Engagement and ESG

With Gen Z and millennials estimated to now be the the majority of all UK investors, the increased focus on ESG needs to be considered by companies.

Engagement and technology

Understanding what it means to invest and knowing your rights an investor are the building blocks of financial literacy

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Access TEA’s inclusive investor engagement questionnaire and toolkit.

TEA’s starter program puts companies in the driving seat on their journeys to greater financial inclusion for all. The program aligns withshare holder democracy without overextending expectations. It features an online grading system created by TEA, and by signing up, companies can clearly steer their message to retail shareholders and other individual stakeholders.

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Optimised Collaboration

Revel in the amalgamation of vibrant ideas and collective brilliance. Gain access to our intergenerational individual stakeholder community and engage with next gen investors.

Enhanced Financial Literacy and Inclusion

Propel communities towards financial enlightenment and inclusivity.

Robust Educational Entertainment

Master the art of intergenerational engagement through innovative ‘edutainment’ offerings.

Shaping the financial inclusion agenda. Together.

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Inclusive investor engagement

Creates an environment where different voices are heard and considered to foster transparency, better governance and long-term value creation.

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The financial case for engaging retail shareholders

Individuals represent a significant pool of liquidity invested directly in the UK by retail investors. In 2020, UK retail investors held an £261BN of UK shares

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Aligning engagement with today’s society

Our view is that consumers are the next generation of investors and financial inclusion positively impacts long-term shareholder value.

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Take Time for TEA – Manageable steps towards inclusive IR.

Small steps that leave a major imprint on inclusive engagement while getting your company’s efforts recognised by investors.

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TEA Pilot – Corporate change makers

Pioneering the transition to more inclusive investor engagement while serving as a cornerstone in shaping TEA’s industry-leading inclusive investor framework.

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Defining investor engagement and other key terms

Creates an environment Clarity is paramount when it comes to shareholder comms. We’re pleased to contribute to this with our definition of key terms.

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TEA – Delivering financial inclusion one sip at a time

Creates an environment where different voices are heard and considered to foster transparency, better governance and long-term value creation.

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Have a say in the direction of positive change of IR

Achieve your corporate objectives and deliver the ‘S’ in ESG by becoming a TEA corporate member and collaborator in the future of IR.

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Our partners

We are proud to be supported by some of today’s most progressive firms, including our Inaugural Sponsor, Morrow Sodali.

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What Is TEA?

TEA is the hub for all things inclusive investor engagement. We are centralising all the information and solutions for aligning companies and individuals on the move to a more democratic investor relationship that increases participation by retail shareholders. This all starts with engagement.

By improving interaction, the corporates’ investment proposition will be better understood by retail investors and share price will not always be subject to irrational downward pressure.

TEA aims to help corporates prepare for greater shareholder participation whilst targeting enhanced financial literacy amongst retail investors and improving their chances of building a successful portfolio.

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We are calling on all companies listed on the London Stock Exchange and Aquis and 1 million individual investors to commit to inclusive investor engagement by December 2025.

My view is that companies should find out what shareholders want and should pursue that goal…”
– Professor Oliver Hart, Nobel Laureate

Our white paper highlights the need for greater engagement between companies and their retail shareholders. It is a must-read for anyone interested in improving corporate governance, stewardship, and overall understanding of today’s diverse investors. We encourage you to access the white paper and learn more about our mission to drive change.

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