Our Charity Partner

Solace knows that women across London are experiencing domestic and sexual violence right now

Whatever form violence comes in, from rape and trafficking to relationships based on psychological or financial control, Solace work to end it. But they know escaping violence can be the hardest thing to ever do. That’s why it’s so important Solace is here.

Solace find creative and innovative ways to support thousands of women and children each year.

Stand with Solace to end violence and abuse now.

Vision

A world where everyone is able to live safe and independent lives which are free from gender-based violence, abuse and exploitation.

Mission

Solace exists to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Their aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors particularly women and children. Solace's work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse. 

Solace has an inclusive definition of women including trans women. Their services seek to support and represent trans women and non-binary people. Solace understand that trans women and non-binary people are affected by misogyny and the patriarchal frameworks that cause harm to cis women and girls. 

Values

Solace core values reflect their history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. They are working to be:

  • Feminist and intersectional in their understanding of male violence against women and girls (MVAWG)
  • Survivor led, trauma informed and empowering 
  • Diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory to create a fully inclusive environment for staff and service users

Solace are committed to: 

  • Social justice and human rights 
  • Service users having a central voice within the organisation 
  • Working in collaboration with other agencies
  • Continuous improvement 

 

 The Payments Association

The largest and most influential community in payments, where connections, collaborations and learning shape an industry that works for all.

 

Membership to the TPA Includes up to 25 Introductions a Year

We believe in the personal touch. Through 1-to-1 introductions at our networking events, electronic intros sent from our Director General and our portfolio of events, we actively connect you with senior executives from organisations across the entire payments ecosystem where we believe there is potential for you to build future, profitable business partnerships.

We will Help you Navigate the Complex Regulatory Environment

Over the last year, we have been busy building our policy agenda. As a member of The Payments Association, you gain exclusive access to regulatory authorities. Participate in workshops with the FCA or Bank of England, or actively contribute to our consultation responses, ensuring your voice is heard.

Get Access to Exclusive Market Insights and Industry Benchmarks

Gain access to our exclusive research, whitepapers and interviews with the most influential players in the payments space, allowing you to draw from their experiences and apply their learnings to your own business.

Great speakers and thought leaders addressing today's concerns and offering insightful commentary particularly around misuse of AI and cryptocurrency.
Audrey Otugha
Compliance Officer |  PayAlly Limited
Financial Crime 360 provides the opportunity for all participants to repel the criminal element that is undermining the new digital economy.
John Bertrand
Director |  Tec8 Ltd
A great event for AML and financial crime employees to hear excellent speakers, meet with peers and learn about the recent challenges and how leading names are tackling them.
Dean Lindsay
Product marketing manager |  Eastnets
It’s important that everyone comes together to share ideas, have open conversations, and communicate around the many ways we can tackle financial crime. That’s exactly why events like Financial Crime 360 are so valuable.
Laurence Jenkins
GTM Team Lead (EMEA & AMER) |  Resistant AI
What started as something very small has now grown into something much bigger—bringing together experts from across the industry in one place, creating a space for collaboration, innovation, and meaningful progress.
Yaprak De Beaufort
Head of Strategy and Business Performance |  Visa
Financial Crime 360 provides a great opportunity for different and emerging solution providers to come together, giving customers a clearer understanding of the options available to address these challenges and changes . It’s a strong environment for meaningful discussions, which is why we chose to come back.
Marian Halasz
Director, Risk & Compliance |  Dow Jones
Working groups

We run seven stakeholder working groups: ESG, Inclusion, Regulator, Financial Crime, Cross-Border, Digital Currencies and Open Banking.  The volunteers within these groups represent the collective view of The Payments Association members at industry-critical moments and work together to drive innovation in these areas.

Policy

Inspired by our community values, we are open, dynamic, inclusive, influential, sustainable and collaborative – we aim to shape policy developments in the UK and other jurisdictions through our external (strategic Projects and tactical Sprints) and internal policies, applying a consistent, transparent and democratic process with the highest level of governance and best practice of project management.

In person and digital events

Immerse yourself in experiences that foster personal growth, expand your professional network, and keep you at the forefront of the evolving payments landscape. Our industry-leading events will help you gain invaluable insights, connect with industry leaders, and contribute to the direction and pace of innovation in the global payments ecosystem

News & insights

We conduct exclusive industry research which is made available to our members through our Insights knowledge base. These include monthly whitepapers, insightful interviews and tips from the industry’s most successful CEOs.

Training

Through these training programs, your teams can develop an understanding of a complex industry, refresh knowledge of this ever-changing landscape and keep up-to-date with changing regulations.

Introductions

Have your dedicated Member Engagement Manager help you identify and connect with the most profitable potential business partners within our membership.

Join us today to connect with other stakeholders from across the payments value chain, learn from industry experts and peers, shape the way the industry evolves and market your products and services more effectively.