Leather Naturally members vote to transfer assets to Global Leather Alliance
Members of Leather Naturally (LN) have voted unanimously to dissolve the association and transfer its brand, trademarks, website and digital assets to the Global Leather Alliance (GLA).
The decision was taken at a General Meeting on November 12. Under the agreement, GLA will continue to use the Leather Naturally brand as the leather industry's consumer-facing platform for education and awareness, preserving and expanding the educational materials developed by LN.
The association's financial surplus will be ringfenced for specific projects under GLA, ensuring that funds accumulated by LN continue to support its original objectives. The transfer of assets will take place following the association's liquidation.
Dr. Luis Zugno, chair of the Leather Naturally Management Board, said the decision would give the organisation's work the best opportunity to continue, supported by GLA's wider membership and more sustainable resourcing. He also acknowledged the contribution of LN volunteers in developing its educational activities and building leather's reputation.
Jim Deheer, executive director of GLA, said the alliance was grateful for the trust placed in it by LN members and volunteers. He confirmed that GLA would safeguard the brand, retain the educational resources and direct LN's surplus towards named projects that advance its work.
Following the vote, GLA will invite existing LN members to join the alliance. Membership options are available at different levels, starting at €250 for artisans.
Leather Naturally is a not-for-profit association registered in the Netherlands, established to promote sustainable, globally manufactured leather and inform designers, creators and consumers about its qualities and applications. GLA is an independent, global non-profit organisation focused on promoting and advancing real leather through education, collaboration and science-based communications.
image - Jim Deheer, Executive Director of the Global Leather Alliance (GLA), presenting at the XXXIV Encuentro Nacional de Curtiduría, organised by AQTCL and CICUR in León, Mexico.
