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Annual General Meeting

11:30am - 12th December 2024

Cast your vote today

All full NACFB Members have the option to cast their votes in advance of the AGM through a proxy mechanism, with proxy ballots available to be submitted up to 12 noon on Wednesday 11th December 2024. Voting will then reopen during the live-streamed event to allow Members to participate in session.

The NACFB’s interim Chair, will act as proxy and will cast any assigned votes on behalf of absentee Members on the day of the AGM.

Only full NACFB Member brokers are able to submit votes using the form below. Associate Members are unable to vote. 

Voting form

Only one vote per Member firm. Fields marked with ‘*’ are required.

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    Download the AGM brochure

    Use the button below to download a digital copy of the NACFB AGM brochure for 2024, including an overview of proposed changes to the NACFB’s Articles, resolutions and company information.

    Minutes from the 2023 AGM are available upon request. Rewatch the full live 2023 proceedings here.

    Download AGM brochure

    Register to attend

    The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Company will be virtually live streamed from 11:30am on Thursday 12th December 2024. All full NACFB Members are invited to attend the virtual AGM by registering for the live event using the button below.

    Register for live AGM

    2024 director appointments

    This year’s NACFB AGM resolutions include a proposal to approve two new directors and extend the terms of two existing board members. Below are brief biographies of each individual to help inform your vote.

    Director extensions

    Gary Cain, Head of Funding – Leonard Curtis

    An ACMA-qualified accountant, Gary Cain brings over 25 years of expertise in invoice finance and commercial funding to both his role at Leonard Curtis and on the board of the NACFB. Nearly 15 years ago, he founded the commercial finance brokerage, originally known as Reach Commercial Finance, building a nationwide team to deliver tailored funding solutions for SMEs. Under Gary’s direction, the debt advisory team launched in 2022, expanding its services to include cash flow projection, HMRC negotiation, and RPO loan support. As head of funding at Leonard Curtis, Gary now leads both the commercial finance and debt advisory teams, ensuring that businesses receive responsive, strategic support for their funding needs, whether navigating challenges or seizing new opportunities.

    Steve Olejnik, Founder – Dovecote Property Finance

    With over 30 years in financial services, including 12 years at NatWest and more than two decades as a commercial mortgage broker, Steve Olejnik is a seasoned leader in property finance. Joining the NACFB as a director in 2020, Steve has been pivotal in driving initiatives such as the Broker Academy, dedicated to advancing skills in the sector. Now serving as Interim Vice-Chair, he applies his wealth of industry expertise and leadership to support the trade body’s mission. Recognised as an authority in complex financing, Steve has received multiple awards, including Complex Buy-to-Let Broker of the Year (British Specialist Lending Awards, 2017) and Buy-to-Let Broker of the Year (British Mortgage Awards, 2012), underscoring his commitment to excellence in finance for property investors.

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    Tom Perkins, Director & Co-Founder – Charles & Dean

    Tom Perkins is a highly regarded leader in the finance industry with over a decade of experience at the helm of Charles & Dean, a prominent finance brokerage he co-founded. Known for his innovative approach, Tom has transformed Charles & Dean into a multi-disciplinary, customer-centric brokerage, supporting over 6,000 clients. He is a passionate advocate for best practices in the finance sector, regularly sharing his insights at major industry events like the NACFB’s Commercial Finance Expo and Asset Finance Connect. As a non-executive director for NACFB, Tom brings a strategic vision, focused on bridging the needs of brokers and funders. His expertise includes leveraging technology, fostering partnerships, and driving educational initiatives that benefit the NACFB’s Members. Tom’s commitment to excellence, transparency, and ethical standards reflects his dedication to strengthening the finance industry and ensuring meaningful, sustainable impact for brokers and small businesses alike.

    Evette Orams, Managing Director – Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions

    Evette Orams is the managing director of Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions, a multi-award-winning commercial finance brokerage specialising in invoice finance. With an extensive background in the sector, she has successfully grown the brokerage, building strong partnerships with invoice and asset financiers. Her strategic leadership, operational excellence, and focus on mentoring high-performing teams have distinguished Hilton-Baird as a trusted industry leader. Evette’s expertise in structuring deals, managing risk, and nurturing relationships allows her to deliver exceptional value to clients and stakeholders. Actively involved in promoting industry standards, she collaborates with UK Finance on training initiatives, advancing best practices and compliance. As a non-executive director for NACFB, Evette’s collaborative leadership style and in-depth industry insights position her to make a meaningful impact, supporting the Association’s mission to enhance standards and champion sustainable growth within the commercial finance sector.

    Rewatch the NACFB AGM 2023

    The NACFB annual general meeting 2023 was held at 14:00 14th December 2023. All resolutions were passed by majority vote.

    Download AGM 2023 brochure

    Resolutions

    Ordinary Resolution 1

    To consider and approve the profit and loss accounts and balance sheet and the reports of the Board and the Auditors for the year ending 31st December 2022

    The first resolution seeks to approve the Association’s year end accounts for December 2022 and the Auditors’ report for the same year. Full details of both can be found in the AGM brochure.

    Ordinary Resolution 2

    To receive the budget and approve the subscriptions for Members and Patrons, for the year ending 31st December 2024

    The second resolution proposes an increase in membership fees for 2024. Membership fees will increase starting on 1st January 2024, by £3.75 per month for each firm and by £1.25 for each Registered Individual (RI). This will bring the single Member firm fee to £68.75 per month, with each additional RI fee rising to £23.75 per month for most firms. RI fees for the very largest firms, those with more than 50 RIs, will increase to £18.75 per month. These small increases are necessary to cover rising staff and supplier costs, but the trade body aims to minimise the impact on Members and ensure that fees continue to offer good value. Lender Patron fees will also increase in January 2024, from £6,000 to £6,300 per annum, representing a 5% uplift in line with inflation levels.

    Ordinary Resolution 3

    To appoint Auditors UHY Hacker Young as auditors for the financial year ending 31st December 2023

    The NACFB Board proposes the reappointment of auditors UHY Hacker Young for the year ending 31st December 2023. The team at UHY Hacker Young has audited the NACFB for the last seven years and has a good understanding of our Association. UHY Hacker Young is also keen to continue its working relationship with the NACFB.

    All resolutions passed by majority vote 14th December 2023.