News Releases

SHPS Announces Triennial Valuation Results

Issued on: 18 May 2012

The Pensions Committee of the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) today announces the results of SHPS’ 2011 triennial actuarial valuation.

SHPS launches benefit review withe employers

Issued on: 19 October 2011

The Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) has launched a benefit review and consultation exercise with employers who are part of the Scheme.

The Pensions Trust Launches New DC Website for the Social Housing Pension Scheme

Issued on: 1 September 2010

The Pensions Trust, the leading multi-employer occupational pension fund in the UK for the Third Sector, announces the launch of a new DC website for the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) DC structure. 

The Pensions Trust Announces Improvements to the Social Housing Pension Scheme

Issued on: 9 August 2010

The Pensions Trust, the leading multi-employer occupational pension fund in the UK for the Third Sector, announces membership numbers for the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) have now reached 60,000.

Social Housing Pension Scheme membership hits 59,000

Updated on: 5 February 2010

The Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) announced its membership has reached a new high of 59,000. 

SHPS announces valuation results and new benefit offering for employers

Issued on: 22 April 2009

The Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) has today published the preliminary results of its triennial actuarial valuation (with an effective date of 30 September 2008).

Housing Associations hit with additional £450,000 PPF bill

Issued on: 24 June 2008

The Pensions Trust is bitterly disappointed by the recent announcement from the Pensions Protection Fund (PPF) indicating that levies for the two social housing sector pension schemes it operates, the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) Pension Scheme, are set to increase by approximately £450,000 this year.

SHPS Appoints Hennessey as Scheme Advisor

Issued: 8 January 2008

The Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) today announced the appointment of Janet Hennessey (of Hennessey Solutions) as Scheme Advisor. 

SHPS anounces new Chairman

Issued: 13 December 2007

The Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) announced today the appointment of Colin Small as Chairman. 

SHPS Employers give Massive Support

Issued: 9 January 2007

A major review of the benefit structure and associated funding arrangements of the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) has been undertaken over the last two years.

SHPS Launches New Website

Issued: 31 May 2005

The Social Housing Pensions Scheme (SHPS) has recently announced the launch of its new website. The site has been designed in partnership with The Pensions Trust.