Fleet Mortgages has signed the Women in Finance Charter, a commitment by HM Treasury and signatory firms to work together to build a more balanced and fair industry. Firms that sign up to this Charter are pledging to be the best businesses in the sector.
Fleet Mortgages is a subsidiary of Starling Bank, the UK’s first digital-only bank. Founded by Anne Boden, the first female founder of a British bank, Anne is widely recognised for revolutionising the banking sector and for putting diversity at the heart of Starling.
Here at Fleet, we are immensely proud of what Anne has achieved and we hope to be able to follow in her footsteps. We are committed to creating a culture of equality and we believe that it is people’s skills, knowledge and experience that matter, regardless of their gender, race, religion or anything else.
We pledge to Promote Gender Diversity by:
Nicola Richardson, our Chief Finance and Operating Officer, is a member of our senior executive team and she is responsible and accountable for gender diversity and inclusion within Fleet Mortgages.
Nicola said: “At Fleet Mortgages, we believe that having a diverse workforce is essential for bringing together different perspectives, experiences and ideas that drive innovation, better decision-making and a culture where collaboration thrives and individuals feel respected. The Women in Finance Charter reflects our commitment to these values, and we are proud to be a signatory.”
At Fleet Mortgages, we are committed to improving the gender balance within our senior management team. As of 31 July 2025, we have 40% female representation in our senior management team which we have defined as our Executive Committee plus Department Managers. Our target was to reach 40% or more by 31 July 2026 so we’re delighted to have achieved our target ahead of schedule.
2023 representation
2025 Current representation
Our 2026 target
We intend to do this in a number of ways including:
For further information on the Women in Finance Charter, you can visit the HM Treasury site.
