The People's Chamber
ISSUE 78
JUN 5-11, 2026
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APPG Secretariat · Lobby firm dossier

Athena Foundation

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APPGs operated
2
lobby groups inside Westminster
MP officers
5
across all groups run
Registered funders
2
paying entries on the APPG register
A secretariat is the entity that does the operational work of an All-Party Parliamentary Group: drafts agendas, briefs MPs, sends out invitations, books rooms, writes reports. When the secretariat is a lobby firm or PR firm, the APPG is a paid channel for the firm’s clients to access MPs. The MPs officer the group, the firm supplies the staff and the policy line, the firm’s clients (listed under Funders below) pay for the privilege.

APPGs operated · 2

  • All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fair BankingSubject Group

    To be a key driver for change and a forum for education that brings together parliamentarians, organisations and individuals from the private and public sector who share the objective of creating a financial services sector which encourages and sustains both growth and financial inclusion.

    Officered by: David Burton-Sampson (Chair & Registered Contact), Lord Davies of Gower (Officer), Lord Sharkey (Officer), Gareth Thomas (Officer)
    Paid by: Athena Foundation (£67,501-69,000)
  • All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sustainable FinanceSubject Group

    The APPG’s aim is to develop and advocate for policies which promote environmentally responsible financial practices while ensuring economic stability. Its focus is not only on driving long-term investment in sustainability but also on fostering a financial system that is transparent and accountable. We are non-partisan and work to build consensus across the political spectrum to create a greener, more equitable future.

    Officered by: Noah Law (Chair & Registered Contact), Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Co-Chair), Barry Gardiner (Co-Chair), Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Co-Chair)
    Paid by: Athena Foundation (£57,001-58,500)