News Releases issued in 2011

The Pensions Trust Highlights Key Considerations for Pensions in 2012

Issued on: 8 December 2011

With major pension reforms starting to take place next year, in the form of compulsory workplace pensions, coupled against a backdrop of continuing market volatility and uncertainty, Stephen Nichols, Chief Executive of The Pensions Trust gives his thoughts on the big issues pension schemes need to have on their radar in the year ahead.

SHPS launches benefits review with 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 Saves Members Over £600,000 on PPF Bills

Issued on: 4 October 2011

The Pensions Trust, one of the leading occupational pension funds in the UK for the Third Sector, today announces savings of over £600,000 on behalf of its defined benefit (DB) pension schemes through the successful appeal of eleven Pension Protection Fund (PPF) levy invoices.

The Pensions Trust Launches New DC Website for The Flexible Retirement Plan

Issued on: 23 September 2011

The Pensions Trust, one of the leading occupational pension funds in the UK for the Third Sector, announces the launch of a new DC website for the Flexible Retirement Plan.

The Pensions Trust Enhances Flexible Retirement Plan Offering

Issued on: 19 July 2011

The Pensions Trust, one of the leading occupational pension funds in the UK for the Third Sector, today announces the introduction of its Diversified Ethical Fund to its Flexible Retirement Plan.

The Pensions Trust Announces New Board of Directors

Issued on: 21 April 2011

The Pensions Trust, one of the leading occupational pension funds in the UK for the Third Sector, is pleased to welcome two new Directors to its Trustee Board.

SFHA Pension Scheme becomes Scottish Housing Associations' Pension Scheme

Issued on: 18 April 2011

The Pensions Trust, one of the leading occupational pension funds in the UK for the Third Sector, announces today that the SFHA Pension Scheme will now be known as the Scottish Housing Associations’ Pension Scheme (SHAPS).

Deafblind UK Joins The Pensions Trust

Issued on: 1 April 2011

The Pensions Trust, one of the leading multi-employer occupational pension funds in the UK for the Third Sector, announces that Deafblind UK is the latest charitable organisation to join the Trust’s Flexible Retirement Plan (a multi-employer DC scheme) from 1 April 2011.

The Pensions Trust's Schemes Making the Grade with Employees

Issued on: 17 March 2011

The Pensions Trust, one of the leading multi-employer occupational pension funds in the UK for the Third Sector, announces that 28 employers within its schemes have been listed in the 2011 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work in the Public and Charity Sectors.*

Hutton report needs to take third sector into account says The Pensions Trust

Issued on: 10 March 2011

Sarah Smart, Chair of Board of Trustees, The Pensions Trust says ‘The Hutton Report is making great steps towards reducing the pensions deficit in the public sector, however there are going to be severe knock-on effects for third sector organisations particularly.

The Pensions Trust Announces Launch of Auto-Enrolment Staging Date Online Tool

Issued on: 28 January 2011

The Pensions Trust, one of the leading multi-employer occupational pension funds in the UK for the Third Sector, announces today the launch of an online auto-enrolment staging date facility.

The Pensions Trust Wins 'Long Standing Partnership' Award at PATH Annual Awards

Issued on: 13 January 2011

The Pensions Trust, one of the leading multi-employer occupational pension funds in the UK for the third sector, were invited to PATH’s (Positive Action Training in Housing) annual award ceremony where they were presented with the Long Standing Partnership Award. Lisa Brailsford, HR Manager at The Pensions Trust, accepted the award on behalf of the Trust. 

The Pensions Trust Announces New Investment Service

Issued on: 7 January 2011

The Pensions Trust, the leading multi-employer occupational pension fund in the UK for the Third Sector, today announces details of its new investment service across all schemes.

The Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance joins The Pensions Trust

Issued on: 5 January 2011

The Pensions Trust membership now over 150,000

The Pensions Trust, the leading multi-employer occupational pension fund in the UK for the Third Sector, announces that The Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance is the latest employer to transfer its defined benefit scheme to The Pensions Trust.