Joining
Joining the NESPF
It is never too early to start planning for your retirement. People are living longer and spending more time in retirement. With the full State Pension only providing a basic level of income (around £200 a week) people need to save more and plan ahead for the lifestyle they want.
With the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) you have a head start.
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Who Can Join?
There are certain criteria which you must meet to be eligible to join the pension scheme.
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How Much Does it Cost?
How much you pay into the pension scheme is based on how much you earn.
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How do I Join?
Joining the pension scheme is easy, most of the time it is automatic but if not it's straightforward to join yourself.
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Latest Updates
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As well as undertaking business-as-usual activities across each functionality, the NESPF has also experienced many achievements throughout 2024.
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The NESPF will close at 12pm on Tuesday 24th December and reopen at 10am on Monday 6th January for the Christmas break.
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Every year, the number of people become victims of pension scams is increasing, with millions lost to scammers annually, some even losing life-savings.
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Talk Money Week runs from 4th – 8th November 2024 and is an annual initiative designed to encourage us to tackle the taboo and talk about money.
